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Champaigne Setting from WF - Polished finish?

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Personally, I don't like it at all, especially with the princess. It's not quite modern enough and not quite antique enough, does that make sense? I like things that are clearly ensconced in one era or look and this one just seems to be too busy for me.

I much prefer the original champagne setting with a round.

Sorry.

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Date: 5/11/2007 11:31:11 AM
Author: MidwestDiamondHunter
So at first everybody loved it now everybody hates it? We need something more consistent here! :)
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I don't remember *many* people loving that setting for a 1 carat princess cut stone. You can like a setting & like a stone but not like them together.

Generally gals around here want to maximize size appearance (not all - my e-ring setting doesn't really) but MOST seem to want skinny skinny bands with stones, so that the center stone looks larger. That Champagne setting is so wide that a 1 carat princess stone may just kinda get lost in all the other sparklies around it.

Have you considered Ritani settings. They even have a "halo" design that would PIMP that princess - way HONKER look. But even their solitares would just maximize size apperance.


ETA: another "general" rule of thumb is Rounded with Round ... Angular with Square. It's why you see princess stones set with trillions & rounds set with pears ... There are exceptions: and the Art Deco movement did a lot of Round with Square -- but ROUND with Square. Not ROUND-ED ... so much. Knife edge solitare settings might be another way to go ... the knife edge gives you a hint of angularity?
 
I like this setting. However, if you want a sure bet that she is going to like it...this isn''t the setting for that. This is a very unique setting that not everyone will love, some will hate it and others will looove it. If you are unsure, I''d go for something like this that I think many more women would like. It will also make the center stone look large with the thin band and also allow a wedding band to sit flush. http://whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Legato--with-Micro-Pave_1071.htm
 
Here are some more pics... what do you think?

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The last picture I posted I think shows this setting off the best...

I don''t think it is as thick as people seem to think.... SOOOOOO... whatcha all think about these photos?
 
None of those photos change *my* opinion ... in fact, they reinforce it. Just looks too thick and the center stone gets lost in all the other stuff going on. It's like it's designed to HIDE a center stone, rather than COMPLEMENT it.

Obviously some people love that setting -- as evidenced from the many photos & people choosing it.

I just wonder if its LADIES who are doing the choosing ... or it's an example of a setting that appeals to men, that gets chosen FOR ladies & they're just kinda stuck with it.

I truly mean no offense! The *workmanship* looks great ... it's the style and PARTICULARLY the style FOR A ONE CARAT PRINCESS STONE that I don't dig.

ETA: If I had to sum it up in two words "Carmela Soprano".
 
Date: 5/11/2007 2:09:27 PM
Author: decodelighted
None of those photos change *my* opinion ... in fact, they reinforce it. Just looks too thick and the center stone gets lost in all the other stuff going on. It''s like it''s designed to HIDE a center stone, rather than COMPLEMENT it.


Obviously some people love that setting -- as evidenced from the many photos & people choosing it.


I just wonder if its LADIES who are doing the choosing ... or it''s an example of a setting that appeals to men, that gets chosen FOR ladies & they''re just kinda stuck with it.


I truly mean no offense! The *workmanship* looks great ... it''s the style and PARTICULARLY the style FOR A ONE CARAT PRINCESS STONE that I don''t dig.


ETA: If I had to sum it up in two words ''Carmela Soprano''.
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TOTALLY AGREED.
 
I like that setting a lot. However I have a 1 carat square stone. I would NOT put it into that setting. And I bet my 1 carat square is bigger than yours in terms of MM size.

I have it in an x-prong which is smaller than that and it gets lots. Deco has an asscher (like me) listen to her.

Go with the Ritani. Trust us. We''ve been through this before.
 
I know YOU love this setting Midwest...but remember this is all about HER. Unless you''re willing to ask her what she likes and whether she likes the thicker settings, make sure your mind is about what SHE will like, not what you will like.
 
Thank you for the comments!!! Keep em coming!

As far as other settings so, anything with a halo is out of the question. It''s just not the look that me or my fiance likes.

The problem is is that I know she likes unique settings... So I want something unique but not crazy out of this world. Here is another one I''m considering... whatcha think?....

http://www.steindiamonds.com/product_settings_details.asp?product_id=1157
 
even though there is not a lot of love for this setting, i still think it looks fab. there is going to be a difference in the overall ''look'' of the set depending on what size and shape you put into it but it will be a great looking ring no matter what. i think it is a very beautiful setting. of course, i have never seen the soprano''s either!
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For reference ... here is the Michael B "Lace" design for a princess cut. I know it''s 4K price tag is way more than the Champagne design but note the SQUARED OFF DESIGN and how that flatters the square cut ... also notice how the 2MM band then lets the STONE take centerstage -- not become one sparkly blob.

I think the Ritani designs on the other thread are more in the price range you were hoping for though ... and equally lovely to this Michael B.

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Definitely can''t afford that Michael Petite setting! It''s beautiful though!
 
Date: 5/11/2007 2:18:42 PM
Author: MidwestDiamondHunter
Thank you for the comments!!! Keep em coming!

As far as other settings so, anything with a halo is out of the question. It''s just not the look that me or my fiance likes.

The problem is is that I know she likes unique settings... So I want something unique but not crazy out of this world. Here is another one I''m considering... whatcha think?....

http://www.steindiamonds.com/product_settings_details.asp?product_id=1157
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no offense...but I really really don''t like this setting. It looks clunky and 80''s to me. Forgive me, just trying to be honest..... I much prefer the champagne over this.

However, ditto what the other posters have said about keeping *her* in mind. Think about ultimately what kind of setting she will like.
 
Date: 5/11/2007 2:18:42 PM
Author: MidwestDiamondHunter
Thank you for the comments!!! Keep em coming!


As far as other settings so, anything with a halo is out of the question. It''s just not the look that me or my fiance likes.


The problem is is that I know she likes unique settings... So I want something unique but not crazy out of this world. Here is another one I''m considering... whatcha think?....


http://www.steindiamonds.com/product_settings_details.asp?product_id=1157
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I don''t care for this one at all.

Why don''t you tell us a bit about her? Where does she shop? How does she wear her hair? Favorite shows/movies? What kind of jewelry does she wear everyday? Sounds silly, but with a little more information on her personality we might be able to help you better!
 
Date: 5/11/2007 2:18:42 PM
Author: MidwestDiamondHunter
Here is another one I''m considering... whatcha think?....
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Oh boy. This is your other top choice? I''m shutting up now.

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MDH:

I''m here late, forgive me if I''ve missed something...maybe you could ask admin to photoshop a one-carat princess onto that mounting so you can get a better idea of what it would look like?

Just a thought!
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Date: 5/11/2007 2:26:12 PM
Author: decodelighted


Date: 5/11/2007 2:18:42 PM
Author: MidwestDiamondHunter
Here is another one I'm considering... whatcha think?....
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Oh boy. This is your other top choice? I'm shutting up now.
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It's... just. No. Please do not get this one. Just... No.
 
How big are her fingers? That's also a consideration.

I'm not a big fan of thicker bands, but if you are going to get one, I would not recommend one that is stacked two diamonds high like that, looks very 80s.

Here's a thicker band, kinda like the one you showed us, but it only has a 2 baguette stack, so its not noticeble (on a round):

http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=200&rn=992&action=show_detail

Here's a princess one with a thicker band:

http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=201&rn=962&action=show_detail
 
Looks like I won''t be getting that setting from Stein''s! Thanks for setting me straight :)

Her finger is 4 3/4 or 5. She is a petite 105 lbs.
 
Thank God you vetoed that Stein's.

Okay. So you have a small lady. And a stone that is about 5.5 square.

And you like thicker settings with more... presence, let just say. You don't want a halo. And you want something out of the ordinary.

Can we convince you to go with a more delicate, but still unique setting? And will you consider a bezel set princess?
 
Date: 5/11/2007 2:51:53 PM
Author: Gypsy
Thank God you vetoed that Stein''s.
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DITTO!
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She''s so petite that a 1ct princess is gonna be a knock-out, especially with a flattering setting. Hmmmm. Hmmmm.

Are there any celebs whose style she adores?
 
I one carat princess on a petite gal is going to be a knockout!!

Just for reference on size, my finger size is a 4.5 and this is a radiant that faces up like a one-carat princess.

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