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P: 8/25/2004 10:29:17 PM
mr polo Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 8/26/2004 Member Since: 7/16/2004	My girlfriend has her heart set on this Ritani ring. http://ritani.com/rings/wedding_sets/1190F/1190F_tt.htm# The specs on the ring are as follows.... Princess cut, 5.71 X 5.14 X 3.82 mm, 1.00 ct, H color, VVS2 clarity, depth 74.3%, table 73%, girdle thin to thick, culet none, polish/symmm very good/good, The side stones on the ring are H, VVS2 and are .5 ct. I really want to get the ring but the jeweler is asking $7400 for it. Is that too steep of a price?
Posted: 8/25/2004 10:29:17 PM

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P: 8/25/2004 11:54:07 PM
KBerly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 964 Last Post: 1/16/2007 Member Since: 4/21/2004	mr polo, i think that is steep for a setting and band, but then again, you are the only one who knows your budget
Posted: 8/25/2004 11:54:07 PM

P: 8/26/2004 2:15:11 AM
Todd07 Cut Rock Total Posts: 455 Last Post: 3/17/2005 Member Since: 8/17/2004	My .02$ 1c Princess Center stone for 3900 (PS search) 0.5c Baguette side stones for 900 (1800/carat) www.tradeshop.com/master/melle.shtml Ritani setting + Jeweler profit for 2500 Doesn't sound horrible to me for a Ritani, if the specs are right. You could ask another jeweler to quote the setting or spend $80 and take the Ritani to an independent appraiser (assumes you can get your money back) Todd(aka Ricardo, aka Cowboy)
Posted: 8/26/2004 2:15:11 AM

P: 8/26/2004 9:52:52 AM
mr polo Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 8/26/2004 Member Since: 7/16/2004	bump
Posted: 8/26/2004 9:52:52 AM

P: 8/26/2004 10:02:04 AM
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004	How important is the name ritani stamped on the inside? There are jewelers that could make something similar or change it slightly to your specs so she has something that's one of a kind. For example, I know Mark at ERD would be able to custom make that piece at a better price - all you'd have to do is send him that link. As far as the center stone goes, it's rectangular-esque (that's fine if she likes that, just pointing it out) at l/w 1.11. Also, you're overpaying for clarity at VVS2 - you could easily drop down to a VS2 and still have a beautiful eye-clean diamond. I found THIS 1.01 H VS2 for $3581. Again, if the ritani name is important to her & money isn't an issue then, by all means, go for it _______________________________________ "any diamond given with love is a beautiful thing"
Posted: 8/26/2004 10:02:04 AM

P: 8/26/2004 10:12:34 AM
moremoremore Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,825 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2004	Another fine looking stone alexah!!! ______________________________ Stewart says: I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggon'it, people like me.
Posted: 8/26/2004 10:12:34 AM

P: 8/26/2004 10:29:52 AM
mr polo Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 8/26/2004 Member Since: 7/16/2004	Alexah, Thanks for responding. The jeweler told me that since it's a Ritani, they are not allowed to discount the ring as much as they can with a more common design. They are suppose to bringing in some loose diamonds for me to look at on Friday so hopefully I can find something in the VS2 range keeping everything else equal. I just hope that its enough to get me within my budget. I'm trying to get the price down to about $7000.
Posted: 8/26/2004 10:29:52 AM

P: 8/26/2004 10:54:38 AM
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004	I hope so too! Best of luck to you! _______________________________________ "any diamond given with love is a beautiful thing"
Posted: 8/26/2004 10:54:38 AM

P: 8/26/2004 11:07:11 AM
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,617 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004	---------------- On 8/26/2004 10:29:52 AM mr polo wrote: Alexah, The jeweler told me that since it's a Ritani, they are not allowed to discount the ring as much as they can with a more common design. ---------------- They may have a contract that prevents them from discounting the ring but they can still discount the diamond, which is not a Ritani product. The effect on your budget is the same. They may not wish to do this for other reasons but they can end up pricing the final ring however they want, their Ritani contract doesn't really apply. Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Posted: 8/26/2004 11:07:11 AM

P: 8/26/2004 11:28:20 AM
Todd07 Cut Rock Total Posts: 455 Last Post: 3/17/2005 Member Since: 8/17/2004	If you are going to choose your stones, ask to see a couple I SI1 stones as well. You may discover no visible difference when you compare side by side with the H VVS2. The below price stat link is a great way to see what spec trade-offs cost. http://www.pricescope.com/repscope.asp VVS2 to SI1 can save 700/carat H to I can save 1k/carat Todd(aka Ricardo, aka Cowboy)
Posted: 8/26/2004 11:28:20 AM

P: 8/26/2004 12:22:04 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Down the link you posted I found a set with channel set princess diamons and crossed prongs. This is very popular and does exist outside Ritani's line. The one by Vatche looks very much alike and is quite widely available. They do have matching bands as well. The others came up in 5min so I added them to the pic just in case. Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 8/26/2004 12:22:04 PM

P: 8/26/2004 3:45:07 PM
mr polo Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 8/26/2004 Member Since: 7/16/2004	The jeweler called me today and said that they have a couple more Ritani's available for me to look at. I'm a little confused about the cut on a Princess cut...I can't find much info on them....I usually see info for rounds. Does anyone know whether it's better to have a higher depth than table percentage or to have a higher table than depth percentage? Thanks in advance.
Posted: 8/26/2004 3:45:07 PM

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