The official LIW e-ring suggestions thread

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

Alright, I've started this thread for myself (and others) who are open to e-ring suggestions and who are feeling overwhelmed with the whole researching process.

So, here's what I can offer:

I'd prefer a three-stone princess cut in white gold, if possible. No gold-gold, and I'm not a big fan of rose gold.
I'm open to the idea of the side stones as colors.
Any and all types of princess cuts are fine.

Not opposed to second hand rings. I'd prefer new, but I am willing to compromise, as I know his budget is limited.

I'd like around 1 carat, less is fine, but more than .25 carat.
Once upon a time, he mentioned a budget of 3K. So, I'm going to stretch and say if you could find something under 5, that'd be a bit more realistic. Although I haven't had much luck looking @ three-stone princesses that were under 5K.

I really like the look of intricate bands (I know that brings the price up). So I'll try to adapt to a plain band.

Throw your suggestions my way, I may be picky, but I'm open to look at just about anything.
Unfortunately I seem to have lobster taste and M's got a T.G.I.Fridays budget.

Looking forward to your suggestions!

pandabee · Nov 19, 2012

Alright, here is a quick search I did on one of the antique websites. I know some of those are out of budget, but I wanted to see what types of styles you're liking! I'll list those first

as a bonus, they are actually having a sale of 5% off all their engagement rings! Take a look and let us know what styles you like best so we can narrow it down a bit more

audball · Nov 19, 2012

Can I clarify one thing from your list? Are you looking at ideally wanting 1 carat total weight (over all three stones) or ideally a 1 carat center?

If you go for colored stone sides, do they have to be princess as well? I know that's not a very common shape in colored stones. Any other shapes you like with a princess?

I'll poke around and see what I can find.

ETA: Are you located in the states? I don't recall and I wanted to check in case import taxes, etc were a concern if you were in another country!

petit_bijou · Nov 19, 2012

There are a few DB listings that could potentially fit the bill...

Neither are princess-3-stones per se, but in case you hadn't seen them already I thought I'd post them as food for thought...

http://diamondbistro.com/category/216/Natural-Diamond-Center/listings/32361/151ct-H-SI1-Princess-Cut-in-Platinum-Setting.html
- a bit above the hypothetical budget...

http://diamondbistro.com/category/246/Semi-Mounts/listings/32352/18K-WG-Princess-Cut-Semi-Mount.html
- might need some work...

madelise · Nov 19, 2012

audball|1353374980|3310611 said:
Can I clarify one thing from your list? Are you looking at ideally wanting 1 carat total weight (over all three stones) or ideally a 1 carat center?

If you go for colored stone sides, do they have to be princess as well? I know that's not a very common shape in colored stones. Any other shapes you like with a princess?

I'll poke around and see what I can find.

ETA: Are you located in the states? I don't recall and I wanted to check in case import taxes, etc were a concern if you were in another country!

If you're not in the US, you might want to stick with retailers or JbEG > individual private sellers.. Less hassle in case you need to return after inspection.

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

audball|1353374980|3310611 said:
Can I clarify one thing from your list? Are you looking at ideally wanting 1 carat total weight (over all three stones) or ideally a 1 carat center?

If you go for colored stone sides, do they have to be princess as well? I know that's not a very common shape in colored stones. Any other shapes you like with a princess?

I'll poke around and see what I can find.

ETA: Are you located in the states? I don't recall and I wanted to check in case import taxes, etc were a concern if you were in another country!

I was thinking 1 carat center. Thanks for asking, I forgot to mention that.

My fingers are on the small side (sized 5.25 - 5.5) so I won't need anything huge.

I'm a bit in the dark about this, sorry!

Yes, I'm in the states- Chicago area, to be exact.

ETA: I don't care about the shape for colored side stones.

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

pandabee|1353374824|3310610 said:
Alright, here is a quick search I did on one of the antique websites. I know some of those are out of budget, but I wanted to see what types of styles you're liking! I'll list those first

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/engagement-rings/1.02ct-princess-cut-diamond-platinum-engagement-ring/14765/3/item
$5800 1.02ct with 0.5tcw trillion cuts

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/engagement-rings/0.74ct-princess-cut-diamond-18k-white-gold-engagement-ring-/12440/3/item
$5700 0.74ct with 0.5tcw in the band *personally I really like the proportions on this one!*

now the ones under 5k...

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/engagement-rings/-0.90ct-princess-cut-diamond-14k-white-gold-gold-engagement-ring-&-wedding-band-set/16639/3/item
$3400 (this one's a whole set even!) 0.9ct with 0.5tcw princess sides and 0.8tcw rounds in band

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com/engagement-rings/1.69ct-princess-cut-diamond-platinum-engagement-ring/10090/3/item
$4400 1.69tcw

So that's the current inventory of one site of antique rings at least... as a bonus, they are actually having a sale of 5% off all their engagement rings! Take a look and let us know what styles you like best so we can narrow it down a bit more

These really caught my eye. In the first group, I really like the second one- I agree with you about the proportions.
In the second set, I'm loving both equally, especially the whole set.

I guess I'm a bit pickier than I thought. All of the rings you posted were gorgeous, though!

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

petit_bijou|1353375272|3310614 said:
There are a few DB listings that could potentially fit the bill...

Neither are princess-3-stones per se, but in case you hadn't seen them already I thought I'd post them as food for thought...

http://diamondbistro.com/category/216/Natural-Diamond-Center/listings/32361/151ct-H-SI1-Princess-Cut-in-Platinum-Setting.html
- a bit above the hypothetical budget...

http://diamondbistro.com/category/246/Semi-Mounts/listings/32352/18K-WG-Princess-Cut-Semi-Mount.html
- might need some work...

Thanks, Petit! I actually haven't seen them; never even heard of diamondbistro. I think I'm gonna go explore a bit.

madelise · Nov 19, 2012

Picky is a good thing

you know what you want, and won't have regrets after buying!

Have you seen the princess on JbEG?

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

madelise|1353377880|3310666 said:
Picky is a good thing you know what you want, and won't have regrets after buying!

Have you seen the princess on JbEG?

I haven't.

Do you have a link handy?

And true, I guess being picky is a good thing. I just feel bad shooting you ladies down when you're all so helpful.

audball · Nov 19, 2012

MBKRH|1353378645|3310681 said:
madelise|1353377880|3310666 said:

Picky is a good thing you know what you want, and won't have regrets after buying!

Have you seen the princess on JbEG?

Click to expand...

I haven't. Do you have a link handy?

And true, I guess being picky is a good thing. I just feel bad shooting you ladies down when you're all so helpful.

Jewels by Erica Grace
http://jewelsbyericagrace.com/

Don't worry about being picky. Gypsy helped me find my OEC and she must have sent me over 100 options/links over several days. If you don't love it, it isn't for you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with not clicking with options that other people suggest!

audball · Nov 19, 2012

Not princess cut stones, but the prongs give the round stones a square appearance. VERY budget friendly at $2,595! I've liked this one a long time. If I were a three stone girl, I would have seriously considered it.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...d-Cut/21738776_2p45Qv#!i=1733126642&k=xJr5gkH

Three stone radiant for $3,400
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...t-Cut/24327198_KHrSBW#!i=1981615549&k=fj46WLL

Different. 5 stone, cushion center, nice spread and blingy! $4,305
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...ragio/23733509_qJGpZm#!i=1922037729&k=bHVzcXJ

Princess solitaire with side stones. If you can be okay with SI3 (ask them more about the actual inclusions), $4,095. You could always reset it or rhodium plate the yellow gold to make it white.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...s-Cut/20398235_SDc2jp#!i=1614170906&k=TZpx4dN

Another round in a setting that makes it look square, side diamonds, $4,495
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...ant-D/23220844_ztmx79#!i=1872118335&k=zDqf7X2

These were just what I saw that may spark your interest based on your preferences and price from JbEG. I know they aren't all princesses, but you never know what you may like so I figured I'd link. No offense to me if you don't like any of them!

Also, if it makes any difference, I do know that JbEG does lay away.

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

audball|1353378878|3310685 said:
Not princess cut stones, but the prongs give the round stones a square appearance. VERY budget friendly at $2,595! I've liked this one a long time. If I were a three stone girl, I would have seriously considered it.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...d-Cut/21738776_2p45Qv#!i=1733126642&k=xJr5gkH

Three stone radiant for $3,400
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...t-Cut/24327198_KHrSBW#!i=1981615549&k=fj46WLL

Different. 5 stone, cushion center, nice spread and blingy! $4,305
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...ragio/23733509_qJGpZm#!i=1922037729&k=bHVzcXJ

Princess solitaire with side stones. If you can be okay with SI3 (ask them more about the actual inclusions), $4,095. You could always reset it or rhodium plate the yellow gold to make it white.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...s-Cut/20398235_SDc2jp#!i=1614170906&k=TZpx4dN

Thank you for the link in your previous post.

Oh. My. Word! With the first one. I like it! And the third one is gorgeous, too!

Crap.... how am I ever going to decide?!?!

lol

audball · Nov 19, 2012

MBKRH|1353379369|3310696 said:
Thank you for the link in your previous post.

Oh. My. Word! With the first one. I like it! And the third one is gorgeous, too!

Crap.... how am I ever going to decide?!?! lol

No problem! All I can say is go with your gut. IF/when you find something in budget that makes your heart sing and you feel like you'd be devastated if someone else bought it...you found your ring!

I like both of those a LOT! And seemingly comfortably in budget. I don't know if you saw, but I was editing that post and added some more links and info after you responded.

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

I did see you added some with your edit.... but I was too busy drooling over this:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/202ct-Cushion-Cut-Diamond-Leon/25676400_4tLHcX#

hubba hubba~!

audball · Nov 19, 2012

MBKRH|1353380038|3310711 said:
I did see you added some with your edit.... but I was too busy drooling over this:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/202ct-Cushion-Cut-Diamond-Leon/25676400_4tLHcX#

hubba hubba~!

Hubba hubba indeed! I can't find it on the site, what's the price? If you like cushions...that opens up a lot more possibilities!

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

I don't know the price, and I'm on my phone now so my browsing is limited, and slower.

MBKRH · Nov 19, 2012

Ok, last post for the night. I showed him the hubba hubba and he said "thats probably a 10k ring! Find something cheaper!" Lol. Damn, I tried.
I told him he could make payments... No dice. I gotta figure out the price somehow.

So he told me his budget is no more than 6k.
And I think I'd like to see some cushions now, too.

Sorry if there's typos... I'm on my phone.

pandabee · Nov 19, 2012

I don't see that beautiful Leon cushion on her list of for sale so not sure if it's a current one that's available? You could always email and ask though. 6k...totally doable! Cushions are good too. Have you tried on cushions before? I remember you posted a pic of a 3-stone princess from the mall that you really liked.

MBKRH · Nov 20, 2012

pandabee|1353385246|3310747 said:
I don't see that beautiful Leon cushion on her list of for sale so not sure if it's a current one that's available? You could always email and ask though. 6k...totally doable! Cushions are good too. Have you tried on cushions before? I remember you posted a pic of a 3-stone princess from the mall that you really liked.

Thanks Panda, I'll give the e-mail a shot.
I haven't tried cushions on before, and you're correct about the three-stone princess I tried on.

I think I'll go try some on this weekend. Probably other styles too and just see how much my taste may have changed.

pandabee · Nov 20, 2012

Yay! Keep us updated

MBKRH · Nov 20, 2012

Just got an e-mail from Grace.
Hubba hubba was sold several weeks ago. How sad.

I'm not really surprised, that thing was stunning. Lucky girl, whoever ends up with it.

madelise · Nov 20, 2012

MBKRH|1353379369|3310696 said:
Princess solitaire with side stones. If you can be okay with SI3 (ask them more about the actual inclusions), $4,095. You could always reset it or rhodium plate the yellow gold to make it white.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...s-Cut/20398235_SDc2jp#!i=1614170906&k=TZpx4dN

Oops, this one! Sorry, I was on my phone at school. I should stop posting like that! My posts are all short, and unhelpful

and sometimes sound super mean. Haha!

Oops!

I am NOT. good with princesses

so I really don't have much else to add..

audball · Nov 20, 2012

MBKRH|1353442699|3311271 said:
Just got an e-mail from Grace.
Hubba hubba was sold several weeks ago. How sad.

I'm not really surprised, that thing was stunning. Lucky girl, whoever ends up with it.

Boo!

I thought that may be the case since I couldn't find it.

audball · Nov 22, 2012

Three stone with colored side stones that showed up on Preloved. Rounds, not princesses, but the center is near 1ct and the price is good!

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/need-to-sell-asap-t182197.html

ETA: Another three stone round, very pretty!
https://www.pricescope.com/forum/pr...nd-ring-with-heart-diamond-sides-t181879.html

MBKRH · Nov 23, 2012

Aud, those are both beautiful!!!! I'm starting to get overwhelmed.

I thought about hitting up the mall today, just to TRY some cushions on and see how they look. I already know how a princess cut looks, but I think I'll be adventurous, if I do end up going. I feel slightly bad when I do it, as I have no intention (nor does M) of buying from one of those stores. I hate wasting the salespeople's time, but on the same token.... how do you know what you want until you try things on?

pandabee · Nov 23, 2012

MBKRH|1353677700|3313261 said:
Aud, those are both beautiful!!!! I'm starting to get overwhelmed.

I thought about hitting up the mall today, just to TRY some cushions on and see how they look. I already know how a princess cut looks, but I think I'll be adventurous, if I do end up going. I feel slightly bad when I do it, as I have no intention (nor does M) of buying from one of those stores. I hate wasting the salespeople's time, but on the same token.... how do you know what you want until you try things on?

Don't feel ba at all!! You are right, no way to know what you want until you try! Just play like you are interested

audball · Nov 24, 2012

pandabee|1353697024|3313444 said:
MBKRH|1353677700|3313261 said:

Aud, those are both beautiful!!!! I'm starting to get overwhelmed.

I thought about hitting up the mall today, just to TRY some cushions on and see how they look. I already know how a princess cut looks, but I think I'll be adventurous, if I do end up going. I feel slightly bad when I do it, as I have no intention (nor does M) of buying from one of those stores. I hate wasting the salespeople's time, but on the same token.... how do you know what you want until you try things on?

Click to expand...

Don't feel ba at all!! You are right, no way to know what you want until you try! Just play like you are interested

Ditto! You needed to be able to see things with your own eyes to get a good idea of what it'll look like

MBKRH · Nov 25, 2012

Thanks ladies!

You're right; I guess just from my early jobs in retail, I know what it's like to be on the other end and dealing with customers that are "just looking" and you still need to assist them, even though you know they won't be buying that day, or even from you.

I'm trying to make plans with one of my friends to go try on rings. She's also a LIW, but not a forum member. But she definitely knows what I'm going through. I'm looking forward to trying on a bunch of different styles and hopefully narrowing everything down.

This is a bit random- but at what point can you start saying "future fiance?" I'd rather say "FF" as opposed to boyfriend (as we all know from the thread I started). He's given me a timeline, told me to find my ring, and told me it'll happen by next Christmas. In my mind, that's pretty concrete, no? OR do you need to wait until he's purchased the ring/put a deposit down, etc........ I'm so confused!

Thoughts?

madelise · Nov 25, 2012

Hey, have you seen the "amazing solitaire" and the 3-stone by Poppyseed on DB? If I was to get a 3-stone setting or even a simple Leon Mege-esque setting on a budget, hers would be it. I love the claw prongs! And they're pretty darn affordable, at $295 for the solitaire and $395 for the 3-stone in 14k gold.

see: http://diamondbistro.com/category/1...4/Solitaires-and-3-stone-rings-all-sizes.html

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