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StacylikesSparkles

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I'm posting this on behalf of a friend to help out with a nice diamond band search.

Here is what she is looking for:

5 stone ring (this will symbolize 5 years she has been with her SO)..although if there is a fabulous band with a few more diamonds, I don't think she will have a problem with this!
preferably bezel set round diamonds
$500 or under
ring size is 8.25-8.5

I think she prefers white metals, but at this point she is mainly looking for a great deal! Annnnd GO!
 

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StacylikesSparkles|1361543739|3387540 said:
I'm posting this on behalf of a friend to help out with a nice diamond band search.

Here is what she is looking for:

5 stone ring (this will symbolize 5 years she has been with her SO)..although if there is a fabulous band with a few more diamonds, I don't think she will have a problem with this!
preferably bezel set round diamonds
$500 or under
ring size is 8.25-8.5

I think she prefers white metals, but at this point she is mainly looking for a great deal! Annnnd GO!
Um. Budget might be beyond unrealistic.
 

diamondseeker2006

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Yeah, $500 is about what a cheap gold setting would cost. She might be able to find something with inexpensive colored stones, but the diamonds would be very tiny at that price!
 

SB621

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For $500 you might get a 5 stone with 1/2ctw used. Even then that would be a stretch.
 

mercoledi

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$575 http://diamondbistro.com/index.php?a=2&b=33484 and would have to be reshanked to get it up to a size 8, so probably at least $700 all together if you found a cheap bench to resize it.

There are a few things within budget on ebay, but with lousy photos,so it would be a big risk.
 

motownmama

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That's a great option if it can be sized.
 

LibbyLA

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On ebay, clares1225 often has vintage five-stone rings that sell for $500 or less, but typically not bezel set. They're usually yellow gold and OEC or OMC. You might find something interesting there.

diamonds11 is another ebay vendor that has really reasonably priced rings.

Here's a 5-stone in white gold, not bezeled, would have to be resized, but within budget: http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-ct-Diamond-Band-Ring-14K-White-Gold-/370762369349?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item565328c945

bar-set, white gold, needs resizing, well within budget: http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-White-Gold-30-ct-Diamond-Band-Ring-/390545436375?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item5aee526ed7

A year or so ago, I found a 6-stone OEC in platinum, size 8.5 for less than $500 (I think). The diamonds aren't large, but they're not teeny-tiny, either, and they are very sparkly.

Bezel set may be a challenge...

liz
 

motownmama

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newyorkestate jewelry.com has a platinum 5 stone in size 8 at $525 (not bezel, but it's a start. You'll need to put some time into this and be patient).

Also try diamond zone in Chicago. At that price you'll need the 2nd hand market, but it is doable!! Believe me, I've snapped up quite a few eBay bargains at $500 +/-. Look for tons of transactions, all positive feedback and a return policy. Good luck!
 

mercoledi

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StacylikesSparkles|1361548279|3387608 said:
mercoledi - The link didn't work for me. Can you post again?

The DB site has been down most of today, I think that's what it is. If it comes back up, the ring is a lovely oec 5 stone in platinum and 18kyg.

This is on ebay and Etsy; the diamonds might be so-so but it has nice presence:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/1243296...type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14K-WHITE-G...33344423?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item35c4b330a7
holy long links!

And one ebay long shot- http://www.ebay.com/itm/750-18CT-GO..._Watches_FineJewellery_CA&hash=item4abaff753f Bezels, right size, but man, you can't even see those stones!
 

StacylikesSparkles

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Circe|1361548909|3387615 said:
Hi, Stacy - this is up in 45 minutes. The diamonds look wonky to my eye, but it's a nice ring if she likes antiques, and very close to what you described (five stone, bezels, etc.). Anyway, time's a-wasting!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18ct-YELLOW..._Watches_FineJewellery_CA&hash=item2a287f9e89

Thanks, Circe! It looks like I missed it (I went to lunch...scheesh!), but that would have been gorgeous!

Thanks for the etsy and ebay links, ladies! I am going to chat with her this afternoon about a few things and see if we can look together. I REALLY appreciate the help!
 

CharmyPoo

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I have a platinum 1.25 ct 5 stone - $400 on eBay. Very nice diamonds.
I recently got my friend a platinum 1 ct 7 stone - $398 on eBay. Very nice diamonds.

Completely doable on eBay.
 

NOYFB

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Yekutiel at IDJ could probably do a bezeled round eternity stacker within that budget.
 

StacylikesSparkles

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Thanks for all of your help! I will be sure to post a thread (or have her post) when she finds something :)
 
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