9,500 to 12,500 to spend on a diamond, and overwhelmed.

[stone-cold11]

I did see the hearts, and it look good from what I'm able to judge, though, two of the hearts are of different size than the rest, would be the reason it's not a H&A diamond.

So you got the hearts image?

 

[rtuttle]

Stonecold,

Yes, I did get the hearts image. What should I ask to have done, when the second person pulls the stone, and reviews it?

Thank you

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

Please do not quote spam

Sharon,

Really only two posts and both reccomendations for virtual diamonds at b2cjewels.
They already list on the pricescope your links are just the undiscounted price.

Really just silly posts that look like shilling.
This doesn't reflect well on b2cjewels either.

 

[stone-cold11]

Stonecold,

Yes, I did get the hearts image. What should I ask to have done, when the second person pulls the stone, and reviews it?

Thank you

That's good then. Just making sure you see a hearts image, some think it is possible to see the hearts from the other images, loupe/ASET/IS.

 

[rtuttle]

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2424958.htm

Can some review this diamond and it's IS? I believe this may be the one. Its price is higher than I like, but, it is in my top price line. Is this diamond priced right? I haven't found any diamonds close to its specs, to compare with, just diamonds near it.

It is eye clean, though I may ask for a second set of eyes.

Thank you all

 

[mrgodai]

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2424958.htm

Can some review this diamond and it's IS? I believe this may be the one. Its price is higher than I like, but, it is in my top price line. Is this diamond priced right? I haven't found any diamonds close to its specs, to compare with, just diamonds near it.

It is eye clean, though I may ask for a second set of eyes.

Thank you all

When you look through a 10x loupe or the H&A image viewer that comes with the diamond from WF, it is about the size of the non-zoomed picture on WF's site.

that been said, even with the zoom-zoomed picture on WF looks fairly clean. So when you show it to anyone through the H&A viewer, no one will notice the inclusions (except diamond fanatics, but just avoid them )

I'm 99.9% sure you will fall in love with it the moment you see it in person. With the small chance that you dont, you can just send it in and get another, or 100% refund minus the shipping. Ask them if they can pay for return shipping if you would just like to exchange another diamond.

 

[starryeyed]

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2424958.htm

Can some review this diamond and it's IS? I believe this may be the one. Its price is higher than I like, but, it is in my top price line. Is this diamond priced right? I haven't found any diamonds close to its specs, to compare with, just diamonds near it.

It is eye clean, though I may ask for a second set of eyes.

Thank you all

Hi again rtuttle.

Just for you reference, here is a chart that will help you interpret the IS:
http://www.ideal-scope.com/1.using_reference_chart.asp

To me, the IS looks great. Maybe someone else can interpret the image for you too.

 

[rtuttle]

Now, I need a setting! I thought I knew what I wanted to get, but not so sure now. She platinum is a must.

She liked Cathedral, Pave, and Channel set.

Here is what I have found so far:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-ring-platinum_4504

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_7799

http://www.bluenile.com/platinum-diamond-ring_338

She has a 6.5 ring size. She has shorter fingers, and a meduim build. Diamond will be 1.5 RB. I'm not set on Bluenile, I just love they way they show up settings, and the recently purchased section rocks also. We will be looking at wedding bands also, that will include diamonds.

I looked at whiteflash, and didn't find anything that stuck out to me, for a setting, I will most likely be being my diamond from them.

Any ideas, would rock.

Thanks again, PS!

 

[starryeyed]

Hi again rtuttle.

Any idea how much you want to spend?

How about this setting from Jack Kelege?
http://www.mulloysjewelry.com/jack-kelege-platinum-120ct-diamond-engagement-ring-mounting/10956.html
indy2k had me looking at JK settings and this one caught my eye.

Pearlmans Jewelers has a TON of settings. Check them out. How about this Ritani setting, Model 30QQ1?


The WF "Caroline Pave" is nice if you like the quasi-knife edge.
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen...pave-diamond-engagement-ring-by-vatche-44.htm

The Michael B. Paris ring is to-die-for, but it's a fortune.

This Scott Kay is nice if you like a "surprise diamond", #239U1.


Hope this gives you some food for thought.

 

[starryeyed]

You could always have the stone put in a temporary 14K setting and then go setting-shopping together after you propose. Just an idea.

 

[yssie]

Now, I need a setting! I thought I knew what I wanted to get, but not so sure now. She platinum is a must.

She liked Cathedral, Pave, and Channel set.

Here is what I have found so far:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-ring-platinum_4504

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_7799

http://www.bluenile.com/platinum-diamond-ring_338

She has a 6.5 ring size. She has shorter fingers, and a meduim build. Diamond will be 1.5 RB. I'm not set on Bluenile, I just love they way they show up settings, and the recently purchased section rocks also. We will be looking at wedding bands also, that will include diamonds.

I looked at whiteflash, and didn't find anything that stuck out to me, for a setting, I will most likely be being my diamond from them.

Any ideas, would rock.

Thanks again, PS!

I believe BN will only sell some settings loose, something to investigate
Custom, to get exactly what you want?

 

[slg47]

ooh I really like that ritani setting!

ETA ditto what yssie said, if you are going with WF then they can probably customize one of their designs to be more what you are looking for also

 

[rtuttle]

Thanks all for the suggestions.

I want to keep the price of the setting under 1700 if possible.

http://www.brilliance.com/engagement-rings/channel-diamond-ring-platinum-1/2-ctw

Does anyone know anything about brilliance? I like the small side stones or pave, and I want the width to be 3mm to 2.7mm.

So, this one seems like it fits the bill. I would prefer a pricescope vendor, as this site has helped me tremendously. I will be most likely buying a whiteflash diamond, but couldn't find a setting they offered I liked.

Thank you again PS community. I'm getting close. The money is almost lined up, and getting ready to pull the trigger.

 

[vintagelover229]

I actually saw 2 scott kay rings for sale that are 500.00 each and you can have your own stone set in them. I'm not sure how big of a stone it can take (looks like slightly over a carat) but they are a great deal and beautiful!

http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/196/Rings/listings/17340/Scott-Kay-Palladium-Engagement-Mount-Pave.html

http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/196/Rings/listings/17339/Scott-Kay-Palladium-Engagement-Mount-Round-Sides.html

and a beautiful split shank one from JBEG (this WG though)
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Mountings/18kt-WG-Split-Shank-Mounting/13916347_hmXBe#1021488004_2T4KX

and a bunch of nice ones here as well
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=22

 

[starryeyed]

Thanks all for the suggestions.

I want to keep the price of the setting under 1700 if possible.

http://www.brilliance.com/engagement-rings/channel-diamond-ring-platinum-1/2-ctw

Does anyone know anything about brilliance? I like the small side stones or pave, and I want the width to be 3mm to 2.7mm.

So, this one seems like it fits the bill. I would prefer a pricescope vendor, as this site has helped me tremendously. I will be most likely buying a whiteflash diamond, but couldn't find a setting they offered I liked.

Thank you again PS community. I'm getting close. The money is almost lined up, and getting ready to pull the trigger.

Hi again rtuttle!

I was wondering what you decided. Glad to hear you are getting close. I'm excited for you!

Settings are so personal - you have to know what she likes. Personally I don't care for the Brilliance setting, no offense. To me, it doesn't look very elegant. I'd rather see a proper cathedral with an integrated basket. Why do you like it?

You said pave or small diamonds on the shank, cathedral, 2.7 to 3 mm band width. Would you go skinnier? Do you like clean lines or a more elaborate antique look?

I think the WF diamond is 7.32 mm roughly, so those $500 Scott Kay settings may not work - they are for a 6-6.5 mm. You'd have to ask a jeweler.

Maybe we can find something for you if you give us a little more info?

How about this one from Brian Gavin Diamonds - the Peggy for $1750:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5359

Or here is the Bead Set Cathedral for $950 (a little thinner at 2.4 mm):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5484

 

[athenaworth]

Have you seen this one yet? http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/platinum-cathedral-pave-diamond-engagment-ring-138.htm The people at WF are super nice as well and they have a great selection of diamonds.

 

[rtuttle]

THe BGD settings are nice! They are now in the running. I did see that whiteflash setting. I asked more about it and tried to get more pictures. It was actually recommended to me by them not to use it in this case, as it wasn't as beautiful in person.

 

[rtuttle]

The diamonds are EGL mainly and not AGS or GIA. EGL are cheaper, but not what i'm looking for. Thank you.

 

[starryeyed]

The diamonds are EGL mainly and not AGS or GIA. EGL are cheaper, but not what i'm looking for. Thank you.

Hi rtuttle. Which setting are you talking about? Not sure what this is in reference to.

Have you thought about presenting the diamond in a temporary setting to propose and then going setting shopping together (even online)? That way she can choose her own setting and you're not guessing whether she'll like it.

 

[audball]

What about this one from WF? In budget, and they could probably make it a bit wider to fit your preferred width.
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen...o-micro-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-1012.htm
More photos of PSers with Micropave legato:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...whiteflash-ring.151358/#post-2745674#p2745674

Love this one too, a few hundred over budget though...
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/harmony-diamond-engagement-ring-890.htm
More photos of PSers with the harmony setting:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...and-now-engaged.149187/#post-2699578#p2699578

Goodluck! It's going to be a beautiful ring! I think the only reason people seem to be guiding you towards WF for the setting purchase is because you avoid extra costs for shipping/setting/insurance by having a stone from one vendor being set by another. Most of the PS vendors have very similar settings anyway and if one at WF is pretty close, they can tweak it for you to make it perfect. They (from what I've read and seen here on PS) have an unbelievable reputation with custom jobs and I think $1700 is a healthy budget for a (non-designer) platinum ring with melee/pave.

 

[rtuttle]

Thank you for the suggestions. They are both awesome. I'm actually working with Whiteflash, and they are helping me find a setting. They are doing an awesome job.

My search is not pave now, as my girlfriend is a nurse, so wanted to be more practical. So, I think I have it narrowed down to a channel set with cathedral setting, as she liked that when we windowed shopped originally, and it gives the stone good protection and shouldn't be to hard on gloves.

I still think I want the width to be 2.7mm to 3.0mm range. I'm still open to suggestions.

I feel like I'm getting near the end on my search for the perfect ring within my budget, that will match the amazing future bride to be.

 

[stone-cold11]

The diamonds are EGL mainly and not AGS or GIA. EGL are cheaper, but not what i'm looking for. Thank you.

Hi rtuttle. Which setting are you talking about? Not sure what this is in reference to.

There was a shrill from an ebay vendor posting everywhere suggesting EGL stones. Got banned and post deleted.

 

[antelope1]

So, I think I have it narrowed down to a channel set with cathedral setting, as she liked that when we windowed shopped originally, and it gives the stone good protection and shouldn't be to hard on gloves.

I still think I want the width to be 2.7mm to 3.0mm range. I'm still open to suggestions.

Do you know her ring size? I forget if you said?

Just one thought on the nurse, gloves, and 3mm band thing -- with channel set diamonds, the wider the band, the bigger the channel set diamonds will have to be to fill up the band. Diamonds need some depth (whether baguette or princess or round channel set) to look sparkly, so the wider the band, the bigger the channel set, and the higher the band (not necessarily the setting, but the band).

But, if you want a cathedral, you probably want that nice airline between the shank and the head -- but the higher the band, the smaller the airline (particularly if the ring is set low to not catch on gloves).

So, I'm just saying, maybe a narrower band would look better than the 3mm band. Glove-wise and look-wise?

 

[rtuttle]

Her ring size is 6 1/2. So, I didn't want to go to thin, but i'm open.

Thank you for your comments.

 

[audball]

How about this one, WELL under budget in platinum.
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen...pen-cathedral-diamond-engagement-ring-625.htm