What setting for my GOG diamond?

[Foundthe1]

Ok, so I''ve been driving myself crazy trying to decide on a setting for my future fiancee. I haven''t really been "ring shopping" with her, but the little that we have i see she tends to go for really thin rings with a pave'' shank. The two that I''ve been really looking at are:
http://www.ritani.com/products/view/731/in_collection/1
http://www.ritani.com/products/view/501/in_collection/5

I really like the first setting but do you think the diamonds between the prongs take away from the center stone? Also, I decided on an E color because of the "icy " look but with this setting it really looks like you can only the the diamond from the top view. I may have just been able to get a lower color and went up in size and still look really whiite from the top.
The second setting I''ve always liked too. The only thing with this is it kind of looks like the prongs are a little thick. The shank also tappers up towards the basket.
I guess I''m being really picky, but I want this to be the perfect setting for her.
So what does everyone else think of these two settings? Or does anyone have any other suggestions?

The stone that will be set is an 1.26 SI1 from GoodoldGold

 

[lyra]

I think the second setting would showcase your diamond more, and it is a classic design.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I have seen both of those rings in person. The first one, while beautiful, is just not something I''d really want to have. the extra stones on the head are sort of unnecessary, to me.

The second one has such a thin shank that the diamonds really don''t sparkle all that much. There was one PS person who was able to have that setting made in 2mm width, and I think that would be a much better option if you could get Ritani to do it.

But by far, I''d prefer a Leon Mege ring for that style of ring. He makes gorgeous solitaires with thin pave shanks. Scarlet has her cushion set in one and her thread is on Show Me the Ring now. There are plenty of others that have been posted as well.

 

[Foundthe1]

Thanks for the reply.

I do agree that the first setting does look like it has a lot going on but in persoon it seemed very delicate. The endless love setting really does put the focal point on the diamond which is somthing I know she''ll like.
I did look into Leons, I was acutlly interested in this setting but with pave'' on the shank: http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=432
Only thing is this setting would be about 1500 more than the endless love.
Still have a lot to think about.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I have talked to Bill Pearlman before about that Ritani being made with a 2mm shank which is the same width as the matching wedding band. I think they look better the same width anyway. If GOG is now carrying Ritani, ask them to call Ritani and tell them that they know that ring was made for someone in 2mm and see if they will do it and what the price would be. Then you can compare the price to a Leon.

 

[Foundthe1]

I did contact GOG, I actallly did want it at 1.8mm at first but ritani said they only do 2mm the enless love in 2mm now.
Has anyone ever seen the endless love with single claw prongs, similar to what leon does??

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is fabulous news!!! Have Ritani do the kind of prongs they always do. They are beautiful and I would not alter that!!!

This one would definitely be my choice!!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 5/8/2008 12:58:31 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
That is fabulous news!!! Have Ritani do the kind of prongs they always do. They are beautiful and I would not alter that!!!

This one would definitely be my choice!!!!

Ditto