Help pls with re-setting e-ring

[bgray]

ellen: your stone is stunning but i find solitaires look a little "naked"--no matter how large they are. i will try to uplaod one of my favorite mounting ideas of all time.............

 

[bgray]

i personally love a low to the hand setting with a lot of spread-low is comfortable and practical but the stones set into the sides right next to the center make for a huge look. plus this is so vintage and elegant but not fussy

 

[bgray]

another i love and would be even better with a round

 

[bgray]

and lastly and old leon picture i saved some years ago--you could do this with a diamond, sapphire or ruby surround..

 

[panda08]

Hi Phoenix,

I wanted to pop in to see what your dilemma with your ering is. I think your ring is gorgeous, but I totally understand your desire to re-set your stone.

I'll be following your posts with interest to see what you wind up doing, as we're in similar boats. I wish I had some good suggestions for you but I hope you find something you love!

BTW, I'm sorry to hear about your thyroid condition and I hope you'll feel better soon!

 

[arjunajane]

Hi phoenix, here is my thread with pics of the WF legato which is cathedral, which Honey kindly mentioned earlier..

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-wonderful-e-ring-upgrade-thankyou.89827/page-2

I love it to death, but not sure if its what you''re after? You could add some melee to the basket with such a large stone, which would enhance it..

 

[beau13]

I wouldn''t change a thing. That ring (set in pic one), is just GORGEOUS! It''s plenty big. Bigger might start looking gaudier? (just my opinion). I don''t think that minor size difference you''ve experienced will make a huge visual difference on diamond size. You still have tiney fingers and that diamond

must lookd HUGE on a size 5 finger (or less). Must be scary living in the US with a poor outlook for the economy...If I were living there, I don''t think I''d be sinking any money into luxury items such as jewelry either. (wise choice)

 

[Phoenix]

Thank you, everyone, for your replies and kind suggestions/ input.

Pls keep your suggestions coming.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/19/2008 3:48:14 AM
Author: honey22

Date: 10/19/2008 12:52:37 AM
Author: Phoenix

Date: 10/18/2008 7:18:06 AM
Author: honey22
What about a higher setting? Maybe a cathedral setting, it makes the stone look larger IMO.

AJ has a gorgeous setting from WF, their legato I think (two many wines to remember properly) and it look great. Not too hight but the tapered band makes the stone pop. I love a thin band with a tapered shank, it really showcases the diamond and make it appear larger.

You could always add some bling on the band, but I think it does sometimes detract from the main attraction, your centre stone.

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/-Legato--Sleek-Line_1118.htm

or some of these, or something along these lines?

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/-Flush-Fit--Cathedral-Style-Ring_1065.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/-X-Prong--Trellis-Solitaire_977.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Legato--with-Micro-Pave_1071.htm

Thanks for your reply and kind suggestions, honey.

A cathedral setting is definitely one of the possibilities, something I''ve been considering for a while now, just a bit worried abt the ring getting knocked often and getting damaged. Still considering it for sure. Do you have any nice pics you can post?

The other WF settings are very nice too. I wonder if the band is a wee bit too wide though and thus would make the diamond look smaller (I''ve heard that thinner bands tend to make the stone ''pop'' more).

Thank you.

I don''t have any pics to post of a cathedral setting unfortunately. I have WF Tiff classic setting, in ygold, and had them thin the band down. When it arrived in Melb, I changed my mind, and had Holloway Diamonds slightly smooth off the edges, so it ever so slightly tapers towards the stone. It was only a difference of 0.2mm but I really made the stone pop IMO. It''s now 2mm band with 0.8ct stone but you get the idea. Here is the link anyway, probably not helpful though.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-honeys-photoshoot.91404/

Your ring is absolutely gorgeous!!

. Thank you for posting the link. It certainly *is* helpful.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/19/2008 5:08:47 AM
Author: crown1
hi! i agree with the poster who suggested sizing the band up to fit your finger. i know that is not what you want but it seems most cost effective since you state you will be rethinking a larger stone in a couple of years. i do like what you have now and don't think the cathedral will make that much difference for the money you'd need to spend. the couple thousand could be put toward the future upgrade. of course, you should do as you wish just my thought.

Thanks for your input, crown.

I've not been spending the money on a new setting, but can't help but wonder if a new setting would make a difference. I guess there's only one way to find out, he he.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/19/2008 6:04:33 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Sorry no advice on the setting because I'm unfamiliar with the US sellers but just wanted to sympathise with the thyroid issue. Another sufferer here. I was diagnosed 2 years ago and now take thyroxine 100mcg for life. In all honesty I feel great - the tiredness has gone and I don't feel the cold like I used to. The tablets help to manage weight and you certainly shouldn't put weight on with them so please don't avoid the tablets because of that. Just wanted to add that you should look at your adrenals as well as they're linked to the thyroid and may need a bit of help to get them into action again. (They shut down if the thyroid isn't functioning properly but can be restarted again so it's not a long term problem).

Thank you sooooo much for that, LovingDiamonds.

I am still "experimenting" (for lack of a better word) with different kinds of treatments/ different dosages. I was taking 50 everyday and was told by my endocrinologist that it was far too high for me. She initially diagnosed me with only Hashimoto's but am not sure if I agree with that, since I have *all* the symptoms I can think of of a hypo sufferer!!

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I just had another blood test on Saturday and am awaiting the results. I would not stop taking the tablets just because of the weight gain. In fact, I think (or rather *know*) that my weight gain cannot just be blamed on the thyroid condition but also because of my current unhealthy lifestyle (though the thyroid certainly does not help).

Will certainly look at the adrenals as well. That's a new(ish) piece of infor. I really really appreciate yr post and everyone who has posted about this. THANK YOU for all your kind input and suggestions. I also wish you all the best and please take care of yourselves and yr loved ones too.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/19/2008 12:01:24 PM
Author: bgray
ellen: your stone is stunning but i find solitaires look a little ''naked''--no matter how large they are. i will try to uplaod one of my favorite mounting ideas of all time.............

I''m sorry, I don''t quite understand what you''re saying here.



Phoenix, I personally don''t care for the Tacori 2604. Considering you want to keep price down, make the stone pop, and the fact that this won''t be a forever ring, if it were me, I''d go with the Legato Sleek Line. It''s one of my absolute faves.