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I am looking for a nice setting for a ''stand=alone'' ring for my wife. My wife is Chinese, and she currently doesn''t have a ring (it didn''t seem like a good idea to buy in China). She is currently in Beijing and will be getting her immigrant visa this summer and I would like to have a nifty ring ready to surprise her with.

Since our timeline and situation isn''t really conducive to having separate engagement and wedding ring, I would like to get her one nice ring. I am looking for a platinum setting that is substantial looking, with a thicker band. I am planning on a 1 carat H&A center stone to set in it.

I have some settings that I am considering that I will post here. I would really appreciate your opinions, favorites, votes, or other suggestions or ideas that you have that maybe I haven''t thought of. Any input would be very helpful. Thanks!

Antique Art-Deco filigree style, great price, tons of diamonds, but is it too gaudy??, Masterpiecejewels

Similar filigree detailing, but no platform, no halo, Masterpiecejewels

Similar style, Beverly K

Slightly more simple filigree, White House Bros

Floral/leafy band, Beverly K

Twist design with scrollwork and engraving, Overstock Tacori

Vintage looking Tacori with baguettes, $6500, ouch!

A modern looking halo, Tacori ($5500)

Marquise and round artsy look, Brian Gavin

I would really appreciate any opinions on these, or any other suggestions that you have.

Thanks a million,
 
I love the Brian Gavin ring you posted but worry many of these settings, will just overwhelm a one carat center stone. I wouldn't get the overstock tacori unless you were 100% sure it was exactly what your wife wants.

What about something like this Beverley K? I guess you'll have to find out if you wife even would like a halo around the center stone though, but I think the split shank will make the ring very easy to wear as a stand alone.




beverely k split shank

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I agree with mrssalvo. Do you know what type of style likes? Also, if she has small hands, these settings might be a bit large.
 
Date: 2/13/2010 11:24:43 AM
Author: slycatty
I agree with mrssalvo. Do you know what type of style likes? Also, if she has small hands, these settings might be a bit large.
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I''m not going to ask her about styles because she wouldn''t give me a real answer. She would look at the prices first and then said that she likes the cheapest one the most. This is one reason why I need to surprise her. She would never spend money on herself.

Her ring finger is size 5.5, she has very long fingers, essentially the same length as mine, and I am 6''3" tall. I would describe her fingers as somewhat slender, and very long, compared to the average woman.
 
May I ask an age bracket of your intended?

The reason I ask...is there are different influences in our choices. I think that my age has alot to do with what I like now, and it is surely nothing like I did in younger times.

You mentioned her nationality. Would a more fluid less detailed style be more simple to compliment her ideas that have molded her influence of style?

Tell us more about her...in clothing choice is she more modern and attracted to the latest styles? Is she classic and prefers the timelessness of the antique-as in the examples you provided. (=antique)

When decorating is she more into clean lines and organized order such in Feng Shui minimalism? (=contemporary)

Or just easy going...and not so rigid? (=perhaps a combination of both?)

You have supplied several designs that explore the whole gamet of ring designs. Lets try to narrow the choice and try to pin point her personality.

Think of this like a game show...newly wed game or something. We just may find just the right fit...with a little work.
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Date: 2/13/2010 1:05:48 PM
Author: CasaBlanca
May I ask an age bracket of your intended?


The reason I ask...is there are different influences in our choices. I think that my age has alot to do with what I like now, and it is surely nothing like I did in younger times.


You mentioned her nationality. Would a more fluid less detailed style be more simple to compliment her ideas that have molded her influence of style?


Tell us more about her...in clothing choice is she more modern and attracted to the latest styles? Is she classic and prefers the timelessness of the antique-as in the examples you provided. (=antique)


When decorating is she more into clean lines and organized order such in Feng Shui minimalism? (=contemporary)


Or just easy going...and not so rigid? (=perhaps a combination of both?)


You have supplied several designs that explore the whole gamet of ring designs. Lets try to narrow the choice and try to pin point her personality.


Think of this like a game show...newly wed game or something. We just may find just the right fit...with a little work.
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My wife is 25. I would say that she wears very nice clothes, but nothing too revealing or trendy. She tends to wear jeans with a nice top, or dresses or skirts when it is warm. A lot of her clothes are things I bought for her. I would say her fashion style is in a process of evolution. It probably won''t be until she arrives in the US and gets a feel for western fashion before it is obvious what her style is. I would say, however, her current style is classy, feminine, but not envelope-pushing or overtly sexy. She likes to go shopping (but perhaps that is all women).

LOL, I laughed when you mentioned her decorating style and Feng Shui. To this point, I would describe her decorating style as heavily influenced by a motif of little piles of clothes and other junk scattered around the apartment. She would probably not spend a lot of time worrying about decorating things (that would be my job), but she would probably be chopping vegetables, doing laundry, or working on something practical instead. If she was taking a break, she would probably be watching Ugly Betty, Gossip Girls, or something similar that she downloaded and got excited about. She does not believe in any spiritual component of Feng Shui (although her mother does). She is, however, afraid to be alone at night and has a semi-irrational fear of ghosts.

I would describe her as loving, extremely loyal, honest, goal oriented, very hard working, practical, within the bounds of social norms (aside from marrying me) however she is not afraid to take a stand for what she believes no matter what others think or will say, having a strong outward personality but actually being quite emotionally needy, and a nice personal appearance is important to her but she does not want to be perceived as dressing in a sexually provocative way (it took me several months to convince her that sundresses really aren''t too sexy, but now she wears them often since she has gotten used to them). Traditions are important to her (memories, anniversaries, etc), she loves her family and feels a duty to them. She is a teacher, but would be an even better manager or principal. Oh yeah, she''s a ESTJ according to Myers-Briggs.

So there you have it. The full Dr. Freud breakdown. I hope that helps.

Thanks,
 
First, let me say...I love her! I can see why you do! What an adorable detailed summary of her.

I have to walk away from the computer for awhile but didn''t want to loose the opportunity to tell you ...I think we just may know HER a little better...and I am sure the suggestions now will follow to suit her.

She sounds like a doll! This is going to be fun. She is everything... ahem "all rolled up into on huge messy laundry pile left in the floor!" Just kidding. Everything "JUST RIGHT" rolled up into one! I see where you lean more towards traditional antique...and not modern...but lets not overlook trendy...influence by the entertainment of her choice.

Let the fun begin!
 
I think the Tacori you refer to as a "modern looking halo" would be a good though expensive choice. It has appeal for someone who likes modern style as well as vintage elements. In other words, it''s classic.
 
I love a split shank halo for a stand alone ring. It is my favourtie style. I would go with Bevery K because from what I have read the wokmanship is excellent and the prices are good.
 
You know, I really like the "Floral/leafy band, Beverly K" ring, in part because it looks like a wedding band but with a diamond. It would make a nice e-ring/w-band combo.
 
So far we have suggestions for (in no particular order):

1. Split shank
2. Tacori halo
3. Floral/leafy band w. center diamond.

Any other thoughts or opinions? Or perhaps something entirely new I should be considering?

Thanks,
 

Hello Again.



Some additional thoughts. You said she is 'practical' rather than whimsical and that it took a while to get her to wear sundresses as she didn't want to be too provacative or to stand out too much. Interesting comments. I gotta tell ya, to me, that says simpler is better. She may not appreciate the babying a pave ring needs so the BGD ring with the bezeled marquise and rounds (or some version of it adapted for your round center) might be the overall winner as it will protect all the sidestones, has no pave, can stand alone, and is well made.



Thoughts on your other setting choices.



I love the beverly K's you linked to. Both of them. The dome and the floral. They both have pluses and minuses. My preference would be the floral vine as it will be lovely with two slim pave or plain platinum bands on either side of it, later on when you want to buy her other presents. This was the second setting I fell in love with, a long time ago. It's amazing in person, and it was with much reluctance that I admitted it would look silly with my center stone to grace it.



I personally would avoid a halo (though I own one myself) because they really do attract a lot of attention by making the center stone larger, and to me, it sounds like 1 carat is already going to knock her socks off, and I feel the halo would be too much.



I like the idea of the twist, but wouldn't buy that one... how about this design which is similar, and can be custom ordered for your stone (instead of purchased from overstock)-- an I think it makes a knock out stand alone, is less conspicuous than some of the others you chose but very original, without going overboard. http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5440




My favorite idesign overall though is the whitehouse brothers. It's got a nice dome outline, but the filigree lightens the effect of it, and would keep the center stone the star. I know nothing about their quality however. I also think it is the most 'romantic' of the settings. It combines the elements of both Beverly K's beautifully... it has the dome outline, but the floral design.
 
A vote for #3, the "similar style Beverly K" Very pretty as a stand alone ring, yet delicate. Also want to say totally not my style ( so no personal bias) , but for the description of her, I like.
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Not sure about your budget, but what about something like this?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5443

or this

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5404

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P.S> The links don''t usually work when I post on my Mac, so you may need to cut and paste into your browser....)
 
Does she identify with a particular character on Gossip Girl or Ugly Betty? That might also give us a clue about her taste. Blair, Serena, and Vanessa on Gossip Girl encompass a nice fashion spectrum from ladylike to sexy to bohemian.
 
Date: 2/13/2010 9:21:58 PM
Author: Gypsy


I like the idea of the twist, but wouldn't buy that one... how about this design which is similar, and can be custom ordered for your stone (instead of purchased from overstock)-- an I think it makes a knock out stand alone, is less conspicuous than some of the others you chose but very original, without going overboard. http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5440




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I love this Brian Gavin setting. It looks like it was designed to be worn alone, without a separate wedding band, and it is fluid, feminine, and classy. It will show off the diamond, it won't overwhelm her hand or the diamond, and it will look just as good on her when she is 50 as it will today, when she is 25.
 
Based on your fabulous details about her...
the floral/leafy beverly K or the Brian Gavin

not the overstock Tacori
 
I really like the modern looking tacori halo.

Altho, the way you describe her, it seems like these choices might be a little over the top for her? She does sound lovely and I''m sure anything you pick her out she will love.
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