The setting I never knew I wanted...

[braga123]

So, TIA for reading this post. It has been quite a busy month for me, since I upgraded to my 2.24 transitional diamond from my 1.43. The upgrade was inspired and made possible by the "one ring to rule them all" philosophy ( I had to sell a lot of my other jewelry that I had bought over the years, impulsively, I might add). Because of the cost of the upgrade, I had settled for the basic settings that my jeweler threw in at no cost...he is so awesome. But, since I was able to pay for my upgrade in one month, I went ahead and invested in the setting, and here it is.

 

[LLJsmom]

That setting is really gorgeous and blingy, and complements your center stone so well. Congratulations on such a great match!!

 

[braga123]

These pictures capture the sides!

 

[junebug17]

Braga, that looks really and truly beautiful!! I love the setting, blingy and yet also delicate and elegant, the ring looks so pretty on your hand - congrats on your upgrade and new setting, you've had a very exciting month!

Do you think you'll wear a band with it? The setting is certainly substantial enough that you don't need one, I'm just curious!

 

[braga123]

LLJsmom--thanks!

Junebug--Nope! No band to go with this, and I'm OK with that!

 

[junebug17]

LLJsmom--thanks!

Junebug--Nope! No band to go with this, and I'm OK with that!

I totally agree with you! It doesn't need a band, looks fab on its own!

 

[Andelain]

Really pretty!

 

[kenny]

Your setting and diamond are really really lovely.

 

[Acinom]

LLJsmom--thanks!

Junebug--Nope! No band to go with this, and I'm OK with that!

I totally agree with you! It doesn't need a band, looks fab on its own!

A fabulous ring indeed!!! It's sparkles so beAutifully and it's very elegant.
I totally agree that this ring doesn't need a band at all. The ring is made for you and really showcases the big center stone. What are the specs of the sidestones?

 

[hippi_pixi]

its gorgeous! i can't quite make out what is happening on the sides though? is it 3 baguettes or traps on either side?

its a great setting!

 

[lknvrb4]

I really like that setting, who made it?

 

[yennyfire]

Absolutely gorgeous braga! The setting really compliments your stone!

 

[Enerchi]

GORGEOUS!! What a perfect match to your beautiful upgrade diamond!! And I love how the pave just completes it - you don't really need a band to work w that setting, its just 'complete' as it is!! Fabulous choice and I'm glad you had the good fortune to be able to buy it so quickly, too!

 

[Natylad]

It is PERFECT

 

[Confection10]

SOOOO lovely and blingtastic .

 

[braga123]

its gorgeous! i can't quite make out what is happening on the sides though? is it 3 baguettes or traps on either side?

its a great setting!

Hippi_Pixi--No, these are not baguettes. I want to say that my jeweler called them old rose cut carre diamonds. I will take close-ups because I am kind of confused by that description.

Thanks to all for your lovely comments.

 

[braga123]

I really like that setting, who made it?

The setting was designed by Gabe Arik, who has been my jeweler for nearly 5 years. He appeared on The Real Housewives of Orange County and designed Gretchen Rossi's ring. Also, he is Victor Canera's cousin!

 

[Laila619]

It's beautiful!!

How cool that he is Victor's cousin too.

 

[braga123]

More Pics

 

[AprilBaby]

Blingtastic!!!!

 

[sweetpea&babycorn]

WOW what a unique setting, and your OEC looks right at home. Lovely!

 

[tyty333]

Very blingymoe! I really like the side stones!

 

[Acinom]

I love the sidestones! You can see that it's something special. The cut complements your OEC so well.

 

[Rika]

Beautiful and SOOOO sparkly! Nice work on your upgrade!

 

[Ashleigh]

Your setting is so unique!

 

[doberman]

I love it and it looks great on you!

 

[derbygal]

What an amazing setting for your stone. Love it. And super cool that Gabe is Victor's cousin!

 

[Snicklefritz]

I adore it! Love the carre cuts!

 

[GemFever]

Looks perfect on you, and I agree with Junebug that it looks great without a band, too. And neat sidestones! I still can't figure out from the photos what they are, but that adds to their coolness factor

 

[woofmama]

Gorgeous ring! I love the width, a nice departure from the thin shanks seen lately. I'm very intrigued by those side diamonds, maybe frenchie rose cut hybrids? Very cool and beautiful