I think I picked my setting

[lyra]

It is one of the Vatche Alexa collection rings. Thumbelina has one. I was wondering what everyone thinks about this for my 1.77RB K. I was thinking I wanted something antique looking, that would go with the warmer colour of my stone. I had originally wanted an OEC, but could never find one locally. My stone faces up quite white, so I don't think that will be too much of a problem, but if you think it may be a problem, please let me know. Don't know when I'll get this one, that's up to hubby. It could be soon, like April, or maybe not until our anniversary in Sept. I love Thumbelina's curved wedding band too, and would do the same or have one custom made with diamonds and sapphires (DH's birthstone). Here is a pic.

Thumbelina's thread, my inspiration: vatche antique style ring

 

[lyra]

My ring size is a 7 and I like that this will make my diamond appear larger and give me finger coverage. I''m just not digging the solitaire look after 5 months. My daughters love the design. I would order through excel I think.

 

[Ellen]

I have always LOVED that ring. I think it will look fabulous with your yummy size stone!!

 

[lumpkin]

I''ve never seen that setting, but I think it''s very pretty. I think a K would look very at home in it.

 

[LegacyGirl]

It''s so pretty it looks like a flower!

 

[lyra]

Date: 2/11/2008 2:25:49 PM
Author: Ellen
I have always LOVED that ring. I think it will look fabulous with your yummy size stone!!

Thanks Ellen. Do you think it would have that vintage feel I''ve been craving? There are no Vatche dealers in Canada, so this is a case where I''ll just have to take my chances. I think it looks pretty unique too. Not the normal pave thin band, but I have to take my diamond''s strong and weak points into consideration. It definitely has a tint in some circumstances. I thought it would look okay if it was in a vintage type setting where you might expect to see a warmer stone. I know this setting is far from what is the norm around here, but thin and pave just isn''t me.

 

[lyra]

Date: 2/11/2008 2:39:03 PM
Author: LegacyGirl
It''s so pretty it looks like a flower!

That''s what I like about it. I liked it from the first time I saw it months ago.

 

[lyra]

Date: 2/11/2008 2:27:37 PM
Author: lumpkin
I''ve never seen that setting, but I think it''s very pretty. I think a K would look very at home in it.

Thanks Lumpkin. I know it''s not the norm you see around here for sure. I''m just trying to work with my diamond''s natural characteristics. I wanted a diamond and sapphire setting, but you''d be surprised how hard it is to find a stock setting for that size of diamond.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/11/2008 4:11:12 PM
Author: lyra

Thanks Ellen. Do you think it would have that vintage feel I''ve been craving? There are no Vatche dealers in Canada, so this is a case where I''ll just have to take my chances. I think it looks pretty unique too. Not the normal pave thin band, but I have to take my diamond''s strong and weak points into consideration. It definitely has a tint in some circumstances. I thought it would look okay if it was in a vintage type setting where you might expect to see a warmer stone. I know this setting is far from what is the norm around here, but thin and pave just isn''t me.

Yes, I definitely think it has a vintage feel. And I think your stone will look really pretty in it, seriously.

And hey, I have a setting that''s far from the norm too.

 

[Catmom]

I think it definitely has a vintage feel to it. Your "K" would look gorgeous in this setting!

 

[coatimundi_org]

I so love that setting! The first time I saw it, I kept going back to it--it's so stunning!
Can't wait to see it on your hand!
ps-I have a K too--and I love the color! It's going to look gorgeous!

 

[Maisie]

I wish people would just stop posting all these gorgeous settings. How am I supposed to settle on just one, when there are so many beautiful settings around here!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

I think that setting will look beautiful with your stone.

 

[kcoursolle]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!

 

[sera]

lyra, that is SO pretty! When do we get the handshots?!

 

[CrownJewel]

lyra, perfect choice. I LOVE LOVE crazy LOVE that Vatche setting. I remember when I was looking for myself, I kept coming back to that one. I also was looking for something with an antique style. I think it''s a gorgeous setting. Go for it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Very pretty setting! I just thought I''d mention that Good Old Gold and Winfield''s carry Vatche if you wanted to use a PriceScope vendor for your setting.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I have always admired that gorgeous setting, it is so pretty!

 

[Gemma12]

Lyra, that''s lovely!

Here''s a thread with a couple of ''k'' stones set in platinum or wg settings. As you can see they are beautiful!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/j-color-stones-in-platinum.24731/

I think it will be stunning!

 

[mintve]

ooh, I like it! very pretty!

 

[lyra]

Thanks everyone. I don''t know when I''ll get it. That''s up to DH. His surprise.

Plus it may take some weeks to get it in the head size I need. I was really discouraged while looking all these months because very few settings some with a 1.75+ head. It''s a limiting factor if you don''t want to go custom, which I don''t. Plus I didn''t want a halo or pave. This one does have some pave, but it looks manageable to me. My husband doesn''t think I should wear a wedding band with it, but I would still like a curved one if I can find one that fits right. Wow, I feel like a LIW or something. I want my ring!!

 

[metro]

OMG, your stone is gonna ROCK that setting! It totally screams vintage, which is so right up my ally! I LOVE IT!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

It''s pretty!