What do you guys think of these settings for my BG diamond?

[jsh]

We bought my diamond from BGD recently, so the next step is to settle on a setting for my lovely diamond. I got a 1.3 carat round H&A. I am looking at this setting from Whiteflash. I think it''s pretty, though I''m not sure how I''d feel about it in the long term.

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/-Antique-Bowtie--Diamond-Engagement-Ring_1272.htm#

I''m also looking at some halo settings.

http://www.uniquesettings.com/product/view/3252

http://www.adiamor.com/R-1379-R2877-1.htm?q=R2877

What do you guys think? I''d especially like your opinion on the bowtie setting! Thanks

 

[Hest88]

I don''t like the bow-tie setting for a ring you''re going to be wearing daily. It''s a bit too precious and sweet. It''s like the color pink; okay for occasional impact, too much of a muchness for every day.

 

[Luckyeshe]

Personally, I like all of them for different reasons. But if we go by order of preference I''d go 3 adiamor, 2 unique settings, 1 WF.

These assumptions are base on this ring being an engagement ring or upgrade engagement ring.

3: Simple, but elegant. Won''t detract from the overall diamond in the center. Love the profile/basket. Could dress it up with u pronged diamond eternity band (more options on wedding band).
2: Has more bling than adiamor, but may be a bit high/tall on your finger. You''d need delicate pave wedding band to go with it.
1: Very intricate. Lots of details. Could be too busy for you in the long run.

Hope that helps and that''s my .02.

 

[Skippy123]

Yay congrats on your BGD!!!! Very exciting

Well the bow tie I think you will get tired of unless you truly love it? Maybe instead a classic 3 stone ring?

With the other two, something to consider as something similar happened to me. I can't put a wedding band w/my ring; it doesn't sit flush and the height differences next to each other look odd. Just a thought. I do like the halos but something to think about if you want a wedding band too

 

[yssie]

I, too, love #3. I think the halo around the centre highlights the stone, and I love the fact that there's nothing on the band to distract. I think it's the perfect mix of elegant and romantic

#2 is a bit busier - and to me a bit distracting.

#1 is busy. If you love it then go for it, but unless you can see yourself wearing exactly that day in, day out then I'd say you might quickly tire of it. I think if I saw it on a stranger's hand I'd think "oh how cute" or "oh how sweet", but #1/#2 would get "how elegant".