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EricaD · Oct 18th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Hi all!

I wish the photos did the antique setting justice! I will be doing a new photo shoot of the ring this week and will send Baglady pics and video to help with her decision.

Baglady, the one thing I would ask you to consider is how big of a look you want. At 2.34cts, the cushion is sizeable and a halo will make it look positively humongous (in a good way!) I actually had a 2.64ct in a halo and later upgraded to a 3.64ct cushion which I set in a bezel 5 stone (no halo). General feedback was that the smaller stone in the halo looked way bigger than the 3.64 - everyone thought I had downsized! So a halo will really add weight to a stone. The vintage setting is more understated. It's a matter of preference and what your goal is, finger coverage-wise.

EricaD · Oct 18th, 2009, 01:47 PM

PS - not sure how sentimental you are, but perhaps you can wear the vintage setting for awhile, then if (when!) shrinkage sets in, do a reset into a halo :) The vintage setting can always be sold later - there's always a market for those.

BAGLADY-SHOEFLY · Oct 18th, 2009, 10:35 PM

^^ LOL I thought you might find my post here! I am thinking the exact same thing! Keep it the way it is and if I am still head over for the halo change it later. For all, I will post those new pics/vids

Miss Socialite · Oct 18th, 2009, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by June343

I vote antique, Halo is a trend, I would stick with classic, it will still be in nice in 5-10 yrs,, Oy I cringe now when I see those journey necklaces on girls, reminds me of 2001

If you had made this statement a year or two ago, I would agree with you. However, the halo is quickly becoming -if it hasn't already- a classic.

Anyway, my vote went for the halo. It's stunning!

trishaluvslv · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:27 PM

i just wanted to tell you that you can put an antique stone in a modern setting quite well, but you might like the antique setting, try it for a while, you can always change it down the road! I have a 3.25 ct 100+ yr old european cut round/cushion set in a very modern stuart moore tiffany style platinum setting. I do love it but kinda long to see what it would have looked like in my DH's Grandma's original setting but my MIL wore it before me and reset it when she received it 45+ years ago....i'd hate to see you feel that way too in 10-20-30 years....

dearmissie · Oct 20th, 2009, 02:48 AM

Voted for the Halo!! Love it!!

Sprinkles&Bling · Oct 20th, 2009, 04:24 PM

I think the halo looks better out of those two settings, antiques are lovely but the reason I luv diamonds is because of the sparkle they put out and in my opinion antique settings don't sparkle enough for me... either way I'm sure u will make the perfect choice for yourself!

frick&frack · Oct 20th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by ame

I am voting antique since the stone will be an antique as well.

agree...this is my reasoning as well

View Poll Results: antique or halo setting
antique	37	40.66%
halo	54	59.34%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 18th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#33
BAGLADY-SHOEFLY OP What a smile! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: where ever the sales are Posts: 284	^^ LOL I thought you might find my post here! I am thinking the exact same thing! Keep it the way it is and if I am still head over for the halo change it later. For all, I will post those new pics/vids
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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#35
trishaluvslv Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 1,927	i just wanted to tell you that you can put an antique stone in a modern setting quite well, but you might like the antique setting, try it for a while, you can always change it down the road! I have a 3.25 ct 100+ yr old european cut round/cushion set in a very modern stuart moore tiffany style platinum setting. I do love it but kinda long to see what it would have looked like in my DH's Grandma's original setting but my MIL wore it before me and reset it when she received it 45+ years ago....i'd hate to see you feel that way too in 10-20-30 years....
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Oct 20th, 2009, 02:48 AM	#36
dearmissie formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	Voted for the Halo!! Love it!!
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Oct 20th, 2009, 04:24 PM	#37
Sprinkles&Bling Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 155	I think the halo looks better out of those two settings, antiques are lovely but the reason I luv diamonds is because of the sparkle they put out and in my opinion antique settings don't sparkle enough for me... either way I'm sure u will make the perfect choice for yourself!
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Oct 18th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#31
EricaD Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 308	Hi all! I wish the photos did the antique setting justice! I will be doing a new photo shoot of the ring this week and will send Baglady pics and video to help with her decision. Baglady, the one thing I would ask you to consider is how big of a look you want. At 2.34cts, the cushion is sizeable and a halo will make it look positively humongous (in a good way!) I actually had a 2.64ct in a halo and later upgraded to a 3.64ct cushion which I set in a bezel 5 stone (no halo). General feedback was that the smaller stone in the halo looked way bigger than the 3.64 - everyone thought I had downsized! So a halo will really add weight to a stone. The vintage setting is more understated. It's a matter of preference and what your goal is, finger coverage-wise.

Oct 18th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#32
EricaD Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 308	PS - not sure how sentimental you are, but perhaps you can wear the vintage setting for awhile, then if (when!) shrinkage sets in, do a reset into a halo :) The vintage setting can always be sold later - there's always a market for those.

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