mandasand
Brilliant_Rock
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2012
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- 667
I am in need of help once again on diamond + setting. I have decided I would like an AVC UNDER 1 ct. I just received the latest and greatest budget from my dear honey -$5000 (< would be great)
I was about to pull the trigger on a .66 I SI1, but someone stole it from me I should have put it on hold. Lesson learned. Now, what do I do? Which stone would be the best value for my budget?
Settings: it's been difficult to find settings for stones under 1 ct. I am in setting paralysis mode. Do I want a halo? Do I want a larger stone and more simple setting (I can always upgrade setting later)?
I have tried on this Gabriel setting and I love it, but JUST NOT SURE!! Is it vintage enough? Too blingy? Too much finger coverage?
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7527W44JJ
Then...I found SingleStone. Big mistake. This is the setting I adore but it's out of budget, so now I call it an "inspiration ring:"
http://singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections&catID=3&pID=745&startRow=6
I have been looking at Leigh Jay Nacht. I found a bunch of settings I like, but after a long back and forth, out of the 10 settings I liked, only two will fit a stone under 1 ct:
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=2299
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1183
These two are my FAVORITE, but they fit a stone 1.20 ct +
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=3181
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=3469
I just want to make a good choice. I want to be respectful of my sweeties budget. I want something vintage and unique. I don't want a solitaire. It cannot be pre-loved. Please Help Me!!
I was about to pull the trigger on a .66 I SI1, but someone stole it from me I should have put it on hold. Lesson learned. Now, what do I do? Which stone would be the best value for my budget?
Settings: it's been difficult to find settings for stones under 1 ct. I am in setting paralysis mode. Do I want a halo? Do I want a larger stone and more simple setting (I can always upgrade setting later)?
I have tried on this Gabriel setting and I love it, but JUST NOT SURE!! Is it vintage enough? Too blingy? Too much finger coverage?
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7527W44JJ
Then...I found SingleStone. Big mistake. This is the setting I adore but it's out of budget, so now I call it an "inspiration ring:"
http://singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections&catID=3&pID=745&startRow=6
I have been looking at Leigh Jay Nacht. I found a bunch of settings I like, but after a long back and forth, out of the 10 settings I liked, only two will fit a stone under 1 ct:
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=2299
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1183
These two are my FAVORITE, but they fit a stone 1.20 ct +
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=3181
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=3469
I just want to make a good choice. I want to be respectful of my sweeties budget. I want something vintage and unique. I don't want a solitaire. It cannot be pre-loved. Please Help Me!!