Pave settings...please help find a setting for new diamond!

[Sparkles4Luv]

Ok..so I finally have a diamond that I like...but it won''t fit in my setting...EeeeK!

I''m feeling a little lost here!

I can''t seem to find what I like and I''m worried about doing a custom ring. I''m trying to decide what to do..whether it be getting a bigger custom Coast Diamond Halo ring to accomodate my 0.91c VS1 F diamond or pick a new setting from JamesAllen and ship the diamond (if possible) back to them to have them set it. I had never liked solitaires and I''m still a little worried about them because I''m afraid they make my diamond look too small, but I really like the 18K WG French cut Pave setting James Allen has (1st picture below). But I also like the Danhov setting with the halo pave (looks french cut as well?)--see second picture. However, the Danhov setting notes that center stones can be from 1c-5c...will my stone be too small? Not too mention its over $1k over the other one...anyways...any opinions on which you like best? I''m open to new styles as well...really love pave Halos that have center stone prong set (no bezels). Please help!!! One other thing for those of you who bought your e-ring online..what do you do for cleaning, polishing, and re-plating? Find a local jeweler?

http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_412-2047_build.asp?module=setting

http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_294-2033.asp

Thanks in advance for all the opinions...

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 4/6/2008 10:42:15 PM
Author:Sparkles4Luv


Ok..so I finally have a diamond that I like...but it won't fit in my setting...EeeeK!

I'm feeling a little lost here!

I can't seem to find what I like and I'm worried about doing a custom ring. I'm trying to decide what to do..whether it be getting a bigger custom Coast Diamond Halo ring to accomodate my 0.91c VS1 F diamond or pick a new setting from JamesAllen and ship the diamond (if possible) back to them to have them set it. I had never liked solitaires and I'm still a little worried about them because I'm afraid they make my diamond look too small, but I really like the 18K WG French cut Pave setting James Allen has (1st picture below). But I also like the Danhov setting with the halo pave (looks french cut as well?)--see second picture. However, the Danhov setting notes that center stones can be from 1c-5c...will my stone be too small? Not too mention its over $1k over the other one...anyways...any opinions on which you like best? I'm open to new styles as well...really love pave Halos that have center stone prong set (no bezels). Please help!!! One other thing for those of you who bought your e-ring online..what do you do for cleaning, polishing, and re-plating? Find a local jeweler?

http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_412-2047_build.asp?module=setting

http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_294-2033.asp

Thanks in advance for all the opinions...

Hello, I bet JA can tell you if your stone will fit the halo setting. Halo settings are beautiful; I guess it depends on the look you want. A halo will give you greater finger coverage. Kcoursolle has a Danhov ring she loves https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-replacement-danhov-setting-and-new-h-si2-stone-are-here-and-fabulous.77183/ here if you want a peek. The online vendor can service your ring or a trusted jeweler; I would be careful cleaning a ring with pave as once in awhile stones can fall out as noted by other PS'ers. Hope that helps.

 

[Sparkles4Luv]

Anyone have any ideas on where to find a vintage style cushion shaped halo for a round brilliant diamond? After seeing everyone''s unique halos on this site I''m leaning towards are more squarish or cushion like halo vs round. But I''m having trouble finding one online currently? Preferably with some milgrain detail..something that makes it look a little more romantic! Any suggestions? Trying to stay around $1500 for the setting...

I would really appreciate the help.

THANKS IN ADVANCE PSers!