what do you think of this engagement ring setting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here--

Do anyome have any recs for a DC area jeweler that would be good with this sort of thing (resetting a diamond, possibly in an art deco type setting but open to other ideas)?

Quest in Merrifield, VA is wonderful for this kind of thing and reasonably priced too.

BTW, the Forums at Pricescope are wonderful for questions like this.

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/

I'm another Pricescoper...makes me wonder if we "know" each other on the forums.

And I second the Quest idea. They made my engagement ring and many other items for me.

[Anonymous]

I don't like putting the round diamond into a square setting, and the opening between the two lines of sapphire.

[Anonymous]

I love Adeler's in Great Falls. Really high quality work. And he does some really beautiful and different stuff, too.

But I'm sentimental. I don't love the setting my DH picked out, but he picked it out and it is signifies a lot to me. I wouldn't change it for anything. Partially b/c I wouldn't want to hurt his feelings. He occasionally says things like we could upsize the stone (some moms of DD's classmates have enormous sparklers), but no way.

Have you considered keeping your engagement ring as-is and getting a guard ring / anniversary band to wear as a third ring on your ring finger? That would also give you more options of what to wear when you need something less eye-catching (or clothing catching).

Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

The first style had a too-prominent blue "Y" in it. If you are a BYU fan, then that would be great. The second style looked a lot like a high school class ring. If your diamond is only .8 carats, I would choose a setting that is simpler, especially if the diamond is of high quality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The first style had a too-prominent blue "Y" in it. If you are a BYU fan, then that would be great. The second style looked a lot like a high school class ring. If your diamond is only .8 carats, I would choose a setting that is simpler, especially if the diamond is of high quality.

I forgot to mention, ring styles are usually relatively conservative because they're the ones that will never go out of style. You may get tired of a more radical style 5-10 years down the road. I'd pick something more classical and timeless.

[Anonymous]

I think it will make your hand look old.

[Anonymous]

I don't like it, but I am traditional and unfussy in my jewelry. I have an emerald cut diamond in a simple 4-prong platinum setting. My diamond is very high quality and didn't want to distract with a fussy setting.

If you love it __ go for it! Its a personal taste thing. People prob think mine is boring.

[Anonymous]

I like it. I think you should really do what you want since you will be the one wearing it for decades to come. It doesn't matter what other people think. I love colored gemstones (emeralds are my favorites). If I could go back in time, I would probably get an emerald engagement ring. Although I love my diamond solitaire.

I know for a fact that many people are loving colored gemstone rings. Kate Middleton brought them back into style with Diana's huge sapphire ring and imitations have been selling like hot-cakes around the world. And big name stores have followed suit. I did a search just for fun and saw that place I got my engagement ring, James Allen, has a whole section of engagement rings with colored gemstone sidestones (diamond center stone with colored sidestones, that is)

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-colored-sidestones/

Colored gemstone are HAWT today!

It's good to get opinions and feedback but you really need to follow your gut.

good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love Adeler's in Great Falls. Really high quality work. And he does some really beautiful and different stuff, too.

But I'm sentimental. I don't love the setting my DH picked out, but he picked it out and it is signifies a lot to me. I wouldn't change it for anything. Partially b/c I wouldn't want to hurt his feelings. He occasionally says things like we could upsize the stone (some moms of DD's classmates have enormous sparklers), but no way.

Have you considered keeping your engagement ring as-is and getting a guard ring / anniversary band to wear as a third ring on your ring finger? That would also give you more options of what to wear when you need something less eye-catching (or clothing catching).

Just a thought.

Good jeweler. I've also heard Boone is good. I would never do a by mail transaction on a diamond resetting. Rings are something you need to try on plus I'd worry about substitutions.

[Anonymous]

Sorry - I really don't like it - especially the tiny stones on the side of the big stone. I'd keep the simple setting.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry, I really really don't like it. All those little stones, and the blue.

I would keep the simple setting too. It would look lovely with two slightly smaller stones flanking the large stone - OP would you consider that?

[Anonymous]

Sorry, OP but I do not like it. I prefer things to be more simple/elegant as opposed to busy/too much going on. IMO it has too much going on...