Should I halo my Oval?

[DrJuju]

Date: 10/23/2009 8:40:32 PM
Author: 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.

OOH! Where can I find a pic of the 5+ carat halo?????

 

[DrJuju]

Date: 10/23/2009 12:54:48 PM
Author: 2CarrotPrincess
No-it sure stands on its own!I agree with everyone that said a thinner band maybe.

Another nice idea...hadn''t thought about going east/west...

 

[DrJuju]

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!

THIS RING IS FABULOUS!!!!!!!!

 

[gemgirl]

I''ll find you the thread of Amey''s "Lemony" - her 5 ct pear halo, and before that, she had a huge gorgeous oval ruby in a halo.

Here is Lemony''s thread. Look through the whole thing because she has pics on most of the pages -https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-5-13ct-lemony-pear-fect-diamond.118596/

 

[SparklyOEC]

It''s a beautiful diamond on its own. IMHO, I would not halo it, but if you''re a halo girl at heart, you may not be happy unless you do. If you do halo that baby, maybe bezel set it with the diamonds just peeking out from underneath?

 

[Camille]

Hi DrJuju, if you like halos I'd say go for it

my oval is much smaller than yours {2.12} BUT if it's going to be your primary/every day ring...I'd think about it a bit longer, I wear mine as RHR because l'm not a fan of 4-5mm gap between the halo and reg bands

 

[oddoneout]

I''m with those that say don''t halo it but perhaps change the setting to something more delicate. I think the diamond shines on its own (and it''s huge so it has a lot of presence).

 

[tyty333]

I said "No" origianlly to haloing your stone but I do have to say that I really like metromoms. Also, here is an E/W halo but its only a 2 carat
so smaller than yours. It also looks lovely.

 

[mariel]

I say yes, my mom has an haloed oval diamond with split shank and it''s gorgeous!!!

 

[gls]

I thought I might point out the few oval threads lurking, there are all different types, halos, solitares, micropave, E-W and beyond!
I''ve added a link to my tiney-tiny oval as a reference of a thin band and also another that I really like which has half-moon side stones.
Enjoy!!

Ovals
More Ovals
even more ovals!
another oval thread
last one

My own oval''s thread 0.56 Oval

hope the links work!

 

[DrJuju]

Date: 10/25/2009 3:55:50 PM
Author: mariel
I say yes, my mom has an haloed oval diamond with split shank and it''s gorgeous!!!

Split shank is absolutely the way I was thinking of going....I''m so scared to commit though, LOL!

 

[DrJuju]

Date: 10/25/2009 3:26:44 PM
Author: tyty333
I said ''No'' origianlly to haloing your stone but I do have to say that I really like metromoms. Also, here is an E/W halo but its only a 2 carat

so smaller than yours. It also looks lovely.

Metromom''s if FAB!!!! This EW is gorgeous too!!! Now I''m really confused... Lol. Decisions, decisions.

 

[DrJuju]

Date: 10/25/2009 3:08:04 PM
Author: Camille
Hi DrJuju, if you like halos I''d say go for it

my oval is much smaller than yours {2.12} BUT if it''s going to be your primary/every day ring...I''d think about it a bit longer, I wear mine as RHR because l''m not a fan of 4-5mm gap between the halo and reg bands

Hi Camille...I would LOVE to see pics of your oval if you get a chance.

 

[blingmyring]

I say go for the halo (but then again my user name is blingmyring

. Have you seen Cushion Divine’s thread of her 4ct cushion with halo – G

RGE

US ! Here’s the link:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-10yr-cushion-upgrade-from-erd.124340/

Just because your rock is big doesn’t mean it can’t be haloed; you just have to pick the right halo – that’s the hard part!

I should mention that I’m the owner of a JA 2.42ct oval which is currently set east / west in a solitaire setting. I love the east / west setting; it’s classic with a twist. I won’t be resetting my oval until next year so I haven’t figured out which halo style to go with; Jasmine’s east / west marquise has been a source of east / west inspiration for me, take a look: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-ring-will-soon-be-on-its-way.37170/ (it might be a bit too blingy for your 3ct but Madrock''s 10ct pulled it off quite nicely - really depends on your lifestyle - there is a picture of Madrock''s ring in one of the threads that gls posted).

I look forward to seeing what you decide. Good Luck !

 

[Kelli]

It''s gorgeous! I don''t think I''d halo a 3 ct stone, but that''s just me. I''m sure it would be stunning either way!

 

[Camille]

Date: 10/26/2009 12:40:38 AM
Author: DrJuju

Hi Camille...I would LOVE to see pics of your oval if you get a chance.

I''ll try to take some tomorrow {fingers are still PS shy}
Tyty O*m*g! your ring is gorgeous

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/25/2009 3:26:44 PM
Author: tyty333
I said ''No'' origianlly to haloing your stone but I do have to say that I really like metromoms. Also, here is an E/W halo but its only a 2 carat
so smaller than yours. It also looks lovely.

I totally DIG this one too!!

 

[BeGatch!]

Your oval is gorgy DrJuju! I will be one to vote on the halo but I am biased hehe, here is mine for reference: 3ct oval with .50 on halo

 

[dani13]

BeGatch, I love your set!!! Not to hijack, but can you tell us more about your eternity band? Its gorgeous!!!

 

[Camille]

As promised, not the best pic/rainy day

 

[BeGatch!]

Thanks Dani! My wedding band is 3.03ctw uternity band, I''ll take some pic''s and start a new thread because I don''t think I have...

 

[dani13]

Date: 10/28/2009 12:03:49 AM
Author: BeGatch!
Thanks Dani! My wedding band is 3.03ctw uternity band, I''ll take some pic''s and start a new thread because I don''t think I have...

Oh yes, please!!!! I love it!!!

 

[CarrotNut]

A nice thin delicate halo would look gorgeous. I would be very careful about picking the right jewler to do the halo. Leon makes really nice halos. I saw a really gorgeous pear halo on this site...i think it was Phoenix ring and by Leon. The halo was absolutely beautiful, you might want to check it out.

 

[LisaLondon]

I would halo; I love the other posters pictures. If I were you, the decision would be East West, or North South, but not whether to halo or not!

 

[Kiley]

HALO! Just look at Begatch!''s stunning ring! That 3 carat oval set N-S in the dainty halo is incredible.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I am going to have to agree with those who said no halo. Your stone is beautiful all on her own...but I do love the oval with half moons that gls posted