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Anyone willing to help me choose a stone with VC??

mrs-b said:
Hey @msop04 :wavey:

As far as I know, VC *does* still set outside center stones - though for all I know he may be phasing that out. What he doesn't set is outside *side* stones. OP should still be ok using an outside center stone if she wants to. I can't quite get a handle, tho, on how committed she is with VC - whether she's open to switching paths at this point, or if she's open to doing just an outside center stone, or if she'd prefer to keep the whole thing in house and get the 10% discount.
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Ahhh, I see... thanks for the clarification, @mrs-b!
 
Paris1Day said:
But ladies Victor doesn't use stones outside of what he has in his inventory I thought?>
And I'm in Australia- no insurance on a stone in transit to VC.
I guess I was going with VC because of the attention to detail it really it wonderful but yes I feel like I am getting further away from that because of the designer prices of stones :(
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@Paris1Day, you could find the stone you like from another vendor and have it sent straight to VC if you definitely want one of his settings.
 
I think VC only allows outside center stones if you're not having a custom ring made (ie: they already have the mount done and will just plop your stone in to it). I think they called it a "pre-mount", or something like that? I only know this because I reached out about resetting my diamond pendant and was directed to their FAQ section about their policies. So, I went with IDJ instead since I had in mind exactly what I wanted.
 
I'm also looking for a wedding band which will have stones on it and it HAS to sit flush with my e-ring. So I checked out Whiteflash and found a Simon G setting however I asked if there is a matching band and there is not one to sit flush against it.
I do not know of other places to look at really only whiteflash.
 
Paris1Day said:
I'm also looking for a wedding band which will have stones on it and it HAS to sit flush with my e-ring. So I checked out Whiteflash and found a Simon G setting however I asked if there is a matching band and there is not one to sit flush against it.
I do not know of other places to look at really only whiteflash.
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A band won't sit flush with the Emilya setting because there is a donut. You could have VC shave it down a bit, but it still won't allow a completely flush fit. One thing you could do, however, is have him do the Emilya in a cathedral. I can't remember which PS member has that version... Let me see if I can find it.
 
Oops... I see now where you meant you were looking at settings from other vendors. :)
 
SimoneDi said:
I am going to make a terrible suggestion - does it have to be VC Emilya halo? I do love VCs work and that particular setting is very popular, but with your budget (which is a great one! but not huge) you might be able to get a similarly looking ring with a much larger diamond elsewhere...

What ring size are you?
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My finger is a small 4.5
 
msop04 said:
A band won't sit flush with the Emilya setting because there is a donut. You could have VC shave it down a bit, but it still won't allow a completely flush fit. One thing you could do, however, is have him do the Emilya in a cathedral. I can't remember which PS member has that version... Let me see if I can find it.
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Oh yes I do already know that VC has a donut on that setting :). I have asked that there are no melee on the donut or stems (personal pref) it is this one https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/bands/flush-fitting-pave-eternity-band
 
When it really comes down to it all- I guess I am not really worried about the status of saying "VC made it" I am just wanting something quality, something beautiful and sparkly. The only thing I really want to be bragging to others is the amazing price I paid because we did not purchase in Australia lol
 
Paris1Day said:
Thankyou. I did see that it is my size! Hmm I don't like the look of it underneath though looks like one knock and that whole bit would snap off.
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Well, I can't tell you to like it, or not, but the ring is definitely made sturdy! My friend's SK ring has the same stems/basket and it looks lovely in person. SK does generally set his stones lower. Because of the low profile, it is actually less likely to catch onto things. I am pretty sure that it can be changed, if you really don't like it, for an additional cost that is. Nonetheless, I would personally take SK over Verragio any day of the week :)
 
If a non-VC design in an option or the SK above does not sort out, you could go with this setting by JamesAllen. Its actually very nice in person and a popular one among folks we guide. This would be $1650 in white gold and $2000 in platinum. Leaving between $5000-5500 for a diamond. This ring would allow a flush wedding band.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-edge-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49492

This is another pretty halo with some design similarity to the Emilya. This is less that the one above and would get you more toward the diamond -- but, not a flush wedding band.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-pave-diamond-halo-engagement-ring-item-53053

This ring does not photo well due to the lighting, but I like that the diamonds are more visible on the edge (cut-down or v pave). Allows a flush wedding band. This has pave more like VC in that the culets of the melee diamonds are exposed.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-halo-engagement-ring-round-center-item-22654
 
Paris1Day said:
IDJ- I just googled it and is that I.D Jewelry??
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Yes, sorry. I would have specified if I'd realized you were willing to go outside of Victor!

If you decide to contact them, ask for Yekutiel and tell him you're from PriceScope and are looking for a PriceScope quality diamond given your specs/budget. You can also email him examples of the settings you like and see what he could suggest in place of the Emilya/others. He's who we got our diamond from and were thrilled with what he sourced for us :geek2:
 
The SK ring is going to be the very best deal to get a high end ring with a 1 ct plus diamond. They'll surely sell for less than they paid. And it's your size, which is amazing. SK doesn't make structrurally unsound pieces, so I am certain it wouldn't be a problem.

JA halos are not even close to the quality of VC and SK, but they are okay if you find a stone there.
 
As to Victor and his policies, he gives preference to those who buy stones from him. If he has time, he may choose to make rings for others, but there is no guarantee of that. He might do it for a repeat customer or for someone with an exceptional stone. But it is a mistake to assume he'd set someone's existing stone in his settings.
 
ILikeShiny said:
I think VC only allows outside center stones if you're not having a custom ring made (ie: they already have the mount done and will just plop your stone in to it). I think they called it a "pre-mount", or something like that? I only know this because I reached out about resetting my diamond pendant and was directed to their FAQ section about their policies. So, I went with IDJ instead since I had in mind exactly what I wanted.
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Last time I talked to VC, he was still taking outside stones for any of his settings, just not side stones. That was several months ago. @carbonfan and I both had outside center stones with custom settings that he used no problem. OP, if you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask him directly. Speak only to him. I would bet money thatnit is fine for you to purchase from one vendor, ship to VC and he would set it. The whole insurance thing while in transit and setting is a whole other story. I just crossed my fingers. If you are concerned about insurance that would be a good reason to get he stone and setting from him. The extra cost of he stone would be worth the no-headache about insurance and shipping tradeoff. For me anyway.

Btw, I told him that pre-mount thing was confusing. My understanding is that “pre-mount” just means it’s quickly available. You don’t have the longer custom setting from scratch wait time.
 
LLJsmom said:
Last time I talked to VC, he was still taking outside stones for any of his settings, just not side stones. That was several months ago. @carbonfan and I both had outside center stones with custom settings that he used no problem. OP, if you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask him directly. Speak only to him. I would bet money that it is fine for you to purchase from one vendor, ship to VC and he would set it. The whole insurance thing while in transit and setting is a whole other story. I just crossed my fingers. If you are concerned about insurance that would be a good reason to get he stone and setting from him. The extra cost of he stone would be worth the no-headache about insurance and shipping tradeoff. For me anyway.
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That could be it. The person who gave me the information was one of their chat representatives. I didn't push it because it was just a pendant, but if I had my heart set on a VC ring it certainly would be worth seeing if he'd make an exception! Thanks for chiming in :mrgreen2:
 
I still don't think that the problem is the center stone here, it's the setting cost. If OP goes with a "generic" GIA XXX, the savings are not a whole lot. For 3-4k (give or take) you can only buy so much diamond across all vendors. With VCs stones, she will at least get 10% off the setting, his upgrade policies are better than most and his stones are beautiful. The bottom line will most likely be about the same.
 
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Paris1Day said:
Thankyou. I did see that it is my size! Hmm I don't like the look of it underneath though looks like one knock and that whole bit would snap off.
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That's going to the emilya setting as well. And no, it won't snap off. SK is the same quality as VC. This is your best bet to get what you want. you will not be able to replicate this for less....
 
~~~~Ok let's forget about the setting at this point in time I'm working on making changes to it now so I can gain a slightly bigger centre stone~~~~

I might have pushed it a little bit more. In your honest opinion, if you were in my shoes; would this stone be a good choice??
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104087777003-0.844-h-vs1-ideal-hearts-arrows-round
(We asked VC for a video of it in the sunlight but it costs $200 USD)
1) Is this ok re: the inclusions?
2) HCA score which I have not done yet, would the results do you think it will be fiery/sparkly?
3) Aset scope photo would you be happy with that??

Really ready to close a deal soon.
Thank you!
 
Most clarity grades at that size will be eye-clean. VS1 is usually always eye-clean, but I also find it to be an overkill with your budget. VS2-SI1 are also fine.

For the price diff, I prefer these:
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104089834008-0.845-h-si1-ideal-hearts-arrows-round
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/ags104089834009-0.832-i-vs2-ideal-hearts-arrows-round

If in the 5Ks, then I would want at least .9ct, something like this:https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/knd77v-0.923-i-si1-ideal-hearts-arrows-round

Or you can get a whole carat if you drop down to J, which in my opinion is still plenty white:
https://www.victorcanera.com/diamonds/dzdunu-1.015-j-si1-ideal-hearts-arrows-round
 
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