First time poster looking for some advice. I've tried to do my homework so that this is a well thought out and informed post, but please let me know if you you need any additional information.
Her Criteria:
Round Center Stone
Halo Setting
Very skinny band
Wedding Ring must be circular and able to sit flush against the engagement ring
Diamonds down the side of the ring with shared prongs
My Criteria:
Highest possible quality on center stone (especially cut)
Overall high quality trumps brand name
Together we have looked and found a Hearts on Fire ring that seems to meet these criteria. See photos below:
My reservations with this ring is that the center stone is not graded by AGS or GIA. Should I be concerned by the proprietary HOF stone grading? How do I know I'm really getting what I pay for? Additionally, neither of us care about brand name, eg HOF. Can I get a comparable/better center stone and/or setting if I essentially "create it myself" at a lower price? Or get "more ring" for the same price?
Please let me know your thoughts on the above. I would also love to see alternate suggestions fitting these criteria in case I do not go the HOF ring route.
Thanks!
Her Criteria:
Round Center Stone
Halo Setting
Very skinny band
Wedding Ring must be circular and able to sit flush against the engagement ring
Diamonds down the side of the ring with shared prongs
My Criteria:
Highest possible quality on center stone (especially cut)
Overall high quality trumps brand name
Together we have looked and found a Hearts on Fire ring that seems to meet these criteria. See photos below:
My reservations with this ring is that the center stone is not graded by AGS or GIA. Should I be concerned by the proprietary HOF stone grading? How do I know I'm really getting what I pay for? Additionally, neither of us care about brand name, eg HOF. Can I get a comparable/better center stone and/or setting if I essentially "create it myself" at a lower price? Or get "more ring" for the same price?
Please let me know your thoughts on the above. I would also love to see alternate suggestions fitting these criteria in case I do not go the HOF ring route.
Thanks!