Dear All,
10th anniversary coming up and looking at sapphire rings (although I've just realised she should really be waiting until our 45th!)
Finding it much more difficult than the last purchase - diamond engagement ring (with a little support from PS).
Initially thought I could get a natural untreated/heated, high quality ~1.2-1.5 ct (I think for gems should be mm) vivid blue stone in a setting for about $1000-1500
This seems unrealistic.
I don't want to buy something that doesn't meet these standard. As you can see I only do this infrequently!
So back to the drawing board and I think $2000-3000 (including VAT/duty etc if overseas purchase to UK).
In terms of style I really like this design but blue stone rather than teal (I love the teal but not me wearing it). This is a 2.2 ct listed at $5100.
Would this type of setting darken the colour significantly? I have read that highly saturated blues can appear dark/even black indoors.
There doesn't appear to be many UK option.
Natural Sapphire Company has variable reviews here and don't offer a similar setting.
Wouldn't really know where to start with a custom setting if I buy a loose stone but this may be better option.
I don't have much experience to be confident about windows/zoning etc based on pictures unless it is glaringly obvious.
Currently working through the other recommended vendors listed on the forum but any advice/thoughts welcome.
Matt
10th anniversary coming up and looking at sapphire rings (although I've just realised she should really be waiting until our 45th!)
Finding it much more difficult than the last purchase - diamond engagement ring (with a little support from PS).
Initially thought I could get a natural untreated/heated, high quality ~1.2-1.5 ct (I think for gems should be mm) vivid blue stone in a setting for about $1000-1500
This seems unrealistic.
I don't want to buy something that doesn't meet these standard. As you can see I only do this infrequently!
So back to the drawing board and I think $2000-3000 (including VAT/duty etc if overseas purchase to UK).
In terms of style I really like this design but blue stone rather than teal (I love the teal but not me wearing it). This is a 2.2 ct listed at $5100.
Would this type of setting darken the colour significantly? I have read that highly saturated blues can appear dark/even black indoors.
There doesn't appear to be many UK option.
Natural Sapphire Company has variable reviews here and don't offer a similar setting.
Wouldn't really know where to start with a custom setting if I buy a loose stone but this may be better option.
I don't have much experience to be confident about windows/zoning etc based on pictures unless it is glaringly obvious.
Currently working through the other recommended vendors listed on the forum but any advice/thoughts welcome.
Matt