Need urgent resetting advice for my 3 ct oval

[Dee*Jay]

I have been putting off having my upgraded e-ring reset because I didn’t know exactly what I wanted and I only wanted to have to do this once. Well, I think the time has come to work on this little project – my stone is loose and I don’t want to just have the prongs tightened on a setting that I don’t love anyway.

So here are some questions:

- The side pears were from my original e-ring. The center stone was a 1.33 ct pear and the sides are .36 pears each. The new oval center stone is 3.02 cts. Do you think the proportion is off? (I have actually come to like the smaller side stones because I thought they made the center stone “pop” but a few people have said the sides look too small with the bigger center.)

- What size do you think would make the pear sides more "balanced"?

- What about other shape side stone choices? I like the wider spread of trillions but not the sharp angles. Do you think hearts would be a good option? Suggestions on other side stones are most welcome.

- What about a totally different style of setting altogether? There is an east-west setting on Pearlmans site that I love but I’m not sure the e-w setting would flatter my hand. I have a size 4.75 finger – and not particularly long fingers, at that!

Here are some photos (sorry I think I have to post them all separately due to file size). There is a straight-on shot; one from the profile; one from the side; and one from an angle; to give you different perspectives.

Any opinions and advice here will be much appreciated!!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Straight-on

 

[Dee*Jay]

Profile shot

 

[Dee*Jay]

Oops - trying again!

(Notice how you can't even see the culet on the profile shot – this center stone is probably set way to high right now. That’s what happens when they try to jam a 3 ct stone in a space originally designed for 1.3 cts!)

 

[Dee*Jay]

Side shot

(Is it my imagination or do the really high center stone and the lower side stones not bear much "realtionship" to each other?)

 

[Dee*Jay]

Last one...

 

[diamond_quester]

That is a beautiful oval!! I think your current ring looks lovely as is and would be even better once the center stone is set at the correct height compared to the sides. If you would like to try some other shape, baguette sides give a totally different look. This combo is a knockout:

from Tiffany's. ETA: I love that combination because it adds a little bling while keeping focus on the oval. And the baguettes seem to make the oval look even bigger.

As for other setting styles, Melinda's Leon Mege setting for an oval is beautiful too!

 

[mrssalvo]

I think the proportions of the pears are probably ok if that''s the look you''re after. The huge stone looks a little out of place in the current setting and I agree, the ring doesn''t flow right. If you want to keep the pear sides you''ll probably have to have someone custom make it so the oval is lower and the pears are closer to the center,even if they are places at a slight angle. I think and e/w setting would be very cool, can you give us the link or post the pic?

love the baguettes in the Tiffany pic..

 

[marvel]

Date: 4/23/2006 11:28:54 PM
Author: diamond_quester
That is a beautiful oval!! I think your current ring looks lovely as is and would be even better once the center stone is set at the correct height compared to the sides. For ovals my favorite side stones would be less pointed at the tips, say baguettes. This combo is a knockout:

from Tiffany''s.

As for other setting styles, Melinda''s Leon Mege setting for an oval is beautiful too!

I love the tappered baquettes

This a beautiful ring right there!!

 

[diamondfan]

What about a halo? I love them with an oval ring...

 

[asscherisme]

Beautful Oval. I love the Tiffany design shown with the baguettes

 

[Dee*Jay]

mrssalvo - here''s the Pearlman''s setting that I fell in love with instantly. But not sure it''s the right thing for somone of the short-fingered ilk!

Here''s the link too in case the photo doesn''t work (I''m not too proficient at this). http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/eli-jewelry/rings/

 

[diamond_quester]

Date: 4/23/2006 11:35:43 PM
Author: diamondfan
What about a halo? I love them with an oval ring...

Here are some beautiful halos from

IceStore

and

Leon Mege.

Is a halo too much with a 3ct? IMO the above designs would not be too large but depends on your taste.

 

[Dee*Jay]

What about the idea of half-moons? I toyed with that at the time I was getting the upgrade but I was afraid it would take away from the center stone. Here''s a ring that inspires me -- can''t remember when the photo came from (I''ve just been saving it to drool over!) so if it belongs to a PS member I apologize for posting it without their permission or a proper acknowledgement.

 

[Dee*Jay]

diamondfan and diamond quester - I go back and forth about a halo. For some reason I think a halo might be too much for a 3 ct oval (afraid it would look like a cocktail ring) but the east-west halo in the Pearlman's pic doesn't give me that feeling (don't know why... ).

ETA - Absolutely no disrespect meant to anyone who has an oval with a halo!!! Just not sure that's the style for me.

 

[diamond_quester]

Date: 4/23/2006 11:51:29 PM
Author: Dee*Jay
diamondfan and diamond quester - I go back and forth about a halo. For some reason I think a halo might be too much for a 3 ct oval (afraid it would look like a cocktail ring) but the east-west halo in the Pearlman''s pic doesn''t give me that feeling (don''t know why... ).

The ring in the Pearlman''s picture seems to have a much smaller oval, maybe 1ct?

My favorite is the simple look with baguettes, but it''s fun to think about other options for such a nice center stone. There are several examples of oval rings (solitaire, 3-stone, 5-stone) on Leon Mege''s web site (www.artofplatinum.com).

 

[Kaleigh]

Love the one with half moons

 

[Dee*Jay]

Forgot to say at the very beginning that I wouldn''t be opposed to a setting "substantial" enough to wear by itself. I don''t wear this ring with my eternity band anyway (I hate to admit it but sometimes there is such a thing as *a little* too much bling... LOL!) so if anyone has any "heavier" style suggestions that would be great too.

 

[decodelighted]

I think East/West in a setting like this with NO halo and NO sidestones would look AMAZING!!!

This setting is from here but I don''t think they sell settings w/o center stones. Ya could ask?

There must be someone else selling a similar setting (it''s like Daniel K''s split crown & split shank settings, but they don''t sell settings only EITHER!

)

p.s -- I agree that it seems your center is currently set way too high & doesn''t "flow" with the setting or sidesstones. Yr. gonna fix that though - no worries!

 

[Miranda]

If you''re still interested in pears as side stones, what about .6 or so on each side and set in more of an arch. I know some folks like smallish sides, but, I love bigger ones. I love ovals with pears...It''s my new fave! What a fun project. BTW, your oval is beautiful

I keep trying to fertilize my 1.2 oval to grow up to be something like yours!

 

[marvel]

Here''s a Tacori oval setting that is really pretty.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Deco - it''s funny that you show this Scaasi piece. His showroom is about 2 blocks from my office and I keep meaning to go over there "just to look around."

Miranda - First of all a 1.2 ct stone is absolutely nothing to sneeze at!!! And don''t worry, if you give it lots of love and sunlight and water it regularly it will grow into a bigger stone!

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 4/24/2006 12:07:42 AM
Author: Dee*Jay
Deco - it''s funny that you show this Scaasi piece. His showroom is about 2 blocks from my office and I keep meaning to go over there ''just to look around.''

COINCIDENCE, no??!!

Found a similar one at Pearlmans ... check this out... says for 1.5ct & over stones ...

 

[decodelighted]

ooooooohhhhh

 

[mrssalvo]

oh Deco..I love, love, love the one you posted from Pearlman''s..

 

[diamondfan]

Date: 4/23/2006 11:48:43 PM
Author: Dee*Jay
What about the idea of half-moons? I toyed with that at the time I was getting the upgrade but I was afraid it would take away from the center stone. Here''s a ring that inspires me -- can''t remember when the photo came from (I''ve just been saving it to drool over!) so if it belongs to a PS member I apologize for posting it without their permission or a proper acknowledgement.

That is why I suggested the half moons...they really complement and flow well with an oval and are not so comon. Also, I think they are faceted, so they match the sparkles in the oval too! I LOVE IT. I happen to love the halo look, (think Katie Holmes'' ring) but understand what you are saying about too much. When I got my e/c, my cousin had a ring for sale (she is a jeweler in LA) that I have actually seen posted here in the ec thread. it was a split shank e/c, 10 carats, with a halo, and while I LOVED it, I went to the more simple setting. Trust your guts...but I must say I love the half moons...kite shaped are neat too...anyone got photos of those?

 

[widget]

Hi DJ....how much fun is this???

You're sure getting lots of different opinions! Here are mine:

I LOVE that oval, and would want that great shape to be showcased in any mounting. I don't care for the oval/halfmoon combo because it seems to 'round out' the look of the center stone.

While an E/W orientation is a favorite of mine, I'd worry that that big stone might look too wide on your small fingers. I'd sure want to try something similar on before I'd commit to that...

I was surprised that I didn't mind the face-up look of the little pears. Slightly bigger ones would probably be better....actually there are lots of sidestone shapes that would look fabulous with that beauty!

I think the centerstone is definitely set too high relative to the sidestones in this mounting.

I wouldn't even consider putting a halo around that gorgeous honker...but that's just me.

JMOs, of course...can't wait to hear what you finally decide! What fun!

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[valeria101]

So many awesome styles on this thread already!


If I had o take pic one

... it would most likely be keeping the stones you have (center and sides) and have them arranged in asetting meant for them. I am sure the look will change and the ring will feel more substantial on the hand once the oval has been descended from the lofty height and down betwene the pears. If wider sides are in order... it would be half moons, hands down. As a side note... even large (or should I say long?) half moon sides will not take away from the center because they are not as brilliant, especailly the step cut half moons - the difference in facet style is enough for me to make a sensible border between the center and sides - those would definitely leave center stage to the oval. Besides, the most brilliant half moon cut diamonds would still not take away any glamour from your huge, beautiful oval - IMO at least

 

[diamondfan]

Obviously it boils down to taste and what you like on your hand. I think most of the choices would be gorgeous, with the assumption that the work is done well (i.e. proper size proportion to side stones, set the right height etc)...choices, choices

 

[KristyDarling]

OK, if I HAD to choose from all of the above beauties, I''d go with the 3-stone with half-moon sides. I believe the one that is posted above is from Leon Mege. (someone correct me if I''m wrong) It is such an elegant, classy, timeless, yet VERY unique look!

Your oval is gorgeous and I tend to agree with you that a halo would make it look a bit chunky and cocktail ring-ish. Also agree that the current setting isn''t working. I do think the size of the side pears are just right though, because your center stone just POPS. I think it''d look great re-set in another 3-stone setting...one that isn''t so jagged in profile. I''m intrgued by the split shank from Pearlman''s, but it *really* has to be your style and you must be in love with it because otherwise, I think it''s one of those looks that could wear on you over the years. (perhaps become dated looking? Who knows for sure.) Just my honest opinion. I tend to think that sticking with the most simple, classic styles are the ones that you won''t get too easily bored with over time.