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Rough_Rock
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- Jan 16, 2007
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My beau is chomping at the bit- g-d bless him! He keeps asking what I want and over the weekend, his best girlfriend asked me too! Now I''m stressed! I''ve started looking... but I figured it couldn''t hurt to reach out to get some advice. He''s in the 2 carat range from what I know.
Here''s where I am at the moment. I used to think I liked emerald or asscher cuts but when I put them on, I realized I wanted something with a lot more sparkle. Solitare diamonds looks a little lonely to me ... a few friends on the side or around the band wouldn''t hurt.
I''m leaning towards a cushion cut (but am willing to consider others)
I have no idea where to start. I went to Tiffany and Co. to try some styles and liked the new Novo cushion cut (not on the website US yet) over round and oval:
http://www.tiffany.co.jp/expertise/diamond/rings/engagement_novo.aspx?
We''re planning to go the wholesale diamond route... which will be great to maximize affordability and quality but adds to the number of choices and settings and it''s all overwhelming.
My ring size is 4.5. My taste is classic but contemporary. I have been leaning towards antique settings because they seem to be more interesting/unique. Pave, milgrain etching, delicate baskets all catch my eye. Nothing set too high though and heavy prongs covering the center stone is no good. Haven''t tried split shanks yet but again- it''s different. He, does not favor, the halo (a friend of mine has it).
Thinking with small hands, I should go with something delicate especially if I want to wear a wedding band on the same hand. However, since I''m left handed, I may opt for moving my engagement ring to my right had and wearing my wedding band alone on my left.
Any direction/thoughts are MUCH appreciated
Here''s where I am at the moment. I used to think I liked emerald or asscher cuts but when I put them on, I realized I wanted something with a lot more sparkle. Solitare diamonds looks a little lonely to me ... a few friends on the side or around the band wouldn''t hurt.

I have no idea where to start. I went to Tiffany and Co. to try some styles and liked the new Novo cushion cut (not on the website US yet) over round and oval:
http://www.tiffany.co.jp/expertise/diamond/rings/engagement_novo.aspx?
We''re planning to go the wholesale diamond route... which will be great to maximize affordability and quality but adds to the number of choices and settings and it''s all overwhelming.
My ring size is 4.5. My taste is classic but contemporary. I have been leaning towards antique settings because they seem to be more interesting/unique. Pave, milgrain etching, delicate baskets all catch my eye. Nothing set too high though and heavy prongs covering the center stone is no good. Haven''t tried split shanks yet but again- it''s different. He, does not favor, the halo (a friend of mine has it).
Thinking with small hands, I should go with something delicate especially if I want to wear a wedding band on the same hand. However, since I''m left handed, I may opt for moving my engagement ring to my right had and wearing my wedding band alone on my left.
Any direction/thoughts are MUCH appreciated
