Shiny: Halo Setting for an Asscher

[gnirlos]

Now that I've selected the sparkly, a 1ct Asscher from GOG, it's time to find the setting.

I'm looking for a halo setting in 18k white gold for a size 8 finger. She and I would both prefer that the diamond be low profile/flush with the rest of the ring, rather than extending above the ring. I have a budget between $1,500-$1,800 for the setting.

Which of the multitude of halos that exist would people recommend?

 

[JulieN]

I think, in general, we have moved away from bezel-set halos and mostly I see prong-set halos. Prongs have more positives, and the negative of a height difference is minuscule. I could see bezel set for antique styles but not sure if an antique style halo is in your budget, anyway.

 

[Niel]

i actually quite like bezel halos. Especially for a stone like that with nice corners. Fancy shapes i think looks best in bezels just because it emphasizes the gorgeous shape. Ritani does the best ones of those in my opinion, but you would only be able to get a plain shank halo with that budget( the one in my avatar). Those are my favorite, but most people want the diamonds in the shank too


otherwise, GOG sells this setting, and usually cheaper than whats listed on the website, id ask them if you could fit it in your budget
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7528W44JJ

 

[gnirlos]

Does anyone have this one from Beverley K or have opinions about it?

 

[distracts]

No opinions about that one specifically, but Beverly K is good quality.

 

[sloths]

Not much help, but I wanted to add that I love bezel set halos. I think they're gorgeous.

 

[Niel]

No opinions about that one specifically, but Beverly K is good quality.

agreed!

 

[gnirlos]

Not much help, but I wanted to add that I love bezel set halos. I think they're gorgeous.

Is the one that I linked considered a "bezel set halo"?

 

[Niel]

Not much help, but I wanted to add that I love bezel set halos. I think they're gorgeous.

Is the one that I linked considered a "bezel set halo"?

No. Bezel would be metal all the way around, then the other option, like you liked, is prong set

Bezel set


Prong set

 

[gnirlos]

I've narrowed it down to these two settings, but I can't decide between them...

http://www.beverleyk.com/r1185-a.html

http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7525W44JJ

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You do understand that these halos are not set low in the band, right? They do sit up higher than the shank. Or did you mean she wants the diamond set flush with the halo????

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I've narrowed it down to these two settings, but I can't decide between them...

http://www.beverleyk.com/r1185-a.html

http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7525W44JJ

I'd get Good Old Gold to get price quotes on both in 18k wg. I like them both but think of BK being a step up quality wise, but Gabriel may be close. I do like the underside of the halo on the Gabriel. I'll see if I can find a side view of the BK for you.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

One more thing, for an asscher, I strongly prefer an asscher shaped halo. Please look at that again. This halo is a better shape for an asscher than the cushion shape.

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr370-a-d-d-m.html

Good Old Gold has the similar BK without the engraving pictured:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/images/classicjewelry/BEVERLY%20K/R564_C.jpg

Here's one with the right shape halo from Gabriel, but they would have to be called to ask if they can do the prongs for an asscher.

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

 

[Niel]

One more thing, for an asscher, I strongly prefer an asscher shaped halo. Please look at that again. This halo is a better shape for an asscher than the cushion shape.

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr370-a-d-d-m.html

I agree, I assume you're probably buying the asscher, at least in part, for its nice shape. If the halo doesnt mimic the shape, you like of loose those nice cut corners. I still also like that gabriel and co one i posted earlier. I would sure bet they can do it for an asscher.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

One more thing, for an asscher, I strongly prefer an asscher shaped halo. Please look at that again. This halo is a better shape for an asscher than the cushion shape.

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr370-a-d-d-m.html

I agree, I assume you're probably buying the asscher, at least in part, for its nice shape. If the halo doesnt mimic the shape, you like of loose those nice cut corners. I still also like that gabriel and co one i posted earlier. I would sure bet they can do it for an asscher.

Niel, I don't think Gabriel does as much customizing as BK does. That setting says it is for a 5x7mm EC, so unless we can find it for asschers, I am not sure that particular one can be adapted. The one I linked is asscher shaped but pronged for a princess, so that one might be more possible.

I think the BK probably will be the best bet, though since they have asscher settings pictured.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

More:

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr1239-a-7-0ec-d-d-m.html

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr865-a-wf-d-d-m.html

You may find some of these above your budget, though.

 

[Niel]

One more thing, for an asscher, I strongly prefer an asscher shaped halo. Please look at that again. This halo is a better shape for an asscher than the cushion shape.

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr370-a-d-d-m.html

I agree, I assume you're probably buying the asscher, at least in part, for its nice shape. If the halo doesnt mimic the shape, you like of loose those nice cut corners. I still also like that gabriel and co one i posted earlier. I would sure bet they can do it for an asscher.

Niel, I don't think Gabriel does as much customizing as BK does. That setting says it is for a 5x7mm EC, so unless we can find it for asschers, I am not sure that particular one can be adapted. The one I linked is asscher shaped but pronged for a princess, so that one might be more possible.

I think the BK probably will be the best bet, though since they have asscher settings pictured.

I cant remember where but i thought i had read that it can be somewhat customized. at least, in regards to the stone. I mean its not a lot of customization, just actually making the halo to fit the center stone. Of course i could be wrong, but doesnt hurt to ask

 

[chel180]

One more thing, for an asscher, I strongly prefer an asscher shaped halo. Please look at that again. This halo is a better shape for an asscher than the cushion shape.

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr370-a-d-d-m.html

I agree, I assume you're probably buying the asscher, at least in part, for its nice shape. If the halo doesnt mimic the shape, you like of loose those nice cut corners. I still also like that gabriel and co one i posted earlier. I would sure bet they can do it for an asscher.

I have a radiant with cut corners and trust me when I say you want to see thouse pretty cut corners!

 

[chel180]

From the options above I like this one http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7266W44JJ

That said this ritani one is my favorite for asschers. The endless love range do sit nice and low. Niel just got this setting for her pear. If you went for plain gold shank you should be able to get it for the budget.
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/halo-micropave-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-platinum/5020

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I also like the Ritani a lot for a more contemporary halo, but it is $3080 in 18k white gold! Gold is so high now that I am afraid a lot of these may be above the budget target.

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/halo-micropave-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-18kt-white-gold/4620

 

[Niel]

From the options above I like this one http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7266W44JJ

That said this ritani one is my favorite for asschers. The endless love range do sit nice and low. Niel just got this setting for her pear. If you went for plain gold shank you should be able to get it for the budget.
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/halo-micropave-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-platinum/5020

Oh yes, like I said I'm a sucker for fancies in a bezel. Mine is a plain shank and I would be comfortable saying even in 18k gold it would be under 2k. Plus, if you're just rhodium plating it anyways, I'd consider 14k.


A few things Ill say about plain shank halos, they have a nice mix of halo and solitaire in one. They are also a bit more unique, as so many people have halo rings with a pave shank these days. Plus, personally I think they lend themselves better to a variety of wedding bands. You dont have to go matchy matchy, you could wear a lot of different wedding bands and they still go well together. Plus, one or even two diamond wedding bands would add the sparkle so you'd still have it, but it makes the set look like two separate rings. I'm a big supported of plain shank halos as you can see, I see a lot of pros

BUT with that's said if she really needs diamonds in the shank than go for it.

 

[Niel]

I also wanted to say the ritani bezel sits very low to the finger as well as has the diamond sit very low to the halo

 

[sloths]

I really like this one: http://www.brilliantearth.com/Victorian-Halo-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE1HOB-417/?show_setting_tab=true

It's for a round diamond, but I know they do some customizations. Not one clue if it can be customized to suit an asscher, but I've had it bookmarked for forever!

EDIT: I agree with Niel on the plain shank idea. I've been thinking about getting a plain shank halo engagement ring (if I can find one I like without paying custom prices vs pre-made with the pave on the band)

 

[Niel]

I really like this one: http://www.brilliantearth.com/Victorian-Halo-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE1HOB-417/?show_setting_tab=true

It's for a round diamond, but I know they do some customizations. Not one clue if it can be customized to suit an asscher, but I've had it bookmarked for forever!

EDIT: I agree with Niel on the plain shank idea. I've been thinking about getting a plain shank halo engagement ring (if I can find one I like without paying custom prices vs pre-made with the pave on the band)

I don't think usually you would be paying extra. A lot of places have those halos now, and if not I know places like ritani or Beverly k are somewhat customizable. But, take Ritani. They don't have my ring in there site anymore but I'd bet they would still do it, especially sense they have right on there site that you can get them to do "custom work. "

 

[Niel]

Here's an copy of that ring done by erd for about 2200, make that a plain shank and I'm pretty confident they could probably quote you under 2k. Maybe even for pave only down half the shank? Who knows. Worth asking.
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/helene-unique-micro-pave-bezel-halo-engagement-ring-bpid-231-18.html

I'd bet of could ship the stone right to them so you wouldn't have to pay for insuring it, that is of you arent in NY.

 

[gnirlos]

I've narrowed it down to these two settings, but I can't decide between them...

http://www.beverleyk.com/r1185-a.html

http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7525W44JJ

I'd get Good Old Gold to get price quotes on both in 18k wg. I like them both but think of BK being a step up quality wise, but Gabriel may be close. I do like the underside of the halo on the Gabriel. I'll see if I can find a side view of the BK for you.

BK: $2,390
Gabriel: $2,150

One more thing, for an asscher, I strongly prefer an asscher shaped halo. Please look at that again. This halo is a better shape for an asscher than the cushion shape.

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr370-a-d-d-m.html

Yes, I agree. For the Gabriel option, GOG had them priced with the halo cut to the shape of the asscher, not rounded. For the BK you link here, I was quoted $1,990. The shank is thin at 1.44mm, while for the other BK (r1185-a, above), the shank was a little thicker at 1.7mm.

More:

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr1239-a-7-0ec-d-d-m.html

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/halo/8wr865-a-wf-d-d-m.html

You may find some of these above your budget, though.

Maybe, but I can always ask and see what I'm quoted.

That said this ritani one is my favorite for asschers. The endless love range do sit nice and low. Niel just got this setting for her pear. If you went for plain gold shank you should be able to get it for the budget.
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/halo-micropave-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-platinum/5020

It looks really nice, but the cost is almost 75% of what I paid for the diamond.

 

[chel180]

What's your favourite setting OP? These are just a few suggestions so if you pin it down even to an over prices setting we can't have a hunt round for you and see if we can find it priced better.

 

[Niel]

If you like that ritani I'd honestly contact engagement rings direct. Ask them to do it in 14k and tell them you really need it to be 2k. I wonder if they could add like half the pave down the shank or something to fit your budget. With all that pave you won't notice much difference in 14k and 18k.... plus. 14 k is actually whiter. I know your goal is 18k but if your on a budget at this point looks like you might have concede a little, and honestly its not that much of a concession

 

[Niel]

pearlmans is a good option ( i think they give an additional discount for PSers if you ask)
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/108PP1/