I am getting close to making a decision on a ring. I wanted to get some opinions on this setting. My girlfriend wants a ring that is not "standard issue". I want something that has a very classic, elegant look to it but is still very unique. Those can obviously be contrasting goals which is what I have struggled with. I was originally interested in a split shank, straight basket, but I think I like the elegance of this one.
In all of the browsing I have done (I have done more than I would like to admit), this is the only ring like this I think I have seen. I think that adds some of the appeal to me, but I could use some more experienced opinions. I would really appreciate any thoughts on the setting you might have.
I think the center stone will be a round, just over a carat if I went with this setting. Althought, my Girlfriend has expressed interest in a princess diamond (but she is not against round). If you can think of similar settings with different diamond shapes to compare, that might be helpful.
In all of the browsing I have done (I have done more than I would like to admit), this is the only ring like this I think I have seen. I think that adds some of the appeal to me, but I could use some more experienced opinions. I would really appreciate any thoughts on the setting you might have.

I think the center stone will be a round, just over a carat if I went with this setting. Althought, my Girlfriend has expressed interest in a princess diamond (but she is not against round). If you can think of similar settings with different diamond shapes to compare, that might be helpful.