edwardianring
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2011
- Messages
- 2
Hello,
I recently bought an engagement and was looking for a few second opinions from this online community / people in the jewelry trade.
I found a 1CT Edwardian style engagement ring with lovely filigree, engraving - it was exactly what I was looking for. I had the same setting style created by the same designer, but for a slightly larger center-stone 1.25CT. When I received the finished 1.25CT ring I was a bit shocked that the proportions of the ring had changed in a very noticeable way.

1.25CT setting is top image and 1CT setting is bottom image.
From the top view, when compared to the 1CT setting:
- It looks like there is too much exposed basket/metal around the diamond.
- It looks like the prongs are way to wide/bulky.
- It also looks like the prong bend inward too much.

From the side/profile view, when compared to 1CT setting:
- It looks like the prong are bend in strangely.
- It looks like the prongs are way to wide/bulky.
Can anyone here help to confirm wether of not the center stone was set correctly or not? My eyes are telling me that this larger ring isn't properly set / proportional. I'd really appreciate any thoughts, opinions, or solid facts (about proper prong arrangements, etc.)
Thank you,
Edwardian Ring
I recently bought an engagement and was looking for a few second opinions from this online community / people in the jewelry trade.
I found a 1CT Edwardian style engagement ring with lovely filigree, engraving - it was exactly what I was looking for. I had the same setting style created by the same designer, but for a slightly larger center-stone 1.25CT. When I received the finished 1.25CT ring I was a bit shocked that the proportions of the ring had changed in a very noticeable way.

1.25CT setting is top image and 1CT setting is bottom image.
From the top view, when compared to the 1CT setting:
- It looks like there is too much exposed basket/metal around the diamond.
- It looks like the prongs are way to wide/bulky.
- It also looks like the prong bend inward too much.

From the side/profile view, when compared to 1CT setting:
- It looks like the prong are bend in strangely.
- It looks like the prongs are way to wide/bulky.
Can anyone here help to confirm wether of not the center stone was set correctly or not? My eyes are telling me that this larger ring isn't properly set / proportional. I'd really appreciate any thoughts, opinions, or solid facts (about proper prong arrangements, etc.)
Thank you,
Edwardian Ring