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3 carat WF ACA RB on 6.5 finger; solitaire or pave setting

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Edie

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Hi all,
I have just reserved a 2.998 carat VS1 I colour ACA round diamond. I am so excited but now thinking about the setting. The dimension of the diamond is 9.35mm and my finger is size 6.5mm.
I definitely want a 6 prong as I like the round look.
I dont want very straight prongs but something a bit more graceful/delicate...I hope this makes sense.
I like the idea of a thin band to accenuate the size of the diamond but I can't decide between a pave/micropave setting or plain solitaire.
I would be very grateful for any advice to help me decide and especially if anyone had any suggestions for settings...pics would be great. Thanks!!
 
to pavé or not pavé is a question of how gently you treat your ring imho, especially if the setting is delicate. i can be clumsy so no little stones for me. o_O :lol:

eta: the ring in my avatar has similar dimensions size 6.5 w/ 9mm stone if that is helpful at all.
 
Yimmers said:
Are you planning on getting the setting from WF? If so, the Felicity is pretty, and tapers towards the diamond, so it will look thin, but have the stability needed for a diamond of that size.

https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-1614.htm

If you don't mind going elsewhere, this is a nice pave setting.
https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/six-prong-pave-solitaire-with-scalloped-basket
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Thank you Yimmers. :angel:
I really like the Victor Canera ring and have emailed for a quote.
I am less keen on the cathedral type felicity ring.

Whiteflash have a Vatche 1020 channel set but am I correct in thinking that this would have a less delicate look than a pave setting? Which of the two; channel or pave set would sparkle more?
 
My thoughts - tell WF what you're looking for, they can probably take one of their settings and make the prongs exactly how you want them. I have a 2.937ct I/VS2 ACA and had them customize one of their settings. In terms of pave/no pave, I'd probably go try on some settings in some jewelry stores to see what you like best on your hand. I personally am not a fan of channel-set diamonds, but that's just me.

here's my ring:

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My personal preference is plain shank on ering, especially with a gorgeous 3 carat ACA. then I would do a super skinny eternity wedding band.
 
What kind of wedding band do you want to wear?
Do you want something that looks like a set?
 
HappyNewLife said:
My thoughts - tell WF what you're looking for, they can probably take one of their settings and make the prongs exactly how you want them. I have a 2.937ct I/VS2 ACA and had them customize one of their settings. In terms of pave/no pave, I'd probably go try on some settings in some jewelry stores to see what you like best on your hand. I personally am not a fan of channel-set diamonds, but that's just me.

here's my ring:

ears2.jpgIMG_4453.PNG
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That is really beautiful! What adjustments did you ask for? I am mew to all of this so trying to find out all the options/possibilities. Thanks!
 
dtnyc said:
What kind of wedding band do you want to wear?
Do you want something that looks like a set?
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I will be wearing a plain band=)2
 
If you intend on wearing it with a WR, it’s best to consider how they will sit (flush against one another, or slightly apart), especially, if you are going to have pave shanks. You don’t want the rings to rub & cause damage to each other.
Channel set bands have more metal, and do not expose the stones, so, pave’ is probably more “sparkly”, but channel set bands create more protection.
Style will be likely your best bet in choosing what you prefer; going to a local jewelery store to try on different styles will help solidify your decision. Pave/micropave are beautiful & blingy, but you should consider how the shank will fit with a WR (if you will be wearing one), and see for yourself if it appeals to you, with a 3ct rock.
The classic look is a plain platinum/WG/YG soli w/thin pave/micropave WR (not triple sided).
 
Just a thought as I read your thread, and maybe something to think about while making decisions.
I have issues with my solitaires turning on my finger and must stack them with bands to keep the stone « sunny side up ».
I know sizing beads help with that, but so far I’ve been too lazy to have that done. How do others with a stone this size keep it in place?
 
Edie said:
I will be wearing a plain band=)2
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Ah, gotcha. Do you have the band already? If not, you can ask whomever does your setting to make a matching band so that the rings sit flush with each other, if that is the look you are looking for.
 
Edie said:
I will be wearing a plain band=)2
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If you are going to be wearing a plain band then I would go with a plain shank on the ER as well.

My personal preference with a stone that size is to have it in a cathedral style setting like the felicity posted above vs. a Tiffany style setting, but that is just my preference.
 
I’m partial to pave. I think it will be blingalicious!
 
AprilBaby said:
I’m partial to pave. I think it will be blingalicious!
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I agree. If the band is plain, having some bling on the shank of the ER will really make it pop!
 
Edie said:
That is really beautiful! What adjustments did you ask for? I am mew to all of this so trying to find out all the options/possibilities. Thanks!
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This is WF's 6-prong knife-edge setting, with the following customization:
soften out the knife edge
delicate claw prongs
thinner shank
set the diamond at medium height
90/10 platinum/iridium blend (to make it harder)

(note: I blatantly copied a PS-er's solitaire, she was fine with it, hehe)
 
Jimmianne said:
Just a thought as I read your thread, and maybe something to think about while making decisions.
I have issues with my solitaires turning on my finger and must stack them with bands to keep the stone « sunny side up ».
I know sizing beads help with that, but so far I’ve been too lazy to have that done. How do others with a stone this size keep it in place?
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the wedding band keeps it in place. otherwise, it flops around like a fish if I wear it solo
 
Just a technical detail. Look at setting that have the most points of contact between the head and the shank.

A setting like this is reliant on a single soldered joint (yellow) to keep the head attached to the setting in most of these. This is a ring to be worn daily and you will bang it on walls, car doors, floors...you name it. Its just reality of wearing a ring all the time.

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These have far more points of contact with the shank. If you look at this setting, the shoulder has contact with the head at the crossbar and the prongs each contact the shank. Then, each prong (which are double) is attached to each other and the shank with the scallop/crossbar. You can find similar features in a 6-prong.


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https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/cathedral-band-solitaire-with-scalloped-basket

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https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/classic-solitaire-with-cathedral-band

Not recommending any of these particular settings, just pointing out features to look for when deciding on a setting.
 

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HappyNewLife said:
My thoughts - tell WF what you're looking for, they can probably take one of their settings and make the prongs exactly how you want them. I have a 2.937ct I/VS2 ACA and had them customize one of their settings. In terms of pave/no pave, I'd probably go try on some settings in some jewelry stores to see what you like best on your hand. I personally am not a fan of channel-set diamonds, but that's just me.

here's my ring:

ears2.jpgIMG_4453.PNG
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Your ring is beautiful @HappyNewLife and it looks huge! Can't believe it is 2.93 it looks so much bigger, mind if I ask your ring size?
 
rockysalamander said:
Just a technical detail. Look at setting that have the most points of contact between the head and the shank.

A setting like this is reliant on a single soldered joint (yellow) to keep the head attached to the setting in most of these. This is a ring to be worn daily and you will bang it on walls, car doors, floors...you name it. Its just reality of wearing a ring all the time.

upload_2018-5-25_17-16-22-png.629620


These have far more points of contact with the shank. If you look at this setting, the shoulder has contact with the head at the crossbar and the prongs each contact the shank. Then, each prong (which are double) is attached to each other and the shank with the scallop/crossbar. You can find similar features in a 6-prong.


upload_2018-6-16_5-51-41-png.633026

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/cathedral-band-solitaire-with-scalloped-basket

upload_2018-6-16_5-52-45-png.633027

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/classic-solitaire-with-cathedral-band

Not recommending any of these particular settings, just pointing out features to look for when deciding on a setting.
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I agree with this- the felicity setting someone linked above is a 6 prong setting with the cathedral shoulders.
 
m-2-b said:
This is my old solitaire set (WF solitaire + VC notched spacer) which I loved for it's classic simplicity:
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speaking of the PS'er I blatantly copied. Man, that is a gorgeous ring
 
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Here is a pic of my 3.122 ACA on a 6.5 finger, setting by CvB, band by VC. Just a quick pic, sorry for the quality. 20180713_184507-1.jpg
 
m-2-b said:
This is my old solitaire set (WF solitaire + VC notched spacer) which I loved for it's classic simplicity:
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@m-2-b I know this is a very old post but this six prong setting with a plain band still gives me chills every time I see it! Gorgeous simplicity!!!
 
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