Wavering on setting for EC... halo or traps?

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@Bron357 so pretty and unique! Thanks for sharing

 

[BlingDreams]

Again... for those who are good with CADS, my EC is 10.47 x 8.04. Traps we are currently thinking of are 4.5 by 3.5

Here’s a basic drawing done with grid paper, but it’s representative of your measurements:

 

[Winks_Elf]

Personally, I'm a huge fan of the 3-stone emerald and trap look with delicate claw prongs. The trick to getting the ratio right is the longest facet on the trap should be about .5 - 1mm shorter than the length of the emerald's table facet.

 

[Blingalingaling]

Hi, @Emeraldsaremyfavorite! I've been watching every day for your posts!
I can totally understand why you're second guessing yourself - because I would be doing the same thing!!!
I think the "Eva Longoria Ring" offers you the best of both worlds, in that you'd have the classy/classic "Emerald Cut with Traps" ring that we all adore PLUS THE ADDED BENEFIT of the bling on the shank!!! You'll have the beauty of the larger stone with the proportionately cut trapezoids and then the gorgeous, blingy melee covered shank which will show...PERFECTION!!!
Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of halos around EC's, although I had one for my 4ct. EC because I wanted to bump up the size and bling factor and I have seen some that I love, including Lisa Vanderpump's. (BTW, I think she re-set her stone since that photo-if you watch the show or you can get it on-demand, see if you can get a photo from this last season! I think she put it in a single halo with a small split shank. It may or may not be in rose gold...I can't tell.) Let me know what you think
That said, if you decided to go the route of the micro-pave', I would be behind you because this is going to be your ring and you have to love it!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

Here’s a basic drawing done with grid paper, but it’s representative of your measurements:

Thank you for doing this!!! I think the traps need to be more tapered, you? Did you like the size?

 

[BlingDreams]

Thank you for doing this!!! I think the traps need to be more tapered, you? Did you like the size?

Not really. I think your center stone won’t quite steal the show. I’d vote smaller/thinner traps OR baguettes. Have you considered this look? The size of the emerald cut appears to be similar to yours and (IMO) the baguettes really make it pop.



If you want to stick with traps, I think this ratio would fulfill what you’re desiring. If you like it too you should be able to send to DK and have him measure the stones to figure out the ratio.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@ILikeShiny I do love that look but I want to use my current traps. I just need to nail the size and taper, ugh!! My head is spinning because I can’t get these CADS right.

 

[scarsmum]

Your traps seem to be quite close to square

 

[BlingDreams]

@ILikeShiny I do love that look but I want to use my current traps. I just need to nail the size and taper, ugh!! My head is spinning because I can’t get these CADS right.

Are your traps being recut?

 

[ac117]

I know this has been a long journey for you so I doubt you'll like what I'm going to say but here it goes anyway and I mean it in the best way possible...

While I understand you wanting to re-use your traps to save on cost, it seems kind of silly after all you've spent on the stone and how much you'll be spending on your dream setting to then "settle" for recut traps that may not be *perfect*. Since you seem to be waffling on setting choice and size/taper of the traps, I think it might be a good idea to actually set your stone in a very simple, cheap setting for now so you can learn more about her. After you wear her, you'll know just how different she is from your previous stone and what kind of coverage you really want (either all around or just on the sides) and you could maybe put aside more money for new traps that are the perfect ratio. Just my 2c but someone has to put it out there!

 

[scarsmum]

@ILikeShiny I do love that look but I want to use my current traps. I just need to nail the size and taper, ugh!! My head is spinning because I can’t get these CADS right.

I think you may need to add a mm to the main stone end. Just a guess but yes, I think you might be looking for more taper. Obviously that would mean current traps are out.

 

[Matthews1127]

I know this has been a long journey for you so I doubt you'll like what I'm going to say but here it goes anyway and I mean it in the best way possible...

While I understand you wanting to re-use your traps to save on cost, it seems kind of silly after all you've spent on the stone and how much you'll be spending on your dream setting to then "settle" for recut traps that may not be *perfect*. Since you seem to be waffling on setting choice and size/taper of the traps, I think it might be a good idea to actually set your stone in a very simple, cheap setting for now so you can learn more about her. After you wear her, you'll know just how different she is from your previous stone and what kind of coverage you really want (either all around or just on the sides) and you could maybe put aside more money for new traps that are the perfect ratio. Just my 2c but someone has to put it out there!

I agree with this philosophy; put a hold on the setting, set the traps aside for another project (you know there’s another one coming...lol!).
This design is so similar to what you had. You really need to think about this.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

Thanks all! So this is the deal on the traps...they are too big for my liking now so I really have the power to cut them down to any size. And I know Jean Dousset, as well as Leon and possibly Victor all custom cut their traps. Finding the exact size of traps pre-cut could take forever and that's why so many cut their own to the exact desired proportions. So in actuality, having my own that are larger is quite nice because I have the ability to cut them to whatever I decide on. Just have to be sure on size... it sounds like I need to make the call on proportions because David and Amy don't seem to be that exact.

As far as waiting, I really want to move on from this project. I have loved Eva's setting for sooooo long and want to go for it! I wavered on the halo because I didn't make a huge jump in size but it is what it is!! I think I will also regret a halo as it would hide my beautifully cut EC. And I could always go that route in the future. Quite frankly...keeping my traps and just adding the pave isn't costing me much and I will end up with my dream setting for at least a couple of years.

So at this point I need to nail the size of the traps, like I said, I have 6.2 by 4.8mm traps currently. And David's original thought was to go to 4.5 by 3.5. Maybe 5 by 3?? Thanks again for all your feedback, I love this site so much

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

I think you may need to add a mm to the main stone end. Just a guess but yes, I think you might be looking for more taper. Obviously that would mean current traps are out.

current traps will work because they are quite a bit larger

 

[Matthews1127]

Thanks all! So this is the deal on the traps...they are too big for my liking now so I really have the power to cut them down to any size. And I know Jean Dousset, as well as Leon and possibly Victor all custom cut their traps. Finding the exact size of traps pre-cut could take forever and that's why so many cut their own to the exact desired proportions. So in actuality, having my own that are larger is quite nice because I have the ability to cut them to whatever I decide on. Just have to be sure on size... it sounds like I need to make the call on proportions because David and Amy don't seem to be that exact.

As far as waiting, I really want to move on from this project. I have loved Eva's setting for sooooo long and want to go for it! I wavered on the halo because I didn't make a huge jump in size but it is what it is!! I think I will also regret a halo as it would hide my beautifully cut EC. And I could always go that route in the future. Quite frankly...keeping my traps and just adding the pave isn't costing me much and I will end up with my dream setting for at least a couple of years.

So at this point I need to nail the size of the traps, like I said, I have 6.2 by 4.8mm traps currently. And David's original thought was to go to 4.5 by 3.5. Maybe 5 by 3?? Thanks again for all your feedback, I love this site so much

I like the 5x3. Would have to see the difference between the two sizes next to your EC to be sure.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@Blingalingaling Always love hearing from you! Agree, I have loved Eva's design for so long I should just stop double guessing myself. If I had your size stone...NO brainer!! Traps with you honker are perfect. Love your insight! I will be getting two wax molds soon...one like the CAD I posted and one more tapered. Will update as soon as I get them. I think that will help greatly!

As always, keep me updated on your journey

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

I like the 5x3. Would have to see the difference between the two sizes next to your EC to be sure.

I should email Amy and David right away to have them make me a wax of 5x3! They are so busy and communication is a bit hard with them.

 

[Matthews1127]

I should email Amy and David right away to have them make me a wax of 5x3! They are so busy and communication is a bit hard with them.

Reach out, now!!

 

[Blingalingaling]

Personally, I'm a huge fan of the 3-stone emerald and trap look with delicate claw prongs. The trick to getting the ratio right is the longest facet on the trap should be about .5 - 1mm shorter than the length of the emerald's table facet.

Hi, @Winks_Elf! This is so good to know! So, just to clarify, is that .5-1mm over-all or away from each corner of the EC's table? (meaning, top and bottom or just the total measurement of the table's length minus .5-1mm?)
Thanks!

 

[BlingDreams]

I should email Amy and David right away to have them make me a wax of 5x3! They are so busy and communication is a bit hard with them.

This is with 5x3. MUCH better imo.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

This is with 5x3. MUCH better imo.

Yesssss!! This is the size I think exact!! Thank you!

 

[ac117]

This is with 5x3. MUCH better imo.

Love these proportions!!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

And it looks like the closest to this too... right??

 

[BlingDreams]

Yesssss!! This is the size I think exact!! Thank you!

You’re welcome! Most of my appointments for the day were canceled so it was fun for me to have something creative to do to pass the time

If this is what you want, ask them to make the traps taper from 5mm to 3mm; that’s what I drew. The width is also 3mm.

 

[BlingDreams]

And it looks like the closest to this too... right??

Yes to the first two, no to the third; those traps aren’t as angled.

 

[Winks_Elf]

Hi, @Winks_Elf! This is so good to know! So, just to clarify, is that .5-1mm over-all or away from each corner of the EC's table? (meaning, top and bottom or just the total measurement of the table's length minus .5-1mm?)
Thanks!

Just the length of the table itself minus .5 to 1mm.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

Yes to the first two, no to the third; those traps aren’t as angled.

I think “Eva’s” is more tapered and then Jean’s website example is more square. I will have Amy make both and see what I think. But both definitely smaller than what I had so my EC should stand out more! Glad I could fill your day with some diamond fun and thank you again!!

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

You’re welcome! Most of my appointments for the day were canceled so it was fun for me to have something creative to do to pass the time

If this is what you want, ask them to make the traps taper from 5mm to 3mm; that’s what I drew. The width is also 3mm.

I love tapered settings so ILikeShiny's suggestion of tapered baguettes would have definitely gotten my vote! But the 5mmx3mm traps do look amazing with your current stone. Looking forward to seeing the wax model(s)!

 

[cokitty]

I am not a huge fan of halos on diamonds, but you should do what feels best to you. It tempting to try and push towards the emerald cut with traps (Ive got two I like the design so well) and you clearly like it as well based off your avatar. Still there is a third option to confuse the issue a bit more, you could do a different style of halo. (Bottom would be my favorite of the four.)

 

[Matthews1127]

I am not a huge fan of halos on diamonds, but you should do what feels best to you. It tempting to try and push towards the emerald cut with traps (Ive got two I like the design so well) and you clearly like it as well based off your avatar. Still there is a third option to confuse the issue a bit more, you could do a different style of halo. (Bottom would be my favorite of the four.)

Love, love, love step cut halos!!!