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princessk

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So after a month and a half with my new ring Im really wanting more coverage My centre stone is 3.43 carats and ring is a size 7.25 Do I do a halo?? Wondering if anyone could post pics of similar size centre stone in halos I love my setting but just not feeling it. Also wondering what cost of new setting will be and if they can use my existing shank? Thanks 1F2FB70F-BF03-4CFC-B5CC-B3B73258F100.jpeg
 
Omg. Just recovering from this feeling. Went from halo to soli. I love your ring. Setting is gorgeous. Just saw your thread. I think you should give it more time. Your 3 carat plus is huge! I think it’s the perfect size for a soli. It’s normal to get dss. Our eyes just become accustomed to whatever we wear. But your setting is gorgeous and looks costly and no, I would not attempt to change the head and add a halo. If anything, keep it as is for the future. You might crave a soli after a halo. And yours is gorgeous. Also, if you move forward, have you considered a 3 stone as well?
 
Omg. Just recovering from this feeling. Went from halo to soli. I love your ring. Setting is gorgeous. Just saw your thread. I think you should give it more time. Your 3 carat plus is huge! I think it’s the perfect size for a soli. It’s normal to get dss. Our eyes just become accustomed to whatever we wear. But your setting is gorgeous and looks costly and no, I would not attempt to change the head and add a halo. If anything, keep it as is for the future. You might crave a soli after a halo. And yours is gorgeous. Also, if you move forward, have you considered a 3 stone as well?
I was hoping you’d respond @nala! I love your halos. Yea I don’t think using existing setting is an option and it was custom. I just find that a size 4 ring finger seems to carry a 3 plus carat so differently than my size 7.25. The rings cover so much more on them. I am just putting the feelers out there but I know eventually I will make change. I know you understand!
 
image.jpg View attachment 621707 79130C45-941E-47D2-8D31-BE98B884891D.jpeg I also think a lot of what bothers me is that the setting is a lot higher than I anticipated. Getting use to it but still not exactly what I expected. First time doing this and I have learned a lot.
 
image.jpg View attachment 621707 79130C45-941E-47D2-8D31-BE98B884891D.jpeg I also think a lot of what bothers me is that the setting is a lot higher than I anticipated. Getting use to it but still not exactly what I expected. First time doing this and I have learned a lot.

Yes I have to say it seems very high profile. I think you probably have a sense of what you need and should go for it. Sorry about the loss of money though!
 
Yes I have to say it seems very high profile. I think you probably have a sense of what you need and should go for it. Sorry about the loss of money though!
I’m hoping my jeweller can use the existing stones but yea not sure what I’m looking at for pricesad :((
 
I’m hoping my jeweller can use the existing stones but yea not sure what I’m looking at for pricesad :((
I think emilya is around 5000.
 
Hi @princessk! I had a solitaire in the past and then went back to a halo for more finger coverage. For perspective, this is my ~4.7 ct ACA in VC Emilya on a size 6 finger:

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Hi @princessk! I had a solitaire in the past and then went back to a halo for more finger coverage. For perspective, this is my ~4.7 ct ACA in VC Emilya on a size 6 finger:

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Gosh, this ring is gorgeous. :love:
 
I’m hoping my jeweller can use the existing stones but yea not sure what I’m looking at for pricesad :((
No!!! You are better off selling it! The cost of labor to reset the stones makes it cost prohibitive. I was gonna say that a high setting usually majes stone appear larger!
 
Hi @princessk! I had a solitaire in the past and then went back to a halo for more finger coverage. For perspective, this is my ~4.7 ct ACA in VC Emilya on a size 6 finger:
Thank you it is breathtaking!!!

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No!!! You are better off selling it! The cost of labor to reset the stones makes it cost prohibitive. I was gonna say that a high setting usually majes stone appear larger!
ok I hadn't thought of it that way but makes sense. hmm I always found the shallower settings to look more spready to me hence making the stone look wider I guess if that makes any sense
 
904E679E-938C-4C7B-B282-CCAE5D8096FB.jpegOww, I love your ring and I love the look on your finger. Not small at all. I would keep it as is and add a band.
If you really want to pursue this: have you tried halos on your finger to see if you love the look? If yes, I would contact Victor Canera about the Emilya halo. I have one for a round topaz with a cushion shaped halo and I love it!
 
So after a month and a half with my new ring Im really wanting more coverage My centre stone is 3.43 carats and ring is a size 7.25 Do I do a halo?? Wondering if anyone could post pics of similar size centre stone in halos I love my setting but just not feeling it. Also wondering what cost of new setting will be and if they can use my existing shank? Thanks 1F2FB70F-BF03-4CFC-B5CC-B3B73258F100.jpeg

I LOVE your soli!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it on your finger!! You have amazing finger coverage! Size 7.25 finger? WHAT?!? No way!! Your fingers look smaller than mine, and I’m a 5.5!!!
In all honesty, I think we can all relate to DSS. Women who love diamonds can always go bigger...even me, in spite of my sentimental nature. ;)2
I’m not sure if a halo will satisfy you, or not. Looking at the profile photo to shared, the cathedral is a perfect height for a wedding band. I don’t think it sits too high off of your finger, as was mentioned, higher settings create a larger diamond effect. The fact that you have an open head allows plenty of light in for maximum sparkle; I’m certain that also makes your diamond look larger. The only aesthetic portion about your ring that I would change, to allow for a more large appearance of your beautiful honker would be to thin out the prongs, either into single claw or double claw prongs. I think the prongs you have may visually distract from the stone, and take away from it’s girth. It’s absolutely mouthwateringly delicious. I’m NOT a RBC fan; I’m hooked on step-cuts, so, for me to swoon over your stone, that is a true compliment.
IF you are STILL set on a halo setting, I agree with all of the above with VC’s Emilya. She’s on my mile long list of settings I dream of, every night. It’s delicate, understated, and allows the center stone to be the center of attention, adding just a bit of extra “OOMPH”, sparkle, and will give you a little more finger coverage.
I ALSO like the 3 stone idea. The sky’s the limit with 3 stone rings. Double your pleasure, and switch it up; you can add 2 of any other cut diamonds on Earth with your beautiful RBC! French Cuts would be gorgeous!! My mind is swirling with ideas, right now!!
I still love your stone on its own. I think changing the prongs may help do the trick, until you can make a final decision on what you really want to do. Otherwise, you’re just throwing money down the drain, and still unsatisfied.
Just had to throw that ALL out there. :mrgreen2:
 
I LOVE your soli!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it on your finger!! You have amazing finger coverage! Size 7.25 finger? WHAT?!? No way!! Your fingers look smaller than mine, and I’m a 5.5!!!
In all honesty, I think we can all relate to DSS. Women who love diamonds can always go bigger...even me, in spite of my sentimental nature. ;)2
I’m not sure if a halo will satisfy you, or not. Looking at the profile photo to shared, the cathedral is a perfect height for a wedding band. I don’t think it sits too high off of your finger, as was mentioned, higher settings create a larger diamond effect. The fact that you have an open head allows plenty of light in for maximum sparkle; I’m certain that also makes your diamond look larger. The only aesthetic portion about your ring that I would change, to allow for a more large appearance of your beautiful honker would be to thin out the prongs, either into single claw or double claw prongs. I think the prongs you have may visually distract from the stone, and take away from it’s girth. It’s absolutely mouthwateringly delicious. I’m NOT a RBC fan; I’m hooked on step-cuts, so, for me to swoon over your stone, that is a true compliment.
IF you are STILL set on a halo setting, I agree with all of the above with VC’s Emilya. She’s on my mile long list of settings I dream of, every night. It’s delicate, understated, and allows the center stone to be the center of attention, adding just a bit of extra “OOMPH”, sparkle, and will give you a little more finger coverage.
I ALSO like the 3 stone idea. The sky’s the limit with 3 stone rings. Double your pleasure, and switch it up; you can add 2 of any other cut diamonds on Earth with your beautiful RBC! French Cuts would be gorgeous!! My mind is swirling with ideas, right now!!
I still love your stone on its own. I think changing the prongs may help do the trick, until you can make a final decision on what you really want to do. Otherwise, you’re just throwing money down the drain, and still unsatisfied.
Just had to throw that ALL out there. :mrgreen2:
And thesis why I love this forum!!! Thank you everything you said makes sense I think I need to give it some time and keep thinking I do love love my ring But I think I will wait till I am sure of what really want
 
Also I don't think I can change the prongs as they have the pave running up and down it
 
Also I don't think I can change the prongs as they have the pave running up and down it

That’s what I was afraid of...but I’m glad you’re going to wait until you are 100% set on something, one direction, or the other! ;)2
 
So any updates? Any realizations?
 
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