Changing style of engagement ring -- what is the current look?

[Anonymous]

I need to get my round diamond solitaire re-set into a new ring (the stone was loose; the ring had been cut once too often, too).

I never liked the previous setting, mainly because it looked dated from the day I put it on. Think 1973. I never told DH and just wore it for 15 years. Now is my chance to update the look without hurting DH's feelings, since the metal on the ring is legitimately shot to hell.

What style is current and maybe a teeny, teeny bit trendy? Meaning, the "look" will hold for the next 10 years or so. Choice of metal, side diamond or no, faux antique look, etc.

[Anonymous]

Shallow, shallow, shallow.

[Anonymous]

Ok, if you're the poster who said they just lost their stone in their ring on the other thread...the DCUM posse will hunt you and hold you down and slap you repeatedly with with a cod fish.

[Anonymous]

? op here. I haven't lost my stone, but I was about to according to the jeweler at Mazza.

Maybe 14:30 would have me walk around with it in my fist instead of having it put back into a ring. That would be less shallow. Or maybe she wanted me to look at shallow-style settings?

[Anonymous]

I would check out Tiffany's website. The rings are gorgeous and classic - and I would choose platinum (or white gold if you want to spend a little less money). Enjoy!

ps: to PP - shallow for wanting to update a ring? are you the same poster who enjoys living in a house filled with jumping crickets? Bizarre.

[Anonymous]

my spouse and i always joke about the jewelry store's offer to upgrade the diamond in my ring at any point, but i love my ring-- if you don't then go ahead and find something you do like (although trying to catch a trend for engagement rings seems a little foolish if you're planning to wear it for decades)

[Anonymous]

I have a very simple 6-prong setting with no side stones, etc. My grandmother had the same setting and I think it is timeless. Personally I think most of the trendy settings are dated as soon as they go on your finger.

[Anonymous]

Go for a classic style--not for one that will last only 10 years. I personally like the simple look of a platinum band with a 4 or 6 prong setting. If you go for gold (which is softer than platinum), make sure that the prongs are platinum.

You seem to be looking for a chance to change the look of your ring, but for those of us who are sentimental about our rings--you could also ask the jeweler to simply change the prongs to platinum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Go for a classic style--not for one that will last only 10 years. I personally like the simple look of a platinum band with a 4 or 6 prong setting. If you go for gold (which is softer than platinum), make sure that the prongs are platinum.

You seem to be looking for a chance to change the look of your ring, but for those of us who are sentimental about our rings--you could also ask the jeweler to simply change the prongs to platinum.

I'm pretty sure platinum is softer. It's very malleable and it scratches really easily. However, since it is so malleable you can have it buffed up every so often. A jewler explained to me that platinum has a clay like quality which is why it scratches so easily but also why the scratches and scuffs are so easy to get rid of.

[Anonymous]

I love the classic look of a round with tapered baguettes. For a different look, half moon side stones also look nice with a round diamond.

I'm soooo over three stone rings. Done to death. I do like the look of a center stone with a halo, especially if the shank is micropave, but that look has been around for several years, so it might be passe by now.

[Anonymous]

I don't know, but the title of your post has caused my page to fill with ads for diamond rings; if yours does too, you can get ideas there!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go for a classic style--not for one that will last only 10 years. I personally like the simple look of a platinum band with a 4 or 6 prong setting. If you go for gold (which is softer than platinum), make sure that the prongs are platinum.

You seem to be looking for a chance to change the look of your ring, but for those of us who are sentimental about our rings--you could also ask the jeweler to simply change the prongs to platinum.

I'm pretty sure platinum is softer. It's very malleable and it scratches really easily. However, since it is so malleable you can have it buffed up every so often. A jewler explained to me that platinum has a clay like quality which is why it scratches so easily but also why the scratches and scuffs are so easy to get rid of.

No, no, no, no! Platinum is extremely hard. I think that you are confusing platinum with silver. If the above is what your jeweler said to you, you need to get a new jeweler because you are getting wrong information.

http://www.bluenile.com/platinum-jewelry/platinum-education

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I need to get my round diamond solitaire re-set into a new ring (the stone was loose; the ring had been cut once too often, too).

I never liked the previous setting, mainly because it looked dated from the day I put it on. Think 1973. I never told DH and just wore it for 15 years. Now is my chance to update the look without hurting DH's feelings, since the metal on the ring is legitimately shot to hell.

What style is current and maybe a teeny, teeny bit trendy? Meaning, the "look" will hold for the next 10 years or so. Choice of metal, side diamond or no, faux antique look, etc.

I can't imagine how a plain round diamond solitaire could look dated. This is a classic engagement ring. It's like saying that a classic Chanel suit is dated, or a plain classic navy pump. I just don't get it.

[Anonymous]

Trade for a large sapphire surrounded with diamonds like Kate Middleton's/Princess Diana's ring if you really want to be trendy.

[Anonymous]

Just FYI, so that you don't go into total sticker shock when you get to the jeweler, know that the cost of platinum has tripled in the last ten years. My DH and I just went to I. Gorman to get his wedding band replaced because he lost his, and the cost of platinum bands is now upwards of $2,000. When we were married in 1999, we got his band for maybe $600? Just something to think about.