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garek007

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Hi,

I''m looking at some Scott Kay designs and a danhov. I really like all of them and can''t decide. the nice thing about the Scott Kay designs is that Union Diamond has some leftover inventory and will give me an insane deal on them, like 2000 dollars off.

I''ll post the pictures in several posts.

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The last one would be my favorite!
 
I like the 2nd one - the one with the plain shank. So elegant!
 
Now that I have seen your other post...I wanted to give you a little more detail about why I liked the one I liked.
The first and third one seem very busy...so unless you GF has said specifically that she likes the engraving or has
other rings with engraving on them I would stay away from these two. The second one with the plain shank
is very nice. Looks like it might set up really high though. You might ask about that. Seems most people like
their rings setting medium to low.
 
Date: 2/17/2010 4:59:28 PM
Author: pancake
I like the 2nd one - the one with the plain shank. So elegant!
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MTE! I really like that 2nd one. Elegant and classy looking. The other ones are just a bit "busy" looking for my tastes.
 
I like the last one! Simple with a little added pizzazz!
 
thanks all! your opinions echo my own! I love the 2nd and 4th one and couldn''t decide. It''s good to know that my opinions are fairly on track.

The nice thing about number two is that it is 2K less than retail.
But I honestly think I like option 4 a bit more so I''d be willing to pay the 1500 dollar difference.
 
My favorites are the first and fourth. Beautiful settings!
 
I like number 4 because I love abasket setting. I would worry about the height of the Scott Kay''s. Does you gf have an active lifestyle or is she a girly type who won''t mind being a little more careful with her ring?
 
I like the band on the 4th one - it''s very classy.

I prefer the ''basket'' on the 3rd one because it exposes the main diamond better but I''d still go with no. 4 as my first choice.

It''s great that you found the setting deals at Union!
 
The last one by far. The Scott Kay designs already seem a bit dated to me.
 
Lucky last!
 
hmmm, the last is my going favorite too, BUT it is actually set up pretty high so that worries me. Do the scott kay's seem dated to anyone else? I've posted alternate angles of the 2 and 4 (everyone's favorites) as well as some more I found by James allen.

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One of these James Allen above (second one I think) looks similar to number 4 and would save me about 1000$

Here are the alt angles of 2 and 4, your thoughts?

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4 and 6 are my favorites. I don''t think 4 is set too high at all. Personally, I don''t like the profile of the Scott Kay #2 because I don''t like way the prongs are. I prefer the basket from #4 and #6.
 
Aesthetically, Number 4 is heads and tails above the others in my book. However, one thing to keep in mind when looking at settings is the size of the diamond you plan to use as a center stone. The diamond in Number 4 is quite significant in size. The entire presentation may be quite a bit changed with a differently sized center stone. Also, a band with hard or squared edges (like Number 4) may not be as comfy to wear as a more rounded style. Ditto for stones in the band.
 
Garek007,

You made reference to being concerned about the height of the mount.

I met with a custom platinum jeweller. I had concerns about height. His response to was: The nice thing about custom is I can control the setting height. If you want it lower, I can do that.

You might want to enquire about height manipulation.

Number 4.
Still my fav.
 
number 4 is nice, but the James Allen number 6 is really close and less expensive. I almost like it a bit more because it looks like number 4 has detailing in the metal down the side of the ring, whereas, number 6 has diamonds instead.

keep the comments flowing!
 
My apologies, I did not catch the links to Numbers 5, 6 and 7. Number 6 is lovely.
 
Date: 2/18/2010 11:26:41 PM
Author: purrfectpear
The last one by far. The Scott Kay designs already seem a bit dated to me.
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Ditto PP.
 
Date: 2/17/2010 4:59:28 PM
Author: pancake
I like the 2nd one - the one with the plain shank. So elegant!
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Ditto!

I have a Scott Kay solitaire, and the workmanship is exquisite.
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ETA: Dated or not, I still luvs mine.
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Garek, it looks like we like the same ones - 4 and 6. One thing to consider is wedding bands. #4 looks like it has a three sided pave (which is beautiful!!), but I have heard that some people who have three sided pave e-rings opt to wear a wedding band on their right hand because they don''t want their wedding band rubbing against it and causing damage and loosening stones. #6 (equally as beautiful) would be an easy fit for a wedding band. Something to consider...
 
that is beautiful. Looks almost like the James allen one. So is that a custom deal?
 
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#2 - I think the other rings are very specific to a (jewelry) personality type, but #2 is classic and can be mixed and matched with any jewelry style.
 
Wow thanks for all the responses.

Most people seem to like 4, and to be honest the more I look at it, the more I like it. I liked number 2 from the start, but after seeing the side view, not so much. I don''t like how the side stones are angled.

My only problem with number 4 is that I''m not sure I like all those side diamonds. It''s a lot of bling. I am leaning more towards the James Allen (#6) as it only has diamonds on the top.

I do love the James Allen #5, but it is a bit skinny for my tastes. I may have a local jeweler do something similar, but fatten it up a bit.
 
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