Poll for my e-ring setting.

[Feralpenchant]

I have been deliberating for the past few weeks as to which of these two I want for my e-ring setting. I love them both, but for different reasons. Unfortunately, everything that one has, the other doesn't.

My stone will be a .75ct-.85ct asscher.

A. I love the thin shank look, but also love how tapered shanks can make smaller diamonds just POP and appear larger.

B. I love pave, and the BlueNile setting has great reviews, but should I trust BlueNile with pave? What I mean by that, is that BlueNile ain't no Leon Mege. Am I safer with the common prong?

If anyone has either of these settings, PLEASE post pictures!
What do you guys think!? Pictures below.

 

[Feralpenchant]

First contender, BlueNile. Pave..

3.5mm

 

[Feralpenchant]

Second contender, James Allen. Common prong..

1.9mm

 

[stepcutgirl]

I voted for option 2. I think it looks classy and pretty. Option one to me looks a little dated.

 

[soycoffee]

I like the poll format on this question, nice work! Keeps it neat!

I picked the second one, obviously, because I think it really focuses the attention on the stone, and it is a lot more classic. Also, I think it suits the shape of your stone, and it will make it look even bigger. Good luck deciding!

 

[Feralpenchant]

Thank you

No sense dragging it out with unneeded details, eh? To the point!

 

[mrssalvo]

#2

 

[mrscushion]

I voted the second one, I much prefer it. I agree that a tapered shank can make the stone pop, but IMHO a 3.5 mm shank will overwhelm that Asscher even if it tapers.

 

[Snicklefritz]

I voted for the JA. Even though I tend to like thicker rings (3-3.5 mm) I love the look of the common prong. It really accents the stone and it just seems more feminine to me.

 

[Feralpenchant]

Well at 16-0 in the 1.9mm James Allen''s favor, I think that''s that then!

I was leaning toward the JA anyway, thanks all for throwing me over the edge!

 

[soycoffee]

We''ll be happy to throw you over the edge any time, lol

 

[Gypsy]

Number 2. Hands down.

 

[isaku5]

# 2 for sure!!

 

[onedrop]

I forgot to vote in the poll...but I much prefer the second choice. For asscher cuts, I like thin bands to show off all of that depth! If had an asscher set in a thicker band I choose one without side diamonds.

 

[girlie-girl]

Yep another vote here for the JA setting. I think it''ll really make the stone pop. It definitely highlights the center stone rather than detracting from it.

Can''t wait to see pics of the finished product!

 

[kjt]

I voted for the 2nd one (James Allen), because I feel it highlights the diamond better. There is too much metal in the NB one, and it hides the diamonds, both in the band and the centre stone (IMHO).

 

[writergeek]

I voted for the JA. It''s the setting I have and I love it. It''s classic, adds some extra sparkle when the lighting''s right, seems to make the stone pop and appear larger than it is. I have a 1.3 rb center stone that looks more like a 2 carat. I also have bigger fingers and having the center stone appear larger looks better.

 

[AprilBaby]

The JA is stunning and at 65 votes I think you may have an answer!

 

[geckodani]

Date: 4/14/2009 9:46:18 PM
Author: mscushion
I voted the second one, I much prefer it. I agree that a tapered shank can make the stone pop, but IMHO a 3.5 mm shank will overwhelm that Asscher even if it tapers.

Ditto.

I think the James Allen one is just super classy and delicate.

 

[vespergirl]

The wider Blue Nile setting will overwhelm the stone. The James Allen is much prettier.

 

[akmiss]

#2!

 

[justjill]

I like #2 the best by far.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

#2

With #1, looking face down upon the ring, the part where the shank meets up with the diamond looks awkward since the metal doesn''t actually connect.

 

[musey]

#2 for an asscher, definitely.

I personally prefer a taper in the opposite direction for an asscher (obviously

), or any square stone, if at all.

 

[somegirl932]

Date: 4/14/2009 9:46:18 PM
Author: mscushion
I voted the second one, I much prefer it. I agree that a tapered shank can make the stone pop, but IMHO a 3.5 mm shank will overwhelm that Asscher even if it tapers.

this exactly.

 

[jstarfireb]

I normally like tapered settings, but I prefer the JA settting for a smallish Asscher. The tapered band is too wide for me.

 

[atroop711]

Date: 4/14/2009 9:23:06 PM
Author: Feralpenchant

Second contender, James Allen. Common prong..

1.9mm

ohhh #2 all the way. What a great setting

 

[veryprettygood]

james allen. for sure. That is the one that seems to make the stone *pop* to me.

 

[evansjm1]

LOVE the James Allen! Good luck!

 

[rosy.jilson]

I voted for Blurnile ring. It looks fabulous.