shape
carat
color
clarity

Finally Found the Setting!

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
A lot of people were helping me to find a very particular setting for my very particular girlfriend's E-ring lol. I finally found one I like and saw it in person. What I wanted was a cushion halo with a split shank. I wanted small diamonds for the halo so it didn't take away from the stone and I wanted the split shank to be very small and dainty and I think I got just that.

Here's a link to the setting: https://eshop.gabrielny.com/product/ER10523R4T83JJ/amavida

It will not have any rose gold like in the picture, they told me they can do it in all 18k white gold only, which is what I want. And since the round center stone is 2.07 carats they are gonna resize the head and also add a few stones to the halo.

Tell me how y'all like it? I'll post a picture of the actual ring when it's finished.

Also I noticed the halo in this one isn't exactly a single halo or a double halo, but has the normal single halo, but then underneath it, it has like a side halo going around underneath the top halo around the perimeter. Is this common?

Thanks for everyones help!
 

frugalfw

Rough_Rock
Joined
May 14, 2015
Messages
38
So glad to hear you found something you liked! This is a lovely setting and from your previous post, it looks like it has the split shank and cushion halo shape you were looking for. I like the surprise diamonds on the side view as well...an elegant accent.

You asked if this type of halo is common -- yes it is. This will be beautiful, but I assume by your questions that you realize that this is a different halo style than the picture you showed in your original post (which was more of a single row slab-style halo).

Have you asked if you might be able to see a CAD drawing before the final cast is made? Since the head is going to enlarge from a 1-carat to a 2 carat, I would recommend, if possible, to see the CAD to make sure you're OK with the end result design changes.

By the way, since you are customizing, here is a similar gallery side view that is worth considering (this is a triple shank, but ignore that part...look at the side view): https://eshop.gabrielny.com/product/ER11351R6W83JJ/amavida

The surprise diamond in this gallery looks to be a bit larger and would probably be more secure over the lifetime of the ring since it is bezel set...Just a thought as you finalize your setting.

Looking forward to seeing your final ring...yes, be sure and post it!
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
Thank you so much for ur time and ur reply!

The CAD drawing is a great idea and I will do that!

Also the ring u posted is also beautiful.

From what I can see the ring I posted has smaller halo diamonds, actually a row facing up, and another row of the surprise diamonds u mentioned facing horizontally. And the ring u posted looks like it is just 1 row of much larger diamonds neither straight up or to the side but almost on a 45 degree angle.

Both beautiful rings!

It isn't 100% set in stone that I am getting this setting for sure. Since they have to re-size the head it will cost more and plus they will have to add a few stones to fit the size of the new halo and they are calling me with the price tomorrow. If it is reasonable I will be going with the one I posted, but for some strange reason if the price sky rockets the other setting I have picked out is right here.

https://eshop.gabrielny.com/product/ER11348R8W83JJ/amavida

I figured if it costs a ridiculous amount for them to re-cast the head and to add stones and it comes out to around 3,200 dollars, why not spend 200 more and get a setting with .87 carats instead of .57.

Tomorrow when they call with the prices I will post them so hopefully y'all can help me make the best decision as to which is the best value as far as the total carat weight goes for the setting value!
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
Also I should have added, he did give me a rough estimate but calling me with exact price tomorrow once GabrielNY confirms.

For the first one once the head is re-sized and they add stones increasing the total carat weight his estimate was $2,750 https://eshop.gabrielny.com/product/ER10523R4T83JJ/amavida

For the second one, the one that is already sized to fit the 2 carat stone he actually offered to go down on the price from $3,400 to $3,200. https://eshop.gabrielny.com/product/ER11348R8W83JJ/amavida

Now I don't know how much exactly the extra few stones will increase the stone weight, if I had to guess I would say from .57 carats to around .61 carats.

As far as settings go, if both are halo's what is the better buy in terms of value with both being 18k white gold? The .61 carat for 2,750 or the .87 carat for 3,200? Also not only is the carat weight different, but the size of the stones in the halo of the 2nd ring or larger, I don't know if that plays a factor in pricing when it comes to smaller melee stones.

This is also so confusing lol.
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
Ok so I spoke with GabrielNYand it was actually cheaper than they thought. Instead of $2,750 for bigger head and diamonds it came out to only $2,590.

So I guess what I need everyone's help with is which is the better buy?

.61 carats for $2,550
or
.87 carats for $3,200
 

frugalfw

Rough_Rock
Joined
May 14, 2015
Messages
38
So glad the price came down for you...that's always a nice surprise!

I'm pretty sure the picture of the ring you originally showed was the Victor Canera Anne Marie. Have you reached out to VC to see if this ring might be in your budget? You might be able to get exactly what your fiance wants if you go this route.

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/the-anne-marie-split-shank-halo

That said, my personal preference between the settings you picked out is the first one. I think #1 is a more timeless design than #2. And, putting my preferences aside...I think setting #2 is much too different on the profile/gallery view from the more open gallery on the VC Anne Marie that I think she loves -- for that reason, I would not suggest the #2 setting.

Is there anyway that you can get your girlfriends'/future fiance's opinion? If she has a Pinterest account, you might look for ideas or hints posted there. Or, can you surprise her and take her on a date to your jeweler to try on various rings & make sure she sees these 2 rings to get her opinion (very romantic, and a help to you!). Since she is the one who will live with this ring every day, you want to be sure she loves it!
 

jerichosmom

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 23, 2008
Messages
241
A split shank cushion halo by VC will be around the 6 - 7k range for a 2 ct so a lot more than Gabriel NY, FYI.
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
That's a great idea! Will def ask for a CAD drawing.
 

Sphene

Brilliant_Rock
Joined
Jan 4, 2015
Messages
666
southLA504|1443838585|3934312 said:
That's a great idea! Will def ask for a CAD drawing.

VC a great deal at $6-7k as apposed to $3200???
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
Sphene|1443872504|3934421 said:
southLA504|1443838585|3934312 said:
That's a great idea! Will def ask for a CAD drawing.

VC a great deal at $6-7k as apposed to $3200???

No I was referring to getting a CAD drawing from the custom setting GabrielNY is making me.
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
frugalfw|1443987573|3934792 said:
Just stumbled across the original thread for your inspiration ring:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/round-brilliant-in-cushion-halo-ritani.186442/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/round-brilliant-in-cushion-halo-ritani.186442/[/URL]

It looks like this was actually a Ritani setting rather than a custom VC. Also, the profile on this ring is very open.

Have you looked at Ritani's settings yet?

Haha wow, IDK how u found that but well done!

What I will do since they already started making the setting I posted about. If I don't like it I can return it so I will wait until they finish and see how it looks with the diamond set and if I don't like the way it looks i'll return it and order the Ritani setting!!! Awesome job finding that by the way!!!

I am gonna post pictures so I can get your opinion.
 

southLA504

Rough_Rock
Joined
Sep 7, 2015
Messages
78
frugalfw|1443987573|3934792 said:
Just stumbled across the original thread for your inspiration ring:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/round-brilliant-in-cushion-halo-ritani.186442/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/round-brilliant-in-cushion-halo-ritani.186442/[/URL]

It looks like this was actually a Ritani setting rather than a custom VC. Also, the profile on this ring is very open.

Have you looked at Ritani's settings yet?

Here it is, I found it on Ritani's site.
https://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/french-set-halo-diamond-v-band-engagement-ring-in-18kt-white-gold/4645

It's about $300 cheaper but also has .23 carats worth of melee diamonds, compared to the .61 of the setting I have being made. It is extremely beautiful. I think i'mma just go with the eye test and see which one looks better in person!
 

frugalfw

Rough_Rock
Joined
May 14, 2015
Messages
38
I look forward to seeing your final ring!
 
Be a part of the community Get 3 HCA Results
Top