Calling Tacori 2620 and 2628 owners!

[Phoenix]

As some of you may know, both JA and BGD are currently searching for diamonds for me. I thought I’d have to sell my 3.02ct F VS2 (as I didn't want to have two large RB's). However, I can’t find anyone to take this stone in for anywhere near the price we paid for it. So, my DH said I should just keep it! Bless his heart!

I’ve been ogling PSers' Tacori 2620 and 2628 rings *forever* and thought that as an alternative to the larger RB (which hopefully I will get at some point sooner rather than later – it’s kind of like searching for a needle in haystack!), I could have my 3 carater set in a Tacori instead. I’ve always LOVED both these settings and thought either would be very nice indeed for moi! It would also help cure my DSS, or at least appease the monster somewhat!

So, my questions to Tacori owners are:

1) First, do you have any regret at all going with a Tacori? Have you had any problem with the setting, both from the durability/ sturdiness (melee stones falling off, problems with the metal etc. for example) and aesthetic (ie. are you still happy with the way it looks, esp. since the RB is kind of squeezed into the cushion setting) points of view?

2) Did you have to send your stone to a Tacori dealer for it to be set? I don’t think we have a Tacori dealer here in Asia and am a bit reluctant to send my stone back and forth to the US. Has anyone of you had yr setting sent to your local jeweler for it to be set by a non-Tacori dealer?

3) I don’t suppose anyone of you have compared your Tacori settings with a Leon Mege micropave setting? And if so, how would you compare the style differences between the two? I personally think Leon pieces are very delicate. Would you describe your Tacori as delicate? I like that look, ie. delicate but at the same time very showy/ blingy. So, it’s very eye-catching without being too OTT.

4) Is the band just right, width-wise? Is it a standard width (and if so, how many mm is it) or does it vary according to the size of the stone? Also, the height of the band looks a bit high too to my eyes; is it?

5) Does the stone sit very high in the basket? It looks high in the pics and I was just wondering how it actually is IRL (sometimes the pics can exaggerate the details, IYKWIM?).


6) What colour and clarity are the melee in the setting? Are they H&A ideal cut?

7) Last but not least, what made you decide to go for your particular setting? How did you come to decide that either the Tacori 2620 or 2628 was *the one* for you?

I’m sure I’ve still got more questions and may ask some more as we go along. But in the meantime, I appreciate your help and insight.

 

[Laila619]

I''ve tried on the Tacori 2620 many times.

My thoughts:

It''s a lovely ring. The platinum is good quality. They use a 950 Ruthenium blend alloy which is very strong as Platinum goes. I would not have anyone but Tacori set the diamond.

The Tacori melee seemed to be bright and nice. Per their website, they use G color VS clarity melee. The shank is about 2mm, but with your size stone, I believe it goes up to 2.4mm.

My only complaint with the 2620 is that it covers up the side view of the diamond quite a bit. That is why I didn''t buy it. The setting really makes a diamond POP and it makes it look quite a bit bigger, even for being such a delicate halo.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/28/2009 9:07:50 AM
Author: Laila619
I''ve tried on the Tacori 2620 many times.

My thoughts:

It''s a lovely ring. The platinum is good quality. They use a 950 Ruthenium blend alloy which is very strong as Platinum goes. I would not have anyone but Tacori set the diamond.

The Tacori melee seemed to be bright and nice. Per their website, they use G color VS clarity melee. The shank is about 2mm, but with your size stone, I believe it goes up to 2.4mm.

My only complaint with the 2620 is that it covers up the side view of the diamond quite a bit. That is why I didn''t buy it. The setting really makes a diamond POP and it makes it look quite a bit bigger, even for being such a delicate halo.

Thank you, Laila, for your reply and the infor provided. It''s very helpful. It''s great to know about the platinum.

You''re right about the 2620 covering up the sides of the diamond. My 3ct baby is so beautifully white and clean, being an F and an extremely clean VS2, I wouldn''t want to have its sides covered up. I wonder if I can ask Tacori to make modifications to "expose" the diamond a bit more?

Great to know that the setting makes the diamond pop and makes it look bigger (darn this stupid DSS!!

) and that the setting is delicate. LOVE that!

 

[Phoenix]

Shameless bump for more answers...

 

[Mattcv]

I bought the 2620 for my fiance and I will answer the questions based on her comments to me and what I know about the ring.

Stats: 1.66 JA TrueHearts H VS1

1. No problems with the ring - we use a steam cleaner for upkeep (we understood that the US cleaner could cause problems). She really liked the cushion cut, but liked the sparkle of a RB so she got the best of both worlds.

2. We sent the stone to Tacori. I believe it voids the warranty if you don''t. There were no issues.

3. It is blingy, but in a very good way. The pave sits below the ring that makes it more delicate. Her friends have made the comment that it is "amazing" and "huge", but not showy.

4. The band width changes with the size of the ring. Below 1.25 it''s 1.8mm, her''s is a 2.0mm which looks great (she has a 3.75 finger). above that size it goes up to 2.2-2.4, but they will custom make what ever you would like as long as it doesn''t take away from the strength of the piece. The band is not how IMO or her''s

5. It doenst sit high in the basket IMO or her''s, but Tacori can reduce the height if requested.

6. The stones are F-G VS1

7. It was ornate, delicate, blingy, and vintage all at the same time.

 

[luv2sparkle]

Phoenix, I tried on the 2620 and the 2628 with 2 ct. plus stones and I didnt like it. I was told by the tacori rep that these rings are made for a 1.5 ct stone ideally. The band is really delicate to me and it
made the ring a little top heavy. I also thought the proportions are off with the size of the melee. I think they are 1/2 point. With a larger stone, I thought they just got lost. I checked with Tacori for modification
of both rings and the price they came up with was ridiculous! The first quotes were to increase the size of the traps to .40 each was 18,480 and to increase them to .50 each was 22,660. That is up from a
little over 7,000. They also gave me a quote to combine two ring styles, one that had a slightly different head and square stones (asschers, I think) down the band. Price quote? Ready for this, 41, 140.
I would be providing my center stone. I couldn''t believe it.

 

[luv2sparkle]

Phoenix, I tried on the 2620 and the 2628 with 2 ct. plus stones and I didnt like it. I was told by the tacori rep that these rings are made for a 1.5 ct stone ideally. The band is really delicate to me and it
made the ring a little top heavy. I also thought the proportions are off with the size of the melee. I think they are 1/2 point. With a larger stone, I thought they just got lost. I checked with Tacori for modification
of both rings and the price they came up with was ridiculous! The first quotes were to increase the size of the traps to .40 each was 18,480 and to increase them to .50 each was 22,660. That is up from a
little over 7,000. They also gave me a quote to combine two ring styles, one that had a slightly different head and square stones (asschers, I think) down the band. Price quote? Ready for this, 41, 140.
I would be providing my center stone. I couldn''t believe it.

 

[luv2sparkle]

sorry got an error message and hit retry, double post

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/30/2009 9:30:24 AM
Author: Mattcv
I bought the 2620 for my fiance and I will answer the questions based on her comments to me and what I know about the ring.

Stats: 1.66 JA TrueHearts H VS1

1. No problems with the ring - we use a steam cleaner for upkeep (we understood that the US cleaner could cause problems). She really liked the cushion cut, but liked the sparkle of a RB so she got the best of both worlds.

2. We sent the stone to Tacori. I believe it voids the warranty if you don't. There were no issues.

3. It is blingy, but in a very good way. The pave sits below the ring that makes it more delicate. Her friends have made the comment that it is 'amazing' and 'huge', but not showy.

4. The band width changes with the size of the ring. Below 1.25 it's 1.8mm, her's is a 2.0mm which looks great (she has a 3.75 finger). above that size it goes up to 2.2-2.4, but they will custom make what ever you would like as long as it doesn't take away from the strength of the piece. The band is not how IMO or her's

5. It doenst sit high in the basket IMO or her's, but Tacori can reduce the height if requested.

6. The stones are F-G VS1

7. It was ornate, delicate, blingy, and vintage all at the same time.

Thank you, Matt, and pls thank your FI also. Your/ her ring is so gorgeous. I've drooled over your pics as well as other PS'ers' Tacori's and that's why I'm considering one.

It's really great to know all that infor. Thanks for answering each one of my Q's.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/30/2009 10:13:37 AM
Author: luv2sparkle
Phoenix, I tried on the 2620 and the 2628 with 2 ct. plus stones and I didnt like it. I was told by the tacori rep that these rings are made for a 1.5 ct stone ideally. The band is really delicate to me and it
made the ring a little top heavy. I also thought the proportions are off with the size of the melee. I think they are 1/2 point. With a larger stone, I thought they just got lost. I checked with Tacori for modification
of both rings and the price they came up with was ridiculous! The first quotes were to increase the size of the traps to .40 each was 18,480 and to increase them to .50 each was 22,660. That is up from a
little over 7,000. They also gave me a quote to combine two ring styles, one that had a slightly different head and square stones (asschers, I think) down the band. Price quote? Ready for this, 41, 140.
I would be providing my center stone. I couldn''t believe it.

Wow, those prices are ridiculous!! That''s just so CRAZEEEEEEE!!

. You could buy a whole new diamond/ new ring, or even two, for that kind of prices!

I didn''t know the melee were only half a pointer?!! That''s really tiny!!

Sounds like I really need to go see these in person. If they can''t really accomodate my 3 carater / don''t look good proportionately, then there''s really no point. I''m not about to have them custom make my setting and charge me those crazy prices! Hmmm...I''m going to be in Chicago in April next year, I think that''s a good time for me to go check them out at a dealer.

Thanks for letting me know all this.

 

[luv2sparkle]

It is crazy! They had a Tacori show at a local Robbins Brothers and I went in a few days before and they brought in rings between 2-3 cts. Mine is 2.57. I was disappointed because I really like the styles.
The 2620 was a little better than the 2628, because it had no sidestones, but even with their 2 ct the stones overlapped the melee. I got the feeling from those prices that they really dont like doing
custom. That price is more than 4 Leons. The really high end Leons. 8 of the Heidy''s which I love. You know that 5 carat you are wishing for, Phoenix? Your 3 can be upgraded with that price no problem.

I saved the email Tacori sent me just to shock me back to reality if I wishing for that setting again!

 

[Laila619]

Whoa, those quotes are insane!

Back when I was considering this setting a few months ago, I contacted GOG about this Tacori and having the shank increased to 3mm with larger melee. They called Tacori for me and said it could be done for $5000.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 11/2/2009 9:38:20 AM
Author: Laila619
Whoa, those quotes are insane!

Back when I was considering this setting a few months ago, I contacted GOG about this Tacori and having the shank increased to 3mm with larger melee. They called Tacori for me and said it could be done for $5000.

they send a very clear message home - we''ll customize it but we don''t want to lol

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 11/2/2009 2:34:06 AM
Author: Phoenix

Date: 10/30/2009 10:13:37 AM

Author: luv2sparkle

Phoenix, I tried on the 2620 and the 2628 with 2 ct. plus stones and I didnt like it. I was told by the tacori rep that these rings are made for a 1.5 ct stone ideally. The band is really delicate to me and it

made the ring a little top heavy. I also thought the proportions are off with the size of the melee. I think they are 1/2 point. With a larger stone, I thought they just got lost. I checked with Tacori for modification

of both rings and the price they came up with was ridiculous! The first quotes were to increase the size of the traps to .40 each was 18,480 and to increase them to .50 each was 22,660. That is up from a

little over 7,000. They also gave me a quote to combine two ring styles, one that had a slightly different head and square stones (asschers, I think) down the band. Price quote? Ready for this, 41, 140.

I would be providing my center stone. I couldn''t believe it.

Wow, those prices are ridiculous!! That''s just so CRAZEEEEEEE!!

. You could buy a whole new diamond/ new ring, or even two, for that kind of prices!


I didn''t know the melee were only half a pointer?!! That''s really tiny!!


Sounds like I really need to go see these in person. If they can''t really accomodate my 3 carater / don''t look good proportionately, then there''s really no point. I''m not about to have them custom make my setting and charge me those crazy prices! Hmmm...I''m going to be in Chicago in April next year, I think that''s a good time for me to go check them out at a dealer.


Thanks for letting me know all this.

Okay now this has me worried too...

 

[Laila619]

Cehra,

Well my quote was actually pretty reasonable (for Tacori). Considering the semi-mounting for my size stone was I believe $4200, it was only like an $800 - $1,000 dollar upcharge to increase the shank width and melee size. I wanted to clarify that it wasn't an additional $5,000 thankfully

. luv2sparkle's quotes are just outrageous!

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 11/2/2009 11:44:13 AM
Author: Laila619
Cehra,


Well my quote was actually pretty reasonable (for Tacori). Considering the semi-mounting for my size stone was I believe $4200, it was only like an $800 - $1,000 dollar upcharge to increase the shank width and melee size. I wanted to clarify that it wasn''t an additional $5,000 thankfully

. luv2sparkle''s quotes are just outrageous!

Actually my worries are along the lines of people thinking that a 3 carat stone wouldn''t look right... I''m worried now about the width of the band with so much overhang on my stone.

 

[Laila619]

Yes, that''s what I was worried about too--the shank was just too dainty for my size stone. That''s why I wanted to bump it up to 3mm. It sure is a lovely setting though! I think it''s best suited for slightly smaller stones, to add oomph.

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 11/2/2009 12:14:52 PM
Author: Laila619
Yes, that''s what I was worried about too--the shank was just too dainty for my size stone. That''s why I wanted to bump it up to 3mm. It sure is a lovely setting though! I think it''s best suited for slightly smaller stones, to add oomph.

the setting I''m looking at is 1.8 - there''s going to be 3.9mm overhang on EACH side...

 

[emeraldlover1]

I have this setting however my diamond is an emerald cut so there will probably be some variation to my answers. My answers are after the -----

1) First, do you have any regret at all going with a Tacori? Have you had any problem with the setting, both from the durability/ sturdiness (melee stones falling off, problems with the metal etc. for example) and aesthetic (ie. are you still happy with the way it looks, esp. since the RB is kind of squeezed into the cushion setting) points of view?

-----Sometimes. I have not had a problem with the setting at all. I haven''t lost any stones and I see no visible damage other than natural patina to the platinum. My regrets are based on me wanting a leon setting and not sticking my with initial instinct. I would never change the setting because of the way we came to find it together as well as the basket detail is gorgeous and something I doubt leon would create even if I asked him. To me that detail and the pave on the inside sholder is the tacori trademark and the reason I love it so much. However, my prongs suck. I''ll answer the rest in your second question.


2) Did you have to send your stone to a Tacori dealer for it to be set? I don’t think we have a Tacori dealer here in Asia and am a bit reluctant to send my stone back and forth to the US. Has anyone of you had yr setting sent to your local jeweler for it to be set by a non-Tacori dealer?

------ Yes, we sent it there to be set. I was nervous about shipping the diamond but it was fine. I thought if I had Tacori set it my prongs would come out like they are in the picture of the setting. Nope. It looks like their benchman just bent the prongs over the diamond. You get a very nice view of the side of my diamond in the setting because of how its set. I actually think they made the setting too small so they had to set it higher but I like it so I never checked.


3) I don’t suppose anyone of you have compared your Tacori settings with a Leon Mege micropave setting? And if so, how would you compare the style differences between the two? I personally think Leon pieces are very delicate. Would you describe your Tacori as delicate? I like that look, ie. delicate but at the same time very showy/ blingy. So, it’s very eye-catching without being too OTT.

-----I have seen LM micro pave settings in person and the styles are very different. The Leon''s I have seen were more delicate. My band is 2.2mm and the height of the platinum is also 2mm on the side. LM setting''s I saw have a lot less platinum as well as one of the bands was 1.5mm. That being said, my ring is very heavy compared to the LM settings. And yup, the weight I personally believe is in the platinum because I compared it to a 3ct LM. It''s hard to put my finger on exactly why they are different and I think it goes back to what I said in my answer to your first question. In real life I still think my Tacori is quite delicate though not as delicate as a LM piece.


4) Is the band just right, width-wise? Is it a standard width (and if so, how many mm is it) or does it vary according to the size of the stone? Also, the height of the band looks a bit high too to my eyes; is it?

----Personally, I like the construction and proportion of the piece, its why I got it. I answered this above but the width of my band is 2.2mm. I thought for the longest time its was 2mm but I measured it when I got my wedding band. DH said that when he ordered it they said they would make width in proportion to my stone which is 9mmx7mm emerald cut. The height of the band is 2mm which I love. My wedding band fits nicely under the basket of the ring as well.

5) Does the stone sit very high in the basket? It looks high in the pics and I was just wondering how it actually is IRL (sometimes the pics can exaggerate the details, IYKWIM?).

----Mine does.

6) What colour and clarity are the melee in the setting? Are they H&A ideal cut?

----Already Answered. I would ask if they are single or full cuts. My guess is by looking at them that they are full. Don''t know about H&A.

7) Last but not least, what made you decide to go for your particular setting? How did you come to decide that either the Tacori 2620 or 2628 was *the one* for you?
----My husband and I found it together and we looked at eachother and said, "That''s it". We had been in the design process with two other PS vendors and it wasn''t coming together how we liked. That is the short of it.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 11/2/2009 7:07:15 PM
Author: emeraldlover1

I have this setting however my diamond is an emerald cut so there will probably be some variation to my answers. My answers are after the -----

1) First, do you have any regret at all going with a Tacori? Have you had any problem with the setting, both from the durability/ sturdiness (melee stones falling off, problems with the metal etc. for example) and aesthetic (ie. are you still happy with the way it looks, esp. since the RB is kind of squeezed into the cushion setting) points of view?

-----Sometimes. I have not had a problem with the setting at all. I haven''t lost any stones and I see no visible damage other than natural patina to the platinum. My regrets are based on me wanting a leon setting and not sticking my with initial instinct. I would never change the setting because of the way we came to find it together as well as the basket detail is gorgeous and something I doubt leon would create even if I asked him. To me that detail and the pave on the inside sholder is the tacori trademark and the reason I love it so much. However, my prongs suck. I''ll answer the rest in your second question.




2) Did you have to send your stone to a Tacori dealer for it to be set? I don’t think we have a Tacori dealer here in Asia and am a bit reluctant to send my stone back and forth to the US. Has anyone of you had yr setting sent to your local jeweler for it to be set by a non-Tacori dealer?

------ Yes, we sent it there to be set. I was nervous about shipping the diamond but it was fine. I thought if I had Tacori set it my prongs would come out like they are in the picture of the setting. Nope. It looks like their benchman just bent the prongs over the diamond. You get a very nice view of the side of my diamond in the setting because of how its set. I actually think they made the setting too small so they had to set it higher but I like it so I never checked.


3) I don’t suppose anyone of you have compared your Tacori settings with a Leon Mege micropave setting? And if so, how would you compare the style differences between the two? I personally think Leon pieces are very delicate. Would you describe your Tacori as delicate? I like that look, ie. delicate but at the same time very showy/ blingy. So, it’s very eye-catching without being too OTT.

-----I have seen LM micro pave settings in person and the styles are very different. The Leon''s I have seen were more delicate. My band is 2.2mm and the height of the platinum is also 2mm on the side. LM setting''s I saw have a lot less platinum as well as one of the bands was 1.5mm. That being said, my ring is very heavy compared to the LM settings. And yup, the weight I personally believe is in the platinum because I compared it to a 3ct LM. It''s hard to put my finger on exactly why they are different and I think it goes back to what I said in my answer to your first question. In real life I still think my Tacori is quite delicate though not as delicate as a LM piece.


4) Is the band just right, width-wise? Is it a standard width (and if so, how many mm is it) or does it vary according to the size of the stone? Also, the height of the band looks a bit high too to my eyes; is it?

----Personally, I like the construction and proportion of the piece, its why I got it. I answered this above but the width of my band is 2.2mm. I thought for the longest time its was 2mm but I measured it when I got my wedding band. DH said that when he ordered it they said they would make width in proportion to my stone which is 9mmx7mm emerald cut. The height of the band is 2mm which I love. My wedding band fits nicely under the basket of the ring as well.


5) Does the stone sit very high in the basket? It looks high in the pics and I was just wondering how it actually is IRL (sometimes the pics can exaggerate the details, IYKWIM?).

----Mine does.


6) What colour and clarity are the melee in the setting? Are they H&A ideal cut?

----Already Answered. I would ask if they are single or full cuts. My guess is by looking at them that they are full. Don''t know about H&A.

7) Last but not least, what made you decide to go for your particular setting? How did you come to decide that either the Tacori 2620 or 2628 was *the one* for you?

----My husband and I found it together and we looked at eachother and said, ''That''s it''. We had been in the design process with two other PS vendors and it wasn''t coming together how we liked. That is the short of it.

EM,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write out such a detailed reply. I really appreciate it.

May I ask you one more thing? Was there anything you could have done to ensure that the prongs were not bent? Is there anything you can do to fix them now?

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

I cant believe how expensive those quotes were! I just ordered my custom tacori and i personally talked to a concierge and my jeweler and they made sure I got the best deal! My ring is the the ht2531 and my center stone is 1.5. They have a petite version which fits a 1ct-1.25ct center with a .92 ctw and then the next one up is 1.35ctw but fits a 1.75-2.5. So I was stuck with a 1.5 which they couldnt stretch the prongs on the petite one to fit and the next version was too big. So they said they will tooootally start from scratch and make sure that I get the 1.5 I desire. And she said 250 fee for the customization plus the price of the extra diamonds that need to be added to accomodate the 1.5. All together, it ended up being an extra 600 dollars but my jeweler totalllly hooked me up. He gave his warranty for free and plus another 200 coupon which added up to 600! so I got it fro free essentially! So I think that picking the right jeweler is a very important decision!

I know that I didnt exactly answer your questions haha but I thought I would put my 2 cents in cuz 41000 sounds a big absurd!!!!!