Bypass Settings

J-Man · Jun 12, 2013

I like the following two bypass setting, but would like something which is a bit fancier than the first one, and not quite as flashy as the 2nd as I don't want the band to take away from the diamond.

Any recommendations for sites? Thanks

http://www.b2cjewels.com/Round/1/8180/Traditional-Solitaire-Settings/Twist-Prong-Set-Solitaire-Engagement-Ring-14K-White-Gold.aspx

http://gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER10253W4JJJ

Niel · Jun 12, 2013

Sholdt makes really lovely ones but those usually incorporate a half bezel

Heres a JA one. I'm not wild on it for a smaller diamond (the .5 it shows) but looks nice for a bit larger sizes. Good price too.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-regal-halo-engagement-ring-item-17355

RockyRacoon · Jun 13, 2013

I spent a considerable time looking at bypass settings and found the prongs looked wonky on many of the stock designs. I ended up going with something that incorporated more of a semi-bezel idea.

With that said, these were my favorites (do not feature prongs prominently) -
WF's 'Iris':
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/iris-solitaire-engagement-ring-1629.htm

Sholdt's 'Flora' from BGD:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/flora-sholdt-14k-white-gold-5347w14

I liked these options because I knew I would be able to find a great stone at the same place I found the setting, which makes a lot of practical sense.

Let us know of other options you have found, as this type of setting is very interesting!

nicoleanne · Jun 13, 2013

Maybe too flashy for what you are looking for, but so so beautiful in person: http://www.sholdtdesign.com/Vashon/R4591D.htm

I have this one and prefer it to WF's version because the profile is more open. http://www.sholdtdesign.com/Vashon/R459.htm

J-Man · Jun 14, 2013

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Some nice options. I like the aspect of the non-prong rings where the diamond doesn't stick out so much, but at the same time I want the diamond to be somewhat visible from the sides.

I don't know if all these choices is helping me make a decision or complicating things!

I know my girlfriend likes the bypass, but there are so many different types and I want to make this somewhat of a surprise.

Niel · Jun 14, 2013

Go with the should ones that are half bezel. A bezel is more secure, plus she will rarely be looking side view of her ring when its one.

Plus its a more attractive way to obtain the bypass look.