Wow. Such absolute, exquisite, understated elegance. This is a KILLER, timeless piece! Congratulations. I can't wait to see a photo of it on your hand. Meanwhile, we'll all just gasp at the eternal beauty on Sandra's lovely hand.

it looks like a tulip head...but the prettiest one I've ever seen if that's what it is!

Shiba, it's gorgeous! 

Thanks everyone!  
I have been really nervous about this project since it is more sentimental than the others I have done.  DH had wanted to keep a traditional feel like my original solitaire but I wanted to tweak it a little.  It isn't quite real yet....not until it is on my hand.

Also got to give David props, he was very patient.  We had started this project a little while ago, he had found the stone and we were just figuring out the setting.  My Gr-ma became ill very suddenly and passed away.   Normally vendors are not particularly sensitive but David offered to pack everything up and put it aside until I was ready to continue.  Quite a nice gesture.  

Shiba, I'm sorry for your loss.  I keep coming back to look at this because I am in love with the tulip prongs and the smoothness of the ring.  I'm also salivating over the diamond.  Could you tell us the stats?  She looks quite substantial in size.

Shiba, I'm really sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother.  No matter what the age, it's always hard to say goodbye.              

Oh,Shiba. I am so sorry for your loss.  Still, her spirit will live on in all your memories and anecdotes you can share with us.  She must have been a remarkable woman.

And I love thee new  setting for your diamond.  it's jut elegant.

My condolences for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  the ring is spectacular and I'm not suprised to hear of David's grace in this matter.

You could honestly do whatever you want with a ring like this.  I think with a substantial shank like this, it would be wise to go with a wider band as well (as long as your finger could take it).  I see all kinds of options with this ring.

1) Simple band same width/thickness
2) Channel set of similar width/thickness
3) Scatter band of similar size with whatever you like
4) Floral etched band that will tie in the wonderful head of the ring
5) Shared prong diamond band
6) a bunch of stackers that could be anything you want

Yeah the last one is totally not helpful.  But really that was the order of a band I would look into if it were me. 

In my eyes the focus is going to be on that ring due to the lovely size of it.  I would let the engagement ring be the focus with a more simple band to go with it.  I think a channel set would fit better with feel given how classic and fluid this ring looks.  I would actually prefer more metal in the band than diamonds if it were mine.

Really you can't go wrong though.

Have you gotten the ring back yet?  I'd love to see it on your hand as well

Hmmm... What about 2 eternity rings, about a quarter the width of the band to be worn on either side...

That´s what I would do. I think it would give you a lot of options. Wear them both, just one, neither. Stack them on the other hand with something else...

I´m officially coveting your tulip solitaire.

Got home too late to get any sunlight so these will have to do for now.

There is not enough contrast but if you look closely you can see the stone through the petal.





And a really craptastic hand shot.  It makes the stone look grey and dull.....but it gives an idea of size.