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la_dx22

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I've been looking for settings and really like this one. The center stone will be between 1.25-1.5 carat round.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...-Gold-Cross-Prong-Pave-Set-Surprise-Ring.html

Couple questions on the band.
1. The description states 2.6 to 3.3mm. From what I can see it gets wider at the top. Can someone confirm?
2. At 3.3mm wide at the top, is this too wide? I am seeing that 1.8mm-2.00mm is very popular right now, but is this too wide? I don't want it to be too wide for the center stone.

Thanks in advance for the help!
 
thats really personal preference. I think with the stone size you are getting it sont overwhelm your stone. Also keep in mind that if you are getting a wedding band with the same width you are looking at double the width on your hand..
 
As stated, its really a personal preference. For me, I think it would be a tad too wide.
 
Are you buying for yourself or for someone else?

If you are buying for yourself and like it on the website: Go and try on a few x-prongs in person. I loved them on the screen but in person felt they overpowered my stone, which was smaller than this one was however. The Tiffany Lucida is an x-prong and many other jewelers carry various x-prong, lattice, lucida style settings.

If you are buying for someone else... find out if they prefer delicate settings or substantial ones. The current aesthetic is more delicate... so if you don't want to ask and don't have any of that person's jeweler to judge by-- I probably wouldn't risk it. I would probably err toward this one: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-White-Gold-Double-Claw-Prong-Pave-Set-Diamond-Engagement-Ring.html shown here with a 1.26 diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/pave/6750/Pave-Rings.html and ask for the 2mm width to the shank

That said, I find JA has very limited selection of settings listed (when they add the Vatche it will help). So Unless you are set on them...I would be happy to suggest different settings that are safe choices for someone else but also more unique and appealing.
 
you can see the pictures of that setting with different sized diamonds on the website as previous posters have mentioned. personally, I would pick something 2-2.5 mm. I think the setting Gypsy posted is pretty but too thin at 1.5 mm.

If you like a more substantial look then I think this is a nice setting. However definitely consider if you plan to wear a band with the ring...that will be more width on the finger.
 
slg47|1332565630|3155497 said:
you can see the pictures of that setting with different sized diamonds on the website as previous posters have mentioned. personally, I would pick something 2-2.5 mm. I think the setting Gypsy posted is pretty but too thin at 1.5 mm.

If you like a more substantial look then I think this is a nice setting. However definitely consider if you plan to wear a band with the ring...that will be more width on the finger.
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I agree, but I think it's only 1.5mm for smaller stones. I suspect the range of 1.5-2mm is the range of shank sizes depending on the center size. Cause this one doesn't have a taper to account for the range.

I think a 1.5ish stone would get a 2mm ish shank. And you can probably request a 2mm shank on that style, I'm suspecting. Worth a call anyway.
 
Thanks for all the feedback.

Not buying for myself as I am a guy (lol should have mentioned that in the beginning).

I really liked the one that Gypsy suggested, but the surprise diamond version of it http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-4121.asp The only thing that I am not too thrilled about on this ring is the double claw and how it wraps over the stone so much. What I like is the openness around the diamond and the delicate look as well as the surprise diamond. Can this ring be done with regular prong instead of the double claw??

Gyspy,

If you have other suggestions of similar styles (hopefully with a surprise diamond but not necessary) from other vendors please do share! :)
 
Also, In the above suggested setting will a band fit flush to the ring or will there be a gap?
 
That could def be made into a single claw/prong setting but the double makes it a bit more unique, along with the surprise diamond, and that's what appeals to my eye.

I think if the wb is low enough, it should sit flush. As the head flares out to hold the diamond, that's where the potential gap will come from, but a low wb could be fine. Does JA have a matching band they suggest for this setting?

I like this alternative to the original setting you posted - same concept, but a bit more delicate.

AND... you can add more rings over anniversaries, to this style, easier than the thicker ring you originally showed. :naughty: :Up_to_something:
 
farmer gal|1332547871|3155365 said:
Too wide is subjective. I personally prefer a wider sturdier band:) That is a good size center stone and I don't think the setting will overwhelm it. At the bottom you can see the setting with different size stones here is one with a 1.29
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This!
 
I'd look at the Caroline if you want a Vatche.

I really (and surprisingly) like that 6 prong you posted. Everything seems in proportion.
 
Here are some suggestions:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/classic-truth-sleek-micro-pave-18k-white-gold-5542w18

Similar to the Vatche Swan (comes without Pave on the shank as well) http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/six-prong-regal-truth-18k-white-gold-5401w18

BGD makes every ring from scratch, so if you like this one I would ask for it with a 2.4mm shank: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/peggy-18k-white-gold-5359w18

I love the prong orientation of this one: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/the-valentine-micro-pave-1-18k-white-gold-5688w18

Favorite plain metal solitaires:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-truth-solitaire-18k-yellow-gold-5369y18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/elegance-18k-yellow-gold-5415y18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/grace-18k-rose-gold-5414r18
 
I like the 6-prong from James Allen and the Regal Truth from BGD that Gypsy posted.
 
love the JA 6 prong!
 
"Too wide" is a personal choice. I have small fingers and my e-ring is 4mm wide. I did not like the look or feel of skinnier bands at all. But there are many people on this forum who wouldn't go over 2mm, so it varies.
 
I like the JA 6 prong :)
 
I'd go for the WF Vatche swan - I love the 'swoopiness' of the setting and how the surprise stones are mounted. It just appears more feminine to me. The JA's, while lovely, seem more rigid compared to the fluidity of the Swan.
 
la_dx22|1332628121|3155749 said:
Ok, so I have narrowed it down to these 2.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-4121.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-White-Gold-2-6mm-Six-Prong-Pave-Set-Ring.html

Similar styles, but 6 prong vs 4 prong.

Thoughts?
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I really considered that James Allen surprise one you originally posted but I thought it was too wide for my taste. But I love the surprise stone design so I looked at the other styles you posted above. But I didn't care for that horizontal bar (I don't know what it's called) in the setting. I like how the original style you posted didn't have that.

So, I went on this mad hunt for similar styles that had the surprise stone. I remember coming across a few from AJaffe http://www.ajaffe.com/product.php?pageno=2&engagement/other&product=7 and also Scott Kay.
 
So I am really really torn between the Swan by Vatche after seeing the pictures in this thread https://www.pricescope.com/communit...White-Gold-2-6mm-Six-Prong-Pave-Set-Ring.html

Does anyone have pictures (like the ones i posted of the swan in the above thread) of this james allen setting? or something similar?

Thanks!!
 
Ok so after more looking and thinking and thinking...

I've decided to give up on the pave cathedral from james allen. I decided to go with a plain solitaire band. The wedding band will be a diamond band, so might be too much.

Now looking at the Swan, I still like it but am very worried about the wedding band fit. How large will the gap be? Does anyone have any pictures?

Any other recommendations of 6 prong plain band solitaire settings that would potentially fit a band pretty well (flush or very minimal gap)??? If anyone has any cathedral variations, I'd like to see those as well.



This is driving me crazy..haha

Thanks again for the help!
 
YOu can go to www.markbroumand.com and look at the videos of the rings they have in stock. They show them on the hand of the model. Very nice for looking at different styles of rings and how they look on the hand. Also look at the rings that have sold for different styles.

But as someone stated, nothing will compare to going into some jewelry stores and trying on the rings yourself. Personally, I love the delicate look of a thin channel set band or paved band for a 1-1.5c stone. But for durability they are saying don't go smaller than 1.8-2mm. The ring you are looking at comes in a 2.3mm width which would be delicate looking IMO.

Here is one similar to the ring you are looking at with a 1.22c stone. It does not look too wide. It is a matter of personal preference.
http://www.markbroumand.com/162ct-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-engagement-anniversary-ring__2252-1d3321610/

ONce you try on rings for yourself you will be confident in your choice and what someone else likes does not matter.
 
Gypsy|1332913534|3157988 said:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/diamond-faceted-crown-18k-white-gold-5687w18 This would accommodate a flush fit band. :wavey:
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SweetAsscher|1332919777|3158003 said:
How about this?
http://www.dimendscaasi.com/build/step1.asp?prodID=1-2B-1

It's simple and elegant. I have the four prong version and my band sits flush. I'm pretty sure the six prong would still sit flush but I guess it depends how high the wedding band would be.
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This is what I am leaning towards more. I like how there is a bridge there instead of a donut. I like how the prongs are thiner on the BG ring Gypsy posted, but I like the curves of the prongs on the one SweetAsscher posted.

A combination of these 2 would be perfect. Kind of like the Vatche Swan, without the curles on the bottom of the prongs.
 
Anyone have any more examples or similar styles to the Demind Scaasi that was posted above? Plain band, 6 prong with cathedral ceiling, and a bridge (no donut)?

Also, if I don't find anything I am willing to get it made custom. WF or BGD is the 2 choices. What do you thins something like this would cost? Under 1500?

Thanks!
 
la_dx22|1333170791|3160483 said:
Anyone have any more examples or similar styles to the Demind Scaasi that was posted above? Plain band, 6 prong with cathedral ceiling, and a bridge (no donut)?

Also, if I don't find anything I am willing to get it made custom. WF or BGD is the 2 choices. What do you thins something like this would cost? Under 1500?

Thanks!
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Not necessarily. It depends on metal costs and other things. You can all and ask them.

Dimend Scassi will sell their setting separate from a center stone for pricescopers only. Why don't you want the original from them?
 
Gypsy|1333179608|3160515 said:
la_dx22|1333170791|3160483 said:
Anyone have any more examples or similar styles to the Demind Scaasi that was posted above? Plain band, 6 prong with cathedral ceiling, and a bridge (no donut)?

Also, if I don't find anything I am willing to get it made custom. WF or BGD is the 2 choices. What do you thins something like this would cost? Under 1500?

Thanks!
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Not necessarily. It depends on metal costs and other things. You can all and ask them.

Dimend Scassi will sell their setting separate from a center stone for pricescopers only. Why don't you want the original from them?
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I really do like the Scaasi setting, but I am just afraid that maybe the prongs are too bulky. I will call them and see if they have any more pictures of the setting + stone.
 
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