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#428929 - 08/26/08 05:09 AM
Where do I start???
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wnydapoo
Curious
Registered: 08/26/08
Posts: 10
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First off let me say thanks to all of you. I was so very close to ordering from DNL, too bad I already wasted $25 on their dream book. Anywho I just don't know where to start. I thought my dream ring was a princess cut solitaire but after seeing all of your beautiful rings I think I like the cushion now. I am worried though if I get a cushion I'll still want the princess. My other concern is where and what type of setting to get. I'd like stones on the sides like a pave, I love dm3's setting from van graffe with the regence cut stone but will it look good on me? I also like the cartier repro with maybe a cushion, does anyone have pics???? On the other hand maybe just a simple pave with a princess??? How do I decide and do i start with a stone or a setting? Also, if i find a setting I like how hard and or expensive is it to change the head if it is made for say a round and I want a cushion or princess or cc princess? and how much is it for just general setting? Thanks in advance and you all have very beautiful rings. I have been on this site 24/7 for the last couple of days.
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#428937 - 08/26/08 06:28 AM
Re: Where do I start???
[Re: Jenny]
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Blingaholic
BTD Crown Jewel
Registered: 03/25/07
Posts: 10038
Loc: Northern VA
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welcome to the boards, wnydapoo (hahah winnie the pooh?  )
+1 to jenny. the best way to figure out what you like is to look at both stones side by side. as for settings, there are LOTS of places you can get them from. trying on rings is the best way to see what you like and what looks good on your finger.
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#428972 - 08/26/08 07:42 AM
Re: Where do I start???
[Re: wnydapoo]
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tricksi
The Pink Orchid
Registered: 09/13/04
Posts: 3265
Loc: is everything
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Here are some Cartier Repro photos. I think one set of photos has a cushion center?
http://picasaweb.google.com/BTDpast/Cartier1895Repro
I think it's easier to order a stone to fit a setting you love rather then find a setting after buying the stone. It always seems when you already own the stone, you don't like any settings, or they aren't available for the right center stone size, etc. It is not such a problem if the setting is a peg head style so you can switch heads, but if not, then you won't have much if any leeway for different shapes or stone sizes. But even with peg heads, there has to be some thought given to the finished look because significantly changing the center stone shape or size (like going from a .50 round to a 3 carat cushion) can change the whole look of a ring.
Given a choice, I prefer integrated heads over peg heads. And with integrated heads, you don't have the leeway on stone shapes/sizes so it'd be important to choose the setting first, then order the appropriate stone. You might not feel that way but since you are so undecided on the setting, keeping as many options open as possible while searching is always a good thing.
If you are unsure about stone shape, how about contacting Winfields and asking them to send you a few stones in the princess and cushion shapes to look at? They don't have to be the size you want, just samples you can look at to see cutting styles. You might have to pay postage both ways, but it's certainly cheaper than buying a stone that might not ultimately work for the setting you choose.
Welcome and good luck!
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#429019 - 08/26/08 08:39 AM
Re: Where do I start???
[Re: tricksi]
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ebedner
The Black Orlov
Registered: 04/17/07
Posts: 4546
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+1
I would definitely get some of the stones to see which shape you like best. You can even order a stone holder so you can see how the shape looks on your finger.
Welcome to the boards! So nice to meet you. Have fun! 
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#429032 - 08/26/08 09:08 AM
Re: Where do I start???
[Re: ebedner]
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DarlingMomof3
The Florentine Diamond
Registered: 10/16/06
Posts: 5206
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#429036 - 08/26/08 09:11 AM
Re: Where do I start???
[Re: DarlingMomof3]
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newbielady
Connoisseur
Registered: 04/08/08
Posts: 2082
Loc: OK (my heart is in TEXAS!)
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Welcome! Cushion Cushion Cushion!!!!!
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#429037 - 08/26/08 09:11 AM
Re: Where do I start???
[Re: DarlingMomof3]
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Blingaholic
BTD Crown Jewel
Registered: 03/25/07
Posts: 10038
Loc: Northern VA
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oooh, DM3, a cushion in the cartier setting...that would be misspeachy, if my memory serves me right.
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This is quite a process and you will probably change your mind a million times, so don't think that you are insane when you do...we have all been through it...and probably more than once. 
Someone does have one with a cushion in it...I will go hunt down the thread with the pics.
