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TylerDurden · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:45 AM

I like the idea of a pave band but I think a 4 prong setting looks better.

Jenna51580 · Oct 19th, 2009, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by ame

Pave bands don't make it easy to do thin. BUT you should look at Leon Mege for anything pave related, because he is THE MASTER.

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I second the recommendation for Leon Mege he does the best work. His prices are higher than Tacori but you are paying for the best.

Jenna51580 · Oct 19th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

I love a super thin band for a solitaire

But please know how delicate pave can be, especially if you ever want to pair a band w/ it.

I have 6 prongs now and I like less metal, I want to go to 4 or 5 prongs.

As Swanky I love super thin band and my solatire is set in 6 prongs, however I would like to reset it in 4 claw prongs or 4 prongs. The one problem with the thin band that I found is that when I was looking for a wedding band is that I had to get a thin wedding band otherwise it competed with the ering.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 19th, 2009, 08:29 AM

^
See the bands in my avatar? They are so thin and delicate they don't compete at all.
Well, at least I don't think they do!

I know what you mean, the beauty of a solitaire is it's simplicity, I LOVE that.

itsonly4me · Oct 19th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Thanks everyone. I plan to do a thin wedding band as well. Maybe I will re think my 6 prong preferance as I dont want to cover the stone too much.

I do love the Leon mege settings but I dont know if BF will want to spend that much if its more than Tacori. I would rather spend the money on the rock than the setting... hmmm so much to think about !

meluvs2shop · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:05 PM

^you can always upgrade to a leon setting later on. spend your $$ on the stone and worry about the perfect setting down the road.

ahertz · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by itsonly4me

Thanks everyone. I plan to do a thin wedding band as well. Maybe I will re think my 6 prong preferance as I dont want to cover the stone too much.

I do love the Leon mege settings but I dont know if BF will want to spend that much if its more than Tacori. I would rather spend the money on the rock than the setting... hmmm so much to think about !

For this type of setting Leon's price may be comparable to Tacori. Just give him a call and get a quote--sometimes he turns out to be a lot less than people think. Just make sure you tell him your concerns about a wedding band because I know he's told others before that they simply can't wear a band with his three-sided pave settings. But I know there are other options.

ame · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Normally I think he is on-par with most designer settings. His solitaires with no pave, just plain plat, are usually $1500-1800ish depending on the size of the stone and how Platinum is in the market.

dearmissie · Oct 20th, 2009, 02:51 AM

I love Love LOVE thin bands!! I think it really makes the center stone *POP*!!

LaurieLou · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:35 PM

i have 4 claw prongs and i think the claws keep it looking rounder. my other ring has a very thin pave split shank, which i think is another good option for having a thin band that is still very sturdy. sometimes the very thin bands tend to bend and with pave the small stones will fall out of a bent setting.

itsonly4me · Oct 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the input.

Laurie - I was really considering something like yours, but I dont know if I will regret the sidestones! I just cant make up my mind!

itsonly4me · Oct 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by dearmissie

I love Love LOVE thin bands!! I think it really makes the center stone *POP*!!

I agree!!

itsonly4me · Oct 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by ame

Normally I think he is on-par with most designer settings. His solitaires with no pave, just plain plat, are usually $1500-1800ish depending on the size of the stone and how Platinum is in the market.

Thanks - so his work is better quality than tacori??

itsonly4me · Oct 20th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by ahertz

For this type of setting Leon's price may be comparable to Tacori. Just give him a call and get a quote--sometimes he turns out to be a lot less than people think. Just make sure you tell him your concerns about a wedding band because I know he's told others before that they simply can't wear a band with his three-sided pave settings. But I know there are other options.

After hearing about his personality.. I am kind of scared!! lol

itsonly4me · Oct 20th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by meluvs2shop

^you can always upgrade to a leon setting later on. spend your $$ on the stone and worry about the perfect setting down the road.

True, I just dont know if I would want another setting since it wouldnt be 'the one'? Ya know?

Oct 19th, 2009, 03:45 AM	#16
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Oct 19th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#19
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,797	^ See the bands in my avatar? They are so thin and delicate they don't compete at all. Well, at least I don't think they do! I know what you mean, the beauty of a solitaire is it's simplicity, I LOVE that.
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itsonly4me OP LV Addict Joined: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 4,859	Thanks everyone. I plan to do a thin wedding band as well. Maybe I will re think my 6 prong preferance as I dont want to cover the stone too much. I do love the Leon mege settings but I dont know if BF will want to spend that much if its more than Tacori. I would rather spend the money on the rock than the setting... hmmm so much to think about !
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Oct 19th, 2009, 07:58 PM	#23
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Oct 20th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#25
LaurieLou LV and Diamonds! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 809	i have 4 claw prongs and i think the claws keep it looking rounder. my other ring has a very thin pave split shank, which i think is another good option for having a thin band that is still very sturdy. sometimes the very thin bands tend to bend and with pave the small stones will fall out of a bent setting.
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Oct 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#26
itsonly4me OP LV Addict Joined: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 4,859	Thanks for the input. Laurie - I was really considering something like yours, but I dont know if I will regret the sidestones! I just cant make up my mind!
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