ering ?s - probably dumb but hear me out!

[schadenfreude]

I just don't know anything about diamonds..... like nothing. So if I sound completely dumb......... I am!

We're finally talking about taking the big old plunge. My SO already bought me the classic 6-stone WG Cartier Love ring, which I totally adore. If and when we do get married for real, I would stack the thinner version of the WG, all-diamond Love ring on the first one as a wedding ring. A little unorthodox... but that's us.

So I know he would want to actually get a real ering and do it up right. I would want a simple solitaire (not necessarily from Cartier) on a plain WG band that is made to sit flush with the Love rings. I don't exactly have the girliest hands in the world, so small and dainty aren't going to work for me. I am in medicine and wear gloves all the time so want something with as little projection as possible, but I love the look of Avril Lavigne's set.....

... leading to my question. I know that the depth of the diamond has a lot to do with its brilliance. What's the deal with stones that are cut shallower, but have a larger surface area on top? Does that even make sense? Does this exist or is it not done? Does this have a specific name, if it does exist?

Many apologies for my total ignorance and TIA!!!

[jan228]

The female doctor I went to had her engagement ring tension set, so there were no prongs to catch on her gloves.

When a stone is cut too shallow or deep, light doesn't reflect correctly and it can look dark or dull. A diamond that is cut too shallow, will give the appearance of a larger surface area. This is the reason why some diamonds may look bigger than others, but the carat weight is the same. Cut is arguably the most important part of buying a diamond.

[Mrs. MC]

you can get a low profile setting with a regular cut stone. That is how mine is. It is a lot easier, I have a RHR that is a high setting solitaire that is over 1ct and I am always banging it around and I scratched the kids accidentally a few times even though I am really careful with it. I find my low profile e-ring to be easier to manage. Congratulations !

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

depth proportion is very important . . . Don't try to get a shallower stone so it doens't sit as high, the fire won't be the same and it just won't be worth it. They do exist and they're not considered quality stones as the cut is not preferable.
Get a stone the size you want and have it set low. Avril's set inspired my set as well, mine in a temporary setting right now though.
Please visit www.artofplatinum.com for amazing photos of solitaires w/ low profile settings.
I'll attach what I have on my PC:

[elle tee]

You could also try a bezel set, with a thick band so the stone sits flush to the band and there are no prongs- I think this is the Tiffany Etoile setting although of course you can find it elsewhere. That might also go nicely with a Cartier love ring!

[jan228]

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

depth proportion is very important . . . Don't try to get a shallower stone so it doens't sit as high, the fire won't be the same and it just won't be worth it. They do exist and they're not considered quality stones as the cut is not preferable. Get a stone the size you want and have it set low. Avril's set inspired my set as well, mine in a temporary setting right now though. Please visit www.artofplatinum.com for amazing photos of solitaires w/ low profile settings. I'll attach what I have on my PC:

What is the weight of the center stone? The setting is very pretty.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

which one? The 1st one is a 3.5 crt.

[mjlover1977]

I agree on the shallow-ness ... cut is so important. the proportions (symmetry) are so vital to that amazing shine that pops out. Congrats to you ... id love to see a piccy of your 6 stone!

[jan228]

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

which one? The 1st one is a 3.5 crt.

Ah, I didn't realize they were all different. Thanks.