I need a setting for my 1.76 carat round diamond!

[beau13]

I was at the jewelers having a couple of rings re-rhodiumed, and the jeweler noticed how chewed up the prongs were on my solitaire, from the 5 stone band I have been wearing with it (only for 3 months now). I LOVE my band, more than I do the setting of my solitiare..so if one has to go..it would be the solitaire setting! I am looking for ideas..suggestions, as to how I should set it. The jeweler suggested that if I wanted to wear the band, I should go with a wide setting similar to Harleigh''s or Woobug''s . https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/woo-my-new-oval-from-whiteflash.93239/page-2 (pg.2). I am also considering a larger setting with diamonds..alot of bling..either a halo, or something eyecatching..that I don''t have to wear the diamond band with. I have long fingers, with alot of space from knuckle to knuckle, so a 10mm wide ring would fit just fine! I do know that I want the diamond to stand out, and not be lost in the setting. I am looking through the threads trying to get ideas..but would love any suggestions you ladies (or men) might have if you had a diamond of my size that needed to be set. Thanks

 

[beau13]

Here are my current rings..as you can see, it has a bit of a higher profile, and the diamond band is set so that the diamond''s edges are bare..which is why they cut into the gold prongs of my solitaire. The prongs ( a heavy stuller solstice head ) are quite thick, but eventually, within time will be worn down to nothing. Are there any designs (for settings) that would allow for the band to sit next to the e-ring, and not rub against the prongs??

 

[secondhandnews]

I know what you are going through because I had the same problem with an 11-stone band chewing up my solitaire. I finally had my 1.77 set in a "stand alone" ring with 3 graduated size diamonds on each side of the center stone. I really like it and am glad I made that choice. It is definitely blingy! You should try on different styles including the wide bands and rings with bigger side diamonds and pick what style suits you best. You can''t always judge from pictures. I do wonder if the wedding band would still scratch or chew into the wider band - as you move your hand throughout the day. I think it would depend on the height of the wider band as compared with the height of the wedding band. If the diamonds in the wedding band come in contact with any portion of the wider band, the diamonds will still wear grooves in the wider band. I found that to be a potential problem when I was searching for a solution.

 

[beau13]

Do you have pics of your ring S ?? I don''t have the opportunity to try on rings..the jewelers around here keep very little in their showcase. Everything is custom made, or they will order a ring from a manufacturer like Stuller..but you have to be sure to like it because it can''t be returned to Stuller (so they tell me), and the jeweler doesn''t want to order 10 different settings for me to look at and be stuck with them in his showcase.

 

[steph72276]

I like the idea of a halo and then wear the 5 stone on the other hand.

 

[angfrompa]

I have a larger round stone with tappered baguettes on the sides. I where it with an eternity band (also pretty big stones) so its alot of bling. But the look is elegant and the center stone isnt lost in all the other bling.

good luck picking something out!

 

[beau13]

Another idea. Do I go with a plain gold mount like the one I have, only narrower (maybe 3mm) and wear a plain gold band (3mm) in between the solitaire and 5 stone band?? It looked odd with the 2mm spacer, and 4.5mm wide cathedral mount. Just thought maybe a narrower setting would look better when wearing all three? In this pic, the band is 4mm, the setting 4.5mm, the diamond band about 4mm

 

[secondhandnews]

Here is a picture taken by WF when they finished the ring. Sadly, I have no pictures of my own. I know, I am a bad PS''er!
I know about not having many choices locally. I tried on rings anytime I was out of town for months/years. Angfrompa has a good point about the center stone not getting lost in all the bling. I tried to accomplish that by trying to balance the sidestones between sizes that would overpower the center stone and sizes that would look like I forgot to wear my wedding ring. For me, I feel like I did just that. The sides are .35, .20 and .12.

Whatever you do, have fun looking and deciding!!!

 

[steph72276]

I loved the stacked look as well...the question is, which one will *you* love?

 

[beau13]

Thanks ladies. So..no other input?? Wow..I thought there would be lots of ideas out there. Before I got my diamond, I used to think to myself "how would I set a 2 carat diamond, if I was ever fortunate enough to have one". Now I have one.. but now I''ve tired of the plain cathedral setting it seems

 

[lyra]

Hey Beau!

I don''t really have anything interesting to add, I just understand about being bored with the solitaire. I love 6 prong heads, but I couldn''t get past the fact that it was impossible to find one that would allow either a diamond band or plain band to sit flush with it. They are just awkward that way. Funnily enough, I ended up with a curvy wedding band because the BK I chose had the same problem as the 6 prongs in that nothing else would sit flush, and a non matched band would eventually eat the prongs at the bottom. I really like the versatility you have going with your solitaire though. I miss that aspect. I''ve liked all your stacking ring choices (especially the 5 stone, that''s gorgeous, and so was the bezel one).

Would a thin spacer band help at all? Like 1.5 mm? I think you''re onto something with the width of your ER possibly interfering. You can do 10mm of stack!!!

My short stumpy fingers can barely do 5.

I think you should explore the halo idea further. Sounds like you want a major change.

 

[LGK]

If you're bored of the solitaire, I'd go for something totally new. While personally the extra wide bands don't excite me, I also have short stubby fingers upon which they'd look horrid, so I'm not the best judge.

I think *some* places will send samples out, if there's something you've been drooling over out there like on Pearlman's or something.

If you think you might like to stick to your current set, have you tried it with a much skinnier spacer?

If I were resetting it for me, I'd probably go for a halo, and put the 5 stone band on the other paw... the 5 stone looks substantial enough to stand alone. I like halos, especially delicate ones, plus they're fabulous protection for those of us who bang our hands into stuff as I've discovered. Or Dimend Scaasi's repro of the Daniel K rosebud setting, that's a current fave of mine too. (And since I can't have it- my stone needs more protection around the girdle- I'd selfishly love to see someone else get it so I can vicariously enjoy!)

 

[oneandahalfrock]

If you like the versatility of the a solitaire, you can either get it remounted or maybe just have the head changed on your current setting and wear a spacer band. I saw you pic, and I really don''t think they looked odd together, but you need something that makes YOU happy
Perhaps as a few suggested, just remount it into something more bling-y, though if you want to wear the 5 stone and the new ring and avoid hurting the new one, you''ll probably have to wear some type of spacer type ring anyways.
Good luck!

 

[luvmyhalo]

What about doing a three stone with pear sides? I saw you post recently that you have your original pear e-ring. Can you find a 2nd pear to match it? It would definitely give you more bling but it would still be classic.

If you don''t want your stone to get lost in a setting, then a halo might not be for you. I tried it and that''s exactly why I didn''t keep it. My diamond just got lost in the halo.

 

[beau13]

Found this pic. This PS''er has the exact same 5 stone band as I..and she had a ring mount made to match. Too much the same?? I dunno??

 

[beau13]

Date: 1/8/2009 12:11:01 AM
Author: oneandahalfrock
If you like the versatility of the a solitaire, you can either get it remounted or maybe just have the head changed on your current setting and wear a spacer band. I saw you pic, and I really don''t think they looked odd together, but you need something that makes YOU happy
Perhaps as a few suggested, just remount it into something more bling-y, though if you want to wear the 5 stone and the new ring and avoid hurting the new one, you''ll probably have to wear some type of spacer type ring anyways.
Good luck!

Thanks for the ideas. I just had the head changed on my ring about 3 months ago. I recently bought a spacer band (posted a thread not too long ago), wen I first realized this prong damage would be an issue. I thought it looked...well...not as nice as without the spacer.

 

[oneandahalfrock]

Did they have a top down pic or hand shot of the set above... it looks pretty, but tall

 

[Upgradable]

I remember the difficulty you had finding a mounting that you really liked for this stone. I'd hate to see you change it without it going into your "dream ring."

I've been searching for a picture I saw posted yesterday of an uber-thin knife edge band. It was 2mm thick, but because of the knife edge it looked almost invisible from the top down. A band like that could be the perfect solution for the hungry five stone problem. It will keep the band far enough away from your solitaire to leave the prongs safe while not changing the overall look of your set at all.

I'll keep hunting!!





FOUND IT!!!! It is Geckodani's band.

 

[beau13]

Date: 1/8/2009 8:28:54 AM
Author: Upgradable
I remember the difficulty you had finding a mounting that you really liked for this stone. I''d hate to see you change it without it going into your ''dream ring.''

I''ve been searching for a picture I saw posted yesterday of an uber-thin knife edge band. It was 2mm thick, but because of the knife edge it looked almost invisible from the top down. A band like that could be the perfect solution for the hungry five stone problem. It will keep the band far enough away from your solitaire to leave the prongs safe while not changing the overall look of your set at all.

I''ll keep hunting!!





FOUND IT!!!! It is Geckodani''s band.

I haven''t changed the setting of my ring (it''s the original when the ring was purchased about a year ago). Just the head was changed..which I love, which I will likely keep if I go with a plain, wide setting. I don''t like knife edge bands, or 2mm thin bands..I''ve had them, they don''t look right in between such thick gold (my other rings). Thanks for your suggestion Upgradable.

 

[tyty333]

I know a lot of people dont like to do this but could you have the rings soldered together with a little bit of
space between your wedding band and your ering? Would this solve the problem? (I may have this same
issue). I''m looking into a 5 stone anniversary ring to wear as a wedding band. (LOVE yours) Is it going to eat into my
platinum ering?

 

[beau13]

Date: 1/8/2009 10:11:41 AM
Author: tyty333
I know a lot of people dont like to do this but could you have the rings soldered together with a little bit of
space between your wedding band and your ering? Would this solve the problem? (I may have this same
issue). I''m looking into a 5 stone anniversary ring to wear as a wedding band. (LOVE yours) Is it going to eat into my
platinum ering?

I thought about soldering them...but thought they would have to sit flush to do so. I can leave a little space between the rings? Hmmm
Thanks for the compliment..I love my 5 stone too!

If you get one..I think it depends how high of a profile it has..it might not interfere with your e-ring.

 

[beau13]

I found one member''s rings..I LOVE this rich, bold look. Wide band, big diamond, sparkly diamond band paired with it. I think this may be the look I go with. I just have to find an example of a nice wide band (not a cathedral style, not flat, like a wedding band either). Something with a 2mm profile, modern looking..see anything like that??

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I would be worried if you had a setting made to match your 5 stone (like the other PSers) that the diamonds would rub together which would be MUCH worse. Good luck on your search. I like wider settings (mine is 6 mm, though not a solitare) but none of the ones posted do much for me. Then again it isn''t for me

 

[beau13]

Date: 1/8/2009 2:17:34 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
I would be worried if you had a setting made to match your 5 stone (like the other PSers) that the diamonds would rub together which would be MUCH worse. Good luck on your search. I like wider settings (mine is 6 mm, though not a solitare) but none of the ones posted do much for me. Then again it isn't for me

I am leaning towards the wide , plain gold setting. If I wear it with the band..I think the diamonds from the band will sit just above the edge of the e-ring setting.
I think if I went with a setting to match the 5 stone almost exactly, I would have them soldered together.

 

[beau13]

TwinCity just posted her lovely ring! I think if I went with a setting like that (plain gold though..no diamonds), my diamond band would not interfere with the main diamond or prongs at all! Love it!!

I also think the setting makes her diamond appear larger (which I would enjoy!!)

 

[Monnyjay]

Hi Beau,

I am fairly new to pricescope but just wanted to say I love your rings the way they are. Mine are very similar (as soon as I can I will upload some photos - my daughther is the expert in that fiield!!!!).

I am also trying to find a diamond band similar to yours or u prong which seems to sit very well beside my RB. My RB is called a cartier style setting (it sits quiet low) band is approx 4mm wide and diamond mounted on 18k white gold 4 claws. I tried on a Daniel K u prong eternity band here in Melbourne (Aust). It was absolutely gorgeous (very expensive) but the design sat well. I am trying to find one out there or a Jeweller who can make me one. If anyone know of one please let me know.

I don''t know about you but I think if you have the too much band/metal showing it overpowers the diamond. The jeweller tried to talk me into a classic knife edge, because my wedding band is about 8mm wide with a bezel set .46 heart shape diamond.

I also love another pricescopers set (Maiyavel) it is a Mark Morell setting I think.

 

[Monnyjay]

Hi Beau,

Here is a photo of my rings as promised

 

[Monnyjay]

Here is another one

 

[Monnyjay]

With the summer petunias

 

[MMT]

I''m probably not much help I think your set is gorgeous as is