Antique halo or three stone for antique EC

[Tigerlilyrosepetal]

Looking for some help before I do anything drastic! I have a 2.57 JVS1 antique emerald cut that I adore. She’s very deep and flashy and bright. When I got her last year, I really wavered between a three stone setting or an antique halo setting. It was a tough decision, but I ultimately went for the three stone. Now I’m wondering if I should have done that antique halo design after all. I am thinking that it would more match the stone’s antique character and warmth.

What do you think? It would be in platinum and here is a potential-although not final-mold.

 

[maryjane04]

I really like the antique halo. I feel like the stone can really be the centre of attention in the halo plus the added finger coverage is always a bonus.

 

[molecule]

I would prefer a three stone with a thinner shank - right now, my eyes are pulled away from the center. Maybe tapered baguettes or smaller traps that are less tilted.

 

[tyty333]

To be honest I don't think the 3 stone setting is doing the stone any favors. I would move it to the halo setting. If I were going to
keep it in the 3 stone setting I would probably engrave the band (or do something with it) to help differentiate things a little.

 

[Lookinagain]

if the choice is between the current three stone and the plastic/wax model, I'd go with the halo. I agree that the current three stone setting isn't doing much for the stone. If you would also be thinking of re-doing a three stone, then I'd pick that. But between the two photos, I'd go with the halo.

 

[Niel]

Mmmm both. Include those side stones in a halo

 

[Tigerlilyrosepetal]

What a great idea @Niel !
Would they be too big though? Together they are .63 cts. Not sure if that would look right

 

[Niel]

The halo would need some modification but …you get the idea.