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De Beers vs. Bulgari Engagement ring

P: 11/3/2008 5:37:53 PM
DRING Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 11/4/2008 Member Since: 11/3/2008	I have been doing losts of reseach and visiting several stores. Up to day I have limited my options de a De Beers vs. a Bulgari engagement ring. Bulgari: Venezia-Torcello ring 1.02 cts, E, VS2, very good cut, excellent polish De Beers: 1.04 ctss, F, VVS2, excellent in all aspects. Evidently the De Beers ring has a much better stone, but the Bulgari ring by itself is much nicer and modern. It strikes me as a better piece of jewel. Now, my question is if the difference significant? Would you go for a better brand-original design, or for the traditional solitaire with a better quality stone. HELP!! DRING-
Posted: 11/3/2008 5:37:53 PM

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P: 11/3/2008 6:05:34 PM
HollyS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,098 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/18/2007	Well, if we saw each of them, maybe we could give an opinion on how each design appears to us. The one thing to remember is that classic is never a wrong choice, and goes with most w-bands. Both stones are good stones, no question. What do you like? What does your FI like? _____________________________ "I cannot live without books." - Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 11/3/2008 6:05:34 PM

P: 11/3/2008 6:16:53 PM
DiaGem Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,927 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2004	I dont know..., humm..., let see... Bulgari..., creators of exquisite jewels since 1884--- DeBeers..., a mining and ex Diamond cartel since 1888--- New to the retail scene since 2001... I think if I had to choose between the two..., I would easily go with the Italians... But thats just me... ********************** >Y< Yoram F. Antique Diamond Gem http://www.diagem.net/ "When it doesn't exist, design it..." Sir Henry Royce
Posted: 11/3/2008 6:16:53 PM

P: 11/3/2008 6:42:22 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,145 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	yeah, I agree with DiaGem
Posted: 11/3/2008 6:42:22 PM

P: 11/3/2008 8:15:18 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	The Bulgari hands down. It's going to be a gorgeous stone either way (don't listen to the DeBeers hype, just get the numbers on the stone for us). And the setting is TDF (although my personal favorite is the Guidecca by them). Here's the Bulgari for reference.
Posted: 11/3/2008 8:15:18 PM

P: 11/4/2008 12:20:36 AM
angeline Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,942 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 7/23/2006	Date: 11/3/2008 8:15:18 PM Author: Gypsy The Bulgari hands down. It's going to be a gorgeous stone either way (don't listen to the DeBeers hype, just get the numbers on the stone for us). And the setting is TDF (although my personal favorite is the Guidecca by them). Here's the Bulgari for reference. Ditto, ditto, ditto. So stylish, you'll really know you have something special on your hand.
Posted: 11/4/2008 12:20:36 AM

P: 11/4/2008 2:43:43 PM
DRING Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 11/4/2008 Member Since: 11/3/2008	Thanks so much for your advise. I am inclined towards the Bulgari myself, I think the design is original. I personally like more stylish settings, I was even considering a princess cut but decided to go traditional. In any event, a lot of my fiance's friends are getting married and I want her to feel great about her ring. The price for each ring is very similar, both would be around $15k (which is a great effort for me). I could also get a Classic Solitarie Cartier 1.01 ct F, VS2 for around the same price. But I think that between Cartier and Bulgari, the Bulgar Again the specs are: Bulgari: (Venezia-Torcello ring) 1.02 cts, E, VS2, very good cut, excellent polish. Round stone. De Beers: (classic solitaire) 1.04 ctss, F, VVS2, excellent in all aspects. Round Stone. THANKS!! DRING-
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:43:43 PM

P: 11/4/2008 2:56:54 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,748 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	The bulgari one sounds lovely :) - but you can also maximize your budget by going with a non-designer vendor and a bigger stone of the same (or better) quality. We'd be glad to help (the Rocky Talky section is great for this) if you're interested in seeing what else is out there.
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:56:54 PM

P: 11/5/2008 9:31:06 AM
iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002	Neither, go with whiteflash, GOG or some other "ideal" cut stone vendor. More for your money and better sparkly. Just my 2 cents. Iwanna x (IWPO) *****Status: MARRIED!!!!*****
Posted: 11/5/2008 9:31:06 AM

P: 11/5/2008 9:47:06 AM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: Bulgari--I admired many beautfiul rings in their Beverly Hills store this summer. My DH is still enjoying his B-Zero ring he wears as a wedding band. Many times, the "brand" is "just" what you are looking for. cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 11/5/2008 9:47:06 AM

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