Newbie...Need help picking out engagement ring, Please help- Thanks :-)

[UkneekFreak]

Hello All
I am so glad to have found this website. I am new to the whole engagement and wedding ring picking out thing, and need some advice. I am an early childhood teacher, and do not want a big ring that would get caught on anything. My hands are always in the water, so I would need something that would last much longer (i.e. platinum vs. white gold). I found my dream ring on the Blue Nile website and it is listed with a matching wedding band. I am posting the links here. Please let me know if this carat size would be too big or if I could decrease or increase the quality ( my guy and I are on a budget, so please let me know if I am way off). I am not really a jewelry wearer, so I really don't know much beyond my research on the four Cs. Thanks in advance for all your help. I really appreciate it.

http://www.bluenile.com/design.asp?filter_id=1

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?pid=LD00129828&query=2&filter_id=1

http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=4086&filter_id=1

 

[belle]

i think that is going to be absolutely beautiful!!!

 

[dani13]

I am not an expert, but I absolutely love emerald cut diamonds! The numbers here look pretty good. With EC''s you should try to buy as best quality as you can, since it is very easy to see inclusions. I think this is a really pretty stone. Being a teacher, you dont seem to want anything too flashy, so imo an ec would be just perfect for you. They are a prime example of simple, understated elegance.
I like the setting too- very pretty-but I would shop around and compare prices- maybe you can find something a little less expensive, or maybe have the setting custom made?? If you are really in love with it-go for it- it is beautiful! Good luck!

 

[DiamondsRagirlsbestfriend]

Another emerald cut fan - yeah!

I agree - color and clarity really count in an emerald cut, so as the other person said, go for the best that you can. (I ended up getting a simple setting so the stones could be of higher quality.) If it''s possible to see the stone first (through one of the pricescope vendors perhaps?) I highly recommend it.

Enjoy! How FUN!!!