$20k budget - what would you buy?

[tinatark]

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!

 

[nowicanseethemoon]

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.

 

[msop04]

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

 

[msop04]

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!!

 

[RockyRacoon]

I would look at one of these stones (round, colorless and eye clean):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.678-f-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186038
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.535-f-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186015

If you want a cushion:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.496-f-vvs2-cushion-diamond-ags-bl-104065157009

If you want to go down in color (round, H color and eye clean):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.700-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104066186017

Still leaves for $2-3k for a really nice setting.

 

[tyty333]

I would get as large as I could OEC for $15k and use the other $5k for a beautiful setting.

 

[Niel]

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.

 

[crashprime]

Easy for me.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11099/

+

http://www.since1910.com/engagement/tacori/tacori-halo-engagement-ring-with-pave-set-diamonds-2620rdp-ps1245.aspx

 

[tinatark]

Loving the ideas so far! Thank you all!

 

[msop04]

tinatark, what shape diamonds and type of settings do you prefer?

 

[Rosebloom]

I'd get this diamond:

http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/diamond-page.asp?diamid=1153063

In this Sebastien Barier setting:


And yes this would be an exact copy of Asscher Girl's ring so I would beg her permission first!

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-stunning-25-carat-emerald-cut-diamond-ring

And if she said it was OK, I'd be the happiest lady alive!!!

 

[msop04]

I'd get this diamond:

http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/diamond-page.asp?diamid=1153063

In this Sebastien Barier setting:


And yes this would be an exact copy of Asscher Girl's ring so I would beg her permission first!

https://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-stunning-25-carat-emerald-cut-diamond-ring

And if she said it was OK, I'd be the happiest lady alive!!!

This is one of my absolute favorite sets on PS!! OMG. I die.

 

[tinatark]

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.

 

[luvsdmb]

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-2011-trend-the-french-sides-collection.161358/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-2011-trend-the-french-sides-collection.161358/[/URL]

I would go to Leon Mege, Victor Canera or Singlestone and pick anyone of the rings from the above thread!!!!

 

[Gypsy]

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).

 

[distracts]

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!