The Graven Acolyte
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2007
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Greetings; I am new around here, and quite new to jewelry in general--so please pardon my ignorance. I am preparing to propose to the woman of my dreams, and am in need of assistance. Whatever knowledge you could provide me with would be invaluable.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Need a Ring: In less than three weeks. (Have been thinking about this for a long time, but I realize I've left little time for the actual acquisition.)
Budget: Extremely limited. We are living paycheque to paycheque. We are young. Ideally, I would wait to propose until I had some money put away, but the time to propose is now. I am willing to accumulate a small amount of debt as I have just started a steady job, but we have much to save up for. The figure I've decided upon is $1,000-1,200 (total stone and ring). I might be persuaded to go a little higher, but in our financial situation, I do not think it would be wise to overspend too greatly.
Design: I know she would prefer white gold. I would consider platinum, but it's just too far out of my price range. I really like the design of one of she favoured. (link) I would really like to find something like that, only authentic. I know the diamond cut is called round. I know the ring type/setting is called sidestone. (Would the sidestones be "emerald" cut?) I've been reading a lot about diamond quality (cut, carat, colour, and clarity), but still don't know exactly where to prioritize and which corners I can cut (so to speak). Oh... and she informed me some time ago that her size is a six, so I have that information, at least.
Specific questions:
- I presume that ordering online would provide me with the most flexibility. What are my options as a Canadian? I wouldn't have a problem with importing from the U.S. if I knew I wouldn't be paying ridiculous customs fees. But then, perhaps Canadian sites have just as much to offer?
- How close do you think I can get to that design? I really like it.
- Obviously, my money won't buy an 8mm real diamond. But will the size I can afford look horridly small in this type of ring?
- Is engravement a possibility? Or is it less common to have authentic engravement rings engraved?
Thank you so, so much!
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Need a Ring: In less than three weeks. (Have been thinking about this for a long time, but I realize I've left little time for the actual acquisition.)
Budget: Extremely limited. We are living paycheque to paycheque. We are young. Ideally, I would wait to propose until I had some money put away, but the time to propose is now. I am willing to accumulate a small amount of debt as I have just started a steady job, but we have much to save up for. The figure I've decided upon is $1,000-1,200 (total stone and ring). I might be persuaded to go a little higher, but in our financial situation, I do not think it would be wise to overspend too greatly.
Design: I know she would prefer white gold. I would consider platinum, but it's just too far out of my price range. I really like the design of one of she favoured. (link) I would really like to find something like that, only authentic. I know the diamond cut is called round. I know the ring type/setting is called sidestone. (Would the sidestones be "emerald" cut?) I've been reading a lot about diamond quality (cut, carat, colour, and clarity), but still don't know exactly where to prioritize and which corners I can cut (so to speak). Oh... and she informed me some time ago that her size is a six, so I have that information, at least.
Specific questions:
- I presume that ordering online would provide me with the most flexibility. What are my options as a Canadian? I wouldn't have a problem with importing from the U.S. if I knew I wouldn't be paying ridiculous customs fees. But then, perhaps Canadian sites have just as much to offer?
- How close do you think I can get to that design? I really like it.
- Obviously, my money won't buy an 8mm real diamond. But will the size I can afford look horridly small in this type of ring?
- Is engravement a possibility? Or is it less common to have authentic engravement rings engraved?
Thank you so, so much!