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chrono

chrono

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I think the setting is just right for a one carat stone. I've seen that one, the version with the bezel not a halo, in real life and it's very nice. I like it.
 
Chrono|1353433046|3311109 said:
I have to make a decision fairly quickly because I have the stone on hold at the moment. The EC is fairly small at 7 x 5 mm so I'm not sure if I can go with a simple 4 prong basket or bling out with a halo. JA has barely anything for emerald cuts.

Is this setting too much for an EC? Do the rounds look out of place with step cuts?
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-engagement-ring-emerald-center.html
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This one's definitely my favorite! I love the prongs and the pave halo! I think it'd look stunning!
 
Chrono I have an asscher in a plain shank halo and it looks great. I think you should go for the halo.

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Gypsys ring is one of my all time favorites, no question, I would go with the halo! :love:
 
Gypsy,
Do you have a profile view? I called JA for details and the stone showed in the video is of a 1 ct EC on a size 7 finger. This is good to know in terms of proportion because mine is also a 1 ct-ish EC but on a size 4.5 finger. What I wasn't happy to hear is that it sits very high above the finger. Assuming the stone depth is 4 mm, and the SA said the distance from the culet to the shank is 4 mm, the total height of the ring is 8 mm! This ring is a freaking skyscraper. :eek: I'm waiting to hear back on the customization quote to lower it to just 1 mm from the culet to the shank.
 
Thanks Gypsy. It's beautiful! How high is it now? 6 mm since you mentioned it is lowered by 2 mm?
 
I don't have my calipers here and don't recall how high up the halo comes. I think it's probably around 6.5mm to the top of the halo BUT the way my stone is set (see how it rises above the halo), the table of the diamond is still at 8mm I think. It's just that it used to be 8mm just to the halo. Then the table was at 9mm-ish (the stone was set into the ring more then).
 
So you don't think 8 mm is too high off the finger (from the table down to the shank)? Do you mind sharing the mm size of the asscher and the mm size of the halo?
 
If I may threadjack for a second, though it may be relevant: Gypsy, you say that the stone was set more into the ring initially, but now it's higher up. From the profile pic it looks like the girdle is actually right above the "bezel" part. Do you think that allows more light to get in, helps with performance?

Chrono: can't wait to see your finished ring!
 
GemFever,
Threadjack away - this question is definitely relevant to the topic. You made me check out the JA halo setting again and it looks like the girdle is also set above the halo, which can only be a good thing (added light from the sides).
 
GemFever|1353440728|3311240 said:
If I may threadjack for a second, though it may be relevant: Gypsy, you say that the stone was set more into the ring initially, but now it's higher up. From the profile pic it looks like the girdle is actually right above the "bezel" part. Do you think that allows more light to get in, helps with performance?

Chrono: can't wait to see your finished ring!
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I think it does let in more light, as for performance... it's hard to tell if the appearance differences I see are attributable to the way the stone is set, or also to the scale differences between my last halo and this one. In my previous halo, the stone was also very bright but it looked different. And this halo since it's thinner really allows the stone to be the star, whereas before it was more a cluster look (still lovely, just different). And I really notice the cut more and the small table and the high crown. I know the profile differences I see, the crown height, are due to the way the stone is set. And I REALLY prefer that to the way it was set before.
 
Chrono|1353440453|3311235 said:
So you don't think 8 mm is too high off the finger (from the table down to the shank)? Do you mind sharing the mm size of the asscher and the mm size of the halo?
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With my setting (I have wires in the gallery) I feel very secure with the height of my setting. With the JA setting there are no wires in the gallery, and that's less secure, so I would greatly prefer the head to be lower.

The asscher is a 1.09 and it's 5.86x5.87. My finger is a size 6.25 and the halo (the Steven Halo) is 1/2 pointers, or 1mm stones. Full cut. And set in platinum. The halo is about 1.3 or1.5mm thick total.

My previous halo was 1 pointers, single cut. That one was about 1.8-2mm thick.

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Chrono|1353434122|3311127 said:
This one?
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-bezel-solitaire-engagement-ring-emerald-center.html

I thought about it too but wondered if a bezel will compromise the EC's light performance in any way. I do like that it is collet set, leaving the pavilion completely open. It's not too much more for some added bling, which makes me wonder if the EC could use the added perceived size increase and sparkle.
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I like that setting a lot.
 
Chrono|1353434122|3311127 said:
This one?
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-bezel-solitaire-engagement-ring-emerald-center.html

I thought about it too but wondered if a bezel will compromise the EC's light performance in any way. I do like that it is collet set, leaving the pavilion completely open. It's not too much more for some added bling, which makes me wonder if the EC could use the added perceived size increase and sparkle.
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I like the halo better i think, I love a bezel but, but it seems like it softens the nice sharper edges of the step cut. (plus im a halo plain shank gal myself so im partial)
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/solitaire-rings/9135/Solitaire-Ring-Settings.html
 
Gypsy|1353441448|3311251 said:
Chrono|1353440453|3311235 said:
So you don't think 8 mm is too high off the finger (from the table down to the shank)? Do you mind sharing the mm size of the asscher and the mm size of the halo?
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With my setting (I have wires in the gallery) I feel very secure with the height of my setting. With the JA setting there are no wires in the gallery, and that's less secure, so I would greatly prefer the head to be lower.

The asscher is a 1.09 and it's 5.86x5.87. My finger is a size 6.25 and the halo (the Steven Halo) is 1/2 pointers, or 1mm stones. Full cut. And set in platinum. The halo is about 1.3 or1.5mm thick total.

My previous halo was 1 pointers, single cut. That one was about 1.8-2mm thick.

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Gypsy-this pic of your set makes me swoon!
 
Chrono I recently purchased an EC 1.11ct and had it set e-w in the Sholdt semi-bezel setting. There are loads of pic's in my Show me the bling thread. I don't feel it affected the light performance of the stone at all. Can't wait to see want you decide. Congrats on your upgrade!
 
Woofmama,
If the JA setting is a semi-bezel, I would have no concerns at all. My worry stems from it being a full bezel.

I am definitely leaning towards the halo setting. JA emailed me back that they can lower it to the point the culet is almost touching the bridge at no extra cost. The only con is a 15% restocking fee, which is fair. Do you all think the halo is too thick / big for the stone?

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Personally I love that look! Almost more of a "surround" than a halo. Stunning!
 
Hmmmm, well it's a very modern looking halo and I personally love bezels so that said, if I were ordering a setting for an EC from JA I would give this a whirl. I watched the video and if your proportions are similar I think it will be quite eyecatching. I was also strongly considering this setting and the plain bezel setting when shopping. As my stone is a K I decided against doing any sort of melee. Of course you don't have that concern with your diamond.

I am curious though, I know you are a seasoned long time member here and have many gorgeous rings. Is a reason why you feel you should buy the stone set? Is it for convenience sake, as in you want to one-stop-shop and not have to look for another setting?
When I was purchasing my EC from JA I considered having it sent preset in a solitare. All of the seasoned PSer's who participated in my thread urged me not to. Now I'm very glad I didn't because it would not have worked with my band and I found my dream setting.
I'm sure that you know what you want but have followed a few of your threads on settings in CS so just wondering.
 
Rosebloom,
I like the way you think - "surrounds" has a nice ring to it.

Woofmama,
All my previous diamond upgrades have been in the very simplest plainest basket setting because
1. I had too many options and did not know which one to choose, either that or did not like any settings I saw
2. I knew I'd be upgrading again and don't want to spend a lot on a temporary setting

In this case, I'm fairly sure this EC will not be upgraded again. I've changed the original basket setting once into a East West split shank and was very happy with it for the longest time. It was also very simple and inexpensive; the perfect temporary setting that still looks good.

I love bezels and I love halos, so this one seems to have the best of both worlds. In addition, I like that the lower half is totally exposed and that the diamond is set slightly above the halo for that extra touch of light coming in. If JA's prongs look anything like the picture, I'm sold. My knees go weak everytime I see very pointy double claw prongs. :love:

In the pictures below, the 3 stone with side blue sapphires have been upgraded. The modern cushion is now a much larger AVC preset in a knife edge solitaire. The setting now sits empty. Should I decide I'm not going to upgrade the AVC in the future, I will find it a proper setting.

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Chrono I love your split shank e-w setting. I also really like the bezel halo you're considering and it will be a very different look from that. It is very cool, I'm thinking you'll be happy with it. I came across your rings, the above photo you posted when I first found PS. I knew I wanted an EC and had your pic saved to my computer. I also love your bezel oec and have that saved to my computer as The Holy Sh*t Ring :naughty: You have a great collection :appl:
 
Hi Chrono, I have the bezel set JA setting for my 1.54 ct asscher. I really love it. DH and I are hopefully going to upgrade my stone/ring next year but I love the bezel so much that I think I may do something very similar for my next stone.

Here's a pic.

I love the bezel with the halo that you posted as well.

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asscher_girl|1353534065|3312402 said:
Hi Chrono, I have the bezel set JA setting for my 1.54 ct asscher. I really love it. DH and I are hopefully going to upgrade my stone/ring next year but I love the bezel so much that I think I may do something very similar for my next stone.

Here's a pic.

I love the bezel with the halo that you posted as well.
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OMG-Asscher girl your set looks fabulous!!! I love both of bands you have stacked with your ering.If you don't mind my asking,where do you get the bottom larger band? That would look perfect with my ering. I covet it :naughty:

Sorry for the threadjack Chrono :))
 
 
I like the halo setting you posted. As a fellow emerald cut owner, I prefer this style of halo for an emerald cut. I think it compliments a more art deco vibe of an emerald cut compared to a regular pave halo, and helps accentuate the outline and shape of the stone. Can't wait to see the finished product!
 
Woofmama,
You are too kind.

Asscher Girl,
You have such beautiful rings. Did you ever consider the halo setting? Did you ever feel as though the diamond needed an extra punch? I can't wait to see your new upgrade, which will be another asscher?

VioletDiamante,
Ah, didn't think about the more antique inspiration. I do like that it emphasizes the clipped corners, which is part of the EC charm.
 
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