Advice on setting

[Iris7]

Hi everyone!
This is my first time posting but I've been lurking for a while now. I'm not very knowledgable when it comes to jewelry so I need some advice. DH wants to upgrade my ER from a .70 to a 2 carat stone approx. He asked me if I wanted to upgrade the setting as well and that's where I'm torn. I have a Blue Nile tapered baguettes setting. Even though I like it, I can't say I love it. I love the tapered baguette look, like the classic HW, but obviously this is not it. I like the claw prongs on the HW. Should I send the ring to a jeweler and have it modify with another basket or should I start from scratch with another setting?

 

[Acinom]

Could you post a photo of your setting. The specialists will be able to give you better advice if you do that.
I am not sure whether your setting can be easily adapted; it will depend on the type of setting whether the head can be replaced. But since you do not love your setting, I would change it.

You could keep your current setting and put a coloured stone in it.

 

[Bonfire]

I highly doubt you could have your current setting modified to accommodate a 8mm stone and have it look proportionally pleasing.
Start over even if you want to keep that original style. Have fun, lucky girl.

 

[Iris7]

Thanks for your replies!
New question, with a 20-30k budget (including diamond) how would you spend it and where would you go for the setting?

 

[Iris7]

Acinom- I tried posting a pic but I'm not sure how to do it.

 

[baby monster]

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[baby monster]

Thanks for your replies!
New question, with a 20-30k budget (including diamond) how would you spend it and where would you go for the setting?

Will this be your forever setting? If not, I'd spend most of the budget on center.

 

[Iris7]

Yes, I want it to be my forever setting.

 

[Acinom]

What kind of settings do you prefer. Classic, modern or vintage and could you describe your dream setting.

For me, a beautiful ring is a full package deal and I love handforged settings and a bit of diamondsin the shank. If you prefer solitaires it's a different 'calculation'

 

[Iris7]

I like the classic settings. I want something timeless and delicate that I can wear everyday and of course, gorgeous! I have read about SK, VC and LM. Are there any other places that I should be looking into?

 

[Acinom]

I personally love Victor's work! I have two designs from him. Do you like a halo, solitaire or 'solitaire' with diamonds in the shank?
ERD is also worth looking into: they make handforged and CAD/cast rings at a great pricepoint.

Have you seen a setting that you prefer? Based on that we can advice you a vendor. And make an estimation regarding the costs and determine whether it's best to get stone and setting from the same vendor or not.

And then you start with a stone. What are your requirements-
- what shape
- modern cut or an antique cut (or a newly cut 'vintage cut' like the August Vintage Round or Canera round)
- color preference
- carat weight or size preference?
- etc

 

[Gypsy]

Steven Kirsch for me.