Engagement ring setting - channel?

[Niel]

Whichever is shinier/blingier. That's my criteria.

Honestly I think both would meet your needs. There's a good chance your cousin's ring doesn't use nice melee in the pave. If that's the case- pave or channel set, it still wouldn't sparkle that much. Use a good company for the setting and either would be sparkly.

For you sounds like channel set or bright set is the key. Both will be sturdy and have that ribbon of metal around the outside.

 

[simplesimon]

Thanks Niel!

What is bright set?

 

[Niel]

Like this
https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-ritani-engagement-ring

Notice how its got the metal on either side of the pave, vs other kinds of pave that have the prongs cut our of the side.

 

[VRBeauty]

So I'm an idiot and the picture she actually was referring to was this one:

http://www.stevenstone.co.uk/shoulder-set-diamond-engagement-rings.php?ptgId=16

That expands your options considerably! Anyhow, it sounds like you're o the right path, and she'll end up beautiful ring!

 

[simplesimon]

Just realized that the BGD ring linked earlier is for princess cut center diamond.

This is the equivalent I found for round:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/classic-truth-sleek-micro-pave-platinum-5542p#more

The WF equivalent was this one:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/legato-sleek-line-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-1120.htm

I think I like the design of the gallery in the BGD one over the WF one here. Thoughts?

 

[Polished]

Now you're talking! I love those latest rings you've posted simplesimon. I've always loved BGD's truth head and I like the look of the centre bar turning downwards. I think either of them would be beautiful though.

 

[msop04]

OP, I saw this on eBay and thought of this thread. The photo shows a 2 ct round, but the seller states that it could be made to fit any size or shape center stone. I know nothing about this seller, but they offer returns within 30 days if you don't like it. I thought it looked nice, it's in platinum (gold would be less), and it's a good price at $1449...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181591626331?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=480549882608&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[simplesimon]

Thanks msop04, it reminds me of this one I saw:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/rounded-open-cathedral-diamond-engagement-ring-625.htm

What do you call that style of prongs?

 

[msop04]

Thanks msop04, it reminds me of this one I saw:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/rounded-open-cathedral-diamond-engagement-ring-625.htm

What do you call that style of prongs?

That's a nice ring... and great quality. I don't know if there is an actual term for the type of prongs, but I've always referred to them as "bead" prongs. LOL Personally, I'm not a fan of them, but that's just a personal preference. I prefer a prong style that is more pointed like this:

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

I agree with Niel; bright set pave is the way to go for your needs. I don't usually like channel set rounds because of the dark areas around the stones. Of all of the settings posted (that fit the bill), I like the eBay setting suggested by msop04 best. This one offers the protection of a channel set with the elegance of a pave. It also has a nice presence for a size 7 finger. The only downside is that it is tapered, which means a straight wedding band will not fit flush with it.