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Princess diamond for halo setting - help with size/selection

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Hello all!

I am looking for a princess cut diamond for a halo setting. I am having trouble determining the best size and how to find the right diamond/setting combo that would work well.

Here is an example of something that was tried on in a store which was amazing in every way:
http://www.heartsonfire.com/shop-jewelry/rings/engagement-rings/transcenddreamengagementring.aspx

I like the flush look of the diamond in the halo which is the look we are going for. The ring will be on a size 4 finger so I am also trying to go with a size that is right and not too big. Maybe someone on the board can help me with matching the right size diamond with the appropriate setting. When looking at settings, I am confused at which settings are for which sized diamonds.

I have looked at similar settings to the one above and came up with the following:

Style ER7266W44JJ
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7266W44JJ

Style ER9539W44JJ
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER9539W44JJ

There are also other "sizes" (different number of ct's and widths) with this same style.


For diamond selection I have taken a look at these three:

(1.12ct)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11027/
(1.20ct)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10644/
(1.22ct)
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2903455.htm


I appreciate any help offered! Thanks!
 
Re: Princess diamond for halo setting - help with size/selec

I have these on reserve:

(1.12ct)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11027/

(1.15ct)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10496/


The dimensions of the 1.15 are much larger but the 1.12 has better optics. Here is a video comparing the two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIKTXzDYiUA&feature=youtu.be). There is a 3rd in there but I am ruling that one out.


I have also decided on the Gabrielny setting:
Style ER7266W44JJ
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7266W44JJ


What are your guys thoughts?
 
Re: Princess diamond for halo setting - help with size/selec

I like the 1.12 better. It looks like a brighter, more sparkly diamond based on the photos and the Aset. My preference would also be for the other setting. The one you chose has cut off corners, which conflicts in my head with the square-ness of the princess cut. If you have a square diamond, in my mind the setting should be square too. But if course, that's just my opinion.
 
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