Vatache U113 question

[jewels2]

I am just curious if the Vatache U113 can be modified to have diamonds in the crown? Similar to Mark Morrell's Torchiere maybe?
Thoughts please!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would just say to get Mark Morrell to make the ring. People generally get the Vatche U-113 because they want a replica of the Tiffany solitaire which never has diamonds. I have mine on now and I just can't quite see it being as good with the diamonds as the MM ring design.

 

[jewels2]

Thank you DS! That is kind of what I thought

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You're welcome! I think it is usually best to stick with a design that has already been made as opposed to trying to add to an existing design. You never know how those will turn out!

 

[jewels2]

True!

Can I ask one more question? Is the Vatache U113 a knife edge? It's kind of hard to tell in the photos I have looked at

 

[TRIALnERROR]

True!

Can I ask one more question? Is the Vatache U113 a knife edge? It's kind of hard to tell in the photos I have looked at

Good Old Gold describes it as a "pinched shank". They informed me that it is very similar to a knife edge, but there is a subtle difference. The Tiffany setting looks "sharper" to me if that makes any sense.

U-113: http://www.goodoldgold.com/images/classicjewelry/Vatche/U113/collage.jpg

Tiffany: http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10001#f+0/0/0/0/0/0

Tiffany Replica Comparison: https://www.pricescope.com/blog/tiffany-inspired-tiffany-setting-comparison

Vatche thread with lots of links: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-should-i-modify-vatche-u113-knife-edge-solitaire.169805/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-should-i-modify-vatche-u113-knife-edge-solitaire.169805/[/URL]

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Having tried both on, I will say that the Vatche is more of a knife edge than the Tiffany. I think that may be because the Tiffany shank is just a little thicker (wider). I will say, however, that Vatche would probably make that ring with a rounded shank if someone wanted that. I think the picture Trialnerror linked from GOG of the Vatche setting is actually one with a rounded shank and not the knife edge (or else the lighting and angle is making the knife edge invisible in the picture). For the longest time I didn't even realize that was a Tiffany replica because the shank wasn't right!

 

[jewels2]

Thank you both so much! I love PS lol

 

[TRIALnERROR]

Having tried both on, I will say that the Vatche is more of a knife edge than the Tiffany. I think that may be because the Tiffany shank is just a little thicker (wider). I will say, however, that Vatche would probably make that ring with a rounded shank if someone wanted that. I think the picture Trialnerror linked from GOG of the Vatche setting is actually one with a rounded shank and not the knife edge (or else the lighting and angle is making the knife edge invisible in the picture). For the longest time I didn't even realize that was a Tiffany replica because the shank wasn't right!

That's odd, I wonder how the description can vary by so much... Here is what the fine people at GOG told me: "The Vatche U-113 has a pinched edge. Where the 2 sides of the shank meet there is a definite edge on a knife edge finish. The U113 shank tapers (thins) where the 2 parts meet. There is no sharp edge."

 

[diamondseeker2006]

No ring with a knife edge band has a sharp edge. If it did, it could cut the fingers on either side of the ring finger. All I can tell you is that the Vatche shank is a little thinner than the Tiffany, making it a little more of a knife edge. I have seen some rings that had a much lower ridge and less defined knife edge, also. I don't have a problem with the word "pinched" but the style of the shank is called "knife edge".

 

[TRIALnERROR]

No ring with a knife edge band has a sharp edge. If it did, it could cut the fingers on either side of the ring finger. All I can tell you is that the Vatche shank is a little thinner than the Tiffany, making it a little more of a knife edge. I have seen some rings that had a much lower ridge and less defined knife edge, also. I don't have a problem with the word "pinched" but the style of the shank is called "knife edge".

I believe she was referring to "sharp" as the definite edge on a knife edge finish. She explained that the U113 tapers and does not have such a defined edge. I've read that some are bothered by a knife edge and find they're not comfortable with regard to the fingers on either side. Thanks for the input DS! Looking forward to receiving ours.

 

[Laila619]

The real Tiffany shank is wider and more rounded than the U113. The Vatche shank has more of a pointed edge to it, if you will.