Help needed I have a small budget $5000ish.

[Niel]

this is my contribution. i like the fern in general, but particularity for her i like that this one is engraved
http://www.maevona.com/prd-mva43-fer-eng/

 

[Gypsy]

this is my contribution. i like the fern in general, but particularity for her i like that this one is engraved
http://www.maevona.com/prd-mva43-fer-eng/

Oh, I love that one. The BGD J 80 point stone would work with it too.

 

[Niel]

this is my contribution. i like the fern in general, but particularity for her i like that this one is engraved
http://www.maevona.com/prd-mva43-fer-eng/

Oh, I love that one. The BGD J 80 point stone would work with it too.

I know the op wanted a full ct, but OP i jut wanted to mention you are lucky, if in fact her finger is 4.5...ALL DIAMONDS WILL LOOK LARGE.

snatch one of her rings and take it to a jeweler to confirm. they should be able to help

 

[rockysalamander]

Here's a video of the Maevona Fern (love it):
http://mulpix.com/post/1208770941956792134.html

Showing the matching wedding band:

http://mulpix.com/post/1106854990013930525.html

Closeup of the Snowdrop, Iris and Heather

http://mulpix.com/post/1103020215218085233.html

Maybe beyond budget (I can't find a price), Ensay Pave
Video: http://www.imgrum.net/media/1253723105770478991_407927438

 

[E B]

Anyone post this yet? (I scanned but didn't see it, may have missed it):

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1...mond-in-engraved-sholdt-semi-bezel-egl-j-vs2/

 

[Gypsy]

Anyone post this yet? (I scanned but didn't see it, may have missed it):

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1...mond-in-engraved-sholdt-semi-bezel-egl-j-vs2/

I like that.

I think she'd appreciate this too:
http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-02ct-est-old-european-cut-diamond-ring-l-m-vs1/


Maybe this: http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/vintage-1-20ct-est-old-european-cut-diamond-bezel-ring-m-n-si2/

 

[Niel]

Found this stone today and thought of you. Egl isn't as strict as gia but is an acceptable cert for old stones.

This is an acceptable vender who I'm sure would tell you if it's eye clean. I'd also ask them their opinion on the color.

http://ivyandrose.com/1-16ct-old-european-cut-diamond-i-color-egl-usa-certified-vintage-round-loose-oe.html

 

[ptex]

We just got back from a trip to Iceland I was hoping to give it to her there but I'm way too indecisive about the ring to have it yet. How about this diamond?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1913202

 

[E B]

We just got back from a trip to Iceland I was hoping to give it to her there but I'm way too indecisive about the ring to have it yet. How about this diamond?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1913202

Pass! You can do better.

What about something like this?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-k-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2110480

in one of these?

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-basket-knife-edge-engagement-ring-item-41076 (see if they can bump it to 2mm)
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...engraved-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53213

 

[E B]

Or this, since she's into bezels. Would put you right around $5000 together.

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53364

 

[Niel]

I may be talking crazy, but would she consider a colored diamond

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/yellow/oval-cut/1.00-carat-si2-clarity-sku-1999276

 

[farrahlyn]

OP, are you still not sure on the setting? Can you show her friend some of the suggestions you like and see if she feels one of them "fits" your intended? I'm personally rooting for the Maevona Fern. Google for some REAL images of the settings. Maevona has a ton of images on their instagram page

 

[mrs-b]

Because none of her rings are gold, I guess I'm not really sure but I feel like we have talked about this before. And I'm afraid rose is kind of trendy.

ptex - are her rings copper or brass like the rest of her jewelry? I want to help you really nail this down and I'm concerned that we're not quiiite getting the whole story of her taste.

 

[Niel]

Because none of her rings are gold, I guess I'm not really sure but I feel like we have talked about this before. And I'm afraid rose is kind of trendy.

ptex - are her rings copper or brass like the rest of her jewelry? I want to help you really nail this down and I'm concerned that we're not quiiite getting the whole story of her taste.

I will also say that Tiffany's now sells their tiffany soli in rose gold. I feel like it's crossed over to be more timeless than trendy

 

[ptex]

showed her friend all the suggestions and she only liked this one...

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/jeff-cooper/platinum-lola-engagement-ring-by-jeff-cooper-item-54609

 

[E B]

showed her friend all the suggestions and she only liked this one...

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/jeff-cooper/platinum-lola-engagement-ring-by-jeff-cooper-item-54609

If I were you, I'd pick a gorgeous diamond and a $200 presentation solitaire, propose, and then the two of you can choose the final setting together.

 

[Niel]

showed her friend all the suggestions and she only liked this one...

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/jeff-cooper/platinum-lola-engagement-ring-by-jeff-cooper-item-54609

I think that's a nice setting and goes with the floral motif we all thought she would like. What color metal?
Did her friend say anything about a colored diamond?

 

[ptex]

She said a white diamond.

 

[Niel]

She said a white diamond.

and metal color?

 

[ptex]

She suggested platinum.

 

[Niel]

She suggested platinum.

because thats what she likes or your GF likes?

 

[Niel]

i was actaully thinking a lot about this setting, i feel like it is very much like her rings bezels, earthy. if you want to do a diamond lower than an I though, i would not do platinum

http://www.brilliantearth.com/Jasmine-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE145-1153105/

 

[ptex]

She suggested platinum.

because thats what she likes or your GF likes?

That's what's hard for me to figure out.

 

[ptex]

i was actaully thinking a lot about this setting, i feel like it is very much like her rings bezels, earthy. if you want to do a diamond lower than an I though, i would not do platinum

http://www.brilliantearth.com/Jasmine-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE145-1153105/

I like this one, I think my GF would also. I also think it looks great in rose gold.... But I like the Fern one too. And now I have just found out there is a green gold, uggggh.

 

[Niel]

i was actaully thinking a lot about this setting, i feel like it is very much like her rings bezels, earthy. if you want to do a diamond lower than an I though, i would not do platinum

http://www.brilliantearth.com/Jasmine-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE145-1153105/

I like this one, I think my GF would also. I also think it looks great in rose gold.... But I like the Fern one too. And now I have just found out there is a green gold, uggggh.

i think its great in rose gold too. I think green gold is a gamble. though interesting, id say leave that out of your search. I think based in her style rose gold seem an option. So does white. if were trying to stay close to your 5k budget and need 1 ct, we may have to explore J colors, and thus, id probably choose rose gold. but indeed before deciding some more sleuthing to make sure thats a safe metal choice.

 

[mrs-b]

i was actaully thinking a lot about this setting, i feel like it is very much like her rings bezels, earthy. if you want to do a diamond lower than an I though, i would not do platinum

http://www.brilliantearth.com/Jasmine-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE145-1153105/

I like this one, I think my GF would also. I also think it looks great in rose gold.... But I like the Fern one too. And now I have just found out there is a green gold, uggggh.

i think its great in rose gold too. I think green gold is a gamble. though interesting, id say leave that out of your search. I think based in her style rose gold seem an option. So does white. if were trying to stay close to your 5k budget and need 1 ct, we may have to explore J colors, and thus, id probably choose rose gold. but indeed before deciding some more sleuthing to make sure thats a safe metal choice.

This - absolutely. Unless she actually says she wants a white metal, I'm not seeing anything in her taste that suggests she doesn't prefer the warmer colored metals. Of course I could be wrong - but it's *really* worth finding out for sure.
With a yellow or rose gold, she could also safely go to a K colored diamond if she set it in a bezel. To give you an example of what I mean - here's my K colored earrings in yellow gold. The contrast would perhaps be ever stronger in rose gold.

PS Pls excuse the multiple photos. I included photos in a few different types of light so you could see they really DO look white when set in this way.

 

[Niel]

To me I think the plain fern without engraving is the best maevona option. It's got bezels, comes in rose gold, and isn't too expensive. The engraving would be nice but not worth how much it would take away from your diamond budget.

I also like the brilliant earth one bit their diamonds are a little $$$

I wear a k, but I'd be safe and get a J or higher.

 

[farrahlyn]

To me I think the plain fern without engraving is the best maevona option. It's got bezels, comes in rose gold, and isn't too expensive. The engraving would be nice but not worth how much it would take away from your diamond budget.

I also like the brilliant earth one bit their diamonds are a little $$$

I wear a k, but I'd be safe and get a J or higher.

Ditto all this. i would not go platinum, looking at her current jewelry i cannot see why she would suggest it.

So to alleviate maybe the headache of buying a stone and setting separately, i do wonder if ID Jewelry could get you the Maevona setting and source you a stone as well? Yekutiel seems to be pretty amazing at finding beautiful stones within budget. just throwing that out there...

 

[Niel]

So I had an idea if you're interested.
Be fully aware of what you're buying, but consider this

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond-search/1.12-Round-VG-NONE-J-SI2-diamond-stock-14230-cert-

It is NOT and ideal cut and in fact it is NOT certified.

But it is on consignment, and I wonder if he'd consider an offer.
He sells maevona, and that would get you close to 5500, particulaly if maybe he would take a wire payment of 3600?

Watch the video in the link.

 

[ptex]

This is so overwhelming........