Preferred Pendant Setting?

[sbde]

I'm in the process of finalizing the diamond for a pendant. ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/buying-diamond-for-a-pendant.160305/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/buying-diamond-for-a-pendant.160305/[/URL])

The diamond is from JA so I'm guessing that it's easiest to purchase the setting from there too as I'm not looking for a custom design. Which setting style do you prefer, and why?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It's strange to me that 35 people have viewed your thread but only 2 have voted, so I'll bump it for you! I voted for option #1 as I just don't see the point in the diamond bail with a plain 4 prong basket setting. The diamond bail would come into play more with a halo setting, IMO.

 

[sbde]

thanks for the bump diamondseeker, i was worried i'd done something wrong when creating the poll!

thanks also for your input - i think you're right and am also leaning towards the 4 prong basket setting. the only reason i was considering the bail was because it might allow for more movement of the diamond, but i like how the plain 4 prong is a more classic look. i may end up getting the setting with the prongs set up in a north/south/east/west direction as opposed to a square.

 

[dreamer_dachsie]

Can you post links to the actual settings?

 

[sbde]

of course!

here is the basket setting i'm thinking of:

http://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-diamond-pendant/solitaire-pendants/18k-White-Gold-Wire-Basket-Solitaire-Pendant.html

and here is the bail setting:

http://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-diamond-pendant/solitaire-pendants/18k-White-Gold-Pave-Bail-Pendant.html