Hi All,
After bugging the jeweller so much he told me to settle down
I thought it might be wise to come on and ask questions here instead! I have a diamond set aside that I'm not 100% sure on as I don't actually know what I'm doing - I only have theoretical knowledge based on what I've read, but the jeweller assures me that it is a beauty. He's a PS vendor and has had some great reviews, here and elsewhere, so I am inclined to trust him.
I have setting questions though. I lost my original engagement ring a few years ago and have just been wearing my plain wedding band. I had a v small solitaire bezel set princess cut but I don't want the same thing. The one good thing about it though is that it was very secure and I didn't have too much worry about damaging it.
I have been looking at the following setting:
http://www.eternitybyyoni.com/engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-ring/Kate-Ring-with-Crown-Basket-540.htm
I love the basket and I wear yellow gold so would take the yellow gold option. I've never been a channel setting kind of person, although I think they can look lovely, but it is probably what I would change about the ring. The jeweller is open to changing it to a pave setting but it would make the band 1.8mm in width with the current stones (keeping in the current price range). I'm just not sure on the structural durability of a 1.8mm pave setting? It would have a 1.15 ct round diamond.
As an alternative, I also really like this, with a six prong head instead of four prong:
http://shop.kenanddanadesign.com/products/unique-engagement-rings-conflict-free-eco-friendly-diamond-raince-august-2014
It seems a bit more substantial to me with a 2mm band, though I don't know if that makes a difference! I don't like the second vendors return policy or warranty so I wouldn't choose them to make the setting.
I am not someone who would put the ring in a box for special occasions only, I wear (wore) my rings every day within reason. Usually taking them off for exercise, gardening, cleaning etc. But other than that I wear them. I also have two small children so I'm not always worrying about being careful with my hands.
So after a rambling post, I guess my questions are - do you think that the first setting with a 1.8mm pave band would suit the way I use my jewellery? Do you think that the second setting would be better if I could see if the vendor I'm using would work with me on it?
Apologies, I'm a bit lost with it and the jeweller, while always professional and lovely, thinks I should stop obsessing and just let him get the initial design concept over to me. I know that he's right, doesn't stop me from thinking about it though
.
Thank you!
After bugging the jeweller so much he told me to settle down

I have setting questions though. I lost my original engagement ring a few years ago and have just been wearing my plain wedding band. I had a v small solitaire bezel set princess cut but I don't want the same thing. The one good thing about it though is that it was very secure and I didn't have too much worry about damaging it.
I have been looking at the following setting:
http://www.eternitybyyoni.com/engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-ring/Kate-Ring-with-Crown-Basket-540.htm
I love the basket and I wear yellow gold so would take the yellow gold option. I've never been a channel setting kind of person, although I think they can look lovely, but it is probably what I would change about the ring. The jeweller is open to changing it to a pave setting but it would make the band 1.8mm in width with the current stones (keeping in the current price range). I'm just not sure on the structural durability of a 1.8mm pave setting? It would have a 1.15 ct round diamond.
As an alternative, I also really like this, with a six prong head instead of four prong:
http://shop.kenanddanadesign.com/products/unique-engagement-rings-conflict-free-eco-friendly-diamond-raince-august-2014
It seems a bit more substantial to me with a 2mm band, though I don't know if that makes a difference! I don't like the second vendors return policy or warranty so I wouldn't choose them to make the setting.
I am not someone who would put the ring in a box for special occasions only, I wear (wore) my rings every day within reason. Usually taking them off for exercise, gardening, cleaning etc. But other than that I wear them. I also have two small children so I'm not always worrying about being careful with my hands.
So after a rambling post, I guess my questions are - do you think that the first setting with a 1.8mm pave band would suit the way I use my jewellery? Do you think that the second setting would be better if I could see if the vendor I'm using would work with me on it?
Apologies, I'm a bit lost with it and the jeweller, while always professional and lovely, thinks I should stop obsessing and just let him get the initial design concept over to me. I know that he's right, doesn't stop me from thinking about it though
Thank you!