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We are looking at purchasing a diamond ring for our 10 year anniversary online in the US, from Australia. We hope we can get better value this way, but are obviously feeling cautious and would appreciate some feedback and guidance please.
We are most interested in feedback on reputable dealers who ship internationally and about the best way to source the ring; either diamonds and setting separately or a completed ring. And also feedback on whether our wishlist is achievable in our budget? We're also new to some of the custom cuts (e.g. Hearts and Arrows) and curious as to what gives best value vs most sparkle? Hubby's feedback is that after three kids, including twins, I can have whatever I want!
We are looking for:
* 5 stone ring
* Round diamonds
* approx 2.0 cts total weight
* 18ct yellow gold with platinum claw setting
* Size 4.5 ring - long, narrow fingers
* Wear on right hand or on other side of plain yellow wedding band
* Similar quality to E-Ring (see below)
* Considering, six prong, shared prong or trellis setting (E-Ring is a 6 claw traditional setting, so would need to be sympathetic to this. I haven't seen any six prong, 5 stone settings on the board, so am not sure what the current fashion on this is?).
* Budget A$10000 (US$7500-US$8000) - flexible depending on what this can buy
Our current E-Ring:
* 18ct yellow gold and platinum trilogy diamond ring
* round brilliant cut diamonds in six claw platinum setting
* Centre = 0.7cts
* Outer stones 2 x 0.32cts
* Colour G
* Clarity SI1
* Value in 2006 was A$8500 = US$6500
* Worn next to a plain 18ct yellow gold wedding band
Thanks so much for your feedback and assistance.
We are looking at purchasing a diamond ring for our 10 year anniversary online in the US, from Australia. We hope we can get better value this way, but are obviously feeling cautious and would appreciate some feedback and guidance please.
We are most interested in feedback on reputable dealers who ship internationally and about the best way to source the ring; either diamonds and setting separately or a completed ring. And also feedback on whether our wishlist is achievable in our budget? We're also new to some of the custom cuts (e.g. Hearts and Arrows) and curious as to what gives best value vs most sparkle? Hubby's feedback is that after three kids, including twins, I can have whatever I want!
We are looking for:
* 5 stone ring
* Round diamonds
* approx 2.0 cts total weight
* 18ct yellow gold with platinum claw setting
* Size 4.5 ring - long, narrow fingers
* Wear on right hand or on other side of plain yellow wedding band
* Similar quality to E-Ring (see below)
* Considering, six prong, shared prong or trellis setting (E-Ring is a 6 claw traditional setting, so would need to be sympathetic to this. I haven't seen any six prong, 5 stone settings on the board, so am not sure what the current fashion on this is?).
* Budget A$10000 (US$7500-US$8000) - flexible depending on what this can buy
Our current E-Ring:
* 18ct yellow gold and platinum trilogy diamond ring
* round brilliant cut diamonds in six claw platinum setting
* Centre = 0.7cts
* Outer stones 2 x 0.32cts
* Colour G
* Clarity SI1
* Value in 2006 was A$8500 = US$6500
* Worn next to a plain 18ct yellow gold wedding band
Thanks so much for your feedback and assistance.