Cushion cut halo, micro pave, help w/ angle of center stone!

[tdw49]

Hi all! Long time lurker, first time poster. First I'll give an intro about where I'm at. I am thinking of proposing this coming May/June, so I began my diamond search. This forum has been INCREDIBLE help for so many things. I am currently working with GOG to find the perfect diamond, and am now trying to figure out setting stuff as I am hoping to have chosen the diamond soon.

After reading through threads upon threads about who to work with to set the diamond, and have showed numerous pictures to my fiance-to-be (I like her input as I want her to like the ring in the end), I think we are going to go with Steven Kirsch as she loves the halo he makes for his cushions.

One question I have, and haven't been able to find much on this is: what angle should I have the center stone at? I realize this is personal preference, but I haven't really been able to find many comparisons! frankiextah's post comparing SK, VC, and LM was useful, but hers was a round, is it different for a cushion? Does anyone know typically the lie angle for HW (I have heard its low). Are there any comparisons out there?

Perhaps I should note that the center stone is going to be about 3 carats, I figure that may have an impact.

Thanks!

 

[SB621]

Re: Cushion cut halo, micro pave, help w/ angle of center st

Do you mean the tilt of the halo? Or how high the diamond is set? Sorry I'm working off minimal sleep at the moment so I might be a little slower then usual.

Anyhow from past experience with working with Steven I would just speak with him about it. Depending on the proportions of your diamond and the setting you will get different answers on what would look best. And also what is comfortable to wear. I think you are asking about how high or low the diamond should be set. I know LM likes to set stones low which are comfortable to wear but I actually don't like the look of. I like the tip of my diamond to rest right above the donut. But that is my personal preference. I have a 5ct so if I set it any higher it would really get banged up. Just speak with Steven about it.