How do you decide on a setting?

[meg_]

There are so many amazing inspirational rings out there and I'm drawn to a handful of very different styles. (Art deco, mid century classics, and modern HW styles for example.) My pinterest inspiration board is all over the map! I know I want a halo and I know I want cathedral shoulders, but that's about all I can nail down.

I blew my budget on a stone, so I planned to set it in a simple temp solitaire, but its killing me to spend $600-900 on a ring I know won't last me more than a year or so. Plus, I just think my stone is so amazing that she deserves a terrific home and I have a feeling my husband is cutting me off after this!

How do you decide?

And are there cheaper temp settings for a stone that measures 8.37 x 8.8

 

[04diamond<3]

You don't have to. JA has a setting for $180 that's a true temp setting and you'd have more time to save for the setting you want and decide what it is you want.

 

[SMC]

You don't have to. JA has a setting for $180 that's a true temp setting and you'd have more time to save for the setting you want and decide what it is you want.

JA might charge a little more to make a cushion fit. That setting only fits up to a 1.4 ct for cushions.

If you know which jeweler you are going to go with for your ultimate dream setting, you can ask if they can put your diamond in a temp/cheaper setting for you and then apply the price of that temp setting towards your dream setting a year from now. Sholdt offered to do this for me while I decided on a setting and I'm sure that lots of jewelers would do this for you too.

 

[SB621]

You can go on ebay and get a LOGR temp setting. They are under $300. Quality won't be fantastic but definitely fine for just a year.

As far as styles you will either have to narrow down what you truly love or have mulitple rings. I have learned you can fit all your requirements into 1 ring for the most part.

 

[04diamond<3]

You don't have to. JA has a setting for $180 that's a true temp setting and you'd have more time to save for the setting you want and decide what it is you want.

JA might charge a little more to make a cushion fit. That setting only fits up to a 1.4 ct for cushions..

I'm sure they can accommodate a larger stone at a smaller charge extra. Meg - I would ask them.

 

[CharmyPoo]

LOGR settings are a great option. I have a lot of them and they are not bad at all. I even wore a halo LOGR ring on my Jamaica trip - kept it on in the ocean, snorkelling and all ... I didn't even lose a single melee. LOL.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

LOGR settings are a great option. I have a lot of them and they are not bad at all. I even wore a halo LOGR ring on my Jamaica trip - kept it on in the ocean, snorkelling and all ... I didn't even lose a single melee. LOL.

Charmy, you obviously have THE most diverse pave ring collection of anyone anywhere!!! I already thought that, but to learn you also have LOGR settings, I now know it to be true!

So you have a LOT of them??? What is in them?

 

[meg_]

Thanks ladies.

I'll check out LOGR. How do you get a stone set when you buy a semi mount on ebay? Just take it to a local B&M store?

 

[meg_]

You don't have to. JA has a setting for $180 that's a true temp setting and you'd have more time to save for the setting you want and decide what it is you want.

JA might charge a little more to make a cushion fit. That setting only fits up to a 1.4 ct for cushions..

I'm sure they can accommodate a larger stone at a smaller charge extra. Meg - I would ask them.

If I didn't have a general dislike of knife edge rings, I'd be all over that for a temp.

 

[04diamond<3]

You don't have to. JA has a setting for $180 that's a true temp setting and you'd have more time to save for the setting you want and decide what it is you want.

JA might charge a little more to make a cushion fit. That setting only fits up to a 1.4 ct for cushions..

I'm sure they can accommodate a larger stone at a smaller charge extra. Meg - I would ask them.

If I didn't have a general dislike of knife edge rings, I'd be all over that for a temp.

they have this:
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-six-prong-item-7995

 

[CharmyPoo]

LOGR settings are a great option. I have a lot of them and they are not bad at all. I even wore a halo LOGR ring on my Jamaica trip - kept it on in the ocean, snorkelling and all ... I didn't even lose a single melee. LOL.

Charmy, you obviously have THE most diverse pave ring collection of anyone anywhere!!! I already thought that, but to learn you also have LOGR settings, I now know it to be true!

So you have a LOT of them??? What is in them?

I have about 30 LOGR + Other China vendor rings. Many of them have nothing in them but the rest have color gemstones! This was my fun times in the CS forums that got me obsessed.

 

[SB621]

Thanks ladies.

I'll check out LOGR. How do you get a stone set when you buy a semi mount on ebay? Just take it to a local B&M store?

Yup that is exactly what you do. Most places charge between $30-$100 so shop around or call to see in advance what they charge.

 

[SB621]

LOGR settings are a great option. I have a lot of them and they are not bad at all. I even wore a halo LOGR ring on my Jamaica trip - kept it on in the ocean, snorkelling and all ... I didn't even lose a single melee. LOL.

Charmy, you obviously have THE most diverse pave ring collection of anyone anywhere!!! I already thought that, but to learn you also have LOGR settings, I now know it to be true!

So you have a LOT of them??? What is in them?

I have about 30 LOGR + Other China vendor rings. Many of them have nothing in them but the rest have color gemstones! This was my fun times in the CS forums that got me obsessed.

I think I have half of them saved in my inspiration folder!!!! Oh how I wish LOGR (and the other chinese vendors) would have their pricing go back to 2008- then they were dirt cheap. You could get a great ring for under $300 WITH PAVE!! Now they are closer to $700-$800 for something similar.

 

[meg_]

LOGR settings are a great option. I have a lot of them and they are not bad at all. I even wore a halo LOGR ring on my Jamaica trip - kept it on in the ocean, snorkelling and all ... I didn't even lose a single melee. LOL.

Charmy, you obviously have THE most diverse pave ring collection of anyone anywhere!!! I already thought that, but to learn you also have LOGR settings, I now know it to be true!

So you have a LOT of them??? What is in them?

I have about 30 LOGR + Other China vendor rings. Many of them have nothing in them but the rest have color gemstones! This was my fun times in the CS forums that got me obsessed.

*swoon* I love stalking the CS forum. Have you ever done a family photo shoot?

 

[meg_]

I honestly just wish I could afford to send my stone to VC and be done. I had a few convos with him and I just feel like he would have made something amazing.

 

[Niel]

If you were going to pay 300 for a logr I'd really say psy a little more for this ritani
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/tulip-airline-solitaire-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/5336

Even making it in 18k (rose gold???) Is under 550

 

[SB621]

I honestly just wish I could afford to send my stone to VC and be done. I had a few convos with him and I just feel like he would have made something amazing.

Meg I have my old VC halo. He might be able to tweak the head to fit your oval. I have no idea how much that would cost since it is made for a 8.2mm RB. Please don't think I'm trying trying to be a salesperson! Just trying to get creative!

I do LOVE the Ritani though that N just posted!

 

[meg_]

I honestly just wish I could afford to send my stone to VC and be done. I had a few convos with him and I just feel like he would have made something amazing.

Meg I have my old VC halo. He might be able to tweak the head to fit your oval. I have no idea how much that would cost since it is made for a 8.2mm RB. Please don't think I'm trying trying to be a salesperson! Just trying to get creative!

I do LOVE the Ritani though that N just posted!

That Ritani may be the perfect temp since it's roughly half the cost of what Adam quoted me to use his bench.

Sarah, I adore your ring, but I do think it deserves a perfect round stone.

 

[Niel]

I honestly just wish I could afford to send my stone to VC and be done. I had a few convos with him and I just feel like he would have made something amazing.

Meg I have my old VC halo. He might be able to tweak the head to fit your oval. I have no idea how much that would cost since it is made for a 8.2mm RB. Please don't think I'm trying trying to be a salesperson! Just trying to get creative!

I do LOVE the Ritani though that N just posted!

That Ritani may be the perfect temp since it's roughly half the cost of what Adam quoted me to use his bench.

Sarah, I adore your ring, but I do think it deserves a perfect round stone.

I'm in love with that setting I really want to see someone get it IRL. Ive even considered it myself. I think 550 is fair for a ring you'll wear for a year or two. Want to look down and still love it, even if its not your forever setting. I'd look to see if there's a b&m store near you that could set it.