So I am completely new to this site, let alone new to diamonds, but I have been doing research and this site has a ton of help and I would love to receive assistance from this amazing community 
First and foremost, we are looking into a platinum halo setting with emerald - influenced from this: http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/item.aspx?GroupSku=GRP10073&selectedSku=31694574&search_params=
Though, since this is expensive for what it's worth, we would like to go on a more affordable route, therefore, I would like to customize it myself by getting a similar setting and diamond. I've been looking at these settings:
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/french-set-halo-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-platinum/6464
and
http://www.bluenile.com/emerald-cut-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_41101
What do you guys think about these? And if there is another setting you guys would recommend with similar price (or lower), in platinum & halo that's skinny/thin, that would be great!
For diamonds, we were looking into .30 to .55 in carat but in emerald. I was told that the cut does not come into play as much as color and clarity since it's an emerald diamond. Therefore, I found this:
http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-0-36-Carat-D-color-GIA-certified/D-M26SJX
But I would like to have it a little bit more bigger if possible without sacrificing the beauty of the diamond, is this possible?
But I still do not mind the carat size, just a thought.
To the Pricesope community, could you please recommend me with a setting and diamond that will similarly fit to our needs in the budget of around $2500? I am located near Seattle, WA.
Some must haves':
Thanks so much in advance as I am looking forward to these responses.
First and foremost, we are looking into a platinum halo setting with emerald - influenced from this: http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/item.aspx?GroupSku=GRP10073&selectedSku=31694574&search_params=
Though, since this is expensive for what it's worth, we would like to go on a more affordable route, therefore, I would like to customize it myself by getting a similar setting and diamond. I've been looking at these settings:
http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/french-set-halo-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-platinum/6464
and
http://www.bluenile.com/emerald-cut-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_41101
What do you guys think about these? And if there is another setting you guys would recommend with similar price (or lower), in platinum & halo that's skinny/thin, that would be great!
For diamonds, we were looking into .30 to .55 in carat but in emerald. I was told that the cut does not come into play as much as color and clarity since it's an emerald diamond. Therefore, I found this:
http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-0-36-Carat-D-color-GIA-certified/D-M26SJX
But I would like to have it a little bit more bigger if possible without sacrificing the beauty of the diamond, is this possible?
But I still do not mind the carat size, just a thought.
To the Pricesope community, could you please recommend me with a setting and diamond that will similarly fit to our needs in the budget of around $2500? I am located near Seattle, WA.
Some must haves':
- Emerald cut
Platinum metal
Halo
Thanks so much in advance as I am looking forward to these responses.