I am a long-time reader, but a first time poster on PS. We just bought for my wife a gorgeous stone that requires a custom setting. We have come up empty handed in dealing with local jewelers, and have concluded that we may have to look more broadly. I love Yssie's 5 stone setting from DBL, but wonder about 5 stones in those proportions being too much for a size 6.5 ring. I also worry about the complexity of dealing with an out of state designer. I would greatly appreciate any advice.