Tacori Setting Is Here!

[shimmer]

Ok, I got it this morning but haven''t been home to take pics till now. The center stone isn''t set yet so it looks pretty scary, but I promised pics so here they are!

Tell me what you think. I really like it, it may be a bit too nice for everyday...and I think it looks a little box-y on my finger. My FI wishes the sidestones were sparklier though. Heehee, he said ''if you have the bling it may as well be super blingy''...

 

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[Tacori E-ring]

Well I am obviously a Tacori lover....I think it looks beautiful. Once your diamond is in there it will be a stunner.

 

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This is it for now, some of them are pretty bad

sorry, it''s late, I''m tired!

 

[emilina22]

very pretty, i cant wait to see your stone set in it, im sure its gonna look amazing!

 

[mrssalvo]

i think it''s a beautiful setting. baguettes won''t sparkle like some other shapes out there but I think once you have a center diamond in the setting the baguettes will compliment it nicely and not distract at all. love the cushion shaped halo too. is your cneter stone a round or a cushion?

 

[Love in Bloom]

Very pretty Shimmer! Thank you for posting shots of the setting even if your stone is not yet set. It was interesting to get to see into the basket. Can''t wait to see the finished product

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[shimmer]

Thanks guys! I''m not entirely 100% on it though, it might be because it looks so fugly with a black hole in the middle?! My center stone is round, MrsSalvo. It is certainly the most beautiful piece of jewelry I have ever seen! There is one other ring that I can''t get off my mind, the Vatche slim x-prong pave. I love how low the diamond sits in it! This is so hard

 

[gemgirl]

shimmer, I think your new ring mounting is absolutely beautiful. It will come to life when the center stone is set.

I think your decision is really between the antiquey vintage look and the clean tailored lines of the contemporary Vatche.
Which do you really prefer? Modern or antique?

 

[Catmom]

Oooooooo, it''s a gorgeous and classic setting and it will be just fantastic once your stone is set! I admit though, I have a bias towards Tacoris.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/7/2008 11:58:19 PM
Author: shimmer
Thanks guys! I'm not entirely 100% on it though, it might be because it looks so fugly with a black hole in the middle?! My center stone is round, MrsSalvo. It is certainly the most beautiful piece of jewelry I have ever seen! There is one other ring that I can't get off my mind, the Vatche slim x-prong pave. I love how low the diamond sits in it! This is so hard

I think this one would compliment your round more. Pretty setting. If you had a cushion, I'd vote for the Tacori.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

It is a gorgeous setting, I love the profile! The Vatche is beautiful as well...I can see where you are having a tough time choosing! Have you had a chance to try on the Vatche? They are such different looks...I am not sure which I would choose!

 

[gwendolyn]

Hehehe, I love that you did a photo shoot of just the setting.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Both settings are lovely, but they are quite different. It doesn''t sound like you LOVE the Tacori setting to me. So I''ll remind you of MrsSalvo''s tag line:

"A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want."

And mine should be:

"When in doubt, don''t."

 

[shimmer]

Date: 3/8/2008 9:19:12 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Both settings are lovely, but they are quite different. It doesn''t sound like you LOVE the Tacori setting to me. So I''ll remind you of MrsSalvo''s tag line:


''A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.''


And mine should be:


''When in doubt, don''t.''

Thanks diamondseeker. I have been wearing it a bit today and discovered that I do love it

I am just scared that I''ll wreck it because I have never had anything *this* nice. I was drawn to the Vatche for practicality more than anything, not that it''s not gorgeous too (plus it has a little bling, I know the most practical is a solitaire).

Thanks everyone for all of your input.

So I have decided to throw caution into the wind! Turn a new leaf! I deserve a setting as gorgeous as me

even if it does cause a little stress and worry every now and again...

Any advice on who to set this little sucker? I''ve read horror stories of local B&Ms (I don''t have a trusted one). Canuck-gal mentioned a few in Calgary she''s been to, or send it down to Whiteflash? Tacori???? Please help me out here!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am happy that you have decided you love the ring!

Is your diamond from WhiteFlash? It would be a little trouble and expense to send it back to them to set, but that is probably the safest bet. You''ll have to pay a setting fee to anyone who sets it, but I think WF would cover the stone while setting if they sold you the stone, which is an advantage.

 

[shimmer]

Date: 3/8/2008 11:36:01 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I am happy that you have decided you love the ring!


Is your diamond from WhiteFlash? It would be a little trouble and expense to send it back to them to set, but that is probably the safest bet. You''ll have to pay a setting fee to anyone who sets it, but I think WF would cover the stone while setting if they sold you the stone, which is an advantage.

It sure is from WF! Thanks, that is what I was thinking too, I just feel silly for sending it across border b/c of my trust issues... but I know they''ll do an impeccable job. The peace of mind is worth it in the end.

 

[Ellen]

Yes, have WF set it.

 

[gemgirl]

Diito Ellen''s sentiment. I''d send it back to Whiteflash for mounting. They are perfectionists! (which is a perfect fit for all of us PSers).

Did I miss the details on the w-band you''re going to wear with your new e-ring? Did Tacori have a matching or coordinating band?

 

[shimmer]

Date: 3/9/2008 12:03:21 PM
Author: gemgirl
Diito Ellen''s sentiment. I''d send it back to Whiteflash for mounting. They are perfectionists! (which is a perfect fit for all of us PSers).


Did I miss the details on the w-band you''re going to wear with your new e-ring? Did Tacori have a matching or coordinating band?

Yes, I don''t think I would be satisfied with anyone else''s work on the ring

For a wedding band, there is a matching one but I prefer a little different look, so I think I''ll go with a plain milgrained band AND a shared prong or pave half-eternity...I have a couple of options on my way right now

 

[Irishsparkles]

I love your new setting. That setting was a close second to the Tacori setting I chose for my diamond. The head is the same but there are pave diamonds along both shoulders instead of baguettes. I think you will be very happy once your diamond is set. I absolutely love mine and people notice it and comment on it all the time. The little diamond halo around the diamond definitely makes the center stone look larger. I have changed my ring setting numerous times and I don''t think I''m going to change it again because I love this setting so much. I''m hoping someday to post mine if I can figure out how. I have a 2.67 K vs2 stone.