Choosing a setting

[jaebond]

So I have finally purchased my stone (a 1ct princess cut) and now it's time to find a setting. I had pretty much decided on this one (custom made for a princess), but then I realized that the roundness might conflict with the square shape for a diamond. Do you think this would be a better choice for a princess cut? Any other ideas are more than welcome. I'm bascially looking for a solitaire with a little something extra.

 

[pregcurious]

I better the Eternal Grace from Brian Gavin.

 

[slg47]

I think the eternal grace would be lovely! Vatche makes a similar one called the Caroline

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/caroline-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-251.htm

another interesting solitaire is the 'x prong' style...
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/x-prong-18k-white-gold-5436w18

 

[jaebond]

Also, I would like to put in a shameless plug to pop over to the proposal ideas section if you would like to help with my princess themed idea.

 

[mrssalvo]

I like the Eternal Grace of the Vatche Caroline...

 

[jaebond]

So you don't think either of those being designed for a round will clash with the princess? It should be fine for a princess, right?

 

[slg47]

So you don't think either of those being designed for a round will clash with the princess? It should be fine for a princess, right?

yes and I think there are some pictures of those settings with princess cut stones on the websites!

 

[jaebond]

I was pretty much set on the Eternal Grace, but now I'm starting to second guess myself and am wondering if I shouldn't just play it safe with the Royal Charm. Any thoughts?

 

[Gypsy]

I was pretty much set on the Eternal Grace, but now I'm starting to second guess myself and am wondering if I shouldn't just play it safe with the Royal Charm. Any thoughts?

Yup. Go with the Eternal Grace. I like the Royal Charm, but the Eternal Grace edges it out. And it is in no way a risky setting choice. It's quite safe and lovely.

 

[SparklyOEC]

I love the eternal grace. I think it would be just fine with a princess cut.

 

[MissCongeniality]

Brian Gavin X prong , Vatche X prong, or Eternal Grace would be my choice for a princess.

 

[tyty333]

Ok, I guess I'm the only one that likes the Sisley...I would need to see pics of it with a princess first before makeing up my
mind though. I also like BGD EG or the Caroline.

 

[Enerchi]

Vatche

 

[April14]

Agreed, eternal grace for sure! It's very similar to my custom setting, only with more bling so I think it's beautiful! The basket in the eternal grace will add security for the center stone and also leave room for sparkle to shine through on the side views! I say this because my sister's princess cut setting has flatter, wider prongs with a basket and you hardly see any sparkle from the side views, but mine has lots of sparkle at all angles due to the setting. But don't judge sparkle on this pic, I just wanted to show you the setting - I had terrible lighting to work with that day but just imagine it... Oh and my stone is a cushion cut, just fyi.

 

[jaebond]

Thanks for the help everyone! You really helped make me feel more confident in my decision.