I can't wait to see what you end up with! I think when people are saying the Tiffany Embrace is too high they are meaning that the prongs of the e-ring solitaire will rub against the small diamonds on the Embrace which can damage the girdles of the Embrace diamonds over time. Some people will wear a thin plain spacer to prevent this and others will opt for a diamond band that sits lower.
I love seeing all of these beautiful modified WF settings! I found these pictures of yours, GORGEOUS!!! https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/wf-semi-custom-knife-edge-w-aca.227819/ A big thank you to you all!! I am definitely going to consider this as an alternative to the Vatche U113.I will also be considering WF for the eternity band. When you say the Tiffany Embrace is too high, what do you mean? This is the one I have my heart set on, so I would love to hear your thoughts - http://www.tiffany.com/engagement/w...wse&trackpdp=bg&fromcid=287462&trackgridpos=6 I also really want it to sit flush with my engagement ring.
I can't wait to see what you end up with! I think when people are saying the Tiffany Embrace is too high they are meaning that the prongs of the e-ring solitaire will rub against the small diamonds on the Embrace which can damage the girdles of the Embrace diamonds over time. Some people will wear a thin plain spacer to prevent this and others will opt for a diamond band that sits lower.
The Embrace is beautiful though! I'm certain WF could make a very similar band to fit nicely with whatever you choose.
The 6-prong solitaire does make a stone look slightly bigger. But 3ct is definitely not too large, to me it is just perfect! If you already have a 2.7, you will get used to the size jump to 3+ VERY quickly! This thread has a pic of the 3.22 with my current eternity band, not from WF. The stones are 19-20pts each. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/calling-all-j-k-l-diamonds-lets-gather-here.228732/#post-4129024
I don't wear them together everyday, as I find it to be too much weight on one finger. Sounds silly, but I actually get a sore finger if I do.That plus the issue if the band being on the high side and cutting into the prongs if there is no spacer. If you want to wear a solitaire daily with a share prong eternity band, my suggested would be to keep it under 2ctw. I had a 1.6ctw eternity band that I highly regret letting go. There are tons of picture of eternity bands in this thread here:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-diamond-eternity-bands.51825/
Hi there!
Vatche will do Plat/Ru 950 so that's a nice option in terms of 'hardness'. That is the alloy combination Tiffany uses. Whatever you choose, I'd personally have the solitaire and the band made from the same alloy combination if you are going custom.
CareBear was describing keeping the eternity band only under 2 ctw (ctw = total carat weight) and wasn't including the solitaire.
Vespergirl's 4 prong solitaire wouldn't have rubbed but from the photo you posted with the 6 prong knife edge, we can't say for certain unless we see a picture of the gallery. It 'seems' like it wouldn't rub but hard to say for sure without seeing.
You can go to Tiffany and ask to try on a 3 carat solitaire (or as close as they have) and try it on with different eternity bands of varying ctw. Take photos and post them here.
I think the WF band is beautiful and perfect for a 3 carat solitaire! If you want bigger diamonds and don't want to wear a spacer you will be limited by the height of the shank of your solitaire under the head.
Okay, I am late to this thread but I have had the Vatche U-113 for years and it definitely is one of the best of the Tiffany style solitaires (much better than Excel)! I wear a real Tiffany Legacy band with mine, and I highly recommend getting a real Tiffany wedding band! But wait until you have your engagement ring, and then go to Tiffany and try on bands! It's so much fun!
I love Whiteflash and think you're on the right track. Please consider their ACA diamonds because they are top of the line! I'd go for the Vatche setting and do ask for the 90%plat/10%iridium. Vatche does the prongs like Tiffany.
Here is mine (2.3 ct diamond, size 5.5 finger):
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I'm biased I've had two rings made for people (not myself but I saw both of them) from Brian Gavin and that is pretty darn close to a Tiffany, so much so the people in Tiffany were admiring it.
I think I am missing something here, OP, in your initial post you said you were considering the Tiffany setting but the whole ring is too expensive........but you want to put a 3+ ct diamond in it. If you can afford a 3+ ct diamond, can't you afford Tiffany's?
I think I am missing something here, OP, in your initial post you said you were considering the Tiffany setting but the whole ring is too expensive........but you want to put a 3+ ct diamond in it. If you can afford a 3+ ct diamond, can't you afford Tiffany's?
I have been admiring your GORGEOUS ring!!! https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-937-carat-whiteflash-aca.235381/ Congratulations!!! I will definitely ask Whiteflash about their custom setting vs. the U113. Both seem like wonderful options, and I think I have made up my mind that they are who I want to work with. You were pleased with them, yes? The size of your diamond is exactly what I have in mind, how do you enjoy wearing it every day? My ring size is 5, so I imagine this is pretty close to what it would look like on my finger as well. Anything more than that would make me feel uncomfortable, and I don't think I would want to wear it every day. Also, may I ask about your wedding band? It is perfect!
To say I'm pleased with WF is an understatement. They are fan-freaking-tastic and I'd recommend them to anyone who would listen lol. My ring is PERFECT and I love it so much. It's definitely not too big. When I first got it I was like HOLY CRAP, this diamond is HUGE, but that feeling passed overnight and now I think I could "deal" with 4 carats (never going to happen, haha). I love it!
My wedding band is a blatant copy of the Tiffany & Co. 9-stone .27ct diamond band that sells for like $2700 (or more? can't recall). A local jeweler made it for me for $900![]()
I found a diamond and I think we are going to buy it today, aaackkk!!!!! It is actually almost JUST like yours!!! I color, ACA Hearts & Arrows, just over 3 carats from WhiteFlash!!! I immediately fell in love! Question... Did you have them send you the diamond to approve BEFORE you had them do the custom setting, or did you have it all done at once? There is a part of me that is still a little apprehensive with buying a diamond sight unseen and committing to the custom setting... however after thoroughly researching WhiteFlash, I trust them implicitly and your glowing review kind of seals the deal.Oh, and I have decided to do the WF custom setting almost exactly like yours! It is also reassuring that you found your I to be very white. My antique OEC diamond is a J and I really wanted a whiter stone, but with this super ideal cut, you found it to look whiter than an average I, yes? Even compared to your wife's G and from the side?? Also, the stone I have on hold is an Si1 but rated as "eye clean" by WhiteFlash... With your VS2, are you able to see any inclusions if you stare at it really closely and from all angles? I know VS2 is better than Si1, but I have never seen an Si1 in person and that is the only thing that worries me. However, from everything I have read, WhiteFlash is very meticulous with their "eye clean" rating.
Thank you SO much for all of your help!!! You have been such an inspiration!!!
I found a diamond and I think we are going to buy it today, aaackkk!!!!! It is actually almost JUST like yours!!! I color, ACA Hearts & Arrows, just over 3 carats from WhiteFlash!!! I immediately fell in love! Question... Did you have them send you the diamond to approve BEFORE you had them do the custom setting, or did you have it all done at once? There is a part of me that is still a little apprehensive with buying a diamond sight unseen and committing to the custom setting... however after thoroughly researching WhiteFlash, I trust them implicitly and your glowing review kind of seals the deal.Oh, and I have decided to do the WF custom setting almost exactly like yours! It is also reassuring that you found your I to be very white. My antique OEC diamond is a J and I really wanted a whiter stone, but with this super ideal cut, you found it to look whiter than an average I, yes? Even compared to your wife's G and from the side?? Also, the stone I have on hold is an Si1 but rated as "eye clean" by WhiteFlash... With your VS2, are you able to see any inclusions if you stare at it really closely and from all angles? I know VS2 is better than Si1, but I have never seen an Si1 in person and that is the only thing that worries me. However, from everything I have read, WhiteFlash is very meticulous with their "eye clean" rating.
Thank you SO much for all of your help!!! You have been such an inspiration!!!
One more question, I'm so sorry to keep bugging you! Did you have your setting "thinned" along the front on either side of the diamond? The shank appears to "taper" (is that the right word??) in more than in the picture of the original setting online - https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-734.htm Lore's custom WF looks wider all along the front and not tapered... https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/wf-semi-custom-knife-edge-w-aca.227819/ I really like the wider, less tapered front - but with the knife edge still softened - so I wanted to ask to make sure I give WF the proper instructions. Thank you again!!! PriceScope is the BEST!!!
Two others that are quite nice are the Excel and BGD. I think the Excel is better than the JA version.
https://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Tiffany-Style-Solitaire-Engagement-Ring-951.html
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...taire/classic-style-knife-edge-platinum-5336p
I've seen the Excel in person and really like it and my friend says every Tiffany store she goes into thinks it the real deal. I think the Excel and Vatche are on-par with each other. I've not seen the BGD version in person, but others here on PS really like it.
Oh, and again, if you have WF make the band, I'd ask them to leave a small sizing area adequate for future sizing.
Either 90platinum/10iridium or 95platinum/5ruthenium is fine. What you want to avoid is 95plat/5iridium as it is softer and scratches more easily. My ring was polished 4.5 years ago, and it still looks great!
I dug up an email from Liza at WF, with photos, that might help you. I asked her how the WF knife-edge solitaire compares to the U113, and here was her reply (and photos): U113 is on the left in the first 2 photos
I do have some pictures that I think will help in comparing the Vatche ring to the Whiteflash ring. It's a bit hard to describe, but the WF ring has a sharper knife edge (Vatche's knife edge is softer) and the WF ring is wider, and a more consistent width. Some of the pictures show the two rings side by side, and also with the matching bands (since those show the shank design a bit more clearly sometimes for comparison).
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I actually just got the BGD knife edge and I absolutely love it. It is extremely comfortable.
@CharlotteYork , do you know how many wide/high you want the setting? Maybe you already answered that.