Ritani-Like Setting for an Emerald Cut??

[Demelza]

Hi all,

Call me crazy, but I still have not been able to find a setting for my EC that I really like. My first custom job was a disaster, and the simple setting it''s in now is boring. It''s been sitting in my jewelry box for months. I was thinking about trading up the round that''s in my engagement ring to a 2+ ct. Well, those plans were dashed after I found out the price difference. Yikes!! I think I will have to put that one on hold till some significant anniversary (we''re not even married yet).

So, I was thinking, maybe I should turn my attention to a setting for my EC that I will finally love. So, here''s my question: What do you guys think of a setting like the Ritani (i.e. thin platinum pave band) with diamonds going only halfway around? My emerald cut is more rectangular than it is square. I contacted Bob at WF and he''s been very helpful. He said he wouldn''t go thinner than 2mm which would mean approx. 1.7 mm ACA mellee. I''d appreciate any feedback!! Thanks!!!!

 

[Demelza]

Here''s another photo of the look I''m going for. This setting has .33 pts of pave diamonds. If you can believe it, I was quoted $15,000 for the semi-mount ALONE!! Yup, no center stone, just the mounting. Why? It''s a Daniel K. I still can''t quite believe those prices, but it came from a reputable source.

 

[Kaili]

I think an EC would look stunning in a setting like the Ritanni. I can''t wait to see what you come up with!

 

[Hest88]

I think that''s a lovely setting, and one that should be pretty easy to make. It certainly shouldn''t cost you as much as a Daniel K!!!

 

[Cath]

Those settings are so classic, I think any diamond shape would look lovely in them. I think your emerald would look great in it!