What do you think of this Leon setting ...

[vespergirl]

... with a 2 ct RB in the middle instead of a cushion? This is Bebe''s new setting from Leon (I LOVE it!) and I had been thinking about flanking my RB with side traps, for a less conventional 3-stone look. I also like the pave shank, but maybe I would do one a little thinner, since my RB is smaller than bebe''s cushion.

So, would you guys do a setting like that with an RB? I would also do smaller traps - the whole scale would be brought down to fit a 2 ct stone. What do you think?

 

[Dee*Jay]

I think it would be gorgeous! Would you do the step cut traps like the ones in the picture our would you do brilliant cut traps?

 

[vespergirl]

Ya know, I think that I like the step cuts. I was also considering rings with bullet or baguette sides, so I think the step-cut sidestones are appealing to me for some reason. I also think that this ring would look good with my current asscher-cut band. I could maybe milgrain the edges of my band to make it look antiquey, and the step-cut stones on both bands would pull it all together. bebe''s new ring just spoke to me, for some reason - I really like the look of it!

 

[steph72276]

I really like it. It would be really different and beautiful, but I do think you should have the band thinner to make your beautiful diamond pop more.

 

[mrscushion]

I think that would be fabulous and unusual, particularly with the step cut sides. Yay!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

I love Bebe''s setting, and think it would look amazing with a 2 ct. RB!

 

[bebe]

vespergirl, so happy you like my setting! It was a little of this and a little of that!!

this is a photoshopped pic of a Leon setting that originally had a square''ish stone in it.
some sweet PS''er did this for me ages ago when I was looking at RB''s. May not help you
at all, but it''s a Leon and you can see what a RB would look like in a setting like that.
My traps are total weight 1.52ct. The length of my cushion is 10.08, if that helps any!
There is about 1.50ct in diamonds in the band.

 

[steph72276]

Date: 12/29/2008 5:35:39 PM
Author: bebe
vespergirl, so happy you like my setting! It was a little of this and a little of that!!


this is a photoshopped pic of a Leon setting that originally had a square''ish stone in it.

some sweet PS''er did this for me ages ago when I was looking at RB''s. May not help you

at all, but it''s a Leon and you can see what a RB would look like in a setting like that.

My traps are total weight 1.52ct. The length of my cushion is 10.08, if that helps any!

There is about 1.50ct in diamonds in the band.

ooooh, that looks yummy with a RB!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think it would look better with side baguettes or bullets. A trap has a straight side that will sit next to a rounded side on a round center stone whereas Bebe''s ring had a cushion with a more elongated side for the trap to sit next to. So I think the picture that Bebe photoshopped for you would be a better setting for a round.

 

[vespergirl]

Date: 12/29/2008 5:35:39 PM
Author: bebe
vespergirl, so happy you like my setting! It was a little of this and a little of that!!

this is a photoshopped pic of a Leon setting that originally had a square''ish stone in it.
some sweet PS''er did this for me ages ago when I was looking at RB''s. May not help you
at all, but it''s a Leon and you can see what a RB would look like in a setting like that.
My traps are total weight 1.52ct. The length of my cushion is 10.08, if that helps any!
There is about 1.50ct in diamonds in the band.

Wow, thanks for the pic! I was wondering what bullets would look like as well ... I was thinking of smaller sidestones, maybe around .8 tcw, and a 2 mm band, but I think the looks would be pretty close to scale since my center stone is smaller than yours.

Congrats again on your beautiful ring - it is stunning!

 

[luthergirl]

I think it would look beautiful! I am a bit biased though... I have a 2.17 ct RB in a three stone flanked by .88 ctw traps. I get compliments on how unique it is all the time, any many actually say they think it looks "anitquey". The shank is plain platinum and around 2mm thick.

When we were designing my ring we had the jeweler bring in a bunch of different types of side stones (bullets, kites, half moons, pears, etc) he mentioned traps and I thought I would hate it, but it was my absolute favorite combo. I think the traps actually flow with the RB well depending upon the setter (angle of the traps and how you do the prongs) and obviously with Leon you wouldn''t have to worry....it blends the diamond to the shank in an elegant way and highlights the center stone. And like I said before, I love it because it is unique, yet classic.

If you could get computer images (even just black and white shapes) of a round with different sides that may help you visualize as well.

Good luck! Can''t wait to see what you decide!

 

[Burk]

I love it!!! I considered setting my OEC in something similar. I actually got a quote from Leon for it. I think it would be stunning!!

 

[bebe]

Date: 12/29/2008 8:46:25 PM
Author: luthergirl
I think it would look beautiful! I am a bit biased though... I have a 2.17 ct RB in a three stone flanked by .88 ctw traps. I get compliments on how unique it is all the time, any many actually say they think it looks ''anitquey''. The shank is plain platinum and around 2mm thick.

When we were designing my ring we had the jeweler bring in a bunch of different types of side stones (bullets, kites, half moons, pears, etc) he mentioned traps and I thought I would hate it, but it was my absolute favorite combo. I think the traps actually flow with the RB well depending upon the setter (angle of the traps and how you do the prongs) and obviously with Leon you wouldn''t have to worry....it blends the diamond to the shank in an elegant way and highlights the center stone. And like I said before, I love it because it is unique, yet classic.

If you could get computer images (even just black and white shapes) of a round with different sides that may help you visualize as well.

Good luck! Can''t wait to see what you decide!

luthergirl, Would love to see pictures!!

vesper, after meeting with Leon, I now understand why bullets work so well to accentuate a design, especially on a thin shank. At first I was dead set against them,
but I now have a sweet spot for them. My shank was too thick for them, so traps worked best.
I have to say, while in NYC, I met with a broker who showed me traps that had a curved inward long side. Interesting, but Leon sourced mine from elsewhere in the end.

 

[Miss Fortune]

Love it! I also LOVE your solitaire setting too though! so hard huh?!?!?!?!?!?

 

[vespergirl]

Date: 12/29/2008 8:46:25 PM
Author: luthergirl
I think it would look beautiful! I am a bit biased though... I have a 2.17 ct RB in a three stone flanked by .88 ctw traps. I get compliments on how unique it is all the time, any many actually say they think it looks ''anitquey''. The shank is plain platinum and around 2mm thick.

When we were designing my ring we had the jeweler bring in a bunch of different types of side stones (bullets, kites, half moons, pears, etc) he mentioned traps and I thought I would hate it, but it was my absolute favorite combo. I think the traps actually flow with the RB well depending upon the setter (angle of the traps and how you do the prongs) and obviously with Leon you wouldn''t have to worry....it blends the diamond to the shank in an elegant way and highlights the center stone. And like I said before, I love it because it is unique, yet classic.

If you could get computer images (even just black and white shapes) of a round with different sides that may help you visualize as well.

Good luck! Can''t wait to see what you decide!

OMG! I must see pics! It sounds gorgeous! Our stone sizes are similar (yours is a little bigger) but that would give me a great perspective on how mine would look. PLEASE post pics!

 

[geckodani]

Date: 12/29/2008 7:31:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I think it would look better with side baguettes or bullets. A trap has a straight side that will sit next to a rounded side on a round center stone whereas Bebe's ring had a cushion with a more elongated side for the trap to sit next to. So I think the picture that Bebe photoshopped for you would be a better setting for a round.

Ditto.

ETA: But I've never seen a round with trap sides.... which could be gorgeous, LOL. Too many options!

 

[Snooper]

Date: 12/29/2008 7:31:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I think it would look better with side baguettes or bullets. A trap has a straight side that will sit next to a rounded side on a round center stone whereas Bebe''s ring had a cushion with a more elongated side for the trap to sit next to.

I agree with what you said. I might be a bit biased but I love the look of bags/bullets, ESPECIALLY a RB!! I think it''ll tie together nicely with your band.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Date: 12/29/2008 7:31:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I think it would look better with side baguettes or bullets. A trap has a straight side that will sit next to a rounded side on a round center stone whereas Bebe''s ring had a cushion with a more elongated side for the trap to sit next to. So I think the picture that Bebe photoshopped for you would be a better setting for a round.

This is my honest thought too. I''ve never seen a round with traps either and I''m sure Leon would pick out stones that would size up really well with your stone. However, I just think I would prefer the baguettes or bullets with a round.

 

[Mediterranean]

Date: 12/29/2008 5:40:26 PM
Author: steph72276

Date: 12/29/2008 5:35:39 PM

Author: bebe

vespergirl, so happy you like my setting! It was a little of this and a little of that!!



this is a photoshopped pic of a Leon setting that originally had a square''ish stone in it.


some sweet PS''er did this for me ages ago when I was looking at RB''s. May not help you


at all, but it''s a Leon and you can see what a RB would look like in a setting like that.


My traps are total weight 1.52ct. The length of my cushion is 10.08, if that helps any!


There is about 1.50ct in diamonds in the band.

ooooh, that looks yummy with a RB!

steph--I''m with you on this! It looks INCREDIBLY yummy with an RB. Verpergirl, FWIW, I think your RB is gorgeous no matter WHAT!

 

[gemgirl]

Date: 12/29/2008 7:31:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I think it would look better with side baguettes or bullets. A trap has a straight side that will sit next to a rounded side on a round center stone whereas Bebe''s ring had a cushion with a more elongated side for the trap to sit next to. So I think the picture that Bebe photoshopped for you would be a better setting for a round.

That''s exactly what I was going to mention. The round with an obviously round side and a trap with a straight edge wouldn''t really work unless Leon tucked the trap a tiny bit under the round. Really, I think the girls are onto the right idea. Either bullets or baguettes would be better.

Have you considered half moons? I''ve seen those slightly tucked under a round. It''s kind of the same idea as the traps but more in keeping with the curvey feeling of the round.

 

[E B]

Date: 12/29/2008 7:31:32 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I think it would look better with side baguettes or bullets. A trap has a straight side that will sit next to a rounded side on a round center stone whereas Bebe''s ring had a cushion with a more elongated side for the trap to sit next to. So I think the picture that Bebe photoshopped for you would be a better setting for a round.

I completely agree. The photo of the Leon (with the round) with bullets is amazing!

 

[sparklestick]

I LOVE that photoshopped Leon ring. Totally delicious.

 

[Dreamgirl]

It would look lovely

 

[simplysplendid]

Hmm.. I think traps work better with the cushion, not sure if it will fit a round edge. I agree that shields may work better.

 

[luthergirl]

I will post some pics as soon as I can...I haven''t taken any yet (and I''ve had it almost 2 years!) but I will try to get some out there by this weekend.

I know that the straight edge of the trap and the round of edge of the RB sounds like it wouldn''t work (and I never thought I''d like it) but I guess it worked for the combo of sides they brought in to match my center.

I was originally set on bullets, (and at one point got a quote from Leon for that) and I agree the posted picture in this thread is gorgeous!!!
I guess the bullets they brought in to match my stone didn''t work as well for me.....with these "odd" fancy side shapes, I think it really comes down to the pair you pick and what clicks. Leon is an expert at this, so whatever you guys would decide on I''m sure would be gorgeous! If you can though, I really recommend trying to see your center with the actual sides it would be set with, I''m sure they could bring in a few different pairs and take pics for you, I think then you''d know for sure....

I have to say your current set is gorgeous though, so no matter what you decide it it will be great!

Keep us posted, and I will get some pics to show you asap!

 

[vespergirl]

Hi everyone! Thanks for all of your feedback. I also do like bullets, shields, baguettes and half-moons (there''s a type of step-cut half-moon shape that Tacori uses called "cadillac cut" that are to die for! I would be going with a much smaller sidestone - maybe .35 each - so the edges would get "tucked" under the round, so I think even ones with a flat edge would work. I guess that I really like the look of step-cuts next to a round, and then maybe adding some delicate pave to the basket and the shank. The problem is that it''s hard to find these styles with a round center, so I can''t just go to a jewelry store and try them on to see which one I like best ...

Thanks to those of you guys who love the solitaire - the problem is, so does my husband, so he said that he would rather get me a shared-prong eternity to wear with the solitiare for extra bling than to reset the diamond (he''s not into ornate e-rings) but he said that ultimately I''n the one who would wear it, so whatever I want to do is fine - I guess we''ll see ... I may end up doing the eternity band for extra bling, and then add the sidestones in a couple of years. The problem is, that my solitaire setting now is too small for my stone, and I''m having setting problems that require me to have the head replaced, but I feel like I would rather just totally redo the setting since I don''t love it ... decisions, decisions ...

 

[MissGotRocks]

I love the idea of an eternity band. Because I have a three stone ring, I have never really found one that I like with my ring. It just causes too much bling - you can''t make out the center stone and it just looks like a big lightbulb! I know that sounds ridiculous for diamond lovers but I prefer a clean look. Your stone is gorgeous - pairing it with a diamond eternity band is a wonderful idea!