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Date: 7/5/2007 2:23:03 PM
Author: Gypsy
Deco... you know I'm always looking for suggestions-- if you see anything you love feel free to show me.
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You are gonna SO gonna think i'm cuckoo now ... but ... what about this?? Hear me out ... daydreaming about the issue I thought to myself -- hey! there are so many inexpensive gem halo settings out there right now ... why not get one, swap out the existing 6 x 6 GEMSTONE for your 6 x 6 ASSCHER and just try it out for a while. See if "halo" really does it for you -- for, say a $350 investment before you commit to a pricey custom project. It doesn't have to be this one -- I'm sure there are plenty of solo halo rings at inexpensive places (Costco etc). It doesn't have to be "the one" to really give you a good idea of what day to day life & plumping of a halo would do for your actual stone! THEN, if it does the trick -- custom halo or other halo it is & just pop the gemstone back in the cheapie setting -- OR put it in your Xprong ... whatever!

ETA: It comes in blue topaz too

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My completely honest assessment:

the setting is beautiful...but I *hate* the prongs. I originally thought pointy thin claw prongs would look best, but now looking at the setting I think a thin bezel with fine milgrain that matches the sidestones would look best.

In all honesty, I really like this setting but it''s not my favorite for an asscher. I love pave split shanks, or a one thin row of pave a la cartier on asschers. However, the setting is lovely and these are my personal preferences.
 
You asked for honest opinions and I don't think that setting does a thing to show off that lovely asscher. I think a halo on a thin shank with pave would be pretty. And I hope that everything goes well for you in the workplace so that you can get your ring as soon as possible (whatever you choose)!
 
hi i''m new! but i agree with everyone else on the prongs and showing off the center stone. Love how the prongs accent the cut corners but would think it would be nicer if they were less pronounced. And think that the sides stones, if they could be narrower, perhaps baguettes instead, would help showcase the centerstone better.
 
Gypsy, I would be happy to go and check that setting out with you in person...and of course view as many as you need, during the week I am in SF!!!
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But really, I also suggest you wait. $800 isn't much, so just keep saving and get the one you REALLY want.

As to whether anyone has a 6x6 stone in the Ritani, mine is close. It's just under 6 x5.16 or something like that...So the length would be right and yours would be just a bit wider. It really does wonders for the size, my stone really pops with such a thin setting, and people always think it's over a carat.
 
Hey Neatfreak... we will definitely go to some shops and browse settings... and other bling! Everyone wants to see all different things, and we''ll accomodate as much as we can. I would love to have your eyes with me as I browse though.


Here''s the funny thing about the Speyer setting. The side of the shank I wasn''t sure I would like, and which was why I requested the pics in the first place is actually lovely. I''ve attached it here.


It''s not so much the 800 dollars. It''s more the-- spending THAT MUCH on a setting seems a little nutz to me right now.

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So how much were the halo settings that you priced?
 
Ironically, there is a WF custom halo posted today. It may not be the exact style you want, but it incorporates the halo and side traps in bezels! The center stone is close in size to yours although it is not an asscher. I just think a halo is going to really complement your stone and make the whole ring look more impressive.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/here-it-is-finally.64949/
 
I like the setting but I''m just not blown away by it...and you don''t sound that blown away, either. I agree with the others that $800 in the grand scheme of things isn''t that much so I would keep saving until you can afford the setting of your dreams!
 
I think you should hold off until you can get the setting you really want. Open a special savings account and start putting money into it. In Dec. when you would have bought this setting, put that amount into the account. I bet you''d be surprised how quickly it will go and you''ll be so glad in the long run that you didn''t settle..
 
Date: 7/5/2007 6:13:08 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
So how much were the halo settings that you priced?
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3000. Which I wouldn't mind so much if it were diamond intensive or anything like that ... but what I want would cost like 1800. But b/c it's custom... jumps up in price.

Very little metal. 2 mm SOLID polished shank. .20 ctw diamonds in the halo. Prong set asscher with a single claw. And some wires to attach the head to the shank... and the shank would come up to meet halo anyway. No milgrain or anything. And the halo would be TINY. just 1mm- 1.5 mm. very very delicate TRIM around my diamond.

Like this... Except the prongs would be single and the shank would taper a little toward the halo.

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I love the look you''re going for but do agree that $3K seems like a lot just for that!
 
gypsy, where did you get quotes from? I love that setting and honestly, if you''re getting a bunch of 3K quotes from folks but still that''s it''s the one, I''d probably just suck it up and pay it. Maybe the plat. price increases really are jumping up the setting costs
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Date: 7/5/2007 6:58:46 PM
Author: FireGoddess
I love the look you're going for but do agree that $3K seems like a lot just for that!
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Yeah. See. That's what I mean. It's not a matter of the $$ so much as I just don't think that what I am asking for is worth more than 2200-- even custom.

3000 are from Maytal, Leon (although it was a really vague type qoute), MWM before be blacklisted me. Actually MWM was... 3200.

So, I guess I could get a qoute from Quest, they were more reasonable last time (baguette halo)... and Mark at ERD... but I'd have to wait, in good concience until December cause I don't want to waste anyone's time right now.
 
Date: 7/5/2007 4:26:03 PM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 7/5/2007 2:23:03 PM
Author: Gypsy
Deco... you know I''m always looking for suggestions-- if you see anything you love feel free to show me.
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You are gonna SO gonna think i''m cuckoo now ... but ... what about this?? Hear me out ... daydreaming about the issue I thought to myself -- hey! there are so many inexpensive gem halo settings out there right now ... why not get one, swap out the existing 6 x 6 GEMSTONE for your 6 x 6 ASSCHER and just try it out for a while. See if ''halo'' really does it for you -- for, say a $350 investment before you commit to a pricey custom project. It doesn''t have to be this one -- I''m sure there are plenty of solo halo rings at inexpensive places (Costco etc). It doesn''t have to be ''the one'' to really give you a good idea of what day to day life & plumping of a halo would do for your actual stone! THEN, if it does the trick -- custom halo or other halo it is & just pop the gemstone back in the cheapie setting -- OR put it in your Xprong ... whatever!

ETA: It comes in blue topaz too
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Deco I love that idea. If I could get a really inexpensive solitare halo for a 6 x 6 and try it out. I would.
 
Hi Gypsy! That was so cool to look through this thread and see my ring, hehe! Thanks! If the SF GTG is still on for the 26th, I''ll be there and you can get an up close look at my ring then. When you first posted this setting I really loved it, but seeing it again w/ those prongs, I''m not so sure. I''m sure the prongs can be thinned down but I agree with the others, I think the shape should be maintained. I like the shape of them with that setting.

About $ for fixing the prongs, GOG fixed mine when they set my Asscher and it only cost the setting fee. They didn''t charge anything extra to shape them. Which was awesome
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I''ll gladly help you search for the right setting though
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I don''t mine jewelry shopping, LOL

Oh and about proportions, that is one reason I love my thin band (I think its 1.7mm). It makes my asscher look so much bigger. I love it
 
opps I meant 21st
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That ring is lovely, Gypsy. I think you should wait and get it. I think I''d have Maytal make it. But it certainly would be a good idea to check with Mark and Quest. Since the price is a concern, I''d save every penny towards what you want and not spend even $350 for a temporary ring, even though it would be a great idea if money were no object.
 
Gypsy, When I was exploring options for my ering, Mark quoted me about $2900 or so for a pave halo similar to the one you want, but with single sided pave on the shank. He quoted me $1900 for a plain (think my ritani with no pave) platinum setting made custom. SOOOOO I would think that he would be willing to go somewhere in the middle for the halo with no pave on the shank...

But then again I really don''t know how things are priced.
 
Have you asked for a quote from Whiteflash? My setting was really reasonably priced. I wanted white gold, but the quote for platinum wasn''t that much more.

I think it was a little bit less than what the other vendors have quoted you and my setting has a lot more going on: three sided pave 3/4 of the way down the shank, a halo and .2 carat tapered baguettes on each side of the halo.

I''m really happy with the craftsmanship of my ring. Plus the ACA melee are sooo sparkly. Just thought I''d throw that out there as an option. I agree that $3000 seems pretty high for what you''re looking for.
 
Gypsy that asscher halo ring you posted is to die for! Although the quotes do seem a little pricey if that is your dream ring then I think it would be worth waiting until you can afford just what you want.
 
The Speyer setting doesn't do it for me. I'm not blown away by it. Maybe it's the big prongs. But even with small delicate prongs I'm not to crazy about the shank. It doesn't make your asscher stand out, which I think would help since you're suffering from DSS.

The halo setting, now that's another story! I LOVE it!
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That would definitely show off your asscher beautify. I agree that the price is a bit high. But $800 isn't that much of a difference. Why spend 2k on a setting you don't absolutely love? I'd save up until you can buy your dream setting. Put some money in a high yield interest account or something!
 
The setting you posted is nice, but doesn't wow me. Just my opinion. More importantly, does the setting wow you? It seems as if you like it but may not love it. It seems so different from the halo that you seem to really love. If it was me, I would wait and save for the setting I really wanted. BTW, my RA is in a simple setting - it is flanked by two bar set bagettes (.5 tw). It seems to really flatter the stone, which is set sort of high. If you can, think of what setting speaks to you and what flatters your stone...
 
Gypsy-

I personally love the setting BUT not for an asscher. When I first saw the photo you posted from GOG, my immediate impression was "Wow! Great setting! It''s perfect for a round!" I agree that the prongs are bulky.

Also, I''ve been following your setting search and I keep reading from you that you want a halo to make your asscher larger. Hon, I would just wait for that halo. You can throw money into another setting but if the halo has grabbed your heart, then wear your current setting with pride and save up for the halo that you really want!

There should be no ifs, ands, or buts when you see THE setting.

Good luck!
 
Deco- I saw the other post from you about my ring (in rockpaperscissors post). You are so sweet! Thank you for the wonderful compliments about my ring
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Do I see a three stone asscher in your future?
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Gypsy,

You know I''m biased but, unfortunately, I don''t love this setting with an asscher ~ it just seems to take away from the center stone (I think the sides are too big/out of proportion, etc.). I''m so sorry it doesn''t seem you love it either. Really, I totally agree with the others. Wait and save and get what you really want. I despise spending money, but when it came to my e-ring and w-ring I have to admit we splurged b/c I really loved them. I think you deserve to get what you really, truly want!


P.S. No pressure, but just curious if you''ve had further thoughts on a Nashville wedding ...
 
Date: 7/5/2007 6:47:20 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 7/5/2007 6:13:08 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
So how much were the halo settings that you priced?
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3000. Which I wouldn''t mind so much if it were diamond intensive or anything like that ... but what I want would cost like 1800. But b/c it''s custom... jumps up in price.

Very little metal. 2 mm SOLID polished shank. .20 ctw diamonds in the halo. Prong set asscher with a single claw. And some wires to attach the head to the shank... and the shank would come up to meet halo anyway. No milgrain or anything. And the halo would be TINY. just 1mm- 1.5 mm. very very delicate TRIM around my diamond.

Like this... Except the prongs would be single and the shank would taper a little toward the halo.

Gipsy992.jpg
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Wow, I''d take that setting in a heartbeat. Forget that Speyer ring and take this gorgeous setting.

You have two choices:
1. Suck it up and accept that custom from top notch designers like Maytal and LM are going to cost that much ($3K) and only goes upwards with time
2. Get WF, Quest and Mark to price it.

With the last three, go ahead and get pricing. That way you will know ASAP whether it is less or close to the 3K mark. If closer to 3K (due to PT costs of whatever), the you might as well go the designer route with Maytal or LM. If it''s about 2K, then you can rest knowing that it can be done at a more reasonable cost. The job of the vendor is to get you quotes and pricing so that you know how much it costs. It''s up to you, the prospective client, to decide WHEN and IF you want to get it done.

Don''t be wishy washy, Gypsy. Go ahead and give WF, Quest and Mark a call and discuss it. I''m sure they do not mind as they understand that this is the reality of doing business.
 
See. THIS is why I post on here.

I thought about it overnight and decided that:

1) It doesn't do anything for my asscher.

2) The proportions of the sides are a little big.

3) I don't love it.

I still like it a LOT.

But it's not IT.

I'm going NOT going to be wishy washy (lmao Chrono).

And a since the lot of you have WONDERFUL taste. And have sets that I love. And have waited for them... I'm going to go with the majority here and suck it up.

Honestly, if it there isn't a BIG cost savings (800) I will probably go with Leon because this is perfect for him.

My other option, of course... would be to get gold with Maytal. Which might actually be better for this project as the shank is plain and therefore would bang up less with gold.


Special thanks for Turtle... who while loving the Speyer settings (and owning one)... agreed that this didn't do anything for my asscher.


As for the Nashville wedding. We are still considering it-- it's our first choice. But I have an idea I want to pop on John when he's feeling better (he's ill right now). I was thinking of just going down to city hall when his mother flys in next month (August 8-14) and getting married-- my parents in attendance as well. Just something short and quick. Maybe in my parent's backyard. No formal photography or anything (although I'm getting my peony bouquet darn it!). And then doing a vow re-newal ceremony and reception next year in Nashville. I'm not completely sold on it myself, but have a week or so to mull it over.

The reason I'm not sold on it is because I'm afraid it will be like this Temp setting. We'll keep delaying the vow renewal b/c it will become a low priority to throw a lot of $$ on a big party when we are already married.
 
Yay! So it is the custom setting after all.
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Good choice, great taste.
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Are you still planning to contact WF, Pete and Mark for quotes?
 
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