Possible to find a truly one of a kind cut/setting

[Niel]

after seeing what you like i think its a bit too unique


this is cute
http://www.rubylane.com/item/1039971-Ring-683/Perfect-1-18ctw-European-Cut

 

[Gypsy]

I think a vintage piece might be a great fit. Or a vintage stone in a new piece. Let me look around some and see. A halo is a possibility or a three stone.

The vintage ring we both liked with the EGL J is still a strong choice. So is the Bella halo. I'll pop back with suggestions for you in a while.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I still love the LoveAffairDiamonds halo setting or the Caroline from Jewels by Grace with an OEC. I think they will fit her perfectly, and the odds of her ever seeing another person with the same ring would be very slim. I'd go with white gold or platinum because that goes with any jewelry that she could possibly wear.

 

[travist223]

I think a vintage piece might be a great fit. Or a vintage stone in a new piece. Let me look around some and see. A halo is a possibility or a three stone.

The vintage ring we both liked with the EGL J is still a strong choice. So is the Bella halo. I'll pop back with suggestions for you in a while.

Fantastic...No props for my taco comment?

 

[travist223]

I still love the LoveAffairDiamonds halo setting or the Caroline from Jewels by Grace with an OEC. I think they will fit her perfectly, and the odds of her ever seeing another person with the same ring would be very slim. I'd go with white gold or platinum because that goes with any jewelry that she could possibly wear.

I think we're on the same page. I have been looking at avc with Jon at GOG, but now I'm not so sure.

 

[Niel]

the first ring from DLA is very pretty, but the setting isn't too particularly uncommon, besides the fishtail prong it looks very similar to what a lot of people wear. Not that thats a bad thing, just saying that the setting isn't unique, even if the cut is a bit different.

so sue me, but if i wanted something unique i wouldn't have a diamond center.

id do something like this setting, yellow gold shank with a platinum head, best of both worlds; it'll go with any color metal.


and put a stone in it like this,


just because that first ring you like is pretty, but from an arms length will not look all that unique.

she probably isn't a colored stone girl, though... but thats what i think of when i think someone who like floral girly things, likes vintage shopping, and wants something no one else has.

 

[Gypsy]

First recommendation.
I really love this stone:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NXDlewWhE

I'd get this setting for it. It's my favorite flower setting. And it's available at Solomon Brothers for 1750 in 18kt white gold. http://www.maevona.com/product/MVA33_EOR_DIA The diamond is the flower and the shank on either side is the leaves.

Link at Solomon Brothers: http://www.solomonbrothers.com/jewelry.aspx?query=maevona?ibp-adgroup=remainder&gclid=CIOZjZrlz70CFRdsfgodo4gAkg

Very pretty and elegant and uncommon. You would have to ask Grace if it she would be okay with you ordering the setting and having it sent to her to have the stone set in it.

Same stone, different setting:

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NXDlewWhE

This setting: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/zoe-petite-split-shank-4-prong-solitaire-engagement-ring-bpid-73-18.html Very nice setting, elegant and original.

Or this one: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/fleurette-6-prong-bouquet-inspired-solitaire-engagement-ring-bpid-70-18.html This one is a gorgeous setting, and again it's a flower setting. It allows the center to be the star, but the setting base has small diamonds and petals as well. This will allow your lady to have the most options for wedding bands, which she may enjoy.

 

[Gypsy]

But here is the setting I think suits her the best because you mentioned she's liked three stones and loves flowers. Plus she sounds like she's very feminine and I think she'll appreciate the bling of the pave.

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html It's a floral inspired three stone with a pave shank. I would call ERD and ask for the quote for this setting with two 20 point sidestones in white gold. If it's under 3500 then I'd put a center stone like this one in it, and I think it will suit her beautifully: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/0.81-carat-i-vs2-ideal-round-cut-diamond-gid-176845.html

 

[Gypsy]

I think a vintage piece might be a great fit. Or a vintage stone in a new piece. Let me look around some and see. A halo is a possibility or a three stone.

The vintage ring we both liked with the EGL J is still a strong choice. So is the Bella halo. I'll pop back with suggestions for you in a while.

Fantastic...No props for my taco comment?

I laughed at that!

 

[travist223]

But here is the setting I think suits her the best because you mentioned she's liked three stones and loves flowers. Plus she sounds like she's very feminine and I think she'll appreciate the bling of the pave.

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html It's a floral inspired three stone with a pave shank. I would call ERD and ask for the quote for this setting with two 20 point sidestones in white gold. If it's under 3500 then I'd put a center stone like this one in it, and I think it will suit her beautifully: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/0.81-carat-i-vs2-ideal-round-cut-diamond-gid-176845.html

This ones nice. Only thing is she mentioned not being a fan of settings in which the stone is set up too high. Does that make any sense? I like it though. As of now, between that one and the Bella.

 

[travist223]

You could have a ring custom made? I chose to do this for my inherited OEC and I feel like I'm getting everything I could ever ask for and then some! Also, this way you can incorporate the elements that are important to her into a completely one of a kind creation...but one of a kind in a good way

I like this idea, but I'm afraid I'll make bad choices..and it might turn out like a train wreck.

At least if it already exists, so,embody else must have liked it too along the way...

 

[Gypsy]

Another setting option for you: http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/mark-schneider-reminiscent-engagement-ring also has leaves and is floral inspired and lets the center stone be the 'flower'.

And this one is just flat gorgeous: http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/van-craeynest-dogwood-engagement-ring Beautiful floral shank. ( you could do an AVC with this one, or one of the Old European Cuts).

 

[Niel]

This setting, maybe plain shank to keep the cost down, maybe the head is plat and the shank is yellow?

Or is it too high?
But that stone gypsy posted or this. 8ct from gog

And Pearlmans I'm sure could do a fair price on that setting. Especially without diamonds in the shank.

Eta tapatalk switched up my photos per usual

 

[Gypsy]

But here is the setting I think suits her the best because you mentioned she's liked three stones and loves flowers. Plus she sounds like she's very feminine and I think she'll appreciate the bling of the pave.

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html It's a floral inspired three stone with a pave shank. I would call ERD and ask for the quote for this setting with two 20 point sidestones in white gold. If it's under 3500 then I'd put a center stone like this one in it, and I think it will suit her beautifully: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/0.81-carat-i-vs2-ideal-round-cut-diamond-gid-176845.html

This ones nice. Only thing is she mentioned not being a fan of settings in which the stone is set up too high. Does that make any sense? I like it though. As of now, between that one and the Bella.

Both are gorgeous. And I think both would suit her to the ground.

Does she have a Pinterest Board? If she does can you snoop to see if she has three stones or halos on those pages?

I also think this one is a good choice: http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/van-craeynest-dogwood-engagement-ring Especially as you are in the South and this one has dogwoods. We can get you a lovely stone for it (and may be able to get you a better price DIAMONDSEEKER knows where the best place to get rings from this designer). This stone is lovely for this setting: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NoB1ewWhE

 

[travist223]

Thanks for all he great input guys....I have to turn in for the night, but keep posting! This is my go to thread from now on....a lot to think about.....

Thanks again

 

[travist223]

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/mark-schneider-bloom-engagement-ring

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/artcarved-peyton-filigree-engagement-ring

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/judefrances-stella-diamond-engagement-ring

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/k-vintage-inspired-engagement-ring-with-sapphire-accents

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/k-vintage-inspired-engagement-ring-with-sapphire-accents

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/mark-schneider-bloom-engagement-ring Too unique, too risky.

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/artcarved-peyton-filigree-engagement-ring Nice price point and will look great with an Old European Cut

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/judefrances-stella-diamond-engagement-ring For the same price I MUCH prefer the Erika Winters halo or the Bella. I don't care for this one as an engagement ring. Maybe a Right Hand Ring.

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/k-vintage-inspired-engagement-ring-with-sapphire-accents This one is okay. There are many Beverly K's I prefer to it. And you would have to make sure she likes sapphires

http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/k-vintage-inspired-engagement-ring-with-sapphire-accents same as the last one

 

[Niel]

http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rings/dome-rings/dazzling-diamonds/id-j_32621/


http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rings/cocktail-rings/1930s-ruby-diamond-platinum-ring/id-j_170608/#

 

[stargurl78]

One of these 2 would be my pick:

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/erika-winters-bridal/caroline-halo-engagement-ring.html#.U0PxgPldVKI

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-bella-halo/

 

[Cluless]

this to me would fit the bill perfectly, check and see if it accommodates a round.

http://www.ritani.com/hs/romantique-engagement-ring/1PC3087BR

 

[MollyMalone]

I think it's really important that you suss out what color gold she would like in an engagement ring. She happily wears the lovely Tiffany sterling silver bracelet you gave her, but the 2 gold jewelry pieces she wears regularly are yellow gold. That may be because, for example, they were gifts from her parents & she would have preferred white gold had they asked. But despite the current popularity of platinum & white gold, there are women who prefer yellow and/or rose golds & would much rather have a warm gold ring to wear on a daily basis.

Given these particular, informational comments/observations you provided
Works for a nonprofit in job placement
She lives in a very small town with a lot of good country people
She's physically beautiful, but she downplays it.

seems as if she'd be very happy with a e-ring that, like the Bella halo, has "presence" but isn't blingy or super ornate. (fwiw some of the suggested rings are not ones I would have felt comfortable flashing at the office when I worked for a nonproft that served indigent clients.)

 

[msop04]

http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rings/dome-rings/dazzling-diamonds/id-j_32621/

OMG, I'm dying over this ring -- I NEED!! I NEED!! (in my best Bill Murray What About Bob? voice...)

 

[travist223]

I think it's really important that you suss out what color gold she would like in an engagement ring. She happily wears the lovely Tiffany sterling silver bracelet you gave her, but the 2 gold jewelry pieces she wears regularly are yellow gold. That may be because, for example, they were gifts from her parents & she would have preferred white gold had they asked. But despite the current popularity of platinum & white gold, there are women who prefer yellow and/or rose golds & would much rather have a warm gold ring to wear on a daily basis.

Given these particular, informational comments/observations you provided
Works for a nonprofit in job placement
She lives in a very small town with a lot of good country people
She's physically beautiful, but she downplays it.

seems as if she'd be very happy with a e-ring that, like the Bella halo, has "presence" but isn't blingy or super ornate. (fwiw some of the suggested rings are not ones I would have felt comfortable flashing at the office when I worked for a nonproft that served indigent clients.)

The pendant was a gift from her father, but she bought the ring for herself.

I'm leaning toward the Bella in white gold I think...

 

[CymoneD]

Out of the settings mentioned I think these softer vintage looks would be lovely. Not too vintage but a mixture of it with simple elegance.

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/erika-winters-bridal/caroline-halo-engagement-ring.html#.U0PxgPldVKI (love this but may be set up too high??)


http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/mark-schneider-reminiscent-engagement-ring (Particularly love the leaf detail)

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html (Less vintage but still pretty)

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-20ct-old-european-cut-diamond-ring-egl-j-si1/ (This is lovely, very simple and already put together)

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NXDlewWhE (I'm a fan of this diamond)

 

[MollyMalone]

The pendant was a gift from her father, but she bought the ring for herself.

I'm leaning toward the Bella in white gold I think...

Maybe two-tone? Here's one in rose gold and platinum, albeit with different proportions because the center diamond is a 3.48 ct AVC (wowzer):
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/3-48-carat-antique-cushion-in-bella-halo.180831/

fyi, here's a profile shot of the Mark Schneider Bloom you previously mentioned:

 

[Cluless]

There's something about this one that tugs at my heart strings (other than the price lol) very pretty


http://www.ross-simons.com/products/766231.html?cc=US&curr=US

 

[Gypsy]

OK So... I've been thinking about this.

I don't think a halo is the way to go, unless she has specifically said she wants one.

Here's why:

3. What do she do for a living/working toward doing for a living. Works for a nonprofit in job placement.

You don't live in a large metro area like NY, SF, Chicago, LA, Boston where large bling is common. Instead you live in a Southern state where the unemployment rate is quite high.

Most people who work for non-profits wear modest bling, even here in San Francisco. But she works in Job Placement to boot. And lives in South Carolina.

I don't think big bling is a good idea AT ALL. And it might make her a target for theft.

I'm going to recommend these two as the best choices.
They both have floral influences and are very feminine too. Which I think will suit her.

The ERD Three Stone:
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html It's a floral inspired three stone with a pave shank. I would call ERD and ask for the quote for this setting with two 20 point sidestones in white gold. If it's under 3500 then I'd put a center stone like this one in it, and I think it will suit her beautifully: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/0.81-carat-i-vs2-ideal-round-cut-diamond-gid-176845.html

Or the Van Craeynest Dogwood Setting with the OEC from Grace:
http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/van-craeynest-dogwood-engagement-ring Especially as you are in the South and this one has dogwoods. We can get you a lovely stone for it (and may be able to get you a better price DIAMONDSEEKER knows where the best place to get rings from this designer). This stone is lovely for this setting: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NoB1ewWhE


Both are elegant and have a very NICE amount of bling. But are classy and won't make her a target or make her feel uncomfortable at her job.

 

[CymoneD]

I agree with Gypsy about the halo, I also work for a non profit and my coworker does job placment and has a 3 stone and a 5 stone for a wedding band and it is lovely and not too flashy. My vote is stuck in between the vintage ring with the diamond already set (if you wanted to play it safe), the band with the leaves on the sides or the one Gypsy loves with the flowers on the band because it is the most unique.

What ever is most pleasing to you is what matters

 

[travist223]

OK So... I've been thinking about this.

I don't think a halo is the way to go, unless she has specifically said she wants one.

Here's why:

3. What do she do for a living/working toward doing for a living. Works for a nonprofit in job placement.

You don't live in a large metro area like NY, SF, Chicago, LA, Boston where large bling is common. Instead you live in a Southern state where the unemployment rate is quite high.

Most people who work for non-profits wear modest bling, even here in San Francisco. But she works in Job Placement to boot. And lives in South Carolina.

I don't think big bling is a good idea AT ALL. And it might make her a target for theft.

I'm going to recommend these two as the best choices.
They both have floral influences and are very feminine too. Which I think will suit her.

The ERD Three Stone:
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html It's a floral inspired three stone with a pave shank. I would call ERD and ask for the quote for this setting with two 20 point sidestones in white gold. If it's under 3500 then I'd put a center stone like this one in it, and I think it will suit her beautifully: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/0.81-carat-i-vs2-ideal-round-cut-diamond-gid-176845.html

Or the Van Craeynest Dogwood Setting with the OEC from Grace:
http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/van-craeynest-dogwood-engagement-ring Especially as you are in the South and this one has dogwoods. We can get you a lovely stone for it (and may be able to get you a better price DIAMONDSEEKER knows where the best place to get rings from this designer). This stone is lovely for this setting: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NoB1ewWhE


Both are elegant and have a very NICE amount of bling. But are classy and won't make her a target or make her feel uncomfortable at her job.

Interesting thought..maybe you're right...

Is there danger if a floral looking ring seeming too hokey? Too in your face ("you like flowers, so here's a flower ring!") ?

 

[Gypsy]

OK So... I've been thinking about this.

I don't think a halo is the way to go, unless she has specifically said she wants one.

Here's why:

3. What do she do for a living/working toward doing for a living. Works for a nonprofit in job placement.

You don't live in a large metro area like NY, SF, Chicago, LA, Boston where large bling is common. Instead you live in a Southern state where the unemployment rate is quite high.

Most people who work for non-profits wear modest bling, even here in San Francisco. But she works in Job Placement to boot. And lives in South Carolina.

I don't think big bling is a good idea AT ALL. And it might make her a target for theft.

I'm going to recommend these two as the best choices.
They both have floral influences and are very feminine too. Which I think will suit her.

The ERD Three Stone:
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/anna-three-stone-ring-bpid-316-19.html It's a floral inspired three stone with a pave shank. I would call ERD and ask for the quote for this setting with two 20 point sidestones in white gold. If it's under 3500 then I'd put a center stone like this one in it, and I think it will suit her beautifully: http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/0.81-carat-i-vs2-ideal-round-cut-diamond-gid-176845.html

Or the Van Craeynest Dogwood Setting with the OEC from Grace:
http://www.greenwichjewelers.com/shop/category/engagement-rings/products/van-craeynest-dogwood-engagement-ring Especially as you are in the South and this one has dogwoods. We can get you a lovely stone for it (and may be able to get you a better price DIAMONDSEEKER knows where the best place to get rings from this designer). This stone is lovely for this setting: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/97ct-old-european-cut-diamond-egl-i-vs2.html#.U0NoB1ewWhE


Both are elegant and have a very NICE amount of bling. But are classy and won't make her a target or make her feel uncomfortable at her job.

Interesting thought..maybe you're right...

Is there danger if a floral looking ring seeming too hokey? Too in your face ("you like flowers, so here's a flower ring!") ?

Not these. The floral details are subtle and not in your face. Just feminine. If you got something like the below, maybe.