Need Help Choosing a Setting

[eagles32]

Hello, everyone.

I came across PS a couple weeks ago when I started doing some searches on the Web for rings and settings. I think I am even more confused on what I want to buy than I was before I got started. I''ve seen some very nice rings in this forum. I am surprising my girlfriend with the proposal therefore I have not asked for her input. I do know, however, that she likes classic contemporary style jewelry.

I met with my jeweler yesterday and picked out a nice cushion stone. It is a G, SI1, 1.3 carat stone, however I asked him to find a stone with similar specs in a 1.5 to 1.6 carat.

I am now going back-and-forth concerning what I want for the setting. He talked me out of stones surrounding the center stone so that the small stones do not take away from the beauty of the center stone. I agree with him.

Here are a few settings that I like. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/herooftheday/Amanda-Madar-2.jpg
www.estatediamondjewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=592&cat_id=1
www.estatediamondjewelry.com/fullsize.cfm?int_item_id=61
www.artofplatinum.com/gallery/r081-18W.jpg
Any idea how much a Leon in a similar setting would cost? If I purchase a Leon ER am I pretty much guaranteeing myself I will need to buy a Leon WB?

The final setting I saw in In Style magazine. www.gottlieb-sons.com. Style # 26664.

Then I saw a Tiffany Classic 6-Prong setting and thought I could just get a bigger 1.75 carat stone and put it in that setting. Just not sure.

Thanks in advance!

 

[allycat0303]

Hi Eagles32,

I like all of the settings you''ve shown. My only concern would be if a wedding band would be able to sit flush with the e-ring settings. I''m partial the Leon setting (but then I have a leon so I''m baised). And you don''t have to buy the stone from him, I bought myine from WF. Good luck with your search!

 

[widget]

Hi Eagles...welcome!

I also like all the mountings you posted.

Have you considered putting all your energies into finding the perfect diamond, surprising her with it mounted in a simple (temporary) mounting?

Then she could be involved in the selection of it''s final home. She''ll be the one wearing it for many years to come, after all.

Just a thought...

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[bling*diva*]

~~Welcome Eagles!!! I personally like the idea of a six prong solitaire, but a nice Leon setting would be great with a cushion as well!! Good luck!!!!

 

[appletini]

I posted a reply in your thread on Rocky Talky. I like the first two and the Leon. Do you have a favorite? Its important that you like the ring too. When in doubt go with Leon Mege, he will not disappoint you.

 

[eagles32]

Thanks. I think I like the Leon and the first one that is posted (cushion cut in the platinum micropave setting).

If I go ahead and buy the stone can I just make an appointment to meet with Leon? I do not live in NYC but flying in for a day would not be a problem.

I was not familiar with Leon Mege before coming on PS. Would you regard it as classic comtemporary?

 

[Angel7]

The leon is beautiful of course!
Runner up for me would be number 1.

Good luck!

 

[pebbles]

If price is a concern, the Gottlieb setting will most likely be the least expensive out of the ones you are considering. I have seen that set in person and the rings do sit flush. It is very delicate and very pretty.

 

[Begood]

I agree with Angel7, I love Leon's but number 1 would be my first choice. Again, I think you would have to try them on see which would feel more comfortable and which one would compliment your hand/finger.

 

[SoonIHope]

WOW, I love them all! I keep looking back and forth trying to decide which one is prettiest, but I seriously can''t decide! So glad you got/are getting a cushion though - they''re my faaaavorite!!! She''d be crazy not to love any one of them.

 

[eagles32]

Thanks for all the feedback!

After much debate, I have decided to go with a bigger cushion (1.60 - 1.75) in a classic Tiffany style setting (4-prong instead of 6 since it is a cushion).
That way she can get whatever she wants for the WB. Hopefully I will have it in hand within a few weeks. I''ll be sure to share it before I pop the question.

 

[mrssalvo]

too many links for me to compare

 

[mrssalvo]

I like number one a lot and also would be very happy with the Leon. If budget isn''t a concern I''d go with a Leon in a heartbeat but I also really like the ring from Wink and think it would be gorgous...

 

[Maya Moonstone]

Hi

My vote goes for Number one as well!

BTW, do a search on PS for cushions and you will see a lot of photos, specs and questions that are relevant. Have you considered buying your cushion online? I recently did even though when I started my cushion quest I was planning on only learning from PS and then buying from a B&M. In the end I went with a trusted PS vendor and got a great cushion (as well as a much bigger stone since he gave me a great deal!)

Maya

 

[eagles32]

I have a local jeweler searching for the stone that I want. He had some nice cushions but he is looking for something a little bigger since I decided to go with the Tiffany-style setting (Leo Ingwer is doing the setting). I will definitely be getting a good deal on the stone.