Adding a halo to my oval solitaire?

[Heidibrooke]

Just for inspiration: PS member Nymphettamine has a beautiful oval in a halo. She will receive her ring from Victor Canera in the coming days, but she posted a teaser. Hers is a 1.5 ct oval.

Wow, that's a lucky girl, gorgeous!

 

[soxfan]

If I do a halo, it will be a halo peg head, meaning I can always switch back to a solitaire. I don't want to be locked in with a new, expensive halo setting. I love my setting.

I'm thinking I will face a problem though, as my oval is 7.95 x 5.17. I think most halo heads come as 7 x 5 or 8 x 6. The 8x6 will leave small gaps on the sides and the 7 x 5 will be covered a the top and bottom more than the sides.

Also, do I have the diamond set completely flush, or slightly raised? I like being able to see my diamond but I'm not sure what would look best.

The halo will have to be delicate, like 1 pointers.

One pointers are not going to be delicate for that that stone. I'd go with half pointers. I said it before, but I think a halo will detract from that stone. It is the best oval I've ever seen on PS. Who are you thinking of to make the halo?

 

[Heidibrooke]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your ring as it is! In fact, it even makes me contemplate getting an oval and set exactly like yours! It looks elegant, delicate and beautiful.
I want to add that it is also unique, at least to me. Around here, I do not see many oval solitaires and yours would really turn my head. On the other hand, halos are so common, that I rarely turn to look at them these days.

Thanks so much!! Get an oval!! Let's bring ovals back! .

 

[motownmama]

I think braga123 makes a good point - I vote with her!

 

[Heidibrooke]

If I do a halo, it will be a halo peg head, meaning I can always switch back to a solitaire. I don't want to be locked in with a new, expensive halo setting. I love my setting.

I'm thinking I will face a problem though, as my oval is 7.95 x 5.17. I think most halo heads come as 7 x 5 or 8 x 6. The 8x6 will leave small gaps on the sides and the 7 x 5 will be covered a the top and bottom more than the sides.

Also, do I have the diamond set completely flush, or slightly raised? I like being able to see my diamond but I'm not sure what would look best.

The halo will have to be delicate, like 1 pointers.

One pointers are not going to be delicate for that that stone. I'd go with half pointers. I said it before, but I think a halo will detract from that stone. It is the best oval I've ever seen on PS. Who are you thinking of to make the halo?

Ok, see this is the type of info I need! Thanks! I will ask to see half pointers. My setting is from Jared but I do not like working with them at all. I have their lifetime dipping plan though and I wonder if I change the head with another jeweler if that will void my warranty. That would not be good. I may call and ask because I'd much prefer to go with a different jeweler that I trust.

 

[Niel]

Honestly I think it might be more practical to get a relatively inexpensive halo and just save your setting for if and when you want to switch back.

 

[dragonfly411]

I voted no. That stone is just AMAZING. It does beautiful things all on it's own.

 

[Shibalover]

I didn't vote as I think it's really a personal preference. I own an oval solitare and went through what you are going through with getting a halo or not and ultimately decided against it. I think your stone is beautiful alone and agree with previous posters that adding stackers might help add the extra oomph you are looking for. I would also suggest the possibility of setting it E/W-it might give you the horizontal finger coverage without adding a halo. Best of luck with your decision!

 

[sunshine0808]

I think it looks gorgeous as is. However, if you wanted to add something a little extra, what about a delicate split shank?

Something like this stunning split shank from Danhov? I believe James Allen carries that designer's line.

 

[Heidibrooke]

I think it looks gorgeous as is. However, if you wanted to add something a little extra, what about a delicate split shank?

Something like this stunning split shank from Danhov? I believe James Allen carries that designer's line.

That's a gorgeous setting!! Unfortunately, I can't afford a new setting, since mine was pretty pricey ($1700). :/

 

[Heidibrooke]

I didn't vote as I think it's really a personal preference. I own an oval solitare and went through what you are going through with getting a halo or not and ultimately decided against it. I think your stone is beautiful alone and agree with previous posters that adding stackers might help add the extra oomph you are looking for. I would also suggest the possibility of setting it E/W-it might give you the horizontal finger coverage without adding a halo. Best of luck with your decision!

Thank you! I've been looking at stacker rings on etsy. That might give me the little something extra that I need. I will also look at some delicate halo heads. If only they were interchangeable lol.

 

[soxfan]

I didn't vote as I think it's really a personal preference. I own an oval solitare and went through what you are going through with getting a halo or not and ultimately decided against it. I think your stone is beautiful alone and agree with previous posters that adding stackers might help add the extra oomph you are looking for. I would also suggest the possibility of setting it E/W-it might give you the horizontal finger coverage without adding a halo. Best of luck with your decision!

Thank you! I've been looking at stacker rings on etsy. That might give me the little something extra that I need. I will also look at some delicate halo heads. If only they were interchangeable lol.

check out some IDJ ones.

http://idjewelryonline.com/index.php?cPath=53_137&sort=2a&&noitems=21&page=2

 

[Shibalover]

I used Etsy for a stacker/band. The vendor was very nice and while probably not PS standards for diamonds, it suits the purpose/price point well. ID has some great options as well but if you are on a budget, Etsy is def the way to go

https://www.etsy.com/listing/110391665/gold-leaves-pave-diamond-eternity-ring

 

[Heidibrooke]

Thanks for the links! I love the pave leaves eternity rings! I wonder if I could still do that with a halo, hmm.