As per another post, I am engagement ring shopping for my girlfriend. As this is a surprise, I do not have the benefit of her trying on rings etc. I am wondering what the right size to get her is.
Her ring size is 4.5 +/- (I need to get this firmed up.. it may only be 4.0). She is 5'6 and a size 0 or size 1 in terms of dress size. She is very petite.
She doesn't like round cuts, and from what I have been perusing I think I want to go Asscher, which "shorter corner cuts". Maybe Princess of Hearts or Jubilee but I think Asscher is the one. I actually considered Emerald as well 1st, but Tiffany's rep said Emeralds are only only great in large size (2ct+) and smaller cuts don't let them shine out as well.
The girl is very simple and won't like something that is too big/flashy. She considers herself to be a classy girl as well and probably would love to be in Breakfast at Tiffanies. At the same time, she feels guilty about buying a pair of Chanel sunglasses. She does not currently wear rings of any sort.
I am thinking of 1.5-1.75ct. My budget is $12-13K for the diamond (I would like to keep entire ring < $20K, ideally < $15K).
I want her to like the ring, but also wear it. For example, buying a 1.75 or 2ct diamond but to have her not wear it everywhere long-term would be a waste of money in my eyes. on the flip side, I don't want to buy a 1.25 ct and have her or others think it is a small diamond.
At a store, I thought 1.3-1.5ct ct may be the right size, but felt I could go bigger..so hence my range of 1.5-1.75ct
I plan on getting a smaller/classic setting as well (e.g. limited use of micropave if any). Not sure what I am going to do yet, but I really like idea of getting a custom setting, e.g. something from Leon Mage.
Any other suggestions for establishing a proper ratio?
Thanks again
Her ring size is 4.5 +/- (I need to get this firmed up.. it may only be 4.0). She is 5'6 and a size 0 or size 1 in terms of dress size. She is very petite.
She doesn't like round cuts, and from what I have been perusing I think I want to go Asscher, which "shorter corner cuts". Maybe Princess of Hearts or Jubilee but I think Asscher is the one. I actually considered Emerald as well 1st, but Tiffany's rep said Emeralds are only only great in large size (2ct+) and smaller cuts don't let them shine out as well.
The girl is very simple and won't like something that is too big/flashy. She considers herself to be a classy girl as well and probably would love to be in Breakfast at Tiffanies. At the same time, she feels guilty about buying a pair of Chanel sunglasses. She does not currently wear rings of any sort.
I am thinking of 1.5-1.75ct. My budget is $12-13K for the diamond (I would like to keep entire ring < $20K, ideally < $15K).
I want her to like the ring, but also wear it. For example, buying a 1.75 or 2ct diamond but to have her not wear it everywhere long-term would be a waste of money in my eyes. on the flip side, I don't want to buy a 1.25 ct and have her or others think it is a small diamond.
At a store, I thought 1.3-1.5ct ct may be the right size, but felt I could go bigger..so hence my range of 1.5-1.75ct
I plan on getting a smaller/classic setting as well (e.g. limited use of micropave if any). Not sure what I am going to do yet, but I really like idea of getting a custom setting, e.g. something from Leon Mage.
Any other suggestions for establishing a proper ratio?
Thanks again