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Choice is down to two, any votes? WF vs Dscaasi

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http://www.dscaasi.com/build/step1.asp?prodID=ten07A
Is cool I actually get to view the diamond over the web, live!

or

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/X-Prong-in-18k-White-Gold_979.htm
Too bad WF doesn''t carry tension rings, I like their service.

Irregardless of which one I go with, have settled on a diamond that is in this range

Princess
.75 ct
F/G Color
VS1/2 Clarity
Ideal Cut

FI is an ER-Nurse and I need something secure, safe from tearing gloves, knocking/scratching the diamond, or patients, etc. All this toughness with a beautiful look. Tough to get. Tension is most secure I understand, but is more expensive.
 
i already put my nurse vote in before but i''ll say it again, i love the w-prong. it is a very very low setting with smooth prongs and it will be very secure. i like tension set rings (a lot!) but not for a woman''s e-ring. if she has shown ANY preference towards a certain style, by all means, do what you can to get it but if she has never shown interest in a tension set ring, i would proceed with caution going that route.
 
Unless she has specifically told you she likes the tension ring I would avoid them, they are a love it or hate it thing for an engagement ring. Also the style you choose from Scassi while very lovely looks like it would tear through gloves very easily...
 
Thanks, great opinions from each of you. I did have the concern that a tension ring would be love/hate. I''ll show a picture under the guise of "have you ever seen a funny ring like this?" and if she laughs along with me, I know she wouldn''t like it. But if she is wowed by it, I''ll have an idea.

I know she prefers the X-Prong over the W-Prong, that one I did ask about Belle. Though I agree, the W-Prong is cool.

I don''t think the tension ring would snag as it is as low of a setting as you can get.
 
Is it safe to set the princess on point like that? I like tension sets, especially for something like a 4.75^2 stone, but what about those two exposed ends? I'm getting a little bored with all these x-prongs.
 
Good idea about showing her a pic. Let us know what she says....
 
Date: 4/25/2006 5:35:14 PM
Author: Kaje77
Thanks, great opinions from each of you. I did have the concern that a tension ring would be love/hate. I''ll show a picture under the guise of ''have you ever seen a funny ring like this?'' and if she laughs along with me, I know she wouldn''t like it. But if she is wowed by it, I''ll have an idea.

I know she prefers the X-Prong over the W-Prong, that one I did ask about Belle. Though I agree, the W-Prong is cool.

I don''t think the tension ring would snag as it is as low of a setting as you can get.
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that is a great idea about showing her a pic. i would just caution again that you make sure you are gauging her response right. i absolutely LOVE tension settings, i think they are awesome (and i would say so if shown a picture!) BUT i would not want one for myself.

best of luck deciding kj!
 
My first instinct about the tension one is OUCH. Those points are going to get caught on everything INCLUDING her gloves at work. Just my opinion, but I''m working through an issue EXACTLY like this now on my own e-ring & trying to solve it! I think the sites description of it as being "curvy & feminine" is directly counter to my own thoughts about it -- it looks bulky, bold & masculine to me (again - my opinion)

GREAT GREAT GREAT idea to run a pix buy her BEFORE purchasing that one. The other''s a pretty safe bet. Gorgeous. Classic. Etc.

Hope you''ll post pix of stones you''re looking at - or after you choose one.
 
Well I showed her a picture. She thout it was pretty. I tried to make her think it was too expensive, and just something to see, but she went to the site on her own and made a point to tell me it wasn''t that expensive.

I''m tempted to give her a list of pics of rings that I''ve considered and have her rate them. Though this is giving away much element of surprise.

KJ
 
I currently have an X prong type setting... and it is seriously secure. After THREE YEARS of wearing it I took it to my jeweler to get it looked at... check the prongs whatnot... and he says, "it looks great. Just keep taking it off for showering and cleaning and at night...." and I said..."um wear it at night... and in the shower... all the time except when I''m cleaning with no gloves on (which I never do really)." And even he was impressed. Doesn''t do alot of X-prongs at his place, says he''s going to start recommending them. And I agree about the tension setting... go care for them for engagement rings... so if she hasn''t mentioned that she likes them... I''d hesitate too.
 
My vote is to show her the pic and let her decide. Keep us posted.
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If she took the time to go look at the tension setting online, seems like you may have a winner! If she didn''t like it, why would she do that?

I had a friend with that exact ring and it looked really nice in person. I''m wrapped up in the need to be able to wear a wedding band, but if she isn''t, it would be great. And while I agree with Deco that the pic doesn''t look feminine, it is more delicate in real size.

I used Dimend Scaasi and had a great experience.

That said, you can''t go wrong with either.
 
Date: 4/25/2006 6:56:16 PM
Author: Kaje77
Well I showed her a picture. She thout it was pretty. I tried to make her think it was too expensive, and just something to see, but she went to the site on her own and made a point to tell me it wasn''t that expensive.

I''m tempted to give her a list of pics of rings that I''ve considered and have her rate them. Though this is giving away much element of surprise.

KJ
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Better have the ring be something she truly adores - how and when you give it to her is all the surprise she needs. I''d ask her if she wants input on the settings and give her some pictures to peruse if she does.
 
I think showing her some settings and having her rate them is an excellent idea. As FireGoddess said the true element of surprise is how and when you propose, plus she won''t know which setting she''ll be getting. A win win, for you cause you will know what her first choice is. Good luck!!
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The tension ring is definitely not a practical style for everyday wear. Agree with Matatora on the glove point. She probably won't be able to get most gloves over this ring. Sorry to say these X/W/whatever prongs look tired tired. I also don't think they showcase a diamond very well.
 
Thanks for all of the advice! I''ve decided to create a mini-survey for her to look at. Should be fun. If a few of you could take the survey and let me know if it''s ready to go, that''d be great. Thanks!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=455512067742

May need to cut and paste
 
Heh, she and I have the same name. Taking it now...

ETA: can you reduce the number of buttons? instead of 1-11, maybe 1-5? 1-6?
 
Ok, finished!
 
Thanks Julie,

Seem ok to you? Fun (as far as surveys go?)
 
all the URLs were correct. maybe giving too much away with the transportation question?
 
I think the survey is an excellent idea. While I like the look of tension rings that''s definitely a style that if presented to me I''d be disappointed to get. It''s very unique and I agree its either love or hate.
My friend is a nurse and I''m studying right now to be one. She''s got an X prong setting for her ring and she wears it faithfully with gloves all the time. She never takes it off at work. She doesn''t have any problems with it as far as tearing or getting caught. Hopefully she''ll give you her honest answers and you can go from there. Good luck! Let us know how her survey turns out
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