Engagement Ring. $1500 budget though...
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Very true.Date: 3/31/2008 8:18:25 AM
Author: Splinter
Thanks for the compliment. I like drawing in Adobe/Macromedia Flash. She doesn''t have a stone yet (or really suspect one is heading her way). I''m on the hunt for the perfect half carat with a custom setting. She doesn''t like anything too flashy, so I''m keeping it small, elegant and getting the best quality I can find. 0.5 carat (maybe up to a .75), D, VS1, AGS Ideal, etc.
This is what I mean when I say it''s not about how much you spend. It''s about the effort and thought behind it.
And I have been enjoying your av too, quite clever!
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Date: 3/31/2008 8:46:56 AM
Author: Splinter
Never under estimate the power of a truly bad pun...
The odd thing about this thread is that we have a South African (although now living in England) giving advice to an Aussie. Usually we just beat them at rugby and move on...
Oi! watch yourself there...Date: 3/31/2008 8:46:56 AM
Author: Splinter
Never under estimate the power of a truly bad pun...
The odd thing about this thread is that we have a South African (although now living in England) giving advice to an Aussie. Usually we just beat them at rugby and move on...
And your idea for ur girl''s ring sounds lovely, do fill us in when you''ve decided!
Ok here comes some more questions 
*nudge nudge*
First of I''m getting confident in buying the diamond now. I really like WF website and the good reviews from users on this forum is a bonus. So I''m going to go with them. Choosing a stone I''ll be looking at the bit higher the colour rating than the clarity rating.
Time for the questions.
1) ACA is there premium nicely cut diamonds right? And as a general rule engagement rings are classed as ''round''? (I guess I''m just learning as well finding it quite interesting)
2) Buying white gold. I heard even though it''s a bit cheaper 14K White Gold is actually better to get?
3) Now there is no nice nice way to say this but my partner, who I love terribly, is not exactly a size 8 girl. Her fingers are shorter than most and bigger as well. As much as I love a setting like this: http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/6-Prong-tiffany-style_993.htm do you think it would suit her? Someone said this ring http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Diamond-Solitaire-Engagement-Rings-11/Unique-Designs-Collection-75/Diamond-Bezel-Solitaire-Engagement-Ring-1297.html would that suit her better? Any opinions on matching settings to different shape ladies woulkd be
4) If I choose to buy a seperate setting from another online shop would putting the stone and setting together is that expensive? Honey said this:
Other jewellers in Melb will charge you around the $800-1000 mark for setting a stone in a simple yellow gold solitaire setting, so I would say no go there either.
Honey do you mean if I buy seperate the Diamond and setting I would have to pay around $800 for someone to put a Diamond into a setting? So it''s a must then I buy setting and Diamond in one place????
Ok I think that''s it. Oh BTW it''s the funniest feeling doing all this. I think it''s a realisation that yes I AM going to spend the rest of my life with this woman. Hehhehe.
*nudge nudge*First of I''m getting confident in buying the diamond now. I really like WF website and the good reviews from users on this forum is a bonus. So I''m going to go with them. Choosing a stone I''ll be looking at the bit higher the colour rating than the clarity rating.
Time for the questions.
1) ACA is there premium nicely cut diamonds right? And as a general rule engagement rings are classed as ''round''? (I guess I''m just learning as well finding it quite interesting)
2) Buying white gold. I heard even though it''s a bit cheaper 14K White Gold is actually better to get?
3) Now there is no nice nice way to say this but my partner, who I love terribly, is not exactly a size 8 girl. Her fingers are shorter than most and bigger as well. As much as I love a setting like this: http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/6-Prong-tiffany-style_993.htm do you think it would suit her? Someone said this ring http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Diamond-Solitaire-Engagement-Rings-11/Unique-Designs-Collection-75/Diamond-Bezel-Solitaire-Engagement-Ring-1297.html would that suit her better? Any opinions on matching settings to different shape ladies woulkd be
4) If I choose to buy a seperate setting from another online shop would putting the stone and setting together is that expensive? Honey said this:
Other jewellers in Melb will charge you around the $800-1000 mark for setting a stone in a simple yellow gold solitaire setting, so I would say no go there either.
Honey do you mean if I buy seperate the Diamond and setting I would have to pay around $800 for someone to put a Diamond into a setting? So it''s a must then I buy setting and Diamond in one place????
Ok I think that''s it. Oh BTW it''s the funniest feeling doing all this. I think it''s a realisation that yes I AM going to spend the rest of my life with this woman. Hehhehe.
Hi
The thing with round solitaires is that they seem to look good on just about any finger shape
The shape of the centre stone is purely personal. Most people seem to get round stones because they are more abundant, face up larger and are viewed as the ''classic'' style. I have princess cuts, because I like squares. Some love ovals, or emerald cuts. Everything goes Find out what she likes. Has she expressed any preference? What shape stones are in her other rings?
Regarding finger shapes; longer shapes such as pear and marquis shapes (set north/south) may make a finger appear longer, whereas shapes set east/west may make fingers appear slightly wider.
I can''t comment about the cost of setting a loose stone, because I have never done that. I decided to buy my ring as a package deal because it was easier, and the setting was actually priced cheaper if I bought a stone from them, as opposed to buying a stone elsewhere.
The thing with round solitaires is that they seem to look good on just about any finger shape
The shape of the centre stone is purely personal. Most people seem to get round stones because they are more abundant, face up larger and are viewed as the ''classic'' style. I have princess cuts, because I like squares. Some love ovals, or emerald cuts. Everything goes
Find out what she likes. Has she expressed any preference? What shape stones are in her other rings?Regarding finger shapes; longer shapes such as pear and marquis shapes (set north/south) may make a finger appear longer, whereas shapes set east/west may make fingers appear slightly wider.
I can''t comment about the cost of setting a loose stone, because I have never done that. I decided to buy my ring as a package deal because it was easier, and the setting was actually priced cheaper if I bought a stone from them, as opposed to buying a stone elsewhere.
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Bu ythe setting and stone from one place, that is the only way that the person setting the stone will take responsibility for any damage that they do to the stone. It is rare, but it can happen that damage occurs, so this is the safest bet.
No matter what wonderful shape your woman has, a round brilliant diamond in a lovely tiffany-inspired setting will look wonderful. Especially if you get an ideal cut stone, which will look huge and saprkle like mad!
DD
No matter what wonderful shape your woman has, a round brilliant diamond in a lovely tiffany-inspired setting will look wonderful. Especially if you get an ideal cut stone, which will look huge and saprkle like mad!
DD
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Date: 3/31/2008 12:05:42 PM
Author: Kamakiri
Ok here comes some more questions
First of I''m getting confident in buying the diamond now. I really like WF website and the good reviews from users on this forum is a bonus. So I''m going to go with them. Choosing a stone I''ll be looking at the bit higher the colour rating than the clarity rating.
Time for the questions.
1) ACA is there premium nicely cut diamonds right? And as a general rule engagement rings are classed as ''round''? (I guess I''m just learning as well finding it quite interesting)
ACA''s are some of the most tightly cut diamonds available so yes they will sparkle and look beautiful
2) Buying white gold. I heard even though it''s a bit cheaper 14K White Gold is actually better to get?
I think it was mentioned here that 14k white gold will actually look whiter for longer as it has more white metals added to it to make it white
3) Now there is no nice nice way to say this but my partner, who I love terribly, is not exactly a size 8 girl. Her fingers are shorter than most and bigger as well. As much as I love a setting like this: http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/6-Prong-tiffany-style_993.htm do you think it would suit her? Someone said this ring http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Diamond-Solitaire-Engagement-Rings-11/Unique-Designs-Collection-75/Diamond-Bezel-Solitaire-Engagement-Ring-1297.html would that suit her better? Any opinions on matching settings to different shape ladies woulkd be
Personally I think the 6 prong will look nice on anyone no matter finger size, bezels can make diamonds look larger but they are not of everyones preference
4) If I choose to buy a seperate setting from another online shop would putting the stone and setting together is that expensive? Honey said this:
Buying from OS I think it is easier to get the same place to set your ring as the person you buy your diamond from that way you don''t have to worry about trying to insure it unset from OS.
Other jewellers in Melb will charge you around the $800-1000 mark for setting a stone in a simple yellow gold solitaire setting, so I would say no go there either.
Honey do you mean if I buy seperate the Diamond and setting I would have to pay around $800 for someone to put a Diamond into a setting? So it''s a must then I buy setting and Diamond in one place????
Ok I think that''s it. Oh BTW it''s the funniest feeling doing all this. I think it''s a realisation that yes I AM going to spend the rest of my life with this woman. Hehhehe.
YAY I wish all the best of luck
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I''m out of lurkdom to offer my opinion on settings since I too have "fluffy" fingers (size 8 3/4). The only settings which really look horrid are wide bands (similar to the second setting you pictured). I''ve had classic tiffany styles, harry winston styles with baguettes, and narrow cathedral styles. All looked just fine. You can''t really go wrong with a WG tiffany style and you won''t have invested an arm and a leg in case she decides to reset her stone at a later date.
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Hi again,
I think you''ve received great answers to ur new questions already, so i won''t go over them all again.
I will just say that when Honey said $800 - $1000 for a setting purchased in australia, I''m sure she meant this is the cost of the actual ring (setting only) and includes putting your diamond into it.
I second getting both the stone and setting in the same place and preferably both from an OS vendor - WF will be a great choice!
I think you''ve received great answers to ur new questions already, so i won''t go over them all again.
I will just say that when Honey said $800 - $1000 for a setting purchased in australia, I''m sure she meant this is the cost of the actual ring (setting only) and includes putting your diamond into it.
I second getting both the stone and setting in the same place and preferably both from an OS vendor - WF will be a great choice!
Hi again. Sorry for the confusion, but I meant that price includes the ring. However, if you have a stone set from a jeweller that you havn''t purchased the stone from, it will be uninsured for the setting process. In the unlikley event that the stones is damaged, you will have to cover the costs of a new diamond. Also, I couldn''t find a single insurer that would cover an unset stone in Australia. Once it''s set, it''s covered, ie. if you want to have it reset into another setting, it would be ok, but not insured for the initial setting.
Due to your limited budget, I would definately recommend purchasing the setting and stone together, that way you avoid the insurance issue, and you won''t have to worry about having it shipped somewhere else for setting.
I would pop it into a simple WG solitaire setting, I don''t think you can go wrong with this option. You could always think about changing the setting further down the track if she has her heart set on something else. I would put as much as possible into getting her a killer stone.
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I agree with purrfectpear and Deelight. Thin/regular thickness rings will look just fine. I''d avoid anything too thick and chunky. I think a thick ring will cover up more of the finger, making the finger look shorter. A thinner ring leaves more of the finger exposed, making it seem longer. Don''t know if anyone agrees with me on this theory?
The simple 6 prong Tiffany style is a classic and will suit just about anyone.
The simple 6 prong Tiffany style is a classic and will suit just about anyone.
Ok talking to WF Now. Very nice people and the two I can't decide is:
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-636655.htm#
and
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-395257.htm
The later is smaller Carat but better clarity while the first one is larger Carat but lower clarity. Arrrrg what should I do...With the difference in Carat would you REALLY notice the two next to each other?
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-636655.htm#
and
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-395257.htm
The later is smaller Carat but better clarity while the first one is larger Carat but lower clarity. Arrrrg what should I do...With the difference in Carat would you REALLY notice the two next to each other?
IF eyeclean (WF) will tell you the truth, I would take the larger one in a heartbeat. You are not going to notice the difference in clarity if both eyeclean, and you want to maximise size.
Just a thought, maybe you could enquire about their expert selection in order to maybe push up the size a tad, or how about dropping in colour a touch?
Just a thought, maybe you could enquire about their expert selection in order to maybe push up the size a tad, or how about dropping in colour a touch?
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Cinnamon while your here
Been reading this thread
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/last-minute-call-for-help-feathers-close-to-edge-vs2.82118/
Now I'm worried about the Feather that looks like it's on the Edge in the AGS report. I can't tell. Ok ok am I just being ultra paranoid now and someone needs to just slap me? If so can someone slap me... lol
Been reading this thread
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/last-minute-call-for-help-feathers-close-to-edge-vs2.82118/
Now I'm worried about the Feather that looks like it's on the Edge in the AGS report. I can't tell. Ok ok am I just being ultra paranoid now and someone needs to just slap me? If so can someone slap me... lol
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Get that stone (the larger one)! When WF has s stone in the A Cut Above category there is no need to worry. It has been looked at by a number of eyes. And has gotten the approval. It's a beautiful stone and is in your budget. You won't be disappointed when you see it in person. Also, ask WF where is the best place to position the feather in the mounting (under a prong or not).
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I agree with Ellen. Brian is like God to the diamond world. He has so much experience, I consider it an honor for him to check out a stone and give it his blessing. If he says it''s eyeclean, get the cm he''s saying it''s eyeclean and if you are fine with it, go for it!Date: 4/1/2008 9:18:04 AM
Author: Ellen
I''m not a violent person, sorry.
Just have Brian (the cutter) at WF look at it for you. If he says it''s ok, it''s ok.
Ok done. Getting the bigger one
I been talking to Chris from WF. He/She has been awesome. Not to sure of sex only been talking via Email. heheh.
I asked Chris to ask Brian if the Feather is a problem. Apparently he said you will have to knock it REALLY hard for it to chip. And thats the same with any part of the Diamond anyway so it won''t be a problem. (I really don''t think it will aswell). He also said the bigger one is a slightly better cut and the light passes through a bit better too.
I just got a email regarding the Feather and placement of the prong...
Will do, also I have confirmed that the stone is eye clean. the exact comments were "its super-eyeclean it should be a VS1"
Now I''m really happy with it. lol.
I got the 6 prong tiffany style 14K white gold ring. You know I''m not going crazy with the setting if she doesn''t like it (doubt it) she can have it re-set anyway in the future.
Ok one big thankyou to everyone in this thread. When the ring arrives I''ll let everyone know what I think. I''m going to have to wait till my parents come to visit, which will be soon, so I can take her out somewhere really nice and after propose to her. I''m not going to do anything crazy.
I been talking to Chris from WF. He/She has been awesome. Not to sure of sex only been talking via Email. heheh.
I asked Chris to ask Brian if the Feather is a problem. Apparently he said you will have to knock it REALLY hard for it to chip. And thats the same with any part of the Diamond anyway so it won''t be a problem. (I really don''t think it will aswell). He also said the bigger one is a slightly better cut and the light passes through a bit better too.
I just got a email regarding the Feather and placement of the prong...
Will do, also I have confirmed that the stone is eye clean. the exact comments were "its super-eyeclean it should be a VS1"
Now I''m really happy with it. lol.
I got the 6 prong tiffany style 14K white gold ring. You know I''m not going crazy with the setting if she doesn''t like it (doubt it) she can have it re-set anyway in the future.
Ok one big thankyou to everyone in this thread. When the ring arrives I''ll let everyone know what I think. I''m going to have to wait till my parents come to visit, which will be soon, so I can take her out somewhere really nice and after propose to her. I''m not going to do anything crazy.
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