Halo or Three Stone?

[shinythings]

I have an antique stone that is .85 cts, and want it to look bigger! I was thinking of putting it in a halo or a three stone setting-which do you think would look best/biggest? The budget is less than $2000. Here it is now, with a 4 pointer and a baguette on each side:

 

[FireGoddess]

I vote halo to make the stone look bigger.

Second...is that Elizabeth Taylor holding up her ice scating rink (huge EC) or her Taylor Burton pear, another huge monster...in your avatar?

 

[Molly1024]

I think a three stone setting would make it look like an anniversary band IMO, and a halo would be the way to go if you want to make your stone look bigger.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I agree that a halo would make the stone look larger. A three stone would make it look the same size with two side stones.

 

[shinythings]

Thanks for the replies. Firegoddess-yes, that''s her! Luckily I''m not trying to make my stone look quite that big!

 

[upgrading mama]

want it to look bigger?? then definately a halo! OHHH so many things you could do!!

 

[Kaleigh]

I voted for a halo. It''s amazing how much bigger your stone will look.

 

[Shay37]

HALO!!!! But then I''m biased.

shay

 

[belle]

a halo will definitely make it look bigger.

 

[Shay37]

Popping in for one more reply. My diamond is a .76 ct. It is set in the WF halo prong. I measured the halo the other day and it was 3/8 of an inch in diameter or 9.5 ish mm. That is the equivalent of a 3 ct diamond in finger coverage. 5.94 mm versus 9.5 mm of finger coverage, you decide.

shay

 

[shinythings]

FireGoddess-I just read your question again. It''s her 33 carat Taylor-Burton emerald cut.

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi Shinythongs ~

I would personally choose the halo!

Best wishes, and keep us posted!

Have a great day!

 

[gailrmv]

I would get the Ritani Endless Love halo or possibly something inspired by the Tiffany Legacy (check out the gorgeous sapphire ring on show me the ring forum now!)
I also like it as it is currently set. For $2000 I personally would buy an eternity band and diamond studs

 

[KristyDarling]

With a budget of $2K I think you''ll get the most bang for the buck with a halo setting. *Definitely* more overall size impact than with a 3-stone, which would just give you more across-the-finger coverage.

 

[shinythings]

Thanks for all the ideas! I''m sold on the halo, especially when i heard shay''s measurements! It won''t be for a while but I will definitely post before and after pics when I do it.

 

[widget]

I''m so glad you''re leaning toward a halo. I think that would better showcase your wonderful antique stone, which might have gotten ''lost'' between two sides...

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[lizz]

Halo, but halo settings run around $2500 these days.

 

[Shay37]

Actually my Halo setting from WF in plat was 1950. I don''t think it will have gone up all that much since then.

shay

Date: 8/12/2006 5:20:20 PM
Author: lizz
Halo, but halo settings run around $2500 these days.