$1000 to spend

[iugurl]

If you had $1000 to spend on a piece of jewelry, what would you get?

My anniversary is 4 months away. I have not talked to my husband about a specific piece or budget (but I am assuming it is around $1000 AND the past 2 years I have picked my own present). I already have 2 RHRs, so I don't think I want another one. Unless it is amazing I don't have any "real" jewelry except for my rings. I prefer diamonds to gemstones. I have found beautiful gemstone rings that I like, but since I don't love them, I would not pay $1000 for them.

I have looked at ID Jewelry Pre-Set Round earrings. The .90 is $795 and the 1.00 is $950 (J-K SI). I am not convinced that I would love diamond studs. I always wear a pair of CZ in my ears. I am not sure if I or anyone could tell the difference, since no one will get THAT close to my ears. I am not sure if it is worth the money to me. I think I would rather get something that I don't have anything similar to it (cz or not).

I am not as concerned with color/clarity for earrings, necklaces, bracelets. Especially if they are made up of small diamonds, I cannot tell the difference between VVS and SI if I can barely see the diamond.

I have also looked at this bangle from WF. I don't know how I feel about it, as I have NO idea how small the diamonds would look IRL on a wrist. I would rather have more ct wt than have "Color: F-G, Clarity: VS", but they do not offer a different carat/cut/clarity combo.
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-bracelets/shared-prong-diamond-bangle-705.htm

Any suggestions?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think that bracelet is beautiful! I don't think I'd wear it much, though, because a very thin bangle bracelet would be somehwat delicate. How about a diamonds-by-the-yard necklace? That is something you could wear all the time.

 

[yennyfire]

I like the idea of the necklace. The bracelet is pretty, but as diamondseeker said, it looks delicate and I wouldn't be comfortable wearing it a lot....can't wait to see what you get!

 

[diva rose]

It is very pretty - looks delicate.

I like the necklace idea or how about a watch?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I found a DBY necklace that is right at your budget:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5385

 

[geckodani]

If I had $1000 and didn't want earrings, I would go for one of these:

DBTY from BGD ($975) http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5385

Mini Dreams of Africa Pendant from WF ($1375, so a little over budget, but so gorgeous) http://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-pendants/mini-dreams-of-africa-diamond-pendant-98.htm

 

[tyty333]

I also think a diamond pendant would be nice.

Here is an .45 I SI2 (check to make sure it is eye-clean enough for you) for $650. Plenty left for setting and chain.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353036.asp

 

[hoofbeats95]

If I had 1K to spend right now I know what I would pick! A bezel diamond pendant from BGD!!! Preferably the Barbara or the half bezel. It'd be a .20-.30 carat stone I think that would work in that price range. Depends on the setting. This is actualy my dream wedding gift and I've hinted to my fiance about it. Although. . . that DBTY necklace is pretty nice. Does anyone know what the millimeter is on those individual stones?

 

[iugurl]

Thank you for all of your suggestions! I admit I did not know what a "diamonds by the yard" necklace was. I looked at it and I am not sure if it is my style. I guess I like pendants on a necklace, more so than in the necklace ? If that makes sense

Geckodani, that pendant is very nice, but it is probably too much $.

Divarose, I have a watch. I forgot to mention having one. It is only a Fossil, but my style changes frequently in watches for some reason.
http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/women/watches/boyfriend_watches/riley_multifunction_pink_dial_boyfriend_watch-es2251p.html?departmentCategoryId=30000&N=0&Va=254&Ns=p_wsc0|0||p_weight|0&rec=3&pn=c&imagePath=ES2251

Tyty333 I would like a diamond pendant! That diamond is no longer available, but I like the idea. .45 sounds like a good size. I can look around for some other options
Hoofbeats, I don't know if a .20-.30 would be too small? I guess I would have to look at one ON a person.

 

[hoofbeats95]

There are a lot of pics around here of the bezel pendants. I'm not sure what is too small. My consultant at BGD said .2-.3 is a nice size for them. I just want a bit of sparkle right at the base of my neck! But it's all about how subtle you want to be . . . or not. lol. Personally I want a BGD Sig round. I'm a quality chick - and that range is in the budget, maybe (!). Just a suggestion.

 

[lizzyann]

Hi there! I have the 1.5ctw bangle from BGD and it has a nice presence on my wrist! I really like it and wear it daily. I like that it isn't fragile as my son pulls at it all the time! That's why I didn't want to get a tennis bracelet, I was afraid my little guy would pull it right off of my wrist!!! Here is the link to my thread. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/bgd-1-5ctw-bangle-has-arrived.143515/

I also really like the pendant idea!!! I tend to go for rings and bracelets though because I like to be able to look at my pretties all day which I can't do with earrings and pendants!!

 

[hoofbeats95]

Hi there! I have the 1.5ctw bangle from BGD and it has a nice presence on my wrist! I really like it and wear it daily. I like that it isn't fragile as my son pulls at it all the time! That's why I didn't want to get a tennis bracelet, I was afraid my little guy would pull it right off of my wrist!!! Here is the link to my thread. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/bgd-1-5ctw-bangle-has-arrived.143515/

I also really like the pendant idea!!! I tend to go for rings and bracelets though because I like to be able to look at my pretties all day which I can't do with earrings and pendants!!

Does that bangle flip upside down at all?

 

[iugurl]

Hoofbeats, I am not saying it is too small. I am almost 6 feet tall, with broadish shoulders, so I might be too big for it, rather than it too small for me? LOL
Wow Lizzyann! That looks a lot "blingier" than 1.5. I am impressed.

 

[hoofbeats95]

We are twins! lol. 5' 10.5" with broad shoulders! ha ha. I love the sparkle at the neck though. Let us know what you decide!

 

[texaskj]

I have been spending way, way too much time looking at these:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11534105&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|108|56641|90495&N=4046383&Mo=12&pos=2&No=10&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=90495&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC36121-Cat56641&topnav=

and these are a little more...

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11474942&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|108|56641|90495&N=4046383&Mo=12&pos=2&No=9&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=90495&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC36121-Cat56641&topnav=

and these come and go on the web site and are a little over budget, but they're making me crazy:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11543966&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|108|56641|90495&N=4046383&Mo=12&pos=2&No=7&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=90495&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC36121-Cat56641&topnav=

iLander will vouch for the quality of Costco's jewelry and they have one of the best return policies in the country.

 

[lizzyann]

Hi there! I have the 1.5ctw bangle from BGD and it has a nice presence on my wrist! I really like it and wear it daily. I like that it isn't fragile as my son pulls at it all the time! That's why I didn't want to get a tennis bracelet, I was afraid my little guy would pull it right off of my wrist!!! Here is the link to my thread. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/bgd-1-5ctw-bangle-has-arrived.143515/

I also really like the pendant idea!!! I tend to go for rings and bracelets though because I like to be able to look at my pretties all day which I can't do with earrings and pendants!!

Does that bangle flip upside down at all?

In the whole 8 months I've had it, it has flipped maybe once or twice. I like the fact that you can engrave on the inside too!

 

[SilverFire]

I also think a diamond pendant would be nice.

Here is an .45 I SI2 (check to make sure it is eye-clean enough for you) for $650. Plenty left for setting and chain.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353036.asp

If you don't mind a little bit of warmth a J will make it cheaper allowing for a larger size or better clarity.

 

[SB621]

Personally for me I would do a DBTY necklace. I have a necklace and bracelet from BGD and I love them!

 

[jstarfireb]

I also think a diamond pendant would be nice.

Here is an .45 I SI2 (check to make sure it is eye-clean enough for you) for $650. Plenty left for setting and chain.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353036.asp

If you don't mind a little bit of warmth a J will make it cheaper allowing for a larger size or better clarity.

I second this. I put a J in a bezel, and with the sides being blocked off by metal, you can't see the warmth. People also don't look at pendants up closely like they do rings. My ACA 0.5 J/SI1 in a 14k WG bezel pendant from WF was about $1250.

ETA: I like the DBTY necklace as well!

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1353176.asp I like pear diamond pendants. I'd find out if this one is eyeclean and then get an ASET if it is.

If it works out then I'd have Daniel M (etsy) make me a 14k white gold bezel setting for it with a hidden bail.

 

[Gypsy]

Repeat, sorry.

 

[iugurl]

Texaskj, I love the second pair you posted - the princess channel pair! I really do. I would have no problem buying from Costco. In fact one of my RHRs is from Sam's Club which is close enough to a Coscto lol and I love it

Silverfire, I probably would not mind a J. While I was getting a ring resized at a local jewelers, I did look at some of their loose diamonds and saw a round I that looked very yellow. My solitaire is an H, and is VERY white. I am sure the stone was just poorly cut AND "I" was incorrect as it was not even a graded diamond eek. I have not seen a J in person, but I trust Pricescopers who say, if it is well enough cut that it should not be a problem. Assuming it was for earrings/necklace not a ring (which probably won't be a factor, since I am not in the market for a ring) that would be viewed at a closer distance.

jstarfireb, I think I would prefer prong set to bezel set. Do you think it would be that much more visible with prongs vs bezel?

And Gypsy, I love pear diamonds! Actually, now that I think about it a pear might more interesting to me than a round diamond for a pendant. I NEVER see pears where I live. Plus, I have a round already, so it would be variety. I don't know what a hidden bail is I tried googling it, but didn't get an answer.

Thanks everyone for your responses. It is very helpful

 

[Gypsy]

bail is the thing that hooks the pendant to the chain.

A regular bail http://www.treasuredfinds.com/Product-Pictures/Detailed-Bezel-Green-Amber-Pear-Pendant-8756a.png

A hidden bail (doesn't show) http://www.diamondsourceva.com/RingsJewelry/images/pendant-pear-bezel.jpg

 

[iugurl]

Ah, I see. Thanks. I do prefer the hidden bail.