favorite solitaire setting under $1000

[teobdl]

I'm trying to gather ideas for a solitaire setting under $1000 that is clean, classic, simple, and elegant. I'd much prefer platinum because of it's durability, security, and heft, but if cost is restrictive I'd consider white gold or even palladium. I really can't stand clunky prongs. Diamond is from BG (.85 ct H), and I'd prefer to buy from them, but I'd consider going elsewhere if you have some nice ideas!

From BG, I really like Grace and X-prong, but they are slightly above budget.. maybe I have to stretch it...

 

[heididdl]

white flash simple elegant http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/broadway-solitaire-engagement-ring-341.htm

 

[Rebecca0388]

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagemen...fany-style-solitaire-engagement-ring-1416.htm

I nearly bought this one, but ended up buying one locally.

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-diamond-engagement-ring-with-surprise-diamonds-in-palladium/6341

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-diamond-knife-edge-tulip-engagement-ring-in-platinum/5669 (Ritani will customize, I'd have thank shank narrowed to 2mm).

 

[Maisie]

If you are hoping to stay with BG I can recommend the Ashleigh setting. I have seen it in real life as it was named after my daughter when she purchased it last year it is around your budget in platinum.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/ashleigh-platinum-5853p

I have owned the Melanie setting in platinum and that is very pretty too. Both settings definitely let the diamond take centre stage.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

If the diamond is coming from BG, then buy the setting from BG. If buying from WF, buy the setting from WF. I would really not buy a diamond from one and then send it to their direct competitor to be set. I really wouldn't. Not to mention the extra shipping and setting expenses that you will incur.

From BG, I like:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/ashleigh-platinum-5853p

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-tiffany-style-knife-edge-platinum-5336p

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-tiffany-style-half-round-platinum-5478p

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/tapered-tiffany-style-half-round-platinum-5540p

I limited my links to items $1250 or less in platinum. Some people have said the Grace sits really low and it limits the wedding bands that will work somewhat.

 

[Gypsy]

I agree that if your diamond is at BGD you should stick with them for the setting.


In order or preference:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-truth-solitaire-18k-white-gold-5369w18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/la-fleur-18k-white-gold-5936w18