I posted this in the middle of another post, but I would like to make this a new post here.
I intend to propose of my gal in about 2 months time and I''m hoping to get a really nice proposal ring for her. Before stumbling on this site, I have explored many B&M stores here (I am staying in Singapore) to check out whats available. After all the searching, I decided that I like Tiffany the most because of its setting. I think it has the most beautiful setting among all the other stores. Anyway, I do have a budget and that is within S$6000 (USD3700). There is this Tiffany ring, 0.42, G, VS2 going for S$5750. Almost made up my mind to get it until I come across the wonderful place called PS. Ha!
On the other hand, I know I would most likely be able to get a better quality diamond from one of the online vendors here, and with the wonderful help you guys give.. it is just the setting part that bothers me. Diamondseeker2006 recommended getting a SuperbCert Tiffany replica setting. I''ve looked, and it seems the quality is really good. Thing is, after I factor in the cost of it, it amounts to the same or slightly more than the original Tiffany!
Having a headache now...
I intend to propose of my gal in about 2 months time and I''m hoping to get a really nice proposal ring for her. Before stumbling on this site, I have explored many B&M stores here (I am staying in Singapore) to check out whats available. After all the searching, I decided that I like Tiffany the most because of its setting. I think it has the most beautiful setting among all the other stores. Anyway, I do have a budget and that is within S$6000 (USD3700). There is this Tiffany ring, 0.42, G, VS2 going for S$5750. Almost made up my mind to get it until I come across the wonderful place called PS. Ha!
Recently I found a 0.5ct diamond from GOG that I really like (F, VVS2, with a great cutting). I made some calculations, and if I were to get this stone, and after adding all the shipping, taxes, appraisal, setting, etc, It would amount to S$5300-S$5500. One thing that is holding me back from getting online is I do not know if I can get the stone set to Tiffany''s standard here. Heh, maybe I''m bias, but I really dig the Tiffany setting and I know my gal would love it too. Of course, not to mention the bragging rights the name would give.
On the other hand, I know I would most likely be able to get a better quality diamond from one of the online vendors here, and with the wonderful help you guys give.. it is just the setting part that bothers me. Diamondseeker2006 recommended getting a SuperbCert Tiffany replica setting. I''ve looked, and it seems the quality is really good. Thing is, after I factor in the cost of it, it amounts to the same or slightly more than the original Tiffany!
Having a headache now...