which temp setting to choose

[MoonRiver]

Dear all,

Previously i had a reset, well, it did not turned out as what i wanted. You can view the pictures and discussion here

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Hence, i would want to set it in a temperory setting first and wait around... i thought of getting something cheap, thus i was looking ebay and narrow down to 2 choices.

CHOICE 1
Cheap setting from Lord of Gem Rings. The halo and the shank looks very dainty and thin, which is what i like... but i wonder if it is safe?

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/7-5mm-Dark-Amethyst-14K-Gold-Pave-Diamond-Ring-/250808580965?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item3a655b3b65

CHOICE 2
Alternatively, i got a quote from jewelryhoo (another ebay vendor) to do a replica of Brian Gavin's Sara Halo

Which one do you think i should choose? I do want my other bands to sit flush and not to have a gap in between. I also worry if resetting can damage my diamond?

Sorry for the amateurish questions. THank you for your patience with me. Hope to hear comments from you all.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would choose a simple white gold setting as a temp setting. I can't imagine spending the money to make an inexpensive imitation of the BG halo ring. And the top one looks a little on the thin side and I'd be concerned about durability. It is pretty, though, for the money.

 

[tyty333]

I agree with DS...I think you may once again be dissapointed if you try to go with an inexpensive halo. I'd go with a simple
tiff replica if this is truely a temp setting or why not put it back into your original setting until you figure out what you really
want?

 

[MoonRiver]

I totally agree with all of you. now i kinda feel cheapstake. i was thinking that it is not really worth to get the cheap setting then again, the previous old setting was traded in for the new setting.

I was getting uncomfortable with the reset and went back to the shop to talk about getting the setting right. The shop said they could not do anything and offered to do another reset for a small fee. However, i do not like any of their settings and designs that they offer. I am rather sad to see what i envisioned turned out to be something else.

I have almost no funds as i have just bought two pendants, so i do not have anymore funds to consider a good and proper reset yet. At the same time, i am impatient and do not want my current setting, thus i was considering something cheap and pleasing to the eye.