Anonymous wrote:I like bluenile.com for looking at different styles.

I agree- this is a great site for figuring out what style you like, and you could input the approximate specs of the diamond you are using to mock up what it would look like in different settings. Bluenile.com is like an addiction!

Yes, Pete and Huan at Quest Jewelers are amazing. They made my wedding ring (to match my engagement ring made in NYC) and I have bought other one of a kind pieces there.

My first ring was a trendy antique looking pave style setting. I found I tired of the style quickly and all the pave stones snagged on everything and scratched my son. I have a trellis style setting for my solitaire now and a channel set wedding band. I like the trellis style because the band is a bit on the wide side and it doesn't look odd on my long fingers. I also like that there is enough substance to the band of the ring so that it isn't top heavy and it's not always spinning around on my finger. A cathedral mount might work for you also.

If the stone is an heirloom, the edges of diamonds weren't as polished years ago. I don't know if this would create a problem if you opted for a bezel setting or not. Personally, I think you need a larger stone for a bezel setting otherwise the stone gets lost in the setting.

Find out what size stone it is and hit the stores, even at the mall, and try on some rings. Even Kay's will sell just a mounting and mount the stone for you. Jared does most of their repair work anyway.

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Anonymous wrote:"New construction" rings are looking increasingly tacky to me these days. The bright platinum and big prong-set diamonds you see everywhere. Oh, and baguettes-- ugh. Very Jersey Shore.

I would look at the vintage cases for inspiration.

It's funny you say that. My platinum prong-set 3-carat ring (round stone) is over 100 years old and originally belonged to my great-grandmother. It has been passed down but not changed since then. It's definitely not something I would have chosen (even if DH could have come near affording it) but it is simple and elegant and actually does not look antique. Plus it's so special to me because of the family thing, so I just love it. And honestly, I wear it 24/7. I'm too afraid to lose it if I take it off. It's never scratched anyone or gotten caught, evne through 2 kids.

Who are you trying to convince?

Huh? I'm the PP and I was just responding to the PP who seemed to be implying that platinum, baguettes, and prong-set diamonds were some type of new trendy thing. My ring has all of those things and it's very old. I'm not trying to convince you of that because it's a fact. Unless you're implying that it's some elaborate ruse and my great-grandmother is really Snooki??

Ha ha. Good one 10:55!

Pete at Quest jewelers in Virginia is really nice and can work with you to design a ring you like.

I like bluenile.com for looking at different styles.

Turn the diamond into a simple pendant on a platinum or white gold chain. There's nothing that says that the diamond needs to be a ring.

If you don't want a stone on you finger, then just buy a platinum band.

I've been engaged twice and I can tell you that you should wear a ring for a couple of weeks before committing to it. The way to do this is to try out a couple of different knock off rings to see what style you like. Although high profile rings look great (meaning the diamond is elevated from the setting), it catches on a lot of stuff- like when you brush your hair with your fingers, or it gets stuck on pulling up stockings, etc. Some rings have a lot of small side stones, but they are more prone to knock out. So depending on your lifestyle, buy a couple of fake rings you like to try out, then go for the real thing once you find a style you like.