Urgently need princess basket setting ideas

[aussiemel]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently having my engagement ring reset. I have a rectangular 1.05ct princess (6.01 x 5.45mm) which I'll be having set with a yellow gold shank and platinum basket, the band will be 3mm wide with 3 shoulder diamonds on each side.

I had already chosen a basket however it doesn't suit v-prongs and I would like a basket that suits v-prongs. I've been struggling to find another basket that I like and would appreciate any pictures or advice.

I like flowing, elegant designs.

Thank you in advance for your help

 

[tyty333]

You usually dont see "baskets" on V shaped prongs. Its just the V shaped prongs. Are you looking for cross bars that connect the prongs?
More basket like?

 

[aussiemel]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes sort of, it's hard to explain. I want to have the v-corners around my stone to protect the corners but I'd like the setting head itself that sits on the shank to flow a bit, like a tulip or lotus flower. Most of the settings that I like don't really suit a princess cut stone so I'm trying to find something a bit in between that's not all straight lines.

I probably should have described it as v-corners as I see what you mean about v-prongs/v-corners, they are two different things.

 

[tyty333]

This setting has a little up arrow v bar between the V prongs...
https://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/harmony-diamond-engagement-ring-878.htm

straight bar...seems a little low to me. I would probably want it higher. Really hard to see in pictures.
https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...diamond-engagement-ring-for-princess-3463.htm


Not finding too many examples. You could do a swap between the bars since you tend towards more flowy designs.

 

[tyty333]

This one is cool and very flowy. You could do it with or without milgrain.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...twist-tulip-basket-engagement-ring-item-63013

 

[rockysalamander]

This is not executed well, but each V-prong can have curved base to make a floral shape.


Another rendering, but the prong tip is wrong for a V-prong.


You could skip the pave, but the gallery detail is really nice.



This looks very tulip like sfrom the side with the deep V.



Tacori Dantela.


I would not recommend setting the diamont THIS high, but he prongs are interesting.

 

[kmarla]

I had this setting with v-prongs for my princess cut diamond. Loved it!

 

[aussiemel]

Wow..... you guys are amazing!! Thank you so much for all your replies, you have helped me enormously!!

I love the Greta ring that kmarla posted and the twist tulip from tyty333. The fifth one down that rockysalamander posted is also lovely. You have given me a lot of ideas, thank you all Now to make a decision........

 

[kmarla]

Wow..... you guys are amazing!! Thank you so much for all your replies, you have helped me enormously!!

I love the Greta ring that kmarla posted and the twist tulip from tyty333. The fifth one down that rockysalamander posted is also lovely. You have given me a lot of ideas, thank you all Now to make a decision........

Too late to edit but the Greta is made by Jeff Cooper. Good luck with your setting choice!!

 

[rockysalamander]

I the Jeff Cooper one, which is very pretty, make sure if you go this route that X (yellow) does not stick out beyond the shank. You want your wedding band to rub/ride on the shoulders (blue) not the diamonds. The diamonds will eat the wedding band otherwise.

 

[kmarla]

I the Jeff Cooper one, which is very pretty, make sure if you go this route that X (yellow) does not stick out beyond the shank. You want your wedding band to rub/ride on the shoulders (blue) not the diamonds. The diamonds will eat the wedding band otherwise.

It doesn’t. The diamonds were recessed so no rubbing the wedding band.

 

[kmarla]

Not the best pics but hopefully you can see how the setting looks for a princess diamond with v-prongs. The setting is platinum and held a 2 carat diamond.

 

[aussiemel]

They are both beautiful, thank you rockysalamander and kmarla for your help. Kmarla, that's a great photo of your setting, it's stunning Have you changed your setting or your diamond?

 

[rockysalamander]

Not the best pics but hopefully you can see how the setting looks for a princess diamond with v-prongs. The setting is platinum and held a 2 carat diamond.

My post was unclear. Since the OP is going custon, I was just pointing out that feature where the X was recessed.

 

[kmarla]

They are both beautiful, thank you rockysalamander and kmarla for your help. Kmarla, that's a great photo of your setting, it's stunning Have you changed your setting or your diamond?

I upgraded my diamond a couple of years ago. I have a RB now and the dimensions are quite different so this setting couldn’t be used. I loved this setting so much that I kept it though. I hope to find a gemstone or other alternative to place in it so I can wear it again.

 

[kmarla]

My post was unclear. Since the OP is going custon, I was just pointing out that feature where the X was recessed.

Rockysalamander, I totally agree with your advice . I didn’t want to have any issues with rubbing or wear either and this setting is designed so that there never were any problems.

 

[aussiemel]

After much consideration I've decided to leave my ring as it is for a while and come back to it at a later date, I think I'd like to get a ready-made setting as then I can see and hold exactly what I'm getting beforehand. The only problem would be finding one to fit my stone. There are so many stunning ready-made settings.

I figure if I'm not 100% sure I'll leave it for the moment as it's all a lot of money, when my head is clearer I'll come back to it. Thank you again for your help.