Decisions...Decisions

[Mayk]

Something old... or something new..... for my 1.81 Tranisitional Diamond. I think I'm down to two...

Something OLD... this setting (not the subpar diamond) has become available at a significantly reduced rate... First picture in this thread

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/old-cut-help.174117/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/old-cut-help.174117/[/URL]

Or... Something New...this setting in platinum with a milgrain bezel

http://www.sareenjewelry.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=45&product_id=132

I'm really struggling and I don't want to screw it up.... interested in your opnions...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Honestly, my vote is to keep looking. I think there are many better antique styles than the first setting and I am not sure the second one will really enhance an antique stone all that much. I'd probably like it with the milgrain, but I am not in love with it, either.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Honestly, my vote is to keep looking. I think there are many better antique styles than the first setting and I am not sure the second one will really enhance an antique stone all that much. I'd probably like it with the milgrain, but I am not in love with it, either.

Unfortunately, I agree with DS. I don't think you've found the right setting to really showcase that stone yet. . .

 

[justginger]

Agree, I don't love either. It's all about what makes your breath catch though - I think you'll know it when you see it!

 

[Mayk]

Thank you DS, GotRocks & Justginger....

I am really struggling.. so I will keep shopping...

 

[stargurl78]

If I had to pic from just those 2, I pick the first one, I don't like the 2nd one at all for an old cut stone. But I think I agree with the others - keep looking.

 

[Mayk]

OK.. slightly different... a reproduction not an actual old setting..

 

[Luxie]

Hi I am new here...your diamond is gorgeous! I voted for the first old setting, love the old style settings. Good luck with your decision and with whatever you end up showcasing that beauty in!

 

[novicediamond]

Hi, I agree with all the first posters, neither setting is giving me the wow factor, Im sure if you keep looking you can find something amazing, what do you like, dont like in a setting for this stone, what look you are going for?

 

[novicediamond]

PS - That stone looks amazing btw! beautiful

 

[GemFever]

I actually really, really like the look of the Something Old setting, but one of the first things you said in that thread was "I'm not interested in the setting... just the stone... " Why weren't you interested in it then? Was it just the price? I personally would want something more low-key for an ering, but I do love the look of that setting theoretically. Good luck in your search! It can get exhausting, I'm there myself. I hope you find that "wow" setting soon!

 

[Mayk]

Oh the long version.. so that ring I found locally.. I was looking at the time for just a stone.. and I wanted a JbEG setting the Julia with a Bezel. Well JbEG stopped making their settings before I was ready to buy a setting. In the meantime I found a diamond at JbEG. As you can see from the thread that diamond was not favored by our friends here.. and why I kept looking until I found the one.

So.. now I have been wearing the diamond in the solitare setting but it's a right hand ring. While I love the look it not great for wearing on my right hand. Also my engagement ring is a halo so I don't want a halo and SO many old settings are halos. I went back to this store because I wanted to see their settings since they deal primarily antiques. They have these two settings. The one with that Diamond still in it, they would take out and the new one which is a reproduction both with a decent price. I like the reproduction better.

I really like Sareen's work but I am afraid even with milgrain it will be too modern so I am wavering. He has made a number of things for me so I know his quality is outstanding... that's not a factor and neither is price. That ring is very reasonable.

Bottom line.. I am afraid to screw it up.... I want a right hand ring, that honors the diamond's age/style but I also dont' want a halo and I dont' want it to look too engagement like.. but I also like the idea of it sort of being a stand in for my engagement ring. Not asking for much am I?

 

[GemFever]

It's for an RHR! I'd go with something Old then. Or if you prefer the repro, go with that. Or what about that other ring you posted in the old thread, with one with the rubies? Something like that. Or get someone to make you something close to the Jbeg bezel? Or check out this guy: http://www.sevenfingers.com/rings.html Sorry, I'm projecting. I'd hypothetically love a ring by that guy someday, a beautiful RHR... anyway, this should be fun! Good luck!

 

[Christina...]

I voted neither too. I know how hard it is to find the perfect setting and I can appreciate your struggle. I think that I would prefer your gorgeous stone set in a vintage setting though as opposed to a modern one.

 

[Rosebloom]

What about something like Kelpie's incredible ring from Single Stone?

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-unique-diamond-ring-leaf-motif

More streamlined like your something new option but beautifully vintage and certainly different than a halo.

 

[Mayk]

What about something like Kelpie's incredible ring from Single Stone?

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-unique-diamond-ring-leaf-motif

More streamlined like your something new option but beautifully vintage and certainly different than a halo.

I've actually spent quite a bit of time on their website.... sadly their prices are a considerably higher than some of the other options I've looked at including Victor Canera Trustee... with engraved shanks.... There are four or five on there I really like.. but I am just not going to spend $3,800 - $5,800 on a setting and those were the prices I was quoted.. for the settings I liked.. I guess I have Champagne taste and Cabernet (cheap wine, no beer for me) wallet...

 

[alene]

Have you seen the ERD vintage collection? Maybe something like this would work?
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/vintage-platinum-milgrain-ring-pid-1069-44.html

I imagine their prices would be more reasonable than Single Stone.

 

[Mayk]

Have you seen the ERD vintage collection? Maybe something like this would work?
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/vintage-platinum-milgrain-ring-pid-1069-44.html

I imagine their prices would be more reasonable than Single Stone.

Nice one.. thank you... and very close to the reprodcution I looked at today...

 

[Dreamer_D]

At one point I requested a quote for a few of the ERD rings and was shocked that they were in the $2000 - $2800 range.

 

[Rosebloom]

I guess I have Champagne taste and Cabernet (cheap wine, no beer for me) wallet...
I understand that dilemma well!

 

[jacy]

I agree with previous posters to keep looking for a setting that would really showcase your beautiful stone. I think it would look lovely in a vintage style setting. Good luck!

 

[vinjewels]

Have you looked here yet? http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=22 They are a bit more reasonable and have some nice repros.
You will know when you find it!

There are more sites listed on a forum. I think I bookmarked it but can't find it at the moment

 

[Mayk]

my first choice.. but my timing didn't work.... anything similar out there?

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Other/Plain-and-Pave-Solitaires/The-Julia-Bezel-Solitaire/13197667_hDLW3L#!i=957918227&k=QqhzL