Longtime lurker needs advice on HA

[littleweight]

Good evening,
I have been a longtime lurker on PS but finally made an account. Thank you in advance to those who all post incredible and informative information to help others make the right decision in e-ring and other purchases.

I am thinking of purchasing an e-ring over the next 3 months and though its not immediate, i want to be sure to have my information and knowledge grow between now and that time.

I am looking for a HA ideal 000 in the 1.1-1.25 ct range from WF or BGD or other reputable company.

I like the legato sleek line pave from WF in platinum and want to have everything price at no more than $10k.

As usually advised i plan on getting the diamond/setting from the same seller.

I opt to look at diamonds with H or I and vs2 or si1 clarity.

On a 4.75 ring finger can you please give me your best opinions on a way to go? My GF is not picky at all with rings so i plan to purchase this for her without her insight or knowledge. Thank you for reading!

 

[canvasback]

I think that would look awesome. That's one of my favorite settings.

Here's one from WF.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3157605.htm

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.094-i-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071675012

http://highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity-new&id=1005
(doesn't fit your parameters, but makes me weak in the knees)

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12700/ (budget stretcher, but has more size, too)

 

[drk14]

This search (on the Pricescope Diamond Search database) brings up 5 diamonds from WF that appear to fit your criteria:
https://www.pricescope.com/diamond-search-results/AegENRBw

 

[littleweight]

Thank you both for your informative posts!

On the GOG, will i be able to see a difference between say an I that J?

Any other settings other recommend that are similar to the legato sleek pave? Thanks!

 

[canvasback]

I can't speak for you, but I can see the difference. I will normally draw the line at an I, but wanted to list it just in case.

 

[littleweight]

I can't speak for you, but I can see the difference. I will normally draw the line at an I, but wanted to list it just in case.

Okay great thanks for the quick reply. I will try to stay above I too.

I am open to other opinions on settings as well

Typically what kind of below wire discount can i achieve through GOG WF or BGD? Thanks

 

[canvasback]

I have only purchased through WF, and paid exactly what it says with the wire discount. You could tell them your budget/ask for further discount. They may budge slightly. All they can do is say no.

 

[littleweight]

Thank you for your help canvas!

Any other settings people like that are similar? Thanks,

 

[Gypsy]

BGD Truth is basically the same as the Sleek Linem with the squiggle on the basket faces the other way .
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-truth-solitaire-18k-white-gold-5369w18
Other settings I really like
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/v-prong-thin-shank-18k-white-gold-5686w18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/legera-18k-white-gold-5863w18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/juno-18k-white-gold-5977w18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/legera-18k-white-gold-5863w18
Personal favorite: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/la-fleur-18k-white-gold-5936w18 (with a round though).

 

[Gypsy]

Stones:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.113-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186026
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.160-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104074030072
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.053-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104074030068
or
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.010-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104064814001
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.170-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104050981015

 

[littleweight]

Stones:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.113-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186026
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.160-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104074030072
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.053-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104074030068
or
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.010-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104064814001
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.170-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104050981015

Gypsy thanks for your insightful post!

I am looking at ACA diamonds and am comparing Vatche to WF line of platinum settings. Can anyone chime in on quality, and finish between the two? Thanks!