Hi
I am looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I know she loves cushion cut and loves that halo/ pave look in rings.
My budget is no more then around 3000-3200 AU (around 2000 US - Damn exchange rate!!)
I went around some local jewellers and got blown away at costs. I am after a .5 carat centre stone in a halo/ pave ring in platinum.
The two quotes i got were 7k and 6k.
I asked about buying my own diamond and having them set it and they charged a 800-1000 dollar surcharge for that apparently.
So i am looking to buy my whole ring online.
I really like: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17426
Its 1900 in AU in platinum. That leaves me around 1000-1200 ish for a good .5 carat cushion diamond.
I am a bit worried if it will look to small and if the setting will look good for that diamond? The main picture has an obviously quite large diamond in it and looks fantastic but i know real world isnt always as good.
I found this image of a previously made ring that has a .5 carat and it doesnt look very flash?
http://cdn3.jamesallen.com/sets/sold/16089690/Img.Gal_304X240.jpg
It looks very dull and maybe a little bit crowded? It could be the quality of the photo compared to main advertising image but. It would probably be a lot more sparkly in real life?
As a total "newbie" at this i would love some advice, and personal experiences with a similar sort of ring.
If anyone can suggest a better purchase for that price please suggest it I have looked at other websites but i like being able to zoom in on the james allen website to ensure eye clean. Am i worrying a bit much for a .5 carat?
Thank so much. I have no one to ask and the stores i went to were actually a little rude/not very helpful :\
I am looking to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I know she loves cushion cut and loves that halo/ pave look in rings.
My budget is no more then around 3000-3200 AU (around 2000 US - Damn exchange rate!!)
I went around some local jewellers and got blown away at costs. I am after a .5 carat centre stone in a halo/ pave ring in platinum.
The two quotes i got were 7k and 6k.
I asked about buying my own diamond and having them set it and they charged a 800-1000 dollar surcharge for that apparently.
So i am looking to buy my whole ring online.
I really like: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-cushion-center-item-17426
Its 1900 in AU in platinum. That leaves me around 1000-1200 ish for a good .5 carat cushion diamond.
I am a bit worried if it will look to small and if the setting will look good for that diamond? The main picture has an obviously quite large diamond in it and looks fantastic but i know real world isnt always as good.
I found this image of a previously made ring that has a .5 carat and it doesnt look very flash?
http://cdn3.jamesallen.com/sets/sold/16089690/Img.Gal_304X240.jpg
It looks very dull and maybe a little bit crowded? It could be the quality of the photo compared to main advertising image but. It would probably be a lot more sparkly in real life?
As a total "newbie" at this i would love some advice, and personal experiences with a similar sort of ring.
If anyone can suggest a better purchase for that price please suggest it I have looked at other websites but i like being able to zoom in on the james allen website to ensure eye clean. Am i worrying a bit much for a .5 carat?
Thank so much. I have no one to ask and the stores i went to were actually a little rude/not very helpful :\