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Help with an e-ring? |
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| P: 7/22/2007 10:21:51 PM | |
cctt8410 Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 8/13/2007 Member Since: 7/22/2007 |
Hi all, My girlfriend of 3 years and I have decided to take the plunge recently and we've made the rounds at the stores in person. I've decided to purchase the ring online, but I don't know of many sites beyond bluenile, diamond.com, antiqueengagementrings.com, etc. I know that 4000-5000 is my budget and I'd like a diamond between .75-1.0 carat. She likes round and oval cut, but is not a fan of princess cut. She also rarely wears jewelry, especially rings, and has relatively small fingers, so I'm looking for a band that is thinner with a higher set diamond that will be comfortable for her to wear. I don't want a solitaire or a three-stone setting, but something more like what I've seen called a micro-pave setting? I've also decided that I don't want any colored stones. She says that she likes antique-style rings, but I currently have a hard time distinguishing between different styles of antique rings. I am very much a fan of this ring, but it is out of stock: http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1595 I'm hoping that someone has seen something similar or has suggestions based on my post. If you have any more questions  , just ask! Thanks everyone.
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| Posted: 7/22/2007 10:21:51 PM | |
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| P: 7/22/2007 10:25:18 PM | |
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,828 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
You want to find the diamond by using this tool and only choose excellent cut. http://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx Maybe someone will chime in w/antique ring suggestions. Skippy  "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 7/22/2007 10:25:18 PM | |
| P: 7/22/2007 10:31:40 PM | |
jayrenay9 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 703 Last Post: 10/25/2009 Member Since: 8/3/2006 |
How about this one... http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=203&rn=1115&action=show_detail Or, one of my favorites... http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=203&rn=366&action=show_detail Another one... http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=203&rn=809&action=show_detail
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| Posted: 7/22/2007 10:31:40 PM | |
| P: 7/22/2007 10:44:10 PM | |
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cctt8410 Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 8/13/2007 Member Since: 7/22/2007 |
Thanks skippy, That will certainly add to my resources for pricing loose diamonds. Thanks jayrenay9, I especially like the 2nd one that you posted, but the last may fit my budget better. If I were to get something similar to the 3rd, would you have any suggestions if I were interested in engraving the sides?
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| Posted: 7/22/2007 10:44:10 PM | |
| P: 7/22/2007 10:58:37 PM | |
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jayrenay9 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 703 Last Post: 10/25/2009 Member Since: 8/3/2006 |
I think you could swing the second one with your budget. Here are a couple of examples... http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-283241.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-232033.htm Or something from the Expert Selection diamonds at WF... http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-283289.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-283291.htm I'm not a huge fan of engraving, so I'm probably not the one to ask -- sorry!
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| Posted: 7/22/2007 10:58:37 PM | |
| P: 7/22/2007 11:07:35 PM | |
jstarfireb Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,157 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2007 |
This ring is a beauty and has a matching wedding band: http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Legato--with-Micro-Pave_1071.htm For the stone, I'd start with rounds as opposed to ovals, since it's easier to find well-cut RBs in your price range than ovals. The setting is $895 in 14k WG, so that leaves you about $4000 tops to work with. If you want a carat, you're looking at something like J/SI1 for a well-cut stone. Let's see what I can find... On the larger side: 1.02 J SI1 1.07 J SI2 1.0 J SI1 (needs pics though) 1.0 J SI1 0.9 J SI1 - 0.9 is actually a really good deal, since it doesn't carry the 1ct premium but looks just as big. Smaller but higher color (there are TONS in this range, but this is just a small selection)...and remember, ACAs have a 5% discount if you wire the cash: 0.8 E VS2 0.765 G VS2 0.806 G VS2 ACA 0.838 F VS2 ACA - for some reason I really like this one! 0.765 E SI1 ACA 0.782 G VS2 ACA You can buy one of the Knox settings and a diamond from WF, but I think there's a significant advantage to buying both the stone and setting at the same place, and the Legato setting is really pretty and popular around here.
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| Posted: 7/22/2007 11:07:35 PM | |
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