Hi guys,
Been lurking on this forum for the last few weeks as Im on the hunt for an engagement ring for my long term GF. She really likes the pave twist type of settings. I started with a few found on Brilliant earth, but they do not sell settings w/o center stones, and Im concerned about quality/price buying the main rock there. After reading through here it looks like James Allen for the center stone is a good supplier for both price and return policy. Right now my options are:
1-Get both setting and diamond from James Allen. If going this route, the setting would be this:
2- Get setting from 3rd party, and stone from another site (bluenile, james allen). In this case, I really like (although pricey):
I have a few question I was hoping to get some advice on:
1-The center stone. Ive got a budget of about $8k there. Looking to get something G color, VS1 (or 2), and excellent cut (or true hearts as james allen calls it?).
From james allen I was looking at this, good bang for the buck or can do better?
2-My concern about getting the setting elsewhere is getting it actually set. maybe Im paranoid. Is this a valid concern?
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
Been lurking on this forum for the last few weeks as Im on the hunt for an engagement ring for my long term GF. She really likes the pave twist type of settings. I started with a few found on Brilliant earth, but they do not sell settings w/o center stones, and Im concerned about quality/price buying the main rock there. After reading through here it looks like James Allen for the center stone is a good supplier for both price and return policy. Right now my options are:
1-Get both setting and diamond from James Allen. If going this route, the setting would be this:
Platinum Pavé Halo and Twisted Shank Diamond Engagement Ring
This platinum pave halo and twisted shank solitaire is shown with stunning 360ø HD display at JamesAllen.com
www.jamesallen.com
2- Get setting from 3rd party, and stone from another site (bluenile, james allen). In this case, I really like (although pricey):
Sierra Contemporary Bypass Halo Twist Diamond Engagement Ring
This Halo Diamond Engagement is ready for a close up. The elegant bypass diamond halo encircles the center stone and gracefully winds into the sophisticated diamond band. 0.596 Total Carat Weight. Pricing and Total Carat Weight do not include center stone. Contact your retailer for available...
artcarvedbridal.com
I have a few question I was hoping to get some advice on:
1-The center stone. Ive got a budget of about $8k there. Looking to get something G color, VS1 (or 2), and excellent cut (or true hearts as james allen calls it?).
From james allen I was looking at this, good bang for the buck or can do better?
1.25 Carat round diamond
This 1.25 carat round diamond H color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA
www.jamesallen.com
2-My concern about getting the setting elsewhere is getting it actually set. maybe Im paranoid. Is this a valid concern?
Thanks in advance for any guidance!