A little help in ming a big decision- Cartier, Tiffany or other-

[fwprice1973]

I have found two similar rings from Cartier & Tiffany, though I am not necessarily caught up in the name of either. I do however like what I consider to be a not so traditional ring that is simple with clean lines. I don''t necessarily want to pay alot for a name and I am curious if anyone here knows of other similarly fashioned rings available on the market? Any help is appreciated. I have not seen either of these rings in person which is the next step to see if I like them in person but both these companies are giants in their field.

Cartier Bridal - Honeymoon
http://www.bridal.cartier.com/index.php?t=1&nav=ficheprod&ref=N4187500&cc=us&codeLang=en
Tiffany Bezet Round
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10046#f+1/0/0/0/0/0

Any criticism of this setting from those of you with greater knowledge on the subject? I''m all ears.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

If you would rather spend the money for the name, on the diamond instead, you could ask a good jeweler to imitate the design. They can't make it exactly the same of course, but they can incorporate the main elements that you like. The bezel designs would be easy enough for any of the well known jewelers on this site to do.

I personally love the Tiffany bezet style.

Here's a bezel style from James Allen, you could ask them to make the bezel more open and the band to be thinner if that's your preference.
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/round-cut-diamond-solitaire-ring.html

 

[neatfreak]

You can do a LOT better on price. Try Good Old Gold, Whiteflash, Brian Gavin Diamonds, and Mark at ERD to start with.

 

[fwprice1973]

Thanks for the suggestion.
I am curious if there are opinions on how much if any of the diamond''s display is lost in such a setting versus the more commonly used settings? This specific setting appears to only expose the crown of the diamond versus being open below.

Thanks again!

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 6/18/2009 10:52:45 AM
Author: fwprice1973
Thanks for the suggestion.

I am curious if there are opinions on how much if any of the diamond''s display is lost in such a setting versus the more commonly used settings? This specific setting appears to only expose the crown of the diamond versus being open below.


Thanks again!

Bezels won''t make you lose any brightness or fire with a diamond **if** the stone is a well cut stone. If it''s a poorly cut stone then it can cause light to be lost.

 

[fwprice1973]

Thanks again!