Opinions please

[MINE!!]

I am reposting in this section because it is about a colored stone... Sorry:

Ok... I have been debating on which section to put this question in.... but here goes.
I need some advice.  We are getting a 7.8 or so spessartite from Richard Homer for a center for an engagement ring.  The setting has a thick shank.. (that''s the band right)  With a diamond halo... and two diamond wedding bands .41ct.  Well... The bezel (the center of the halo) will only hold a 7mm stone.  Since our stone is larger, our jeweler is going to add some prongs to the ring.  I am going to request platinum and I was wondering.. On a colored stone... would you recommend 4 prongs, 6 prongs or double prongs?  The stone is a round brilliant.

I am afraid that with light(color) prongs that 6 prongs will take away from the rich color of the stone and people will be more drawn to the contrasting 6 prongs.. will 4 prongs be better and would double prongs fancy it up a bit more?

HELP!!!!

Please any opinions would really really really help!!
I write my future in pencil so that I may erase.

 

[MJO]

Date: 5/2/2005 12:50:10 AM
Author:MINE!!
I am reposting in this section because it is about a colored stone... Sorry:

Ok... I have been debating on which section to put this question in.... but here goes.
I need some advice. We are getting a 7.8 or so spessartite from Richard Homer for a center for an engagement ring. The setting has a thick shank.. (that''s the band right) With a diamond halo... and two diamond wedding bands .41ct. Well... The bezel (the center of the halo) will only hold a 7mm stone. Since our stone is larger, our jeweler is going to add some prongs to the ring. I am going to request platinum and I was wondering.. On a colored stone... would you recommend 4 prongs, 6 prongs or double prongs? The stone is a round brilliant.

I am afraid that with light(color) prongs that 6 prongs will take away from the rich color of the stone and people will be more drawn to the contrasting 6 prongs.. will 4 prongs be better and would double prongs fancy it up a bit more?

HELP!!!!

Please any opinions would really really really help!!
I write my future in pencil so that I may erase.

Hi Mine,

I would prefer a double 4 prong myself. I think the double would look fancier and would hold the stone in better. But that''s just my opinion. Please post a picture of the stone when cut.

Regards,
Maurice

 

[MINE!!]

Oh yes defintely. Richard Sent me a pic. of the finished product. I will post it sometime tonight.

 

[belle]

another vote for double 4 prong

....can''t wait to see those pics!

 

[MINE!!]

Pic of the stone is under new post~!!~