WF "Legato Sleek Line Pave" - Should I set with a Halo?

[nameht83]

Hello Everyone,

So I have picked this as the setting for the e-ring I will be buying. I will be setting it with a radiant diamond (still searching for the perfect diamond)

Now my question to everyone is, should I make it semi-custom and put a halo around it? It seems like every ering my GF mentions has a halo on it, however I particularly don't care for it too much.

Here is an example that WF sent me of an example of a setting similar to the Legato Sleek Line Pave with a halo setting with a round halo (I am leaning towards a rectangular radiant)

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[SB621]

Does your GF specifically want a radiant cut diamond? Personally unless it is a colored diamond I would shy away from them.

I like halos so 99.5% of the time I would say yes. However my answer would depend on question 1.

 

[nameht83]

Not a radiant specifically, but more of a rectangular cut from what I can gather.

And I personally like a rectangular radiant vs cushion. Atleast the few I have seen in person.

 

[nameht83]

Anyone else have an opinion on this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[VRBeauty]

Why go "semi-custom" and adapt a non-haloed setting for a halo, when there are stock halo settings designed specifically for a radiant-cut stone?

 

[heididdl]

If you go to google images and put in radiant cut you will see a bunch or both square and recatangular shaped radiants There are several in halo...I am sorry I tried to cut and past examples but they didn't work.

I think from your original post it sounds as if she is asking for a halo. I am not a fan of the Legato sleek setting of course this is my opinion only.) I think it is too "jewelry storish".

The halo looks fabulous with many different shaped stones and always adds to the beauty of the entire setting. Again just my opinion

 

[nameht83]

Why go "semi-custom" and adapt a non-haloed setting for a halo, when there are stock halo settings designed specifically for a radiant-cut stone?

I guess because I really like the look of the Sleek line pave setting.

 

[heididdl]

here is an emerald cut in the legato setting.[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/0-91-emerald-cut-set-in-legato-sleek-line-pave-from-wf.165189/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/0-91-emerald-cut-set-in-legato-sleek-line-pave-from-wf.165189/[/URL]


I don't want to sound disrespectful but I want to be sure SHE loves the setting. I have several friends whose ring sit in the drawer because they don't like their settings. If she loves it and you love it all the better. I am sorry today is my 27th wedding anniversary so believe me been around the block..

 

[heididdl]

Ironically beautiful Radiant ring just posted here is the link

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-radiant-cut-ring-pinfire-flashes-fire.193588/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-radiant-cut-ring-pinfire-flashes-fire.193588/[/URL]

 

[Tekate]

In a way you can't count my 'no' vote.. I am in general, and usually always, disliking halos... some of the handmade ones are beautiful.. but I always feel the obscure the beauty of a diamond.. but I love straight lines ... I would go with what she wants.

 

[nameht83]

Here is an example of the Legato sleek line pave with a radiant (0.91ct)

I really love the look of it, and I think she would as well.

 

[nameht83]

I think from your original post it sounds as if she is asking for a halo. I am not a fan of the Legato sleek setting of course this is my opinion only.) I think it is too "jewelry storish".

what do you mean by jewlry storish?

Do you mean its not very unique?

 

[Rosebloom]

If she keeps showing you rings with halos then I would definitely go with a halo!

 

[VRBeauty]

Re:

If she keeps showing you rings with halos then I would definitely go with a halo!

Big ditto!

The halo you're showing has more metal showing than what a lot of PS'ers would choose (although it will most certainly look more delicate in real life than in the CAD). That said, it's going to be more worry-free, strength-wise, than many micropave style halos and shanks, which is a good thing. (And - many of the more delicate halos are custom-made, which is a more costly thing!)

I'm personally not crazy about the tapered shank leading up to the halo, but I'm not sure why. It could be that I'm a solitaire person and that's just one more design element, it could be that I'm not used to seeing tapered shanks with halos. In any event it's a personal preference thing that you could well choose to ignore. But in the event that you don't choose to ignore it, here's a cathedral-style halo using a square center stone that doesn't have tapered shanks:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/isabella-diamond-engagement-ring-678.htm

Also, we've seen many cases where the exact size of the melee stones used in a halo made a huge difference in the look of the finished halo, particularly with square or rectangular stones. Once you choose your center stone, you might want to ask for a CAD showing how the halo will look with the exact size melee stones they'll be using for your setting.

 

[nameht83]

Re: Re:

I definitely wouldn't go with something with as much metal showing. I like the look of the isabella halo. Its not bad. Again personally I am not a fan of a halo setting as I think it takes away from the center diamond.

My other option is to go with a solitaire (such as the one pictures above) and if she absolutely loves the halo and wants that send it back to WF to change the head to include a halo.

We havnt went ring shopping or anything, but from the rings she has pointed out in passing (from friends rings to rings on FB) a couple had halo, but there was one or two with no halo that she liked as well. It is so confusing to read her mind! I dont want to straight out ask her, and she wouldn't want that either. She has always said that she knows I will find the perfect ring for her. SO thats what I am trying to do!

If she keeps showing you rings with halos then I would definitely go with a halo!

Big ditto!

The halo you're showing has more metal showing than what a lot of PS'ers would choose (although it will most certainly look more delicate in real life than in the CAD). That said, it's going to be more worry-free, strength-wise, than many micropave style halos and shanks, which is a good thing. (And - many of the more delicate halos are custom-made, which is a more costly thing!)

I'm personally not crazy about the tapered shank leading up to the halo, but I'm not sure why. It could be that I'm a solitaire person and that's just one more design element, it could be that I'm not used to seeing tapered shanks with halos. In any event it's a personal preference thing that you could well choose to ignore. But in the event that you don't choose to ignore it, here's a cathedral-style halo using a square center stone that doesn't have tapered shanks:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/isabella-diamond-engagement-ring-678.htm

Also, we've seen many cases where the exact size of the melee stones used in a halo made a huge difference in the look of the finished halo, particularly with square or rectangular stones. Once you choose your center stone, you might want to ask for a CAD showing how the halo will look with the exact size melee stones they'll be using for your setting.

 

[VRBeauty]

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My other option is to go with a solitaire (such as the one pictures above) and if she absolutely loves the halo and wants that send it back to WF to change the head to include a halo.

I don't think it will be a simple matter to make that big of a change with a cathedral setting.

 

[nameht83]

Re: Re:

My other option is to go with a solitaire (such as the one pictures above) and if she absolutely loves the halo and wants that send it back to WF to change the head to include a halo.

I don't think it will be a simple matter to make that big of a change with a cathedral setting.

This is what Brittany over at WF had to say about it

"When it comes to the setting, it may be possible for us to add a halo in the future. If so, we would have to swap the head. "

I guess she didnt say they would be able to for sure.

 

[VRBeauty]

A halo is going to increase the side-to-side measurement of the head by quite a bit (see the first photo you posted).

Take a good look at the last photo you posted. Does it look like you could easily drop a head that's 30-50% larger in that setting?

I'm just sayin'...

 

[nameht83]

A halo is going to increase the side-to-side measurement of the head by quite a bit (see the first photo you posted).

Take a good look at the last photo you posted. Does it look like you could easily drop a head that's 30-50% larger in that setting?

I'm just sayin'...

So basically I need to decide halo vs solitaire before I purchase as there is no going back!

Thanks for helping on that.... NOw to decide lol

 

[lovemybling]

AS an owner of a Radiant I can say I love mine.

I agree with others here. I think the sleek line pave is a nice setting but I don't really like it with the halo.

Does she have any other jewelry? Does she like classic, trendy, modern or more vintage?

IF you could maybe give us a little more info we might be able to find something that you both would like.

Here is a link to my currents setting

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/weight-loss-reset.150733/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/weight-loss-reset.150733/[/URL]

My old setting

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-upgrade-yipee.139653/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-upgrade-yipee.139653/[/URL]

Maybe just to give you some different ideas that are a little outside the box

 

[heididdl]

Yes jewelry storish to me is common of not unique. But if you love it who am I to tell you

 

[nameht83]

Does she have any other jewelry? Does she like classic, trendy, modern or more vintage?

IF you could maybe give us a little more info we might be able to find something that you both would like.

I would say she likes trendy. The jewelry she has is either Tory Burch, marc jacbos or michael kors

 

[VRBeauty]

Does she have any other jewelry? Does she like classic, trendy, modern or more vintage?

IF you could maybe give us a little more info we might be able to find something that you both would like.

I would say she likes trendy. The jewelry she has is either Tory Burch, marc jacbos or michael kors

I think you'e on the right track then with the double-bezel halo! I wouldn't call it trendy, but it is a contemporary look. I also like the channel-set shank you chose to go with it, I just don't think the tapered shanks are the way to go with the bezels. Can you ask WF about going in that same direction, but without the taper?

ETA - something like this, but with a round?
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/isabella-diamond-engagement-ring-678.htm

 

[misskittycat]

I have a radiant in a halo and I love it. It's more on the squarer side, however. And it does have pave on the shank but it's less modern than the Legato. It's more an antique style ring.

 

[JulieN]

WF's strength is their in-house inventory. Plus you want to go custom. Would you consider another vendor?

These two are around the same price
http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/10221/
http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-99ct-e-si1-radiant-cut-gia-bargain-beauty-r5078

You're looking for longer radiant, which narrows things down quite a bit.
These are some longer ones that are like the Tiffany Lucida http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/DefaultOrder&TabSelected=3&advancedParameter=pn&showAdvanced=show&ps=15&DiamondID=241213,23478,23433,23475,23477,164159,23447,23472,23440,23441
JA will have a gemologist look at 3 for you. 164159 is traditional radiant look. Maybe 23475 or 23478. 23477 is the longest of the bunch.