Favorite solitaire setting for a 2 ct round brilliant

[vespergirl]

I just wanted to post this pic of TravelingGal''s beautiful "Amelia" ring - this is along the lines of what I would eventually like to set my ring into, except with double claw prongs, and maybe step-cut half moons instead of brilliant, but the brilliant ones here are stunning too.

I showed DH and he really likes it, but he has a traditional idea about loving solitaires, and not wanting to add sidestones until the 10th anniversary. But anyway, I thought that we could all drool over TGal''s gorgeous ring in the meantime.

Do you guys think that setting would look good with an RB?

 

[vespergirl]

Date: 11/20/2009 6:35:11 PM
Author: Laila619
Vesper, I agree that 6 make the stone look bigger and that is why I don''t like 4 prongs.

Here is a gorgeous Leon with a 6 prong ''tulip'' head.

Thanks Laila! That''s just what I was looking for! That does look like a really beautiful head, without being over-elaborate.

 

[LGK]

Swan. I like the MM setting, but I too am not enamored of his prongs- at least in pics. They're kinda bulky looking. I also think the Swan's lines are more intriguing to me. The MM would be my second choice.

The Tacori is neato, but it seems likely that it would approach a good fraction of the cost of a fancy Leon anyway, so why bother as a temp-ish setting. I also don't for some reason love it quite as much as other Tacori settings I've seen, not really sure why...?

The Tiffany, Sierra and Leon solitaires are classic and lovely, but I like *some* interesting detail, a la the Swan, even with solitaires. It's hard to go wrong with such a gorgeous rock- whatever you pick is going to be lovely I'm sure.

(I do think a T-gal style Leon 5 stone would look quite tasty with a larger RB).

If I ranked them it would be:

1. Swan
2. MM
3. Leon Solitaire
4. Sierra
5. Tiffany
6. Tacori

 

[MissGotRocks]

Date: 11/20/2009 6:40:07 PM
Author: vespergirl

I just wanted to post this pic of TravelingGal''s beautiful ''Amelia'' ring - this is along the lines of what I would eventually like to set my ring into, except with double claw prongs, and maybe step-cut half moons instead of brilliant, but the brilliant ones here are stunning too.

I showed DH and he really likes it, but he has a traditional idea about loving solitaires, and not wanting to add sidestones until the 10th anniversary. But anyway, I thought that we could all drool over TGal''s gorgeous ring in the meantime.

Do you guys think that setting would look good with an RB?

IMO, Leon would be the best to try and size half moons with a round. The problem is that some of those stones just sort of elongate a round stone and make it look funny shaped. It''s important to me to keep the round stone looking round - not like an oblong oval.

Anyhoo, the question of the day is about resetting your stone for right now. I voted for the six prong Tiffany mounting because the other six prong mountings have surprise or underside stones that would probably wage war with the girdles of your eternity band. The Tiffany type prongs could get gouged by those girdles too but they could be polished every so often.

It is interesting in talking with salespeople at Tiffany''s that their solitaire is set in a six prong mounting but any other setting that has sidestones only has four prongs for the center stone. You can always go into Tiff''s and try on their two carat solitaire just to see if you really like that look with your new band.

 

[Iowa Lizzy]

I have a 1.94 ct (close enough!) in the Mark Morrell "Flame" and I love it. At first glance it looks like a really sleek solitaire, but on closer inspection, people notice the beautiful head with it''s swoopy prongs and tiny accent diamonds. That said, it''s pretty expensive for a solitaire. But he makes platinum look like shiny silvery butter. Ahhh...

 

[kas baby]

I voted for the swan, but I''m terribly biased since I''m getting that for my sapphire e-ring

I think the MM is also incredibly gorgeous, so when I saw those options, it was tunnel vision for me, I voted right away. After looking at the pictures, I still have the same vote.

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I really like the Sierra!

 

[Lenamama]

Date: 11/20/2009 9:46:24 AM
Author: geckodani
WF Sierra for the win in my book!


ETA: Is it bad sad or funny that I didn''t have to wait for you to post pics to have an opinion?

HEHEHEHE NOPE!

 

[vespergirl]

Date: 11/20/2009 9:29:11 PM
Author: Travel Goddess
I have a 1.94 ct (close enough!) in the Mark Morrell ''Flame'' and I love it. At first glance it looks like a really sleek solitaire, but on closer inspection, people notice the beautiful head with it''s swoopy prongs and tiny accent diamonds. That said, it''s pretty expensive for a solitaire. But he makes platinum look like shiny silvery butter. Ahhh...

Gorgeous ring!!! Thanks for the picture!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Vespergirl -

TG's pad setting would look great with a 2 ct RB

For a solitaire - my favorites are the Mark Morell (classic sunbust or the torchare). I think the Leon 6 prong setting would be lovely as well. The only thing is that both designers set their diamonds low. That is great for having small kids, but your band might not sit flush. Just something to take into consideration.

The 6 pronged tiffany setting from WF might be the best of all options for you, especially if the head is custom made for your diamond. You would get a nice, classic, 6 pronged setting that would sit flush with a wedding band.

 

[yssie]

Date: 11/21/2009 5:29:28 PM
Author: LtlFirecracker
Vespergirl -

TG's pad setting would look great with a 2 ct RB

For a solitaire - my favorites are the Mark Morell (classic sunbust or the torchare). I think the Leon 6 prong setting would be lovely as well. The only thing is that both designers set their diamonds low. That is great for having small kids, but your band might not sit flush. Just something to take into consideration.

The 6 pronged tiffany setting from WF might be the best of all options for you, especially if the head is custom made for your diamond. You would get a nice, classic, 6 pronged setting that would sit flush with a wedding band.

The MM sunburst is one of my favourite designs, I just love the fluid, simple lines.

While I agree that his prongs are a bit thicker and bulkier in general than, say, leons, I think with a 2ct RB it doesn't detract from the stone at all. My prongs are thicker than the stock trellis prongs, but I actually like it - they seem to cup the stone and "embrace" it, rather than just holding it in place.

 

[vespergirl]

Hi everyone,
thanks for your feedback and pics.

I think that I''m definitely going to go wtih a 6 prong. I showed the options to my DH today, and he loved the Mark Morell Torchiere (that was my favorite too) but when we looked at the prices, I''m hesitating. The Torchiere for a stone my size with diamonds is around $1500 more than we would pay for either a Swan, Excel or WF Tiffany Solitaire, or probably even the Leon tulip head. Even though the MM is really pretty, it would still not be my "forever" setting since I still want sidestones someday, so I feel like that''s too much to pay for a "temporary setting" for the next couple of years, especially if I can get something like the Swan for about half the price.

We also decided that we are going to wait to do it next spring, as a push present for our baby. So, I still have time to get some quotes and decide.

I am really excited about the look of a 6 prong - maybe I''m going to try to find a Vatche dealer in my area so I can see the Swan in person, and I''m also going to go to Tiffany''s to try on the classic six-prong solitaire as well. I think that I may email Leon for a quote on his tulip head solitaire - I wish I could find more pics of his rings - I still haven''t seen that setting from the top ...

Thanks again for all your feedback!

Yssie, I love your 3-stone so much!

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 11/21/2009 5:29:28 PM
Author: LtlFirecracker
Vespergirl -

TG''s pad setting would look great with a 2 ct RB

For a solitaire - my favorites are the Mark Morell (classic sunbust or the torchare). I think the Leon 6 prong setting would be lovely as well. The only thing is that both designers set their diamonds low. That is great for having small kids, but your band might not sit flush. Just something to take into consideration.

The 6 pronged tiffany setting from WF might be the best of all options for you, especially if the head is custom made for your diamond. You would get a nice, classic, 6 pronged setting that would sit flush with a wedding band.

LFC,
That''s not always necessarily true. Whether or not a w-ring will sit flush with an e-ring doesn''t always depend on how low the stone is set. It depends on how the head is designed and integrated (or not) into the shank. My WF fishtail pave set is a perfect example. The diamond is set VERY low, but there''s no "donut" under the head and the prongs were specifically designed to allow a w-ring to sit flush. But you are definitely right that that''s always a consideration!

 

[Kasey3]

Hi Vespergirl


here is a link to Deelight''s beautiful 6 prong solitaire. i hope she doesn''t mind!
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/you-can-take-me-off-the-list-i-am-now-a-future-mrs-d.96296/

 

[vespergirl]

Date: 11/22/2009 10:17:14 AM
Author: Kasey3
Hi Vespergirl


here is a link to Deelight''s beautiful 6 prong solitaire. i hope she doesn''t mind!
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/you-can-take-me-off-the-list-i-am-now-a-future-mrs-d.96296/

Kasey, thanks so much for posting the link - Deelight''s ring is gorgeous!

 

[Deelight]

Date: 11/22/2009 4:28:44 PM
Author: vespergirl

Date: 11/22/2009 10:17:14 AM

Author: Kasey3

Hi Vespergirl



here is a link to Deelight''s beautiful 6 prong solitaire. i hope she doesn''t mind!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/you-can-take-me-off-the-list-i-am-now-a-future-mrs-d.96296/

Kasey, thanks so much for posting the link - Deelight''s ring is gorgeous!

I don''t mind at all thanks for the compliments

Vesper for the simple plat setting leon is very reasonable (last check it was between $1600-1700 for his simple solitare) a year later and I am still utterly happy with my ring .


I am biased to simple solitaires so that would be my pick for your beauty .

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Date: 11/22/2009 8:44:23 AM
Author: Lynn B

Date: 11/21/2009 5:29:28 PM

Author: LtlFirecracker

Vespergirl -


TG''s pad setting would look great with a 2 ct RB


For a solitaire - my favorites are the Mark Morell (classic sunbust or the torchare). I think the Leon 6 prong setting would be lovely as well. The only thing is that both designers set their diamonds low. That is great for having small kids, but your band might not sit flush. Just something to take into consideration.



The 6 pronged tiffany setting from WF might be the best of all options for you, especially if the head is custom made for your diamond. You would get a nice, classic, 6 pronged setting that would sit flush with a wedding band.

LFC,

That''s not always necessarily true. Whether or not a w-ring will sit flush with an e-ring doesn''t always depend on how low the stone is set. It depends on how the head is designed and integrated (or not) into the shank. My WF fishtail pave set is a perfect example. The diamond is set VERY low, but there''s no ''donut'' under the head and the prongs were specifically designed to allow a w-ring to sit flush. But you are definitely right that that''s always a consideration!

Good point Linn B, I should have clarified that with the with those 2 particular designers, people have has issues with a band sitting flush. They both not only set them low, but with the donut. Although since it is custom, I am sure that can be addressed in advanced before the ring is made.