Help me pick a setting - again! Pics

[iluvdiamonds2]

It is very hard to appreciate the details from the pictures that you posted. Also, why are you limiting yourself to these 2 choices? Or are these
2 your very favorites

You didn't acknowledge my question when I first asked, but I felt the need to repeat it because it sounds like you are very indecisive about these choices.
I will admit that I voted neither on the poll because although I think both are lovely options, I don't know either will ultimately make you happy, given that you want your stone to be the star. Maybe I read it wrong? What are your goals in this reset?

Hi! So sorry I didn't reply to your question!! I looked at THOUSANDS of settings and these are my 2 favorites so far.My goal for the reset is for more finger coverage as my current ring is too delicate for me . I was thinking the antique ring is pretty but I dont want it to look like a cocktail ring. It looks like the halo ring shows the diamond more and teh antique one is one look more blended??

 

[braga123]

I was obsessed with antique settings. I really wanted one, at one point, but because my jeweler didn't carry them, I never had the chance to play with that option and the only vendor who does carry them is way beyond my budget. I did get a chance to admire the antique vendor's ring on her finger. What I noticed is that from afar, it provided a lot of finger coverage but the stone itself did blend into the setting, and looks perfectly at home. I don't think they look like cocktail rings, at all, but I do think that the stone does not appear bigger or sit high, which I personally like in that type of setting.

I can't comment on the halo because I can never seem to get those right.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

I was obsessed with antique settings. I really wanted one, at one point, but because my jeweler didn't carry them, I never had the chance to play with that option and the only vendor who does carry them is way beyond my budget. I did get a chance to admire the antique vendor's ring on her finger. What I noticed is that from afar, it provided a lot of finger coverage but the stone itself did blend into the setting, and looks perfectly at home. I don't think they look like cocktail rings, at all, but I do think that the stone does not appear bigger or sit high, which I personally like in that type of setting.

I can't comment on the halo because I can never seem to get those right.

See that is what I was thinking that when they put a cz in it, it was one look, pretty, but the halo seems to really accentuate the center stone.....see the pics in full size; also profile pics thx

 

[luvsdmb]

Here are 2 profile shots. I love the halo profile and I don't like the profile of the antique one as it is very flat.


Help!

The antique setting looks like it has a pretzel in the middle on the profile. I like the split shank but personally the split is a little wide for me. I really love the Victor Canera Anne Marie split shank halo. Have you checked out his rings? (sorry the picture is so bad)

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

Here are 2 profile shots. I love the halo profile and I don't like the profile of the antique one as it is very flat.


Help!

The antique setting looks like it has a pretzel in the middle on the profile. I like the split shank but personally the split is a little wide for me. I really love the Victor Canera Anne Marie split shank halo. Have you checked out his rings? (sorry the picture is so bad)

Thanks - I can't see the profile though - it's not on his site. DH keeps telling me there is a pretzel on the profile LOL!!

It looks like the other setting shows the stone more i guess. how much is the vc?

 

[junebug17]

Here are 2 profile shots. I love the halo profile and I don't like the profile of the antique one as it is very flat.


Help!

The antique setting looks like it has a pretzel in the middle on the profile. I like the split shank but personally the split is a little wide for me. I really love the Victor Canera Anne Marie split shank halo. Have you checked out his rings? (sorry the picture is so bad)

Thanks - I can't see the profile though - it's not on his site. DH keeps telling me there is a pretzel on the profile LOL!!

It looks like the other setting shows the stone more i guess. how much is the vc?

I think that setting is in the area of $4000 - $5000 (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). His pieces are totally hand-forged. - ERD does beautiful work too, less expensive than VC.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

muchas gracias!

 

[braga123]

I was obsessed with antique settings. I really wanted one, at one point, but because my jeweler didn't carry them, I never had the chance to play with that option and the only vendor who does carry them is way beyond my budget. I did get a chance to admire the antique vendor's ring on her finger. What I noticed is that from afar, it provided a lot of finger coverage but the stone itself did blend into the setting, and looks perfectly at home. I don't think they look like cocktail rings, at all, but I do think that the stone does not appear bigger or sit high, which I personally like in that type of setting.

I can't comment on the halo because I can never seem to get those right.

See that is what I was thinking that when they put a cz in it, it was one look, pretty, but the halo seems to really accentuate the center stone.....see the pics in full size; also profile pics thx

It sounds like you are deciding to go with the halo. I think most of the responses here agree that the antique setting will give you a unique and cohesive ring. Only you know if that is the look you want, but from your previous threads, you have never favored lower settings.
I agree with OP that you should look into VC or ERD, too.

 

[luvsdmb]

How about this?

http://www.simoneandson.com/viewitem.asp?idCategory=48&idProduct=732&priceRange=0x999999

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

I was obsessed with antique settings. I really wanted one, at one point, but because my jeweler didn't carry them, I never had the chance to play with that option and the only vendor who does carry them is way beyond my budget. I did get a chance to admire the antique vendor's ring on her finger. What I noticed is that from afar, it provided a lot of finger coverage but the stone itself did blend into the setting, and looks perfectly at home. I don't think they look like cocktail rings, at all, but I do think that the stone does not appear bigger or sit high, which I personally like in that type of setting.

I can't comment on the halo because I can never seem to get those right.

See that is what I was thinking that when they put a cz in it, it was one look, pretty, but the halo seems to really accentuate the center stone.....see the pics in full size; also profile pics thx

It sounds like you are deciding to go with the halo. I think most of the responses here agree that the antique setting will give you a unique and cohesive ring. Only you know if that is the look you want, but from your previous threads, you have never favored lower settings.
I agree with OP that you should look into VC or ERD, too.

LOL u know I don't like low settings What do u think of the halo???

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

How about this?

http://www.simoneandson.com/viewitem.asp?idCategory=48&idProduct=732&priceRange=0x999999

Thanks so much for this. It sure is pretty. i still like the other halo better for some reason, - love the profile on the other one.

ps the halo is double the cost of the antique style rin

 

[braga123]

I was obsessed with antique settings. I really wanted one, at one point, but because my jeweler didn't carry them, I never had the chance to play with that option and the only vendor who does carry them is way beyond my budget. I did get a chance to admire the antique vendor's ring on her finger. What I noticed is that from afar, it provided a lot of finger coverage but the stone itself did blend into the setting, and looks perfectly at home. I don't think they look like cocktail rings, at all, but I do think that the stone does not appear bigger or sit high, which I personally like in that type of setting.

I can't comment on the halo because I can never seem to get those right.

See that is what I was thinking that when they put a cz in it, it was one look, pretty, but the halo seems to really accentuate the center stone.....see the pics in full size; also profile pics thx

It sounds like you are deciding to go with the halo. I think most of the responses here agree that the antique setting will give you a unique and cohesive ring. Only you know if that is the look you want, but from your previous threads, you have never favored lower settings.
I agree with OP that you should look into VC or ERD, too.

LOL u know I don't like low settings What do u think of the halo???

The halo is hard to judge from the picture. What size is the melee? What quality? I have owned several stock halos and never seen a VC, etc. in person...so my point of reference for a perfect halo is limited.I no longer have a halo, so I guess never had a halo that I fell in love with. From my experience, I wore a halo bc I didn't care for the cut on my diamond and the halo helped to add more shine. I do see what your attraction to the halo is--it definitely packs a lot of bling! And mine did too, to the point where I was able to ignore my stone. II guess what I am saying is that you need to make sure that you aren't going to miss your stone. I did try a halo which had my stone sit high, and I didn't care for that look because it felt too gaudy. And yet, one of my friends has a 3 carat that sits super high and I can see it coming a mile away and it looks HUGE! But I wouldn't be comfortable wearing it, as much as I like it on her.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

I was obsessed with antique settings. I really wanted one, at one point, but because my jeweler didn't carry them, I never had the chance to play with that option and the only vendor who does carry them is way beyond my budget. I did get a chance to admire the antique vendor's ring on her finger. What I noticed is that from afar, it provided a lot of finger coverage but the stone itself did blend into the setting, and looks perfectly at home. I don't think they look like cocktail rings, at all, but I do think that the stone does not appear bigger or sit high, which I personally like in that type of setting.

I can't comment on the halo because I can never seem to get those right.

See that is what I was thinking that when they put a cz in it, it was one look, pretty, but the halo seems to really accentuate the center stone.....see the pics in full size; also profile pics thx

It sounds like you are deciding to go with the halo. I think most of the responses here agree that the antique setting will give you a unique and cohesive ring. Only you know if that is the look you want, but from your previous threads, you have never favored lower settings.
I agree with OP that you should look into VC or ERD, too.

LOL u know I don't like low settings What do u think of the halo???

The halo is hard to judge from the picture. What size is the melee? What quality? I have owned several stock halos and never seen a VC, etc. in person...so my point of reference for a perfect halo is limited.I no longer have a halo, so I guess never had a halo that I fell in love with. From my experience, I wore a halo bc I didn't care for the cut on my diamond and the halo helped to add more shine. I do see what your attraction to the halo is--it definitely packs a lot of bling! And mine did too, to the point where I was able to ignore my stone. II guess what I am saying is that you need to make sure that you aren't going to miss your stone. I did try a halo which had my stone sit high, and I didn't care for that look because it felt too gaudy. And yet, one of my friends has a 3 carat that sits super high and I can see it coming a mile away and it looks HUGE! But I wouldn't be comfortable wearing it, as much as I like it on her.

I'm not sure of the melee size, but I think possibly 1.5mm?? The diamond in the setting in the pic is probably 7.5mm and on my finger it looks like 11mm north to south? I also don't like round stones but I love the old cut I have. So that is a huge reason for the cushion shaped halo....

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

Does the halo ring look like it is double the money? Do you guys think the halo is a good size around that stone? thx

 

[braga123]

Does the halo ring look like it is double the money? Do you guys think the halo is a good size around that stone? thx

It doesn't look like it is double the money. IMO the antique looks more expensive.
ETA: I went back to look at the picture and your first post. Is the antique setting a reproduction? If so, then they look about the same price.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

No it's a reproduction. It's white gold.... the other one is $1000 more in WG, but in plat more.

 

[CharmyPoo]

I love split shanks and halos too ... but I am sorry that I just don't love the one you are considering. It is very chunky and doesn't look like a high quality split shank. Challenge with split shank is that if it is not refined .. it ends up looking chunky and clunky versus elegant.

Do you have better pictures of the vintage ring?

How much is the split shank you are looking at? I am wondering if you can make one that looks better.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Here is a ERD split shank halo - very nice. You can add diamonds on the shank.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/suprise-proposal-erd-cushion-plain-split-shank-halo-created.177760/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/suprise-proposal-erd-cushion-plain-split-shank-halo-created.177760/[/URL]

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

I love split shanks and halos too ... but I am sorry that I just don't love the one you are considering. It is very chunky and doesn't look like a high quality split shank. Challenge with split shank is that if it is not refined .. it ends up looking chunky and clunky versus elegant.

Do you have better pictures of the vintage ring?

How much is the split shank you are looking at? I am wondering if you can make one that looks better.

THanks CharmyPoo but the funny thing is is that I want clunky and chunky!!!! I want it to feel substantial on my finger, I don't like delicate rings you know??

 

[CharmyPoo]

Ok if that is what you want - I haven't heard anyone else say that before.

I guess I differential substantial rings versus clunky/chunky rings. Substantial rings can have a lot of presence without looking chunky and unrefined. The vintage setting is one of those to me.

Athenaworth's setting is another one that is substantial but not clunky.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-doron-isaak-reset-is-here.158714/?hilit=doron']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-doron-isaak-reset-is-here.158714/?hilit=doron[/URL]

 

[braga123]

Did you decide?

 

[luvsdmb]

http://www.pennypreville.com/collection/bridal-collection/engagement-rings

Thought of you.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

That is a gorgeous ring, but I really really love the profile of the other halo - which I bought! So will post in a month or so!
Here is a new pic!

 

[braga123]

That is a gorgeous ring, but I really really love the profile of the other halo - which I bought! So will post in a month or so!
Here is a new pic!

Wow! Can't wait to see close-up's!

 

[junebug17]

Can't wait to see it! Looks good, love the finger coverage!

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

Thanks guys! Well, there is a CZ in that ring that I tried on so it should look better with my stone in it. I got it in Platinum. DH loves it and me madre thinks it's beautiful. I never was into halos before but I really wanted to enhance my stone and get more fc so here we have it.

 

[luvsdmb]

I think it looks great on your finger, can't wait to see more pictures.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

Thanks hopefully this will be the one to hold me over for 4 years or so.

 

[iluvdiamonds2]

WHICH BAND do you think looks better with the halo setting???? The first pic is the wider white gold band, and the last pic iwth tan nail polish is the thinner plat band

 

[luvsdmb]

I like the thinner one. It looks great together.