What is the best setting for a 1.90ct ring?

ping499 · Jul 31, 2012

Hi, my stone size is 1.90ct. Should I get a simple setting so that the main attention is the stone? I also prefer a higher setting.
I adore this setting from James Allen.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/round-solitaire-diamond-ring.html

or a simple Classic design from Eternity Diamonds?

http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/engagement_ring.php?id=158

http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/engagement_ring.php?id=139

http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/engagement_ring.php?id=208

All suggestions and advices are welcome and deeply appreciated. Thanks!

diamondseeker2006 · Jul 31, 2012

The band on that JA ring looks too wide and would make the stone look smaller. I personally don't think you can go wrong with the classic Tiffany reproduction setting from Vatche (Vatche U-113). I got mine at Good Old Gold but there are Vatche dealers all over the US.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/vatche-tiffany-repro-from-id-jewelry-fun-stuff.168709/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/vatche-tiffany-repro-from-id-jewelry-fun-stuff.168709/[/URL]

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-1-58-g-vs1-from-gog-in-vatche-u-113-tiffany-repro.171351/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-1-58-g-vs1-from-gog-in-vatche-u-113-tiffany-repro.171351/[/URL]

My other favorite solitaire setting is the Vatche Caroline:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/caroline-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-251.htm

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-upgrade-in-the-vatche-caroline-thank-you-gog.128033/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-upgrade-in-the-vatche-caroline-thank-you-gog.128033/[/URL]

Vatche rings are very nice quality. I'd recommend platinum 90/10iridium or 95/5ruthenium.

milton333 · Jul 31, 2012

Simple solitaire. I'm normally a fan of 4-prong, but for a large diamond I'd do 6-prong. I second the Vatche U-113.

I would also really consider Mark Morrell. He has very fluid looking designs.
Torchiere: http://www.mwmjewelry.com/T_M_Torchiere/
Petite Torchiere with a 2 ct (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iVwAhwMbCQ (I actually didn't know he'd do stones that large in the petite torch)
Sunburst: http://www.mwmjewelry.com//D_P_SunBurst_1.523ct_Sz5_/index.html
Flame: http://www.mwmjewelry.com/Flame_ring_first_samples/

milton333 · Jul 31, 2012

Okay, I guess I should ask what is your budget for the setting and where you're getting the stone from. You posted to a number of sub-$500 settings that I wouldn't even consider for that lovely diamond. We've posted a number of designer options for you, which are generally $1700+. So it would help to know your setting budget, and we will try to find you a setting you can get from the same place you're getting the diamond.