Custom Halo Advice

[MKS77]

I have started looking for the perfect engagement ring for my girlfriend and I have come to realize to get the ring she wants I am going to have to go with a custom design.
I'm looking for a custom Halo setting with milgrain and hand engraving on the band. Who you recommend for this type of ring? I have read good things about BE here as well as Leon Mege although I'm worried LE maybe over my budget. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated

 

[BlingDreams]

Victor Canera is highly recommended here for his halos. Do a search on his name and you can find many examples photos and stories of his work.

 

[LLJsmom]

Victor Canera
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...nera-beauties-here.175281/page-8#post-4153756

Steven Kirsch
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-steven-kirsch-beauties.230836/

 

[Skhii]

Do you have inspiration photos and a budget in mind (It'll help us recommend vendors.)? Do you have a preference for CAD & cast, or hand forged work?
Since I don't know what kind of halo style you have in mind, I will also suggest Erika Winters because her milgrain work is one of the finest. EW, VC, and SK will most likely be similar in price to LM.

 

[MKS77]

Thanks for the responses. I'm hoping to keep the setting around 3k, does that seem reasonable? That said, I want to make sure I'm getting a quality ring. I don't want to end up regretting my decision trying to save a little money. I don't necessarily have a strong opinion CAD & cast vs. hand forged. I have some inspiration photos I can post when I back to my computer.

 

[tyty333]

You'll need to go with David Klass...he'll be in your price range (LM, VC and SK will be much more).

Here he is on facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/david.klass.jewelry/

Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/DK_Jewelry/

 

[WillyDiamond]

As others have stated, LM, VC and SK will be out of your budget.
Chris at BE can try to work within your budget.

 

[Matthews1127]

What shape/Cut, and size of center stone are you considering?

 

[ac117]

IDJ has a bunch of very good benches - pretty sure they could do what you want within budget!