This or that?

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Recent thread by Mintve got me wondering.............for a RHR

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-395238.htm given the stone; which setting would you choose? This:

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Halo-Prong-Ring-by-WF_941.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Halo-Bezel-Ring-By-WF_940.htm


Thank you.

cheers--Sharon

 

[belle]

i feel strongly both ways

 

[Ellen]

I like them both, but I like the bezel more.

Lucky duck.

 

[hlmr]

I love both looks but since it is a RHR, I choose bezel.......

 

[Skippy123]

I choose prong; not as much metal. I think there was a thread recently. Off to look so it helps you out. ETA: I see you found the thread. hehee

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Thanks for the votes, so far!! Keep them coming!

I wish I had another bezel set ring to get a feel for the "look". Everything I own is prong set, so naturally I gravitate toward that.

I wonder too, if a bezel might be more "apropos" given the J color....either that or go to a D color stone (I swore to myself the next diamond I bought would be a D)

cheers--Sharon

 

[poshpepper]

I vote bezel, but I am biased

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 11/1/2007 5:46:26 PM
Author: poshpepper
I vote bezel, but I am biased

HI:

You''ve had both, and prefer the bezel--so that''s saying sumpin!

cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

If you were to choose the bezel setting--would you millgrain just the bezel or the entire setting (halo, shank....)?

cheers--Sharon

 

[mintve]

after seeing loads of photos, i say bezel w/ milgrain!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

1st choice would be prong set, 2nd choice milgrained bezel. But I really like the milgrain bezel with a colored stone with diamond halo, so I''d probably save that look for a colored stone.

 

[cinnamon013]

Both are beautiful. For some reason, I lean toward the bezel.

 

[marcy]

They are both beautiful settings but I think I''d pick the second one - don''t have any reason - I just like it a little better. The diamond is gorgeous!

 

[:)]

I can''t choose. It is like splitting hairs... THey are both so gorgeous!

 

[Kissmark]

another vote for bezel!

 

[chiquitapet]

Bezel all the way

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Thanks for all the votes! I am now more undecided than ever! I did however find a ring in my jewel box with bezels and like the look--albeit the stones are quite small; but at least I got an idea.

As for the millgrain: none, just bezel, bezel and halo, or the whole ring?

cheers--Sharon

 

[tberube]

excuse my naivete...what is RHR?

 

[hlmr]

right hand ring

 

[kcoursolle]

I like the bezel more. It is easier to distinguish the center stone with the bezel and the setting looks more fluid. Lovely project by the way!!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 11/2/2007 10:31:10 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Thanks for all the votes! I am now more undecided than ever! I did however find a ring in my jewel box with bezels and like the look--albeit the stones are quite small; but at least I got an idea.

As for the millgrain: none, just bezel, bezel and halo, or the whole ring?

cheers--Sharon

On this particular ring, I''d like it with none. I really like the smooooooooooothness of it.

 

[Dee*Jay]

I really love the bezel and how sleek the whole ring looks when it''s set that way.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Thanks girlies for the tips/help!

I had about an hour today to cover a few places and see which style I might prefer--and hands down it was the bezel set! Despite the fact I only saw two bezel set styles amongst the very popular and abundant prong set style, I liked the lower profile of the former. And streamlined--as Ellen suggested. Too I saw a variety of center stone sizes ranging from .23-1.10 and the size I am thinking of for this ring, will look very well I believe!

Interesting note about branded rings/settings--I don''t own any and I got a bit of a sticker shock. The Simon G triple band micropave and halo (one row of pink diamonds), with a 1.09 E S12, was over 14K. Tacori, for a marquise, 1.32 I s12, around 12K. Another brand--sorry memory fails (name starts with an "A") was a stunner, the setting alone for a small micropave halo, was $6500.

Finally, I am checking out my old haunt tomorrow to see what perspective I might glean from there.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Ellen]

We will assume you''ll keep us posted.

 

[risingsun]

I''m really liking the bezel

 

[aljdewey]

I typically prefer the prong-set version, but for a RHR, I''d think I''d prefer the bezel set due to low profile and less ''engagement-y'' looking to me.

Seems you thought the same.

As to milligrain or not.....on a .55 stone, I''d be inclined to milligrain the bezel around the center stone but not anything else. In doing this, you''d de-emphasize the size of the center stone relative to the melee.....making the whole piece look visually bigger. I''d not milligrain the outer edge of the ring; I''d leave that smooth to draw a bolder ring around the total piece to emphasize the size.

 

[iheartscience]

I vote bezel with no milgrain, even though it sounds like you''ve already made up your mind! It''s going to be GORGEOUS!

 

[tberube]

hlmr - thank you! You know, these acronyms are always so obvious once you know what they mean!

 

[Anna0499]

One vote for the bezel!

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 11/2/2007 8:28:04 PM
Author: aljdewey

As to milligrain or not.....on a .55 stone, I''d be inclined to milligrain the bezel around the center stone but not anything else. In doing this, you''d de-emphasize the size of the center stone relative to the melee.....making the whole piece look visually bigger. I''d not milligrain the outer edge of the ring; I''d leave that smooth to draw a bolder ring around the total piece to emphasize the size.

HI:

Thanks for your input. I had every intention of getting out to check out a favorite shop yesterday--to get a sense of millgraining vs. plain; but did not. Unfortunately I have little personal experience with this design element to say one way or the other I believe to would really add value here; or perhaps, rather, what I should say is that when I saw the bezel set rings on Friday I did NOT overwhelming sense that the rings needed something else, or that it was "missing" millgraining. Suffice it to say, I think my preference lies with the plain bezel set.

Again, girls thanks for the votes!

P.S. did any of you order this big fulffy snow??????????????????

cheers--Sharon