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What do you think of this setting? I love that it has the legato head. I''m hoping the way the head sits on the shank that I would have a variety of wedding band choices. I''ve emailed Lesley at WF to get her opinion about what can be worn with it without rubbing the head.


Does anyone have this setting or know anyone on PS who has it? What did they choose as a wedding band? Do you have any pictures?


Picture below and this link has another view - but I can''t figure out how to post that picture.


http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/-Legato--Sleek-Line_1118.htm#


Opinions on this setting?



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i have always loved the sleek lines solitaire but the addition of the legato head just makes it perfection for me
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it''s fairly new and i can''t think of anyone that has it off hand... i love it so much that i''d like to think i would remember if someone posted it but i don''t trust that little crammed file cabinet of memory housed in my head!
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I think it looks very pretyy, too. But I also love your legato with pave band. Whatcha going to do with the first band if you change? What is it again that you don''t love about the first? That it doesn''t match with a variety of wedding band choices, or it just doesn''t "feel like THE ONE?"
 
I have this setting in white gold. I started out with the regular sleek line setting but added the legato head when I recently upgraded my diamond. It is still a graceful solitaire with the addition of the legato head and it feels light on my finger. I wear a half-eternity diamond band with it. The band does sit close - almost flush - to the solitaire since the band sits very low on my finger. However, I cannot tell you how it wears against the prongs over time since I have had it only a month. I would expect that there is some rubbing since the head is set low on the solitaire. Sorry, no pictures except the one that WF sent me before mailing the ring to me. I have tried taking pictures and all I get is a blur. Guess I need a better camera.
I'm wondering why you want to change your setting since I too already want something different. I want a little more pizzazz on my e-ring. You would be doing the opposite from me if you went with the legato sleek line setting. If you are wanting to simply showcase your diamond, this setting does that. If I might be so bold, what is it that you don't like about your setting? I think it is lovely!
I will try to attach the picture WF sent me.

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Date: 5/18/2007 10:50:30 AM
Author: HappyAnniversary
I think it looks very pretyy, too. But I also love your legato with pave band. Whatcha going to do with the first band if you change? What is it again that you don''t love about the first? That it doesn''t match with a variety of wedding band choices, or it just doesn''t ''feel like THE ONE?''
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The pave band is very beautiful, don''t get me wrong. Two things - I am not certain that when I add the band that matches, which is the same shank as the e-ring, that I will like the two skinny bands. It reminds me too much of an old fashioned "traditional" wedding set. For some reason, that bothers me. I want to pair the diamond with another eternity type band. Secondly, it is flat and has no height right at the head, so it just seems to me to be "too" flat. I''m looking for a little height at the head. The Legato head is awesome, much more attractive than others.
 
Date: 5/18/2007 11:31:08 AM
Author: secondhandnews
I have this setting in white gold. I started out with the regular sleek line setting but added the legato head when I recently upgraded my diamond. It is still a graceful solitaire with the addition of the legato head and it feels light on my finger. I wear a half-eternity diamond band with it. The band does sit close - almost flush - to the solitaire since the band sits very low on my finger. However, I cannot tell you how it wears against the prongs over time since I have had it only a month. I would expect that there is some rubbing since the head is set low on the solitaire. Sorry, no pictures except the one that WF sent me before mailing the ring to me. I have tried taking pictures and all I get is a blur. Guess I need a better camera.
I''m wondering why you want to change your setting since I too already want something different. I want a little more pizzazz on my e-ring. You would be doing the opposite from me if you went with the legato sleek line setting. If you are wanting to simply showcase your diamond, this setting does that. If I might be so bold, what is it that you don''t like about your setting? I think it is lovely!
I will try to attach the picture WF sent me.
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Good to see the picture of it. It looks lovely. Funny, sounds like we are both having buyer''s remorse! My diamond is so beautiful, I wouldn''t trade it for the world, but this setting thing is getting to me. I finally talked to my hubby about it yesterday and showed him some pictures. He really didn''t seem to mind at all that I might change my mind and go with a different setting.

Is is possible for you to take some pictures of it with your band? I know you say your camera is not getting anything but a blur. Have you tried the "macro" mode? This is the setting for close up and has a flower on my camera, indicating that the camera needs to focus on what is right in front of it. I would love to see it. What size is your diamond?

And you say it sits low on your finger. What is the mm height of the shank as at the point it goes up toward the head?
 
Cinnamon, the Legato Sleek Line is one of my favorite solitaire settings. It''s so classic and lovely.


Date: 5/18/2007 11:41:01 AM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 5/18/2007 10:50:30 AM
Author: HappyAnniversary
I think it looks very pretyy, too. But I also love your legato with pave band. Whatcha going to do with the first band if you change? What is it again that you don''t love about the first? That it doesn''t match with a variety of wedding band choices, or it just doesn''t ''feel like THE ONE?''
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The pave band is very beautiful, don''t get me wrong. Two things - I am not certain that when I add the band that matches, which is the same shank as the e-ring, that I will like the two skinny bands. It reminds me too much of an old fashioned ''traditional'' wedding set. For some reason, that bothers me. I want to pair the diamond with another eternity type band. Secondly, it is flat and has no height right at the head, so it just seems to me to be ''too'' flat. I''m looking for a little height at the head. The Legato head is awesome, much more attractive than others.
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I had a similar dilemma when I was picking out a setting for my diamond (which is the same size and specs as yours, btw
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). I wanted a thin shank with diamonds, but I didn''t want to have to buy the matching wedding band for many of the settings I saw. I ended up going with a plainer solitaire to have more wedding band options.

What do you mean by height at the head? Do you mean you''d prefer for the stone to be set higher?
 
I haven''t bought my upgrade setting for the WF diamond that is on the way --its a .8 carat!!! yea!!). I am so interested in your process (both Cinn and SHN) of finding the right ring since I''m trying to do that, too. My initial plan was to change my diamond on my current setting but WF says it is too risky--so Here I am -- looking. Keep those pictures and opinions coming. I have the problem of minimal cash flow after the diamond purchase so I may not be able to do anything till a future anniversay but it is fun to dream about it and I love hearing about your experiences. I so do not want to be second guessing after I purchase and I think my husband would be disappointed if I was anything less than over the top thrilled. Personally , I love love a low head so it is nice to know the legato pave has that.
 
This setting is lovely classic solitaire ... but it doesn''t seem even a teensy bit higher-set than the one you already have?? If that''s the goal -- like a cathedral swoop or something ...this doesn''t seem like the one.

Of course - I''m still firmly in the DON''T CHANGE RING camp. Honestly, you already have have the ring everyone else would change TO. As Alanis would say ... isn''t it IRONIC!
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Yes, deco dellighted is right--I would pick your ring if I could afford it now and it might be the one I pick for my 30th anniversary in 2 years!!!!

Oh and call WF --,they will tell you how many mm it sits above the ring-- for example I was thinking about the engraved cathedral and they said it sits 5 mm high (because I wanted a low sitting diamond. )
 
Date: 5/18/2007 12:07:16 PM
Author: decodelighted
This setting is lovely classic solitaire ... but it doesn't seem even a teensy bit higher-set than the one you already have?? If that's the goal -- like a cathedral swoop or something ...this doesn't seem like the one.


Of course - I'm still firmly in the DON'T CHANGE RING camp. Honestly, you already have have the ring everyone else would change TO. As Alanis would say ... isn't it IRONIC!
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Deco, you always say what I'm thinking before I get a chance to get there! Totally agree. And BTW, I don't think a thin pave band with a thin pave halo AT ALL looks like a traditional set. I actually think that a plain ering with a wband with diamonds of some sort is much more traditional looking. Based solely on my own qualitative data of course.
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Sorry it hard for to explain it. The micro pave legato setting is a flat band and a low setting head. So you can''t "butt" something of any significant height up against it or it will rub the side of the head.

It looks like the part of the shank on the sleek legato setting goes up more, and therefore the head is exalted a bit more - giving more mm room for a band to sit next to it and not rub the head. I''m wondering what that area measures.

See this photo - I don''t have Photoshop on my laptop at work, so this is the best I could do in Paint.

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Date: 5/18/2007 12:11:40 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Sorry it hard for to explain it. The micro pave legato setting is a flat band and a low setting head. So you can''t ''butt'' something of any significant height up against it or it will rub the side of the head.


It looks like the part of the shank on the sleek legato setting goes up more, and therefore the head is exalted a bit more - giving more mm room for a band to sit next to it and not rub the head. I''m wondering what that area measures.


See this photo - I don''t have Photoshop on my laptop at work, so this is the best I could do in Paint.
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I don''t think so...I think the sides of the band are just coming to rest at a higher point on the head. If anything I think there is MORE metal that would rub on this one because part of the band and not just the head sits up higher. I don''t think this would solve the problem you think it will.

Could you ask WF to take a picture of them side by side so you could see?
 
Date: 5/18/2007 12:13:35 PM
Author: neatfreak

Date: 5/18/2007 12:11:40 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Sorry it hard for to explain it. The micro pave legato setting is a flat band and a low setting head. So you can''t ''butt'' something of any significant height up against it or it will rub the side of the head.


It looks like the part of the shank on the sleek legato setting goes up more, and therefore the head is exalted a bit more - giving more mm room for a band to sit next to it and not rub the head. I''m wondering what that area measures.


See this photo - I don''t have Photoshop on my laptop at work, so this is the best I could do in Paint.
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I don''t think so...I think the sides of the band are just coming to rest at a higher point on the head. If anything I think there is MORE metal that would rub on this one because part of the band and not just the head sits up higher. I don''t think this would solve the problem you think it will.

Could you ask WF to take a picture of them side by side so you could see?
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I''ve asked Lesley for the specs and side by side photos if possible. I''m in the waiting mode for answers to all my wonderings.
 
Not so much buyer''s remorse as it is wanting to do something less plain. My diamond is a 1.35 RB and I had the legato head put in my solitaire to have it mounted when I upgraded. I wasn''t sure if I would stay with that size or not. I wanted to wait about an upgraded setting until I was sure about the diamond. Okay, as for measurments. I think the height of the shank where it curves into the head would depend on the size of the diamond. I tried using a small ruler and from my finger to the tip of the point on the shank where it touches the curve in the head is around 4 mm. The shank also "pinches" in as it curves into the head so from the top it looks extremely thin next to the diamond. It is a graceful setting and is very complimentary for a diamond. I know what you mean about the pave next to an eternity band. I have tried on different styles and I am still not sure what I will do. Maybe go for broke and do a 3-stone!
I''ll try to get you some pictures this weekend!
 
I agree that it seems like the Legato Sleek Lines won''t solve the problem. It''s still the same Legato head, so it seems like anything that would rub on the Micro Pave Legato would also rub on the Legato Sleek Lines.
 
Okay from your drawing you posted while I was posting, I see the area you are concerned about. The diamond does sit very low in this setting and the only solution to keep any band from rubbing against it would be to set it higher. Maybe thicken the bar the head sits on or the entire shank of the ring. Then, I''m not sure how that would affect the flow of the ring. I''m with Deco and others in that I don''t understand why you want to change your ring. It is lovely but I do think I understand what you don''t like. Is it that the head just sits on the band? I''m not sure how to completely keep a band from rubbing against the head in a low set ring. I''m sure more learned PSer''s will know. What if your ring was re-made and you had a curve added to the shank near the head like a sleek line?
 
Cinn- I''m with Deco in the "don''t change it camp" however, I do understand what you mean. Ebree changed her fab e-ring setting to a plain platinum setting specifically so her wedding band would sit flush with her wedding band. I loved her old setting but love her new one as well!! I''m a sucker for a plain solitare
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Have you considered this one?
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/-Flush-Fit--Cathedral-Style-Ring_1065.htm

Also, what about having it made in 18K white gold to kep the costs down?
 
secondhandnews- I LOVE your setting!!
 
Forgive me, but I still like your current setting better. Are you just in the mood for change, or do you not like your current setting?
 
This is a big update for me!

I spoke at length with Lesley at WF. We discussed all kinds of options. She encouraged me to go try on some settings at the local B&M. We have a Shane Co, so I popped over at lunch. I tried on several different styles. The lady at the counter was also stumped as to why I wanted to change. I tried on more of a cathedral look, and they sit way too high on my short fingers. I tried on one similar to the Divisi and that was lovely, but it also sits up too high. I tried on plain bands, ick - too much contrast.

Then...she brings out some micro pave bands. WOWZA!

The only thing missing from my setting is the wedding band to match it! It looks absolutely awesome with a matching band. My concerns about the head sitting on top of the shank just melts away when you put a small pave band next to it. It is quite stunning. I even tried on 2 - one on either side of the band. That is dreamy as well, but with my short fingers, not necessary.

I would not choose any of the B&M pave bands simply because the pave is either not the same and/or because it ends at a different spot on the ring than my e-ring.

After leaving Shane Co, I called Lesley to tell her how beautiful I realized the matching band will be. She is now in the process of confirming for me that the halo wedding band is the same micro pave look as mine. I will likely need to wait until mid-summer to get the band, but at least I can quit second guessing the setting I chose.

THANKSSSSSS to everyone for your feedback. I know you think I''m wishy washy, but I really should have just gone to the B&M to try on micro pave bands a long time ago. The visual is tremendous. Shane Co was worth that for the idea, although I would not purchase it from them.

OK, I''m going to update all my "wonderings" threads to let everyone know what I''ve decided.
 
Oh, and I want to add, Lesley says this Legato sleek line is very popular. And it matches up well with a variety of wedding bands. So if anyone is considering it, I think it is worth a serious look. I''m just not in the position to purchase another setting since I now feel I can be happy with the one I have.
 
YAY!!! That''s awesome! And I have to say, I totally agree about the matchy wedding sets usually, but the micropave sets are INCREDIBLE!!! I can''t wait till I have my wband for my ritani in my hot little hands!
 
I like the Legato, it's gorgeous, the head is wonderful.
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I still wouldn't change if I were you.
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Date: 5/18/2007 4:57:36 PM
Author: FireGoddess
I like the Legato, it''s gorgeous, the head is wonderful.
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I still wouldn''t change if I were you.
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I''m not changing now! I promise!
 
Date: 5/18/2007 4:53:30 PM
Author: neatfreak
YAY!!! That''s awesome! And I have to say, I totally agree about the matchy wedding sets usually, but the micropave sets are INCREDIBLE!!!
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ditto..so glad you''re going to hold out and just get the matching band. it will be fabulous!!
 
Yay, it''s going to look awesome with a matching band!!! So glad to hear you are keeping your setting.
 
I am so happy for you! It will look fabulous! Sometimes we just need an in-person visual. I look forward to when you get the matching band and post pretty pictures. Now you can relax and enjoy your new ring.
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hello,

i just wanted to say that this thread has helped me tremendously. i have been hunting around for a new setting for my ering and possibly a new wband as well. i''ve been all over the map, but recently rediscovered the legato pave which i had bookmarked. this morning, after looking at it on WF and seeing if they had a matching wband, i wondered what it would all look like. i suspected this could be what i''m looking for, but was hoping for more pics or opnions. i did a search for it on PS and came across your thread. you couldn''t have addressed my concerns any better!!! and hearing you say the pave band makes the set made my day!!!! enjoy your rings, and as a fellow ''searcher'' myself i am glad for you that you found what makes your heart sing.
 

Date: 5/19/2007 9:48:33 AM
Author: rainydaze
hello,

i just wanted to say that this thread has helped me tremendously. i have been hunting around for a new setting for my ering and possibly a new wband as well. i''ve been all over the map, but recently rediscovered the legato pave which i had bookmarked. this morning, after looking at it on WF and seeing if they had a matching wband, i wondered what it would all look like. i suspected this could be what i''m looking for, but was hoping for more pics or opnions. i did a search for it on PS and came across your thread. you couldn''t have addressed my concerns any better!!! and hearing you say the pave band makes the set made my day!!!! enjoy your rings, and as a fellow ''searcher'' myself i am glad for you that you found what makes your heart sing.
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Rainydaze,
Here are two other threads that contain my wonderings about this ring. You''ll see some more pictures as well.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-ring-micro-pave-band-with-831-aca-stone.61478/
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/divisi-setting-from-whiteflash.62284/

I was told be Lesley at WF, by Facets Collection, and then at the B&M that the best option for the e-ring would be the matching band. Not until I had a micro pave band on my finger at the B&M store did I realize they were all right. I will definitely add the matching micro pave band that WF sells because then the pave will match. There are tons of different ways the pave "looks" at the store.

2mm alone was the issue, with another 2.4mm on the matching band, it is just lovely and a nice blingy look without overpowering my small hands.

 
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