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tinatark

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I need some ideas! Replacing my wedding set - budget $20k or so total. As the title says - what would you buy?!

I am not a big fan of Princess cuts. Prefer a more white diamond - want it to be eye clean. Plat/White/YG mix of metals. Would like a setting to include diamonds I like halo settings - but wouldn't want it to make the diamond disappear - will wear it without a band. Love the bling factor!
 
I'd start by figuring out what shape/style of diamond you love and then I'd look at some diamonds online - James Allen, Good Old Gold, Jewels by Erica Grace, etc. I'd also spend some time looking on SMTB to see what types of halos you gravitate towards - there's a whole thread on halo rings. Once you figure those things out you can start to put the pieces together to get the ring you want in your budget.
 
tinatark|1375557561|3496043 said:
I need some ideas! Replacing my wedding set - budget $20k or so total. As the title says - what would you buy?!

I am not a big fan of Princess cuts. Prefer a more white diamond - want it to be eye clean. Plat/White/YG mix of metals. Would like a setting to include diamonds I like halo settings - but wouldn't want it to make the diamond disappear - will wear it without a band. Love the bling factor!

That's an EXCELLENT budget!! This is what I'd do...

...one of these
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...t-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-36206
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-239757 my fave
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-241144
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-239758 #2 fave

...in any of these
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-ri...-band-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/6115
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-ri...-band-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/6113
 
nowicanseethemoon|1375558018|3496049 said:
I'd start by figuring out what shape/style of diamond you love and then I'd look at some diamonds online - James Allen, Good Old Gold, Jewels by Erica Grace, etc. I'd also spend some time looking on SMTB to see what types of halos you gravitate towards - there's a whole thread on halo rings. Once you figure those things out you can start to put the pieces together to get the ring you want in your budget.

Oops! I think my eyes read "round" -- sorry OP!! :halo:
 
I would get as large as I could OEC for $15k and use the other $5k for a beautiful setting.
 
tyty333|1375563217|3496081 said:
I would get as large as I could OEC for $15k and use the other $5k for a beautiful setting.
Samsies


But as you like squares, I'd probably put my money toward an asscher or emerald. I find 20k worth of step cuts more beautiful than 20k worth of princesses.
 
Loving the ideas so far! Thank you all! :bigsmile:
 
tinatark, what shape diamonds and type of settings do you prefer?
 
msop04|1375623190|3496330 said:
tinatark, what shape diamonds and type of settings do you prefer?

I am open to shapes, except that I really don't want a Princess. I like settings with diamonds - don't plan to wear a wedding ring along with it. I am particular about clarity - don't want below a vs2.

A little backstory: DH lost my wedding ring this week - thankfully it was scheduled - we will be getting a check from our homeowner's insurance. I set budget @20k, but my settlement should be more than that.

I am replacing a 2.03 GIA graded VS1, J radiant in a 1.05 ct. setting with baguettes/rounds.
 
Gypsy|1375681978|3496750 said:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.70-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-191611 Leaves you with a great budget for a setting.

Since you like halos.

One of these settings (but all platinum would be my preference).

omg that first ring with the emerald cut and the bezeled halo! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
 
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