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Rough_Rock
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(This is more of a continuation of a previous thread but now the topic is completely different. https://www.pricescope.com/forum/ro...d-diamond-online-or-a-jeweler-t161381-30.html)
Hey guys.. so I am thinking of having a setting custom built because I cant seem to find anything like I wanted.
My ideal setting would be based off of one I saw at Jared - http://design.jared-diamonds.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-5896.asp. I like how from top down, there are a bunch of small princess cuts, leading up to a baguette, then the main stone. (Like this: ==[][ ][]=. Then I would like round diamonds going about half way down the front and back of the ring, like this setting at WF: http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen.../the-imperial-diamond-engagement-ring-107.htm. The last thing I have to figure out is the way the diamond is held by the setting. I am not sure what the best and cleanest way would be to integrate the stone in to the setting is.. I think having it up on prongs and stand-alone would make my girl nervous. Ideally I think the diamond should be integrated with the baguettes some how, but I don't really know how that would be done. The WF one is okay, but it just seems like too much metal going on there. Would really love to hear/see some ideas in this area.
Also.. 18kt gold or platinum? I know platinum is supposed to be "better" because it is more expensive, but seriously, what is the real difference? It seems like you have to choose between having to have the rhodium plating redone every couple years, vs potential cracking from the brittle platinum. Is platinum really that brittle?
Lastly, what are the best places to have something custom built? I live in NJ and work in NYC, so something local would be great in case of problems, but this is not necessary if I can get a better deal from an online store. I know WF is one that is recommended here often, but would like to check out some others just for comparison too.
Thanks all.
Hey guys.. so I am thinking of having a setting custom built because I cant seem to find anything like I wanted.
My ideal setting would be based off of one I saw at Jared - http://design.jared-diamonds.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-5896.asp. I like how from top down, there are a bunch of small princess cuts, leading up to a baguette, then the main stone. (Like this: ==[][ ][]=. Then I would like round diamonds going about half way down the front and back of the ring, like this setting at WF: http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen.../the-imperial-diamond-engagement-ring-107.htm. The last thing I have to figure out is the way the diamond is held by the setting. I am not sure what the best and cleanest way would be to integrate the stone in to the setting is.. I think having it up on prongs and stand-alone would make my girl nervous. Ideally I think the diamond should be integrated with the baguettes some how, but I don't really know how that would be done. The WF one is okay, but it just seems like too much metal going on there. Would really love to hear/see some ideas in this area.
Also.. 18kt gold or platinum? I know platinum is supposed to be "better" because it is more expensive, but seriously, what is the real difference? It seems like you have to choose between having to have the rhodium plating redone every couple years, vs potential cracking from the brittle platinum. Is platinum really that brittle?
Lastly, what are the best places to have something custom built? I live in NJ and work in NYC, so something local would be great in case of problems, but this is not necessary if I can get a better deal from an online store. I know WF is one that is recommended here often, but would like to check out some others just for comparison too.
Thanks all.