Diamond and Band selection help!

[AJG87]

Good Morning all!

Looking for someone to spend my money! Hah..All kidding aside, I am arrived here at the forum looking for guidance and suggestions, so thank you to all in advance!!

Budget: ~$6k USD

S.O. ring qualities desired:
1) Thin band/shank (finger size is a 5)
2) Round cut
3) Accent stones extending at least 3/4 way down the band from the center stone
4) Minimal rise/protrusion (ie lower profile) of the Head/center stone from the band
5) Prefers Rose Gold for the band

Misc info/questions:
a) I am thinking a 6 prong may be best for protection of the stone??
b) For a rose gold band, I am thinking along the lines of these specs (but let the guidance commence):
1.0 Carat min - J or K color - VS1/VS2 - Platinum or White Gold Prongs
c) Diamond fluorescence advisement; None? Strong? Have come across a couple of posts advocating for a blue fluorescence against the rose gold bands

I think this is a good rolling start, but please let me know where I can fill in any blanks to best help you, help me! Again, thank you all for your time!

AJG

 

[farrahlyn]

A few questions for you..

How tight is your budget?
do you HAVE to have 3/4 eternity or would 1/2 suffice?
Do you mean a cathedral head? The shoulders help to minimize the rise of the head/basket that holds the stone and looks lower profile.
Do you anticipate your intended ever wanting to upgrade the stone?

6 prong is safer but really not necessary for a stone the size you're looking at.
Budget-wise, 1ct is right at what you'd get, i wouldn't go below a J in color unless you're looking at Super Ideals and i wouldn't discount down to SI1 clarity. It is possible to find an eye clean stone at this size.

Initial Ideas:

Setting:

https://www.bluenile.com/build-your...old_71504?elem=img&track=product&vtype=sample

with one of these:
1.12ct J SI1 may or may not be eye clean but it is the biggest of the bunch.
1.09 J VS2 the crown on this is a little steeper than recommended at 36 but the 40.6 pavillion pairs well with it and it's a look i personally enjoy.
1.09 J VS2 really nice. most likely eye clean. gotta remember that these videos are REALLY zoomed in and we are talking about a speck on a stone 6.55mm x 6.59mm
1.05 J VS1 again a slightly high crown at 35.5 but pairs nicely with the 40.6 pavillion.


One of these settings:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-gold-perfect-pave-engagement-ring-item-55388 it's not a cathedral but it's fairly low profile and it pinches in at the stone so it's reall flattering.
or this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-49391

with this stone:
1.08 J IF

There is also Whiteflash who has an exeptional upgrade policy.. you could get close to 1ct and upgrade later.