I need some honest feedback please. I'm posting this in the Customer Gallery because I know it is one of the most popular forums and this "may" be mine soon.

My collection of colored stone rings varies a lot, both in the type of stone and they type of setting, which is what I like - variety!

I recently acquired a gorgeous very bright vivid pink Mahenge oval. It is as vibrant as my red, but very pink, not red. It is 9.7 x 6.9 to give you an idea of size.

What I need from you ladies is an honest opinion of a setting I found. I was able to get some pictures with the stone set in the setting and I want to know what you think. (yes the tag is still on the setting).

It is waaaaay more blingy than any setting I own, and while I thinkit is very pretty visually, I'm not sure whether or not it is too over the top.... If I got it, I doubt that I would wear it very often, as it would be a most "noticeable" ring if you know what I mean, but I have several rings now that I feel like I can wear almost anywhere, so this would be one of those "just on special occasions".

On the one hand, I'm afraid it's too much and why would I get a ring I would seldom wear.... on the other hand, it would be a statement piece (I think) and the whole point is to have something that doesn't look like everything else I have. I'll post a couple of photos including some comparison pics to my Cuprian tourmaline ring and my red mahenge, which are my two other "blingy" rings.

Honest opinions please. I'm not posting this on PS because I'm not after opinions of the Mahenge, it's mine and I love it - lol, I'm after opinions of the stone in the setting and I think you guys are often a better judge of that.

Oh, and I need to decide soon

BTW, it's 18kwg with VVS - F diamonds (a bit under 2ct of diamonds) if that makes any difference. It's a well made ring even though it's not custom.

I think it's absolutely gorgeous and you should go for it. It has an art deco look that is special without screaming - repro! Especially since you already have a few everyday rings. It's nice to have a special occasion ring. When you put it on you feel wonderful and it makes events that much more special. I think that the pink is perfect for a special occasion ring because it will go with lots of outfits, and frankly, a mehenge that size is a very special stone

Love it...........a lot!!

Oooooooo! No question!! Give it a permanent home in your collection!

You guys don't think it's too over the top - I do want honest opinons.

I never liked blingy rings when I was young, but now I kind of figure, what the heck.... I can just see my mom looking down at me laughing because I used to tease her about her huge blingy rings.

The big down side to me is the fact that I just don't know how often it would get worn and I LOVE that pink stone.

Yes, it is blingy, and makes a statement, but isn't that what you are looking for? I agree it would be a "special occasion" piece, and worn only once in a while. I think the setting really showcases the color of the stone, too. My vote is to go for it.

I don't think it is over the top at all! I do think it is stunning though, and the contrast between the center and the setting is perfect!!! And even though you cannot wear it everyday perhaps, I would certainly still find a lot of time to wear it. I would wear that out to dinner and and any other time I was even just a little dressed up.

Thanks for the opinions. This setting definitely needs a bright stone like the mahenge or it would just swallow it up.

Especially with the frequency we are seeing colored stone halos now, I don't find it too much or over the top at all.

I wouldn't classify it as a need to get "dressed up" ring either.

Its sparklie, but very tasteful. You know I'm not a big blingy person either, but Id wear it.