How are these diamonds held in?

[Maisie]

http://www.signedpieces.com/item.cfm?item_id=809

I would love to buy this ring (or something similar) for my hubby but I wonder how the diamonds are held in place. Would they be safe with normal everyday wear? (he would take it off for gardening, car maintainence etc).

Thank you

 

[chrono]

Those settings are pretty safe as they are sitting in a "seat" within the metal. I''ve heard them called "Gypsy" set, I think.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/27/2007 8:35:31 AM
Author: Chrono
Those settings are pretty safe as they are sitting in a ''seat'' within the metal. I''ve heard them called ''Gypsy'' set, I think.

Can you elaborate on the seat, as I still can''t see how they can be that safe with nothing over the top of the diamond?

 

[belle]

very, very nice pick maisie!

i like it!
that is actually one of the safest types of settings. as chrono mentioned, it is known as a ''gypsy'' setting. i''ve also heard it called ''brushed in''. there may be other names for it as well. you could think of it like a bezel setting, where the girdle of the diamond sits in a seat and a bit of metal comes over the top and holds it in.

 

[Ellen]

OK, that makes sense. You just can''t see that in the pic.

Thanks belle!

And yes, I too love that setting Maise!

 

[Maisie]

Yey!!!

Thanks ladies! Its the nicest one I have seen so far!!!!!

 

[belle]

you''re welcome

does hubby know he''s getting a band maisie? how is your search coming?

 

[mrssalvo]

cool graphic belle..I learn something new here everyday

 

[Maisie]

He knows he is getting a band but he won''t know what its like until we renew our vows in Jamaica. My search is at a standstill for a few weeks as Gary decided to get someone in to do the garden! I was slightly unhappy about having to wait longer but it will be worth it when the bombsite is sorted! Here is a picture to show you just how bad it is:

 

[asscher_girl]

Hi Maisiebelle- I love that ring. I''m actually thinking of getting the Asscher one for my FI as his wedding band. He has seen it and loves it too. Since I have an asscher we thought it would be cool to have at least the same matching stone. If you do get it please post pics. We still have a little over a year till our wedding day so I''ve got a while till i have to purchase it.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I have also heard it called "burnished" or "flush-set." I really like that band!

 

[pricescope]

princesses kite from our Gallery

 

[Ellen]

Oooh, I like that!

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 2/27/2007 9:50:03 AM
Author: Maisiebelle
Yey!!!

Thanks ladies! Its the nicest one I have seen so far!!!!!

it''s lovely - but do you think the man could handle wearing "princess" diamonds? hehehe

 

[Maisie]

Oooh thats nice PS!!!


lol cehra!!! Maybe I should look for round brilliant - even though is is very slim he is rather clever!!!!