Should I halo my Oval?

[DrJuju]

Hi Everyone,
Just upgraded from a 1.9 carat princess cut to a 3.01 carat Oval and I LOVE it! I need opinions on whether or not to reset it in a halo...(currently set on band with 1.0 carats of shared prong round diamonds with two half eternity bands at .50 carats each)

 

[gls]

If you would like my opinion, I''ll come right out and say it NO!
I think its absolutely gorgeous as is! I love ovals, have a tiny one on my finger infact

Its such a big beautiful diamond I wouldn''t mess with it, maybe change the setting into something more delicate? It would bring out the diamond size even more so, but I like it as is

 

[AprilBaby]

One vote for yes! I think it would be stunning!

 

[Luckyeshe]

I vote no. I agree with the other poster to go ahead and reset it into a setting with a thinner band. That should definitely help it pop more.

 

[Laila619]

No. Agree with the others, I would maybe reset with a thinner band though.

 

[tyty333]

I''m thinking its too big to halo (and beautiful btw). Unless you put it in a really delicate halo
where the diamonds just sort of peak out from the underside I would so dont do it.

Definitly a thinner band though - would set if off nicely!

 

[geckodani]

Halo? Maybe not. Bezel - now that would be yum.

What is it about the setting that you don''t like? Are you wanting more bling, or just something different?

 

[luv2sparkle]

I vote no as well. It''s a great size, it might take away from the stone.

 

[metromom]

I vote YES, YES, YES but I am absolutely biased!!!

 

[AdiS]

Date: 10/23/2009 9:30:25 AM
Author: luv2sparkle
I vote no as well. It''s a great size, it might take away from the stone.

+1

Beautiful stone, btw!

 

[Londongirl1]

Date: 10/23/2009 9:40:40 AM
Author: AdiS

Date: 10/23/2009 9:30:25 AM
Author: luv2sparkle
I vote no as well. It's a great size, it might take away from the stone.

+1

Beautiful stone, btw!

+ 2. Although I would change it to a solitaire setting and keep the two half eternity bands on each side.

This is a perfect example of where less is more

 

[Lula]

Date: 10/23/2009 10:50:48 AM
Author: Londongirl1

Date: 10/23/2009 9:40:40 AM

Author: AdiS

Date: 10/23/2009 9:30:25 AM

Author: luv2sparkle

I vote no as well. It's a great size, it might take away from the stone.

+1


Beautiful stone, btw!

+ 2. Although I would change it to a solitaire setting and keep the two half eternity bands on each side.


This is a perfect example of where less is more

+3

 

[Steel]

Date: 10/23/2009 9:09:09 AM
Author: Laila619
No. Agree with the others, I would maybe reset with a thinner band though.

+1

It is an amazing upgrade which ever way you look at it!

 

[motownmama]

NO! maybe change to thinner band.

 

[ms.halo]

I personally would do and east/west halo. Congrats on your upgrade!

 

[2CarrotPrincess]

No-it sure stands on its own!I agree with everyone that said a thinner band maybe.

 

[waterlilly]

I vote no.

A stone that big deserves the spot light all to itself. Halo''s distract from the center stone in my personal opinion.

 

[cleokizzy]

NOOOO!!! i think your ring is beautiful and stunning as it is. imho, if you do the halo, it''ll be too crowded...

 

[Burberrygirl]

Date: 10/23/2009 11:06:55 AM
Author: Steel

Date: 10/23/2009 9:09:09 AM
Author: Laila619
No. Agree with the others, I would maybe reset with a thinner band though.

+1

It is an amazing upgrade which ever way you look at it!

+2

 

[risingsun]

Another no vote.

 

[shoechick]

I have to agree with the others and suggest leaving the center stone without a halo. But that''s my personal preference. If I had that gorgeous rock, I would want it to be the center of attention. Beautiful stone and I really love that oval shape!!

 

[lulu]

Love east/west halos and bezels.

 

[woobug02]

I think your set is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DrJuju]

WOW!!! is this your ring?? It''s STUNNING!

 

[DrJuju]

I don''t necessarily want more bling...I was just thinking of something different. The setting with my princess cut seemed much more modern and I think the oval is more classic and almost old fashioned....I''m wondering if I should go a different direction...

 

[MagsyMay]

No way! I think anything over the 3 carat mark looks best when it shines on its own without a halo! Perhaps a thinner or band or one that matches your other two bands to make a big ole'' stack of diamonds on your finger would look nice!?

 

[gemgirl]

Honey I think we can put a halo around any stone, as long as the halo is in proportion to the size of the stone and the workmanship is well done. metromom''s oval halo is gorg-e-o-so and Amey''s 5.13 ct halo-ed pear is to die for. You can halo anything, as long as you''re not a solitaire girl at heart.

 

[chiquitapet]

Nooooo!!! Your ring is amazing as is!! But if you really wanted a change, I`d go with a solitaire setting! Your stone is absolutely fabulous, and it doesn''t ''need'' a halo or any other distraction.

 

[MissGotRocks]

No, I would never consider a halo for an oval of that size.

 

[DrJuju]

Any pics of settings that might be nice????