James Allen 6 prong knife edge vs. Vatche U113 vs. Tiffany & Co. Classic

[CharlotteYork]

Do you by chance remember the point size of the diamonds in your eternity band?

 

[glitterglitter]

I tried on both the Vatche and the James Allen and I personally preferred James Allen. Vatche was a bit too... substantial for my taste. James Allen felt a bit more delicate.

 

[HappyNewLife]

Do you by chance remember the point size of the diamonds in your eternity band?

according to the paperwork from ID Jewelry, the ring is a size 4.75 (my R hand is bigger), 1.55ctw and 21 diamonds. So that would mean they are roughly 7 pointers

 

[CharlotteYork]

according to the paperwork from ID Jewelry, the ring is a size 4.75 (my R hand is bigger), 1.55ctw and 21 diamonds. So that would mean they are roughly 7 pointers

Thank you so much! It is perfect!!

 

[ichibanichiban]

@CharlotteYork any updates?

 

[CharlotteYork]

@CharlotteYork any updates?

I am supposed to receive "Glamour Shots" from Whiteflash today and the ring tomorrow!!! I can hardly wait! I will post pictures as soon as I can!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Cant wait to see it!

 

[CharlotteYork]

My Glamour Shots are here!!! I am having the prongs of the solitaire tweaked slightly (I think they are just a hair too square/boxy) but I am over the moon!!!! The adjustment will be made on Monday, and my new rings should arrive on Tuesday... needless to say, I cannot wait!!! I will report back via "Show Me the Bling" with additional images and a full report/review on my custom Whiteflash rings. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone here at PriceScope! This forum has been unbelievably helpful, and I am ever so grateful. And I could not be more thrilled with Whiteflash... More to come!!

In the meantime, do you have any suggestions for the prongs? The classic Tiffany solitaire was my inspiration, and these are very close. I asked for blunt ends (not pointy or clawed) but I feel like maybe they need to be slightly more rounded/softened on the top? Or are they perfect as-is?

Thank you again!!!

 

[KirstLWA]

Stunning!

I’d like the prongs more pointy, they’re very square and might look heavy!

Gorgeous ring!

 

[HappyNewLife]

It looks like WF nailed it. The prongs look very much like Tiffany! They may be slightly shorter, that should be an easy fix. What an amazing wedding set - wow!!

 

[CharlotteYork]

It looks like WF nailed it. The prongs look very much like Tiffany! They may be slightly shorter, that should be an easy fix. What an amazing wedding set - wow!!

Thank you, I cannot tell you how helpful you have been and what an inspiration your rings and diamonds were during this process!!!

Yes, maybe slightly shorter... or ever so slightly rounded/angled at the tips?? It is such a slight adjustment that I want, and I cannot seem to find the right words or even identify exactly what I want!

 

[CareBear]

Your rings are beautiful!!! I love the glamour shots! Your prongs look very similar to my original prongs. I had asked for Tiffany 'tabbed' prongs but thought mine looked too flat-edged and covered too much of the crown facets. So I went through every Tiffany solitare photo online and the attached photo is my favorite of the Tiffany 'tabs'. Keep in mind Tiffany prongs are NOT consistent across their rings. I had WF make adjustments to my prongs based on this photo. It didn't turn out exactly the same, as the Tiffany tabs are slightly wider and more rounded than mine, but I like them much better than the original. If you want, you can send WF these photos for your adjustments. Hope this helps!

 

[CharlotteYork]

Your rings are beautiful!!! I love the glamour shots! Your prongs look very similar to my original prongs. I had asked for Tiffany 'tabbed' prongs but thought mine looked too flat-edged and covered too much of the crown facets. So I went through every Tiffany solitare photo online and the attached photo is my favorite of the Tiffany 'tabs'. Keep in mind Tiffany prongs are NOT consistent across their rings. I had WF make adjustments to my prongs based on this photo. It didn't turn out exactly the same, as the Tiffany tabs are slightly wider and more rounded than mine, but I like them much better than the original. If you want, you can send WF these photos for your adjustments. Hope this helps!

Thank you, CareBear!!! This is perfect and oh so helpful!! So glad to know I am not the only one who been souring the Internet looking at prongs... I have spent hours! And also very interesting to know that Tiffany tabs are not consistent. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. Thank you again!!!

 

[december-fire]

I can't wait to see photos once you receive your new rings!
Based on the WF photos, your rings are stunning!
Your eternity band is going to be incredible on your hand!
Love that setting so much!
And, your solitaire diamond? Spectacular!

Concerning tabs, I think its a matter of personal preference.
No right or wrong, so go with what appeals to your eyes.
I don't think any of the slight variations to prong shape will impact the security of the setting.

Bet the weekend will seem very long as you anxiously await your new rings.

 

[CharlotteYork]

I can't wait to see photos once you receive your new rings!
Based on the WF photos, your rings are stunning!
Your eternity band is going to be incredible on your hand!
Love that setting so much!
And, your solitaire diamond? Spectacular!

Concerning tabs, I think its a matter of personal preference.
No right or wrong, so go with what appeals to your eyes.
I don't think any of the slight variations to prong shape will impact the security of the setting.

Bet the weekend will seem very long as you anxiously await your new rings.

Thank you so much!! I am positively ecstatic! And regarding the prongs, yes, I agree and such a perfect way of saying it... absolutely no right or wrong! Yet it is so nice to find a group of people who love to analyze every single detail to death right along with me! I'm sure most people wouldn't even think twice about such things, LOL!

 

[Niel]

I’d wait to judge the prongs in person I find whiteflashes photos very stark and are not always the most flattering. I think they look like what you asked for. Just see t on your hand

 

[CharlotteYork]

OK, so a few more hours of scouring the web, and I have found my absolute favorite prongs... I am going to ask Whiteflash to soften mine slightly so they look like these (on top and two on bottom... mine is in the middle). I think it would just require slight rounding of the tips and softening of the sides?







And here is another one that is almost identical...

 

[HappyNewLife]

Your rings are beautiful!!! I love the glamour shots! Your prongs look very similar to my original prongs. I had asked for Tiffany 'tabbed' prongs but thought mine looked too flat-edged and covered too much of the crown facets. So I went through every Tiffany solitare photo online and the attached photo is my favorite of the Tiffany 'tabs'. Keep in mind Tiffany prongs are NOT consistent across their rings. I had WF make adjustments to my prongs based on this photo. It didn't turn out exactly the same, as the Tiffany tabs are slightly wider and more rounded than mine, but I like them much better than the original. If you want, you can send WF these photos for your adjustments. Hope this helps!

Oh these are perfect!!!

 

[Niel]

I think msops tab prongs are the best example

 

[msop04]

It looks like WF nailed it. The prongs look very much like Tiffany! They may be slightly shorter, that should be an easy fix. What an amazing wedding set - wow!!

I agree! I wouldn't touch those prongs. Remember that you're looking at a VERY enlarged photo. They will be much more delicate IRL. WF did an amazing job. If it's Tiffany you're going for, LEAVE THE PRONGS ALONE.

 

[msop04]

I think msops tab prongs are the best example

Here are some photos, from super enlarged to closer to IRL (so you can see how different they are, depending on the level of enlargement)...

I asked Caysie (of CVB) to do petite tab prongs reminiscent of vintage Tiffany & Co. They are also very low profile from the outer edge. I think she nailed it.

 

[CareBear]

Msop’s prongs are BETTER than Tiffany’s! My favorite PS tab prongs!

 

[msop04]

Msop’s prongs are BETTER than Tiffany’s! My favorite PS tab prongs!

Thank you!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

msop's or Care Bear's is what I'd go by, but what they've done already is not bad at all. These are TINY in person! Look at mine in my avatar picture. They look like little dots in person! Remember that!

 

[CharlotteYork]

Msop’s prongs are BETTER than Tiffany’s! My favorite PS tab prongs!

Yes, I agree!! I am going to send them to Whiteflash... and I love how they are reminiscent of vintage Tiffany! Just beautiful!! Thank you all for this wonderful input!! It has been SO helpful!!

 

[CareBear]

Yes, I agree!! I am going to send them to Whiteflash... and I love how they are reminiscent of vintage Tiffany! Just beautiful!! Thank you all for this wonderful input!! It has been SO helpful!!

I wish I had sent msop's photos! I can't wait to see how they turn out! Hopefully we'll get to see handshots this week!

 

[CharlotteYork]

My rings have arrived!!! I have posted pictures over at "Show Me the Bling"!!! https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-3-10-carat-whiteflash-aca.238014/