Would you raise this setting

[breanne]

I have decided to scrap my original plan, for those who may have been following, I had this arduous task of trying to get 3 different rings to all match in a very meticulous way. After working on that project for so long, I realized that it just wasn't giving me the feels I was hoping.

In the end I realized that I want my center stone to be the focus and not pair it with an eternity. I also realized that I do want a smaller millimeter engagement setting paired with a wider wedding band. I had seen this look on a sales associate, and it actually gave me the feeling I was hoping for with my original plan. I kept thinking about her set, so this is where I'm at now.

It is a 2mm knife edge solitaire paired with a 4mm plain band, the wedding band has a small wave detail that may or may not pick up in the video. The video I'm uploading is actually a wider wedding band than 4mm, but it is the same band (the actual smaller band can be seen in the photos).

What I'm trying to ask here in the video is if you feel the basket is too low, it feels a bit stumpy to me. I'm used to a cathedral so I know I am probably used to seeing a bit more height, but I want to know if that is my interpretation, or if there is a general consensus that this should be lifted.

It will be in platinum with smaller/better designed prongs, the only detail that I'm questioning is the height at this point... I will upload some photos too.

https://imgur.com/a/JsvhHKT

 

[Niel]

No

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I actually prefer this height, it's more practical for everyday wear to me. I think the band with it is a great look, by the way.

 

[momofive]

For myself (and it's not for me!) I don't like a big gap between the band and the engagement ring, but I agree a lower profile diamond is more comfortable for daily wear. Mine is low profile, but my band fits under the basket.

 

[xjsbellamias13]

I don't think it needs to be raised at all. It's very similar to my set so naturally I'm inclined to say leave it be!

 

[MissGotRocks]

No, I don’t think it is too low. I would rather it be low than high.

 

[purplesilk]

Hi!
I would raise: I think your solitaire would look more elegant...just my taste!

 

[breanne]

I actually prefer this height, it's more practical for everyday wear to me. I think the band with it is a great look, by the way.

Thank you! I was so band-needs-to-match-width-of-engagement-ring for so long, this actually makes me happier.

For myself (and it's not for me!) I don't like a big gap between the band and the engagement ring, but I agree a lower profile diamond is more comfortable for daily wear. Mine is low profile, but my band fits under the basket.

Up until a few weeks ago, I was pro no gap, for all my life in fact. Recently, I feel the gap helps delineate the rings, and it has its own style that has grown on me substantially.

I don't think it needs to be raised at all. It's very similar to my set so naturally I'm inclined to say leave it be!

SO funny, I had your ring saved from another site as inspo!

Hi!
I would raise: I think your solitaire would look more elegant...just my taste!

As a current cathedral owner, it is hard to get past the lower basket. Part of my concern is that if I raise it slightly, would t throw everything off. I'd hope that I could just change that detail, but it may affect the whole look... that's where my hesitation lays :S

 

[momofive]

I love different band widths.

 

[breanne]

I love different band widths.

It has grown on me quite a bit!

 

[Lookinagain]

I am a fan of low set rings. The lower the better for me. If a gap doesn't bother you then I don't see any reason to raise it.

 

[breanne]

I am a fan of low set rings. The lower the better for me. If a gap doesn't bother you then I don't see any reason to raise it.

It definitely feels low to me, it may also be accentuated by the fact the basket sits within the actual shank, perhaps it is also an illusion thing? I can't quite decide.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I don’t think you could change the height of that particular setting. I think you would have to look at another one altogether that would look more like the one on the left. Are you going to different jewelers to look at their settings? I hope you can find a setting that you like before you have the diamond set. You know in your mind what you want it to look like, so I hope you can find it rather than have to try to describe it to a jeweler to make. I am much happier finding something ready made as I never have faith in myself communicating exactly what I want - know what I mean?

 

[breanne]

I don’t think you could change the height of that particular setting. I think you would have to look at another one altogether that would look more like the one on the left. Are you going to different jewelers to look at their settings? I hope you can find a setting that you like before you have the diamond set. You know in your mind what you want it to look like, so I hope you can find it rather than have to try to describe it to a jeweler to make. I am much happier finding something ready made as I never have faith in myself communicating exactly what I want - know what I mean?

I do, I really do.

I feel like this look is so close, so so close.

This place that I went to is a store that has 100s of prototypes, so it was nice to play around, but there still was not a lot that I liked.

I feel like this set has the potential to be it.

The details that I question is that profile view.

Here is that other ring with the wedding band that I'd want (this is the wider wedding band, so it would be a bit smaller). This ER has the height, but I think the shoulder needs to graduate a bit higher in scale. Without it, I think it looks more 'peg-like,' and I don't like that.

So, with this terrible photo as reference, if the stone was a 3 carat, the same as the other setting, with a bit higher of a shoulder... does it still embody the look I had posted in my original message.

EDIT** video with the actual appropriate wedding band size.

https://imgur.com/a/x9A1lED

 

[breanne]

I edit the two rings so they’re the same tone for comparison.

 

[MissGotRocks]

You also have to remember that a three carat stone is deeper so therefore will sit higher than the stone in your video. The look will change somewhat due to the depth and width of the diamond. The problem with that is that it may not be as comfortable to wear and not have fear of banging it around on things. My first wedding set had a six prong diamond and a 4 mm wedding band. However, the diamond was only like .80 carats so that is far different than a three carat stone. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[breanne]

You also have to remember that a three carat stone is deeper so therefore will sit higher than the stone in your video. The look will change somewhat due to the depth and width of the diamond. The problem with that is that it may not be as comfortable to wear and not have fear of banging it around on things. My first wedding set had a six prong diamond and a 4 mm wedding band. However, the diamond was only like .80 carats so that is far different than a three carat stone. Just something to keep in mind.

I actually spoke with the person who did the CAD rendering for my initial design using a 3 carat (9.3mm stone). Because we were trying to accommodate the eternity being flush with the engagement ring's shank, the bridge was actually 2mm high making the total height off my finger to the table of the ring, 8.18mm.

Since I no longer need that high of a bridge, she thinks it can be reduced down to 1mm, making the total height in and around 7mm.

Now, my current setting (seen with the measuring tape) is already 7-8mm high. As you can see from the arrow, my 1.42 carat diamond does not sit deep within the basket. So, if the 3 carat sat deeper down, and naturally wider, it should not exceed too much more than my current height she thinks.

If that is the case, I would be thrilledddd!!!

Thoughts?

 

[MissGotRocks]

Will she do a new CAD with the correct stone size paired with the correct mm band? It sounds like it would be OK but you need to be sure it would work for you!

 

[breanne]

Will she do a new CAD with the correct stone size paired with the correct mm band? It sounds like it would be OK but you need to be sure it would work for you!

Yes! Just waiting to hear back from her. I’m not sure if she can figure out the other measurements from the photos alone, or if I need to go back and get a few more.

 

[kenny]

I would not have the diamond raised.

 

[Patty]

I’m in the minority but I’d prefer it to be a bit higher.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

is this a poll ?
i vote no too

 

[breanne]

I played around with photo editing, not perfect, but I think if it were raised even just that much, it would make all the difference to me. Also with the craftsmanship's improvement, I think where the prongs meet the donut will look a bit more elevated and tidy.

I was recommended to wait until the final stone size was confirmed before moving forward with the CAD, which I am actively in the process of doing!!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I haven't read all the posts in between but I think it would be more attractive raised a little and would not interfere with daily life at all. I think it looks stumpy too at the height in the first image you shared.

 

[breanne]

I haven't read all the posts in between but I think it would be more attractive raised a little and would not interfere with daily life at all. I think it looks stumpy too at the height in the first image you shared.

Thank you greatly. Right above your comment, I uploaded a poorly edited photo, but you can see the comparison of it raised ever so slightly. Now seeing it, I think it makes all the difference and more in line with what I would want.

It is also not drastic where the essence changes overall, which was my concern. I think paired with better craftsmanship, this is it!