Divisi setting from Whiteflash

[cinnamon013]

What do you think about this setting? I don''t think socalmatt visits this board anymore now that he is engaged, but I am really attracted to this setting he ordered. My diamond is about the same size as he used, just a tad bit larger, but these photos are pretty representative of how mine would look.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/wf-divisi-e-ring.54736/
[url=http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Divisi--by-WF_1068.htm]http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Divisi--by-WF_1068.htm

As you may recall, I recently got a beauuutiful diamond from Whiteflash. It is just a gorgeous stone - I can''t stop looking at it. I set it in the micro pave band with the Legato head. Here''s a link to the original thread and the WF setting page.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-ring-micro-pave-band-with-831-aca-stone.61478/
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Legato--with-Micro-Pave_1071.htm

I''m thinking about changing it to the Divisi setting. Yes, already... Shh, don''t tell the hubby yet. He might call me fickle!

If I stay with the Legato head setting, I''ll likely order the 2.4 mm band that matches it. If I go with the Divisi, I might be inclined to wear that setting alone and not add a band to my short finger.
I''d like to get some opinions that will help me decide if I should switch it out or not.

Please throw in your two cents worth.

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[belle]

if your short (haha) on finger real estate, i think i single ornate ring is a great option.

 

[decodelighted]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO (and 992 more NO!!!s)

First of all ... your ring is PERFECTION. Flatters your center stone & your hand.

Second of all ... I dislike the Divisi''s "flow" ... it''s "chock-a-block". Lots of edges and corners to get caught on things & bang & ehhhhhh I just dislike it. I also think it makes a stone that size look VERY MUCH smaller than it actually is.

 

[Kaleigh]

I vote a big no too!! I love your ering!!!

 

[decodelighted]

To illustrate the one aspect of the Divisi that bugs *me* ... see on the right hand side ... how the tops of the split pave arms are SOLID polished metal and SHOWS up beside the center stone .. four pieces, on either side of the center .. PLUS the prongs. Cluttered! Detracting! At least in my opinion.

And I LOVE split shank settings & split crown settings .. just not THIS one.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:10:16 PM
Author: decodelighted
To illustrate the one aspect of the Divisi that bugs *me* ... see on the right hand side ... how the tops of the split pave arms are SOLID polished metal and SHOWS up beside the center stone .. four pieces, on either side of the center .. PLUS the prongs. Cluttered! Detracting! At least in my opinion.

And I LOVE split shank settings & split crown settings .. just not THIS one.

decodelighted,
Is there a WF setting that has this type of setting that you would recommend I consider?

 

[Maisie]

I love your ring just as it is. Its so beautiful in that setting. I hope you leave it as it is and just buy the lovely wedding band to go with it

 

[Miscka]

Please please don''t! I agree with Deco, looks too cluttered. And your ring is my current dream ring! I LOVE it!! I think it is gorgeous and dainty.

 

[jcrow]

if you like the splink shank look, i''d look for a much more delicate version instead of this one.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:10:16 PM
Author: decodelighted
To illustrate the one aspect of the Divisi that bugs *me* ... see on the right hand side ... how the tops of the split pave arms are SOLID polished metal and SHOWS up beside the center stone .. four pieces, on either side of the center .. PLUS the prongs. Cluttered! Detracting! At least in my opinion.

And I LOVE split shank settings & split crown settings .. just not THIS one.

I bet these solid polished metal areas would be covered up if the diamond was larger... But alas, I have a perfect .831 that I''m completely satisfied with.

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:13:50 PM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 5/15/2007 5:10:16 PM
Author: decodelighted
I LOVE split shank settings & split crown settings .. just not THIS one.

Is there a WF setting that has this type of setting that you would recommend I consider?

Sadly no ... Whiteflash has beautiful diamonds & great prices, but for my sensibilities the SETTING selections & custom work is hit & miss.

Richard Landi has a gorgeous split crown setting I just saw online & posted somewhere here -- but I don''t know how much it is and/or who carries that line.

Daniel K split crown & split shank rings are lovely & custom designers Leon Mege and Maytal Hannah (Hoffman) have done split shank/split crown rings that are STUNNING -- amazing FLOW -- perfection.

Honestly I think you already have one of Whiteflash''s better designs. It''s one I truly love! Maybe you could get your split shank needs met with a pre-made colored gemstone piece?? I also think the split shank style looks best on larger stones -- which would be more affordable with a semi-precious gem etc....

 

[decodelighted]

This is weird ... the picture of the Divisi on Whiteflash''s site is TOTALLY DIFFERENT than the ring in the thread that''s supposed to be the Divisi.

Note how on THIS ring the pave arms JOIN the basket of the stone ... no pokey bits ... no overhang ... no chock-a-block.

I wonder if the design has CHANGED??

 

[jcrow]

hum, that''s much more delicate and feminine.

 

[decodelighted]

So different than THIS profile ... you should ask them which is accurate!

 

[decodelighted]

OOpps I mean THIS one ..

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:04:14 PM
Author: decodelighted
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO (and 992 more NO!!!s)

First of all ... your ring is PERFECTION. Flatters your center stone & your hand.

Ditto

 

[decodelighted]

Maybe it has to do with the size of the stone ... if the stone is OVER one carat there might be room to join the shanks to the basket and have the prongs on either side -- where with stones with a smaller diameter -- it needs the prongs closer together to hold the stone effectively -- so the "arms" pop outside the basket and are just kinda welded on there -- showing.

You''d think there''d be a way to scale the design down -- dunno.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:28:06 PM
Author: decodelighted
This is weird ... the picture of the Divisi on Whiteflash's site is TOTALLY DIFFERENT than the ring in the thread that's supposed to be the Divisi.

Note how on THIS ring the pave arms JOIN the basket of the stone ... no pokey bits ... no overhang ... no chock-a-block.

I wonder if the design has CHANGED??

I can't figure out how to copy the other picture that you first see on their site. When you click "enlarge", it shows you the one you posted just now. The first picture, though is not the close up of the head, but still shows a good view of the ring.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:36:44 PM
Author: decodelighted
OOpps I mean THIS one ..

Do you know what size that stone is? It looks like the stone is too small for the design of the ring. Is this socalmatt's? His stone is close to mine in size, so you all may be right about the setting needing at least a 1 carat stone to make it look right.

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 5/15/2007 5:51:49 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Is this socalmatt's? His stone is close to mine in size, so you all may be right about the setting needing at least a 1 carat stone to make it look right.

Yes ... that is a sideview from his thread.

BTW--I truly don't mean to insult his ring choice at all ... it's a lovely ring & he & his fiance are thrilled with it! It's just not something I would choose for MYSELF - for the reasons I explained. FLOW is super important to me. It isn't to everyone!

ETA: FLOW was *so* important to me that I made modifications to my original e-ring setting to refine it's flow -- lowering the stone & making it appear SMALLER -- just to gain FLOW.

Ummmm FLOW

. If I'm willing to sacrifize SIZE you know I must be crazy about it!

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 6:00:03 PM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 5/15/2007 5:51:49 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Is this socalmatt''s? His stone is close to mine in size, so you all may be right about the setting needing at least a 1 carat stone to make it look right.

Yes ... that is a sideview from his thread.

BTW--I truly don''t mean to insult his ring choice at all ... it''s a lovely ring & he & his fiance are thrilled with it! It''s just not something I would choose for MYSELF - for the reasons I explained. FLOW is super important to me. It isn''t to everyone!

ETA: FLOW was *so* important to me that I made modifications to my original e-ring setting to refine it''s flow -- lowering the stone & making it appear SMALLER -- just to gain FLOW.

Ummmm FLOW

. If I''m willing to sacrifize SIZE you know I must be crazy about it!

I understand where you are coming from. And believe me, I do appreciate the feedback.

Where can I see photos of your e-ring?

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 5/15/2007 6:04:45 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Where can I see photos of your e-ring?

Here''s the thread with all the grisly Before & After photos!

Thanks for asking!

 

[neatfreak]

I like yours the way it is...

And Deco is right on as usual about the "flow" issues of the original Divisi setting...it would be a lot nicer if it really looked like the more current WF picture.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 6:08:05 PM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 5/15/2007 6:04:45 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Where can I see photos of your e-ring?

Here''s the thread with all the grisly Before & After photos!

Thanks for asking!

Wow, great redo! Your ring is a knockout.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 6:10:33 PM
Author: neatfreak
I like yours the way it is...

And Deco is right on as usual about the ''flow'' issues of the original Divisi setting...it would be a lot nicer if it really looked like the more current WF picture.

I''ve emailed Lesley to ask her what size diamond makes this setting appear as it does in the photo on their website. My feeling is - it''s probably not the home for my baby.

 

[Kim N]

I agree with the others, I LOVE your ring as is. But I also agree with Belle that a single more intricate ring would work well with less finger estate. What would you do with your current setting if you changed settings?

 

[dtnyc]

I have to agree w/ Deco.
I think your current ring is so so so lovely. The setting is beautiful and very much suits your stone and your hand.

I really like split shank rings, but think that they don''t "help" stones that are under 1 ct. I have a friend who has one w/ a >1ct stone and she went w/ that style setting precisely to "downplay" her stone (she''s not a PS''er what can I say.) Her ring is nice, but and it''s a lovely setting but it doesn''t really maximize her stone.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 6:40:19 PM
Author: Kim N
I agree with the others, I LOVE your ring as is. But I also agree with Belle that a single more intricate ring would work well with less finger estate. What would you do with your current setting if you changed settings?

I guess I''d keep it and find a colored stone to set in it. Right now, here are the two scenarios:

Keep the micro pave/legato head e-ring setting. Add the wedding band at $1480

Set aside the micro pave/legato head ering setting and replace with the Divisi at $1675. And then wear the Divisi alone.

I''m spending more money either way. I originally planned to add the wedding band that matches, or a plain platinum band. If I just changed it to the Divisi, I''d actually gain a setting for only a small amount more.

Did I explain this so that it makes sense?

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/15/2007 6:41:57 PM
Author: dtnyc
I have to agree w/ Deco.
I think your current ring is so so so lovely. The setting is beautiful and very much suits your stone and your hand.

I really like split shank rings, but think that they don''t ''help'' stones that are under 1 ct. I have a friend who has one w/ a >1ct stone and she went w/ that style setting precisely to ''downplay'' her stone (she''s not a PS''er what can I say.) Her ring is nice, but and it''s a lovely setting but it doesn''t really maximize her stone.

Well, the setting I have definitely maximizes the stone! I absolutely love the stone, maybe that''s also because of the minimalist setting? It certainly looks bigger than it is on my hand.

I guess I''m either going to go with the band that matches in a few months (when I save up the dough), or try out some plain bands.

I still like the Divisi, it just doesn''t seem like it will work for my stone size.

 

[FireGoddess]

FWIW, I love the setting you have now more than the one you''re considering.