What type of diamonds on shank?

[vespergirl]

In trying to design my new ring settings for my RB, I have decided that I want a diamond shank with matching diamond eternity band to replace my solitaire setting. Would you guys go for either a "v-shaped pave" shank, a bead''set pave shank, or a shared-prong look? I was just looking for some feedback. I''ll try to post pics of the three looks below ...

 

[vespergirl]

Here are some pics of the "v-shape" pave - hope you guys don''t mind me showing pics of your gorgeous rings!

 

[vespergirl]

One more of v-shape

 

[vespergirl]

Here''s one of bead-set pave

 

[vespergirl]

Here''s one of shared-prong - I just can''t decide!

 

[vespergirl]

Oops, the bead set I posted didn''t come up - here''s a bead-set pave setting that I love, but imagine it with an RB ...

 

[lyra]

Well, what''s your favourite? I voted bead set, but that''s only because for some reason it appeals to my eye the most. I haven''t seen V-shape in person though, so that''s an unknown to me. Hard to tell from the pic. I think though that bead set gives a definite "feel" to a ring, to me, more vintage or classic. The other two look more sleek and modern. Vague enough?

 

[bella_91]

I personally prefer the v shape....(I''m actually looking at that for myself)

 

[pixley]

I prefer the V shape too. Whose ring is that? I recall it being a recent Leon Mege masterpiece, but I can''t remember who it belongs to. Anyhoo, love the pave on that ring and Leon really does it right.

 

[Gypsy]

V shape. Hands down.

 

[mrssalvo]

for me it would depend on who's making the ring. i've seen the v-step pave that looked and felt scratchy, if it was Leon or MB or maytal, I'd vote v-step, otherwise, I'd probably go with the bead set.

 

[dani13]

Date: 3/21/2008 1:05:01 PM
Author: mrssalvo
for me it would depend on who's making the ring. i've seen the v-step pave that looked and felt scratchy and just V-step. otherwise, I'd probably go with the bead set.

Ditto. If you go with Leon (and want a super-thin shank like diamondnut's ring), I would go with the V shape. Otherwise, I prefer bead set (like the Ritani Endless Love).

 

[kcoursolle]

Hands down Leon''s v-shaped pave. It is delicate and stunning and best yet you only see diamonds, no metal!

 

[E B]

Oooh, I LOVE the v-shape!

 

[vespergirl]

Thanks for your replies everyone! The v-shape I posted was diamondnut''s new Leon. I''m pretty sure that''s the one that I like the best. I talked to my husband about it already, and I''m definitely going to go with Leon for the redesign. I am thinking that a 2mm v-shape pave, with maybe an 8-prong head with the teeny tiny delicate prongs, and pave on the basket as well, plus a matching 2mm wedding band. So basically, the set would look a lot like diamondnut''s, but with an 8-prong head and pave on the basket instead of a platinum basket.

There is a new Ritani setting that I really like as well, but I just keep coming back to Leon''s designs, and don''t think I''ll ever be satisfied until I have a Leon piece. The only difficult part is waiting! My 3rd anniversary isn''t until next May (2009) and I wanted to wait until then to upgrade the settings to be totally sure that I was getting something that I would want forever. My husband just got a big promotion, raise & bonus at work though, so now I''m thinking that maybe I should get this as a 2nd anniversary present instead - patience isn''t one of my strong points

 

[lyra]

Ooh, definitely do it now while the money is there! I''m not a huge believer in forever settings (understatement!), but since you love the Leon so much, you should definitely go that route. Good luck!

 

[mrssalvo]

if you have the money now, i''d go ahead and do it too. prices sure aren''t getting any lower and the setting could easily cost a lot more a year from now.

 

[vespergirl]

Thanks for your feedback! I was out of town for Easter this weekend, so I''ve been AWOL from PS.

I''m really thinking that I like the v-shape pave the best the more that I think about it.

I''m just hesitant to go and make yet one more change to my rings, since I just witched from an asscher to an RB at Christmas. I feel like maybe I should sit with this for at least a year before making any more changes.

By the way, I am just LOVING my RB. I was afraid that I would miss the asscher when it was gone, but I really don''t. I still love a step-cut, but I''m holding out for a fat 3-stone EC anniversary ring for my 10th anniversary. Looks like I turned out to be a sparkle & size girl after all

 

[Ellen]

V shaped Leon! *swoon*

 

[CrookedRock]

Date: 3/24/2008 11:22:39 AM
Author: Ellen
V shaped Leon! *swoon*

sooo prettttyy!