Hi Everyone,
This is my first post here after browsing this forum for quite a bit. I'm after an engagement ring for my wonderful girlfriend since 4 years back. My initial thought, after reading up on the 4 C's, was to visit my local jeweler and provide him with the specs and design I’m after and then let him loose. Thank god that didn’t happen.. After reading on this forum I have now understood there is a whole science behind picking the right diamond and the right ring designer. I'm definitely trying to learn every little bit I can about this to make a good choice since it’s an investment and i want my lady to be happy with my choice.
I'm after a Harry Winston Micro Pave replica ring and i must have browsed most threads on this topic on this forum (seems to be pretty popular).
Budget for the ring including stone and setting is around 20k. The specs (i think) i'm after are:
1.5 Ct or above
G color or above
SI1 clarity or above
Modern cut cushion (this seems to be what the lady wants..)
Hand forged seems the way to go if one is picky about details. My gf fingers are also tiny which means i want a neat delicate halo and thin band. I found this post here and must say this is very much like what i want [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-year-in-the-making-maytal-hannah-halo-erd-cushion.147719/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-year-in-the-making-maytal-hannah-halo-erd-cushion.147719/[/URL] I like that the "legs" of the crown is curved and from what i understand hand forged is a must to achieve this??
I live in Australia which is pretty far away from NY where all the recommended ring makers are located. With the geographical disadvantage do you recommend me finding someone who can provide both the stone and the setting i'm after? Or is it easy to use two separate contacts?
I have contacted Maytal that made the ring above but haven’t heard back yet. Other names that interest me after reading here are: Leon Mege & Steven Kirsch. I'm happy to hear more suggestions
For the stone i have been in contact with GOG and they seem very knowledgeable on stones and I’m impressed with the information they provide you with to make an informed decision. However, here is also where i hope to receive some input from you guys.
What stone and setting could i go for with this budget?
Last question.. As mentioned above my gf has really small hands and fingers so an idea was to look for a cushion that is more rectangular shaped. Would that be a bad idea in this setting?
Thanks in advance for all you help!
This is my first post here after browsing this forum for quite a bit. I'm after an engagement ring for my wonderful girlfriend since 4 years back. My initial thought, after reading up on the 4 C's, was to visit my local jeweler and provide him with the specs and design I’m after and then let him loose. Thank god that didn’t happen.. After reading on this forum I have now understood there is a whole science behind picking the right diamond and the right ring designer. I'm definitely trying to learn every little bit I can about this to make a good choice since it’s an investment and i want my lady to be happy with my choice.
I'm after a Harry Winston Micro Pave replica ring and i must have browsed most threads on this topic on this forum (seems to be pretty popular).
Budget for the ring including stone and setting is around 20k. The specs (i think) i'm after are:
1.5 Ct or above
G color or above
SI1 clarity or above
Modern cut cushion (this seems to be what the lady wants..)
Hand forged seems the way to go if one is picky about details. My gf fingers are also tiny which means i want a neat delicate halo and thin band. I found this post here and must say this is very much like what i want [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-year-in-the-making-maytal-hannah-halo-erd-cushion.147719/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-year-in-the-making-maytal-hannah-halo-erd-cushion.147719/[/URL] I like that the "legs" of the crown is curved and from what i understand hand forged is a must to achieve this??
I live in Australia which is pretty far away from NY where all the recommended ring makers are located. With the geographical disadvantage do you recommend me finding someone who can provide both the stone and the setting i'm after? Or is it easy to use two separate contacts?
I have contacted Maytal that made the ring above but haven’t heard back yet. Other names that interest me after reading here are: Leon Mege & Steven Kirsch. I'm happy to hear more suggestions
For the stone i have been in contact with GOG and they seem very knowledgeable on stones and I’m impressed with the information they provide you with to make an informed decision. However, here is also where i hope to receive some input from you guys.
What stone and setting could i go for with this budget?
Last question.. As mentioned above my gf has really small hands and fingers so an idea was to look for a cushion that is more rectangular shaped. Would that be a bad idea in this setting?
Thanks in advance for all you help!
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