Would love some help with setting ideas! “Antique” elongated cushion

[Mom2424722]

Hello Wonderful PSers!

Bear with me on this dissertation!

We decided to upgrade my e-ring in honor of our anniversary. (Who can refuse this with the wonderful world of LGD?!) I was looking at Springsparkle’s antique cushion months ago. It disappeared from the Ritani website for weeks, then was magically back. I figured, it’s meant to be, right? I put it in my cart before work, came home to buy it, and it was …gone.

Alas, it found its rightful home as I saw it here. Absolutely gorgeous on springsparkle!

A was a little heartbroken though. However, Jonathan from DG chimed in on springsparkle’s post, so I did a search on his website. I found a stone that I was fully expecting it to be a dud. For the price, it had to be too good to be true. Well… Jonathan vetted it and said not only is it stunning, but I found the proverbial “needle.” Yes, it may have a little stria, but it does not affect the optics. ASET is awesome, according to Jonathan. (video link below)

Now here is my problem. The stone is HUGE. In my world anyway. It’s a 4.12 ct, 8.65x11.24, with a 1.3 ratio. I’m worried it might look slightly ridiculous in my life. Of course, this is not going to stop me. Once a girl gets her eye on bling, girl must have said bling. And, I am fully aware of the DS syndrome.

My question to all you diamond gurus is, what setting would you suggest? Are there settings that perhaps slightly minimize a diamond’s size? (can’t believe those words just came out of my mouth.) I am not ashamed to own a lab diamond. In fact, if I had unlimited funds, I would still purchase a lab diamond. But, at the same time I don’t necessarily want people thinking I’m rocking a CZ either. Has anyone else grappled with this? Maybe I’m just way overthinking things!

Regardless, any thoughts on settings? I definitely want claw prongs. Beyond that… no clue.

Any advice would be greatly welcomed! And… just an FYI, Jonathan is amazing. Called me within minutes of putting in an inquiry. Extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. Highly recommended. I know most of you already know this!
DG video

 

[momofive]

What about a split shank with melee? Or a twisted split shank similar to this but without the halo.

 

[Mom2424722]

What about a split shank with melee? Or a twisted split shank similar to this but without the halo.

Oooohhh! I like both ideas! I’m extra intrigued by the split shank with melee and claw prongs.

Thank you momofive!

 

[JV36912]

I don't have any suggestions to offer but just chiming in to say what a beautiful stone! Can't wait to see it's final home!

 

[momofive]

Oooohhh! I like both ideas! I’m extra intrigued by the split shank with melee and claw prongs.

Thank you momofive!

You’re welcome. I think the mix of melee and metal won’t overwhelm you next to you’re diamond.

 

[dk168]

I would be inclined to set it as a 3-stone with either rounds or pears as side stones, if the finger size is sufficiently large for a 3-stone ring.

DK

 

[Mooshi]

Sounds counter-intuitive but what about a signet style ring? More metal making the diamond look smaller sort of an optical illusion? I'm having the same issue as you actually (although with a 2.2ct!) and that is what I was thinking, set east-west in a chunky signet.

 

[Niel]

I agree setting it east west would would help, I think. Maybe with some side baguettes

 

[Niel]

I think the halo split shank above would lend it to looking more like a cz, not less. That’s a very “fashion” style setting

 

[Niel]

love a bezeled baguette, too

 

[Niel]

 

[Niel]

 

[Niel]

I think this is an elevated split shank

But any idea you have I think setting it east west will make the size seem less “ ring pop “ and I think it would appear more “bespoke” which again would lend to it looking less like a cz

 

[Mom2424722]

I would be inclined to set it as a 3-stone with either rounds or pears as side stones, if the finger size is sufficiently large for a 3-stone ring.

DK

That is a great idea, thank you!

 

[Mom2424722]

Sounds counter-intuitive but what about a signet style ring? More metal making the diamond look smaller sort of an optical illusion? I'm having the same issue as you actually (although with a 2.2ct!) and that is what I was thinking, set east-west in a chunky signet.

Thank you for your input! I did not even think of this!

 

[Mom2424722]

I think the halo split shank above would lend it to looking more like a cz, not less. That’s a very “fashion” style setting

 

[Mom2424722]

I would be inclined to set it as a 3-stone with either rounds or pears as side stones, if the finger size is sufficiently large for a 3-stone ring.

DK

Sounds lovely! Thank you!

 

[Mom2424722]

Sounds counter-intuitive but what about a signet style ring? More metal making the diamond look smaller sort of an optical illusion? I'm having the same issue as you actually (although with a 2.2ct!) and that is what I was thinking, set east-west in a chunky signet.

Interesting! I did not consider this! Thank you!

 

[Mom2424722]

I think the halo split shank above would lend it to looking more like a cz, not less. That’s a very “fashion” style setting

Agreed!

 

[Mom2424722]

love a bezeled baguette, too

I really like this…

 

[Mom2424722]

Love the shank and prongs!

 

[Mom2424722]

I think this is an elevated split shank

But any idea you have I think setting it east west will make the size seem less “ ring pop “ and I think it would appear more “bespoke” which again would lend to it looking less like a cz

Yes, “ring pop!” That is exactly what I’m worried it will look like. I am an elementary special education teacher, and no one, I mean no one, has larger diamonds. But I love the look of a big sparkly.

Thank you for your help! I also really like this setting. I have a lot of thinking to do!

 

[ariel144]

How did you decide to set it? I love this setting on JA. Look at the Emerald cut example and the customer's video with her EC set in rose or yellow gold. Those claw prongs going NSEW are so unique! Love this and will choose it in rose gold when I find an antique cushion in my budget. Your DG video is not working. Is it on YT too? https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...nt-ring-item-66396?uniqueID=t7wtodpg6_7345638

Great for small budgets like mine!