Don''t know what to do...

[Joolskie]

Here is an example of the triangular prongs with an RB. The setting is from Cross Jewelers...

 

[mercoledi]

Date: 12/28/2007 4:45:28 PM
Author: Chrono
Umm, are there any round in a square peg settings without halos? As much as I adore them in pictures, they just don''t look good on me. I''m so sorry but I don''t want to sound unappreciative.

I''m so glad that you all are so helpful.

There are, but the they are vintage-style peices, some of which border in being ''illusion''

Singlestone 1
Singelstone 2
AER 1
AER 2
AER 3

You get the idea. It works, but it''s a certain look. Personally I like it but I don''t think it''s for everyone and it does tend to look less solitare-y IMO.

 

[sera]

Date: 12/28/2007 6:35:26 PM
Author: Joolskie
Here is an example of the triangular prongs with an RB. The setting is from Cross Jewelers...

THAT is what I was talking about! Is "triangular prongs" the correct term? That would save me from having to explain it each time!

 

[Ellen]

Ok miss chrono, I wouldn''t do this for just anybody, but since I like ya so much, I dug through my old posts to find the ring I was talking about.

It was Demelza''s stunning Michael B...

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/michael-b-crown-lace-and-wisp-band.74132/

 

[Lorelei]

Some great suggestions coming! I think the video is an excellent idea, that way you can get more of a feel for a RB in that size, to see if that will do the trick for you, rather than the smaller RB's you had in the past - if you decide to try that way in the end. The prong idea is also a good one, I know for a fact that at least double split prongs make a round look way less 'round' in my opinion, so maybe a RB and double / triangular prongs might set it off nicely!

Nice work El for pics of Dem's dreamy ring....

 

[Deelight]

Date: 12/28/2007 7:21:06 PM
Author: Ellen
Ok miss chrono, I wouldn''t do this for just anybody, but since I like ya so much, I dug through my old posts to find the ring I was talking about.


It was Demelza''s stunning Michael B...


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/michael-b-crown-lace-and-wisp-band.74132/

I tried a ring on today that had similar prongs to Demelza''s ring (mind you it was not as beautiful) and I had to do a double take on the stone to actually identify it was a RB. Unless you looked very very closely you could not tell the stone was round.

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

To echo Mercoledi''s suggestion, here are some that I have personally seen, from Single Stone. They are called illusion settings, and the corners are square, without halos. My BF''s sister wanted to reset her 1.50ct RB so desperately and it would have been gorgeous (DH vetoed the reset

).

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

2nd one:

ETA: I too, was only attracted only to square and rectangular cut stones for many many years (my original ER is a princess cut, followed by a EC) until I saw old cut stones so I know how you feel!

ETA2: I think this prong/setting style will make your stone appear even bigger!

 

[sera]

I tend to not much care for illusion settings in the modern settings (except for like the Kelege square halos with RB centers), but I think they''re really beautiful in the vintage-y settings. I think that''s a really nice option.

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

Date: 12/28/2007 10:58:26 AM
Author: aljdewey
I guess I''m going to be the dissenting voice on this one because I''d absolutely trade the jube for a round right now.

Your present jube isn''t thrilling you due to lack of size.....period.

I don''t see this as an either/or (either get a round or wait for a large jube); I feel like you can do BOTH.

Get the larger round now and wear it while you wait for a larger jube. You get more size now AND a chance at the larger jube when it''s available. This also gives you an opportunity to find out if you really would miss the jube shape. If you do, you can always trade the round in for the larger jube.

Win-win all the way around.

I agree with aljdewey, I''m sure you are soooo anxious about having a larger stone right now, that there is no way you will be able to get NOTHING, and wait for the jube to become available, and it sounds like you may be settling on "near Jubilee shapes" just so that you can have SOMETHING. As long as you can trade in the RB you get, then I would do that for now. I would ultimately get the larger jube if that is what your dream stone is. I would actually wear the RB for a little longer, while saving up money, and since size seems to be a major factor, I would wait and get a 7mm+. Then you would be in size and shape heaven. Otherwise you may always look at your RB or smaller PoH, and wish it were the Jubilee. I remember what it was like to be nearer to my dream ring, but not quite there, and how fantastic it felt when I GOT my dream size. It''s like the wait is finally over, it''s the best feeling ever!

 

[Jenna51580gr]

Okay I am going to chip in my 2 cents here, since I am in the similiar boat as you. I love love the sparkle factor of Round but to me the square shape is definately much more appealing. I think you should get the RB and set in a square setting. Which is what I think I am going to end up doing. I love the Jubliee cut as well but I have not seen any in the 2ct range.

 

[surfgirl]

Date: 12/28/2007 3:30:50 PM
Author: Chrono
Don''t take this the wrong way but RBs are so common.

Actually Chrono, I''d say WELL CUT AMAZING RBs aren''t very common at all! Which is why so many people here on PS have people oogling over their stones and wondering why their own erings dont have the same pizazz. I also never wanted a round because it was so passe to me. Well, I changed my tune really quick when I found my ering. I have NO issues with rounds anymore. Have you thought about an antique stone that might have a more cushiony shape to it as well as the chunky faceting that will blind you with sparkle?

 

[sera]

I'm guessing a Jubilee sparkles like a RB (my PoH does and they seem similar)?

Anyway, there's a 1.57 PoH J SI2 with strong fluorescence and a 2.00 PoH I VS1 with medium fluorescence available.

 

[chrono]

Hello everyone. I''m back after the NY holidays and went through all the replies, taking the time to absorb the different ideas. I also thought really hard about things over the long weekend and I suppose the final decision will be made after I view GOG''s video, which I sadly didn''t get and could not find on their website. I''ll call them up as soon as their store opens at 10:30 am EST.

MrsS,
Thank you for the picture of Fortheloveofdiamonds Michael B ring with the squarish prongs. This is exactly the way I was planning to go.

Joolskie,
I want size AND the square shape. I''m not asking for a lot, huh?

Yes, I like the Cross Jeweller setting with the triangular prongs, although those prongs look really large.

Mercoledi,
Oh, those prongs from Singlestone and AER are divine. I don''t want a solitaire because I already have 2 squarish cushion red spinels set aside as sidestones for this upgrade. I wonder if I can pull the whole thing off in an antique-y setting?

Sera,
Yup, that''s the idea for the prongs. I wonder what the proper name is? I''m having a lot of trouble justifying the depth of the PoH. I''m paying for so much for the carat weight yet the stone is so much smaller than a comparable RB. I can''t go for the 1.57 ct PoH J SI2 and the 2.0 ct PoH I VS1 because it costs too much.

I guess it''s because of the price jump past the 1.5 ct amd 2.0 ct mark.

Ellen,
Thank you for taking the time to hunt through Demelza''s ring for me. You know you are a sweetheart.

The Michael B crown lace has very interesting prongs, and the stone certainly looks square from a distance. It''s hard to make out the true round outline of the stone unless peering closely.

Deelight,
Yes, Dem''s ring looks wonderful. I like the prongs, which is a slightly different take on the triangular prongs made up into a squaring corner.

Lorelei,
I''m still waiting on GOG''s videos. Depending on the light return, I may go with the cushion.

The square shape is already there. I wonder how low in colour and clarity I can safely go?

HeartingDiamonds,
Thanks for the correct term for those prongs. Illusion setting... Nice name.

H&A Girl,
You hit it right on the nail. I want something NOW but there isn''t a Jubilee available and may not be available for at least a year or more. I may get a RB, hold on to it, then get the Jubilee when they finally come in. This is why I''m staying with GOG''s lifetime upgrade stones.

Jenna,
I totally agree with you. I love the sparkle of the round but the square shape.

Surfgirl,
I already have an OEC which I adore and will NEVER upgrade that stone. The chunky faceting and unique sparkle is what attracted me to OECs despite the round shape. I did think about getting an OMC but then I cannot upgrade that anymore. I''d like to keep my options open with GOG which means I must stick to only RBs, their H&A square cuts and modern cushions. I never expected to experience DSS with my Jube which is strange because I don''t experience it with my OEC or my EC.

 

[chrono]

Here''s my antique fun RHR with gemstones. I thought maybe I can use the same illusion setting to make the RB look squarish, and have to square cushion red sidestones. What do you think?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 10:17:42 AM
Author: Chrono
Here''s my antique fun RHR with gemstones. I thought maybe I can use the same illusion setting to make the RB look squarish, and have to square cushion red sidestones. What do you think?

I like the one on my left (green), and think it would do a nice illusion job.

 

[mercoledi]

Oops, I missed the part about the spinels. I think you could mix a modern RB in a square box and your spinels in a larger antiquey piece. On this page ring 58 is a round in a square hole with round sides, but I bet a similar ring with red cusion sides would be gorgeous!

ETA: I lurve the ring on the left!

 

[chrono]

The video is in:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/video/
It''s the first one titled to Chrono.

My endless thanks to Jon at GOG for taking the time to make the video. I think the PoH is out of the runnning even though it really held its own next to the RB. I can''t justify paying more for such a deep stone. It''s something like $300 more for 0.17 ct extra, yet is 0.5 mm smaller than the RB. I don''t mind that the K PoH is really white but I adore the medium blue fluoro in the J RB.

The biggest surprise was how much I liked the cushion. I wonder how low I can go in clarity and colour? H SI1? I am definitely leaning towards a perfectly square cushion H SI1 with those optics, if it can be found.

 

[Ellen]

Chrono, I will watch it and report back in just a bit. I''m under a bit of pressure here....

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 1/2/2008 10:17:42 AM
Author: Chrono
Here''s my antique fun RHR with gemstones. I thought maybe I can use the same illusion setting to make the RB look squarish, and have to square cushion red sidestones. What do you think?

Wow, those are AMAZING!!!! Yes, a RB would look fab w/red sidestones! Wow, you have such a beautiful collection!

 

[Lorelei]

Chrono, they were all stellar stones, but my pick would be for the Round, followed by the PoH. The Cushion was a beauty, if one could be found in an H SI1, that would definitely be worth seeing in the shape you favour!

 

[chrono]

Lorelei,
Is that a long haired bunny in your avatar?

To all,
I''ve officially dropped the PoH. Just can''t justify the cost. I''m going to ask Jon to find me a square cushion of about 1.25 ct with the same killer optics. H SI1 if possible. Then it''ll be between the RB and the cushion. I''m surprised that the cushion has such nich chunky faceting and pretty decent light return. I know everyone is probably wondering if I''m crazy to not to be jumping all over that RB (which really a stunner) but I have this hangup that I want a square stone.

So now I''ll have more diamond shapes: RB, EC, OEC and maybe a cushion to the mix?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 2:12:51 PM
Author: Chrono
The video is in:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/video/
It''s the first one titled to Chrono.

My endless thanks to Jon at GOG for taking the time to make the video. I think the PoH is out of the runnning even though it really held its own next to the RB. I can''t justify paying more for such a deep stone. It''s something like $300 more for 0.17 ct extra, yet is 0.5 mm smaller than the RB. I don''t mind that the K PoH is really white but I adore the medium blue fluoro in the J RB.

The biggest surprise was how much I liked the cushion. I wonder how low I can go in clarity and colour? H SI1? I am definitely leaning towards a perfectly square cushion H SI1 with those optics, if it can be found.

If that is what your eye likes, then go for it! If you would consider the K PoH, I''d think you could maybe do all the way to I or J, don''tcha think? As for clarity, as low as you can find, provided it''s eyeclean.

 

[chrono]

Ellen,
Don''t other fancy shapes like cushions have a more apparent body colour than RBs (and the Jubes, Square H&A and PoH)? If so, then I can''t go as low as J/Ks. Although it will not affect my decision, which one do YOU like best? I''m just curious. Lorelei likes the RB, then the PoH, then the cushion.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 3:52:18 PM
Author: Chrono
Ellen,
Don''t other fancy shapes like cushions have a more apparent body colour than RBs (and the Jubes, Square H&A and PoH)? If so, then I can''t go as low as J/Ks. Although it will not affect my decision, which one do YOU like best? I''m just curious. Lorelei likes the RB, then the PoH, then the cushion.

Yes, in general they do. However, I have also seen some lower color fancies on here that were gorgeous, and the owners were quite happy with them. So, I was just thinking, if you didn''t mind a bit of warmth, you might be able to swing it?....Maybe you could get out to see some? or have John send you a lower cushion or two to inspect??


I looked at the video as a square lover myself, and with a square lover in mind, and I honestly would have recommended the PoH. I know you''re paying a bit more (but honestly, in the scheme of things, it''s not an astronomical amount), but it really held it''s own, and looked to be just about the same size as the round.

 

[chrono]

I''m surprised that both you and Lorelei liked the PoH more. I guess I''m more attracted to the chunkier sparkle of the cushion. With the cushion I can get both my square shape, larger size, and chunky faceting. I only hope that Jon can find one that I like, otherwise it''ll be the RB.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

To be honest, I thought that cushion was gorgeous! I love an ideal RB, but the cushion in that video floored me!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/2/2008 4:21:19 PM
Author: Chrono
I''m surprised that both you and Lorelei liked the PoH more. I guess I''m more attracted to the chunkier sparkle of the cushion. With the cushion I can get both my square shape, larger size, and chunky faceting. I only hope that Jon can find one that I like, otherwise it''ll be the RB.

I think she actually liked the round best/first.


I hope he can find you one too, that is what seems to have everything you like! *fingers crossed*

 

[sera]

Awesome video! All 3 are gorgeous stones.

Taking myself back to when I was searching for my stone (wanting a square but wanting a bit better spread) and setting aside the fact I have a PoH, if those were my 3 choices for an ering stone, I would go with the PoH because I like the square shape better than a round and I like the H&A pattern a bit more than the cushion''s faceting. (I do love cushions and rounds, they just weren''t my first choice for my ering stone).

BUT, if this were a temporary stone until a Jube came in, I think I would go with the cushion (also considering you don''t have a cushion but you do have a round). Though personally, seeing the H&A pattern in my PoH in video and in person- I actually prefer it to the Jube... but the bit better spread by the Jube is nice too!

The PoH is deeper- so if spread is your main concern, go with the cushion or round. If you want square and like the faceting of the cushion more than or equally to the RB-like H&A of the PoH, you could go with the cushion. If you want RB-type H&A sparkle and a square, decide if you are willing to give up a bit on size for the PoH. All three are stunning stones... this is a difficult decision- I completely empathize!!! Take your time, take breaks between your obsessing (like I have to do

), think about the +/- of each stone, and you''ll come to a decision.

No matter what you decide, you will have a beautiful stone!

 

[sera]

Date: 1/2/2008 10:17:42 AM
Author: Chrono
Here''s my antique fun RHR with gemstones. I thought maybe I can use the same illusion setting to make the RB look squarish, and have to square cushion red sidestones. What do you think?

Beautiful rings! I think an illusion setting with square red sides would be stunning, especially if it was an anitque-y setting. Very, very pretty, I''ll bet!