Hello all,
I previously had a 1.7 ct round brilliant pave set engagement ring that I have unfortunately lost and need to replace now . I am looking to go a new way entirely as that ring had much sentimental value as the side stones were my husband's grandmothers. So, now I am looking for something similar to this ring : http://rockdiamond.com/index.php/jewelry/halo-ring-201-square-cushion-diamond-in-platinum-split-shank-halo
However, I do not know much about cushion cuts and I honestly do not have the time to research, shop etc. that I did when we first got married. Life is wild now with babies, marriage, and work. Any thoughts on where to start? I would like a center stone that is as large as I can afford (who wouldn't) with a wonderful cut. Cut is most important to me, color is less so as I like the "warm colors" anyways. I do not mind some inclusion as long as it does not effect the performance with the naked eye while on my finger if that makes sense. I have approx. 13k total I would like to spend. Any thoughts on where to start? I've looked on a few of the sites, good old gold, james allen, blue nile, etc. and just feeling overwhelmed. I honestly thought Costco might be easiest as they are ready-made, but I'm nervous about that and they do not have exactly what I want anyways. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
I previously had a 1.7 ct round brilliant pave set engagement ring that I have unfortunately lost and need to replace now . I am looking to go a new way entirely as that ring had much sentimental value as the side stones were my husband's grandmothers. So, now I am looking for something similar to this ring : http://rockdiamond.com/index.php/jewelry/halo-ring-201-square-cushion-diamond-in-platinum-split-shank-halo
However, I do not know much about cushion cuts and I honestly do not have the time to research, shop etc. that I did when we first got married. Life is wild now with babies, marriage, and work. Any thoughts on where to start? I would like a center stone that is as large as I can afford (who wouldn't) with a wonderful cut. Cut is most important to me, color is less so as I like the "warm colors" anyways. I do not mind some inclusion as long as it does not effect the performance with the naked eye while on my finger if that makes sense. I have approx. 13k total I would like to spend. Any thoughts on where to start? I've looked on a few of the sites, good old gold, james allen, blue nile, etc. and just feeling overwhelmed. I honestly thought Costco might be easiest as they are ready-made, but I'm nervous about that and they do not have exactly what I want anyways. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks