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itsonly4me · Oct 16th, 2009, 10:32 PM

OK so BF and I are looking for settings for an ering.

I know I want something with pave diamonds and am pretty sure I want the band to be thin. I am thinking I want a 6 prong instead of 4 - what are your opinions on either? Heres one setting I have been looking at but only seen online. They said they can do a 6 prong for me. Its also hard to tell how 'thin' it is. I think the thinner band makes the rock look large? I am shooting for somewhere around 2ct.

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ame · Oct 17th, 2009, 12:03 AM

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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barcreperie · Oct 17th, 2009, 06:56 AM

I agree that thinner bands make the diamond look larger. I have a thin diamond band on my engagement ring and it looks fabulous with eternity band stacking type rings (like Tiffany's Celebration rings). The diamond looks larger when I wear the engagement ring alone, but I like to wear it with 2 diamond eternity bands.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 17th, 2009, 09:17 AM

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.

itsonly4me · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:42 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.

Yes I plan to do a solitare, I am not into the sidestones.

What do you mean by pave being delicate? Please do tell.

I think 6 prong makes it look more round as 4 sometimes from far away can make it look like a princess cut? Maybe its just in my head? Hmm maybe I will consider 5? I dont want a lot of metal covering the stone.

itsonly4me · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by barcreperie

I agree that thinner bands make the diamond look larger. I have a thin diamond band on my engagement ring and it looks fabulous with eternity band stacking type rings (like Tiffany's Celebration rings). The diamond looks larger when I wear the engagement ring alone, but I like to wear it with 2 diamond eternity bands.

My thoughts exactly, thanks!

itsonly4me · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:43 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.

artofplatinum.com

Thanks, I will go there now!

Edit: WOW those are some gorgeous rings! I have seen you ladies talking about him before but never really look-looked! Do you have to call for pricing? ( I hate that!)

I am taking it you ladies dont like that setting? LOL Its OK I want honest opinions here.

itsonly4me · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:52 AM

Does anyone know if the price range is similar to Tacori?

This is exactly what I think I want!

RingSettingLM.jpg RingSettingLM2.jpg

Squeaky00 · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I love the setting. I look similar to the one me and my boyfriend looked at in Jareds. But the sells associate(also a friend from high school) told us that a 4 prong will show off the diamond better then a 6 prong. She did also mention that a 6 prong will hold the diamond better with less chances of losing it, scrtching, or chipping. But if you have a good insurance policy like Jared has you don't have to worry about it. If you crack or chip your diamond Jareds will replace it for free right there and then and if they don't have your specific diamond then they will give you a upgrade. But I would love to see other views of your setting and where is it from?

itsonly4me · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:55 AM

^^Thanks,I am really thinking now that its going to be thicker than I want. I post a pic above of something more what I want. I am always working with my hands so I would want something more secure....

BAGLADY-SHOEFLY · Oct 17th, 2009, 12:55 PM

If you really want the round shape to be visible maybe a thin bezel set? I personally don't care for the look of prongs on a diamond and a bezel will go all the way around the diamond in a very thin metal of your choice and id will remain secure too. my 2 cents.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 17th, 2009, 04:34 PM

I'm going to change mine to flat{ish} claws so the chunky prongs are gone. I do like 6 to make it look round, that's why I was thinking 5 instead of 4, but really the claws don't do that to a round anyhow IMO.

My comment about pave being delicate is that it cannot rub against anything or it'll get damaged.

little LV lover · Oct 17th, 2009, 09:31 PM

itsonly4me, congratulations!!!

Can't wait to see how your ring will look like! Don't forget to show us pics. I know your ring will be beautiful! Take care...

meluvs2shop · Oct 18th, 2009, 01:07 PM

i prefer the second batch of pictures you posted b/c it reminds me of my band: thin.
but truthfully it's all subjective and you should get what you love. pave bands are gorgeous, i just prefer a dainty/thin band.

i also prefer 4 prong settings and for big stones i LOVE the claw prongs.

*NYC Princess* · Oct 19th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Maybe go check out in a jewelry store what thickness of a band you think is most appropriate for your hand size and carat size.

Oct 16th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#1
itsonly4me OP LV Addict Joined: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 4,859	E-ring settings. OK so BF and I are looking for settings for an ering. I know I want something with pave diamonds and am pretty sure I want the band to be thin. I am thinking I want a 6 prong instead of 4 - what are your opinions on either? Heres one setting I have been looking at but only seen online. They said they can do a 6 prong for me. Its also hard to tell how 'thin' it is. I think the thinner band makes the rock look large? I am shooting for somewhere around 2ct. RingSetting.jpg
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Oct 17th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#2
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Oct 17th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#3
barcreperie Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,541	I agree that thinner bands make the diamond look larger. I have a thin diamond band on my engagement ring and it looks fabulous with eternity band stacking type rings (like Tiffany's Celebration rings). The diamond looks larger when I wear the engagement ring alone, but I like to wear it with 2 diamond eternity bands.
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Oct 17th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#4
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,795	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.
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Oct 17th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#8
itsonly4me OP LV Addict Joined: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 4,859	Does anyone know if the price range is similar to Tacori? This is exactly what I think I want! RingSettingLM.jpg RingSettingLM2.jpg
	__________________ Rachel Last edited by itsonly4me; Oct 17th, 2009 at 10:58 AM.

Oct 17th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#9
Squeaky00 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106	I love the setting. I look similar to the one me and my boyfriend looked at in Jareds. But the sells associate(also a friend from high school) told us that a 4 prong will show off the diamond better then a 6 prong. She did also mention that a 6 prong will hold the diamond better with less chances of losing it, scrtching, or chipping. But if you have a good insurance policy like Jared has you don't have to worry about it. If you crack or chip your diamond Jareds will replace it for free right there and then and if they don't have your specific diamond then they will give you a upgrade. But I would love to see other views of your setting and where is it from?
Squeaky00 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 106

Oct 17th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#10
itsonly4me OP LV Addict Joined: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 4,859	^^Thanks,I am really thinking now that its going to be thicker than I want. I post a pic above of something more what I want. I am always working with my hands so I would want something more secure....
	__________________ Rachel

Oct 17th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#11
BAGLADY-SHOEFLY What a smile! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: where ever the sales are Posts: 284	If you really want the round shape to be visible maybe a thin bezel set? I personally don't care for the look of prongs on a diamond and a bezel will go all the way around the diamond in a very thin metal of your choice and id will remain secure too. my 2 cents.
	__________________

Oct 17th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#12
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,795	I'm going to change mine to flat{ish} claws so the chunky prongs are gone. I do like 6 to make it look round, that's why I was thinking 5 instead of 4, but really the claws don't do that to a round anyhow IMO. My comment about pave being delicate is that it cannot rub against anything or it'll get damaged.
	__________________ Tweet http://twitter.com/PBSwanky

Oct 17th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#13
little LV lover Because I can... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Where do you live? Posts: 1,339	itsonly4me, congratulations!!!Can't wait to see how your ring will look like! Don't forget to show us pics. I know your ring will be beautiful! Take care...

Oct 18th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#14
meluvs2shop LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536	i prefer the second batch of pictures you posted b/c it reminds me of my band: thin. but truthfully it's all subjective and you should get what you love. pave bands are gorgeous, i just prefer a dainty/thin band. i also prefer 4 prong settings and for big stones i LOVE the claw prongs.
meluvs2shop LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,536	__________________ "Gone too soon..."

Oct 19th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#15
NYC Princess Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 620	Maybe go check out in a jewelry store what thickness of a band you think is most appropriate for your hand size and carat size.
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