High guys, typical introduction here, I've been married for 23 years and finally decided she's the one (ha ha)... When we got married she only got a gold band and its time to get her a ring that she should have gotten a long time ago.... Been reading a lot on PC to get a better understanding on diamonds and such but would really appreciate your opinions and guidance.... So i have a budget of $30K and would like to find an EC diamond around 3 carats and have been looking at split pave bands but the only only ones i found that we like is the Cartier one, but i think its been discontinued.....
And also the Leon Mege versions
So here's my dilemma... I would like to buy the stone from a vender that understands emerald cuts and can find a great performer at say 25K and then then that gives me 5k for the setting. If the setting ends up costing less than i would put the money saved toward the diamond. I can't find a setting that i like pre made so i might have to have one made but not sure if the place i buy the diamond from is the place i want to make the setting?
Here's a pic of one that comes close but i know nothing about the vendor or the setting
Radiant Cut Ring Setting Split Shank Engagement Ring Micro
Radiant Pave Split Shank — ETERNAL FINE JEWELS
Open to suggestions on how a guy should tackle this. I know 30 grand is not a lot to some of you but i sure dont want to screw up on this project ...Im just trying to get the most out of my money with something of good quality and value ....Does $25k limit me to a not so great diamond at 3 carats? If any one has a leads on a setting that would be wonderful and if you know of a diamond that is a real special performer for the $ a link would be great..... Brian
And also the Leon Mege versions
So here's my dilemma... I would like to buy the stone from a vender that understands emerald cuts and can find a great performer at say 25K and then then that gives me 5k for the setting. If the setting ends up costing less than i would put the money saved toward the diamond. I can't find a setting that i like pre made so i might have to have one made but not sure if the place i buy the diamond from is the place i want to make the setting?
Here's a pic of one that comes close but i know nothing about the vendor or the setting
Radiant Cut Ring Setting Split Shank Engagement Ring Micro
Radiant Pave Split Shank — ETERNAL FINE JEWELS
Open to suggestions on how a guy should tackle this. I know 30 grand is not a lot to some of you but i sure dont want to screw up on this project ...Im just trying to get the most out of my money with something of good quality and value ....Does $25k limit me to a not so great diamond at 3 carats? If any one has a leads on a setting that would be wonderful and if you know of a diamond that is a real special performer for the $ a link would be great..... Brian