i think i found my setting...would love some input

[funketrade]

I'm working with a jeweler to create my setting and I am looking around for inspiration to give her a clear direction. My girlfriend is not much for wearing rings, so I don't really have her perspective to go on.

My stone will be 0.7-0.8c ideal cut round stone and I have decided on a bezel setting. I'm not a big fan of the "traditional" bezel setting where the main stone is surrounded by small stones. I don't want to crowd the main stone, but really want to highlight it (especially since I'm going for ideal cut). Also her sister in-law has one of those classic designs and I want something different

This is one that really caught my eye and the more I look at it the more I love it: http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-semi-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-in-platinum/6321

It seems original but not too freaky and has classic understatement to it. Also it will let in a lot of light on the sides which really works with my selection of an ideal cut. I may consider side stones but even that may ruin the look.

So... any opinions, ideas, alternatives...?

 

[SMC]

Probably just me but the picture looks like a diamond wearing earmuffs. Just another option - if you like semi-bezel settings, the Sholdt one is quite popular. Here's a thread with pics of one with a 1 ct diamond: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/sholdt-semi-bezel-solitaire-ring.76450/page-2']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/sholdt-semi-bezel-solitaire-ring.76450/page-2..[/URL].

If you do a search, there are other PS threads showing off the Sholdt setting as well.

 

[ecf8503]

I like the Ritani! Scholdt is known for their semi-bezels, so you may want to check this out:

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/sholdt-jewelry/rings/

 

[stargurl78]

Probably just me but the picture looks like a diamond wearing earmuffs. Just another option - if you like semi-bezel settings, the Sholdt one is quite popular. Here's a thread with pics of one with a 1 ct diamond: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/sholdt-semi-bezel-solitaire-ring.76450/page-2..']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/sholdt-semi-bezel-solitaire-ring.76450/page-2....[/URL].

If you do a search, there are other PS threads showing off the Sholdt setting as well.

This made me laugh I also like the Sholdt much better than the Ritani...

 

[marymm]

Another similar option is WhiteFlash's True Love setting - very sleek design!

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/true-love-diamond-engagement-ring-510.htm

 

[Niel]

Yeah I love ritani for the bezel halo but not the half.

Sholdt has a fab half and full bezel without a halo. Go to brian gavin and look at their sholdt selection. They are lovely settings.

Ritani is great but I don't love that design

 

[tyty333]

If you are going for a bezel setting I would go with sholdt or other well known vendor. There is no reason to have one made
if you arent changing it (my opinion).

 

[funketrade]

Thanks everyone... i'm definitely digging the sholdts