hi all... as many of you know, I had leon make my solitaire ER, and it didn't turn out like I wanted
(more importantly, it didn't turn out the way leon and I had talked about).. well, if you followed my previous thread, you also know that he agreed to remake the ring, although he disagrees with the "changes" (the changes are really what I had said I wanted in the first place)
so, the help I need is regarding the height of the stone. it was waayyyyyy too low for my liking, as in, resting on my finger. I didn't want it high and sticking up, but I didn't want it that low. while I still had it, I took it to a jeweler and it was measured at just under 5mm high (from the inside of the ring, underneath the donut, to the diamond's table)-- I think it was 4.8mm or something-- I can't remember the exact number.. this jeweler recommended that setting it to 6mm high would be at the not too low/not too high point. I know that simple geometry dictates that the angle of the prongs will narrow as the stone is set higher, but will this be drastic enough to make it look "sticky uppy" (sorry, that's the best descriptor I could come up with
), or just be at ugly angles? will a 1mm difference take away from the elegance of the ring? or if I have him set it to 5.75mm, will that be enough of a change for me to notice the height difference and be happy, without sacrificing the overall beauty? the solitaire is with the basket coming right out of the shank, as opposed to cathedral. do you think going to cathedral would give me more of the height I want without sacrificing elegance? leon is opposed to setting it higher, but he said he will do it if that is what I want. I'm feeling very confused! I know that I didn't like it set as low as it was, but now I'm scared that it will look worse if I have him raise it.
Do any of you have pictures of the profiles of your rings with the mm height of the stone? that would be incredibly helpful! I tried to find some on here, but am having trouble navigating the new search. pictures of round stones around .9 to 1 carat would be great, but any pictures will help tremendously!
I have to talk to leon tomorrow, so I hope you guys can give me some advice! thanks so much
so, the help I need is regarding the height of the stone. it was waayyyyyy too low for my liking, as in, resting on my finger. I didn't want it high and sticking up, but I didn't want it that low. while I still had it, I took it to a jeweler and it was measured at just under 5mm high (from the inside of the ring, underneath the donut, to the diamond's table)-- I think it was 4.8mm or something-- I can't remember the exact number.. this jeweler recommended that setting it to 6mm high would be at the not too low/not too high point. I know that simple geometry dictates that the angle of the prongs will narrow as the stone is set higher, but will this be drastic enough to make it look "sticky uppy" (sorry, that's the best descriptor I could come up with
Do any of you have pictures of the profiles of your rings with the mm height of the stone? that would be incredibly helpful! I tried to find some on here, but am having trouble navigating the new search. pictures of round stones around .9 to 1 carat would be great, but any pictures will help tremendously!
I have to talk to leon tomorrow, so I hope you guys can give me some advice! thanks so much