First "Ring/Diamond" Trip Together This Week!!!

[maple2012]

Hi Ladies!

I'm very excited. The boyfriend and I will be taking our first trip to the diamond distric this week to look at loose diamonds and settings! I'm hoping to also stop by Tiffanys to show him the knife edge solitaire I've been eyeing for the past 2 years. I've peaked into the stores here and there and might have tried on a ring or two by myself... but we've never actually done it together so this is a big step! Exciting.

I'm hoping to finish off our trip with a visit to the rolex store so he can look at watches (which I've already promised him would be his wedding present). Trying my best to keep him excited about our engagement and him writing a big check for a ring. I love my SO to death but he's vey frugral when it comes to things like this; for example, he'd prefer to upgrade our kitchen and get a 1k ring with the left over funds, so this is a big step for him.

I should point out that now as we get closer to the actual engagement, he's made it clear that he wants to agree on a budget and stick with it. My new budget will be 9-12k (tops he said) versus the 10-15kish I was hoping for.

The goal of this trip is to agree on size and color together. I really want a 2 carat RB and I keep telling myself I'm not color sensative and that I can go as low as a J/K to hit 2 carats but I've never seen either diamonds in person so I don't know if that's true. If we don't hit the 2 carats and decide to focus on higher color instead, he's already promised that we can look into upgrading later down the road one of our anniversaries.

Wish me luck ladies! I'll try to take pictures too.

Maple2012

 

[madelise]

Have lots of fun, Maple! Remember, cut is king and stick with GIA and AGS graded stones only. Take lots of notes and pictures so you can refer to them again.

I did a quick looksiepoo on JA, for ~10K diamonds that are ideal cut in J/K range, eye clean SI's, and they're about 1.5-ish cts. However, JA has a knife edge 6 prong that looks very similar to the T&Co one for $850, +$100 to set over 1.5cts. http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...olitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-17192w.html

 

[maple2012]

Have lots of fun, Maple! Remember, cut is king and stick with GIA and AGS graded stones only. Take lots of notes and pictures so you can refer to them again.

I did a quick looksiepoo on JA, for ~10K diamonds that are ideal cut in J/K range, eye clean SI's, and they're about 1.5-ish cts. However, JA has a knife edge 6 prong that looks very similar to the T&Co one for $850, +$100 to set over 1.5cts. http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...olitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-17192w.html

Thank you Madelise for the suggestion! I hadn't seen that particular knife edge on JA! I'm now on a search on Pricescope forums to see if someone has posted a pic of it

I am made an appointment at a particular shop that seems to value cut as much as I do. I browsed their website and found 4 stones (K, I, J, H) that are all EX in cut and have an HCA of 2.0 and under. I believe 2 are H&A, as well. I specifically requested to have those pulled those so I know I'm only looking at top notch stones.

Getting super excited about the trip! This week is going to drag......

 

[imspecializd]

How exciting!!! Yay!! SO is very budget concious too, so I think its great that he's agreed to a budget up to 12k!! Hope you have so much fun on your trip!!

 

[madelise]

Have lots of fun, Maple! Remember, cut is king and stick with GIA and AGS graded stones only. Take lots of notes and pictures so you can refer to them again.

I did a quick looksiepoo on JA, for ~10K diamonds that are ideal cut in J/K range, eye clean SI's, and they're about 1.5-ish cts. However, JA has a knife edge 6 prong that looks very similar to the T&Co one for $850, +$100 to set over 1.5cts. http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...olitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-17192w.html

Thank you Madelise for the suggestion! I hadn't seen that particular knife edge on JA! I'm now on a search on Pricescope forums to see if someone has posted a pic of it

I am made an appointment at a particular shop that seems to value cut as much as I do. I browsed their website and found 4 stones (K, I, J, H) that are all EX in cut and have an HCA of 2.0 and under. I believe 2 are H&A, as well. I specifically requested to have those pulled those so I know I'm only looking at top notch stones.

Getting super excited about the trip! This week is going to drag......

I don't think anyone has that setting yet, as JA only rolled out their new affordable settings just recently. I also suggest contacted IDJ. IDJ helped Mico find an amazing stone that fit her parameters and stretched her budget with eye clean SI's. She was seeking a diamond with similar parameters as you are seeking.

 

[pandabee]

Yay!!!! How very exciting. I think it'll be great to be able to try on stuff together and see how you both like it! Hopefully he finds a nice watch too! 12k is a great budget so I think you'll be able to get something delicious...keep us updated!!!

 

[mary poppins]

Happy diamond and setting shopping, Maple! Very exciting. Have you and BF discussed timing yet?

Whiteflash's knife edge setting in white gold is $868.00 when payment is made by wire.

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-tiffany-style-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-713.htm

 

[LoveLikeCrazy]

awesome!!!! Im partial to the Tiffany solitaire...it's what I'm getting (eventually)! Make sure to try it on with all the diff bands they sell so the SO can see the potential in the wedding set. My bf thinks the solitaire was too blah until I tried it on with the .56ct shared prong wb!

And def contact IDJ!!! Mico's ring is spectacular!!!! Hers is such a fantastic replica i believe she even went into Tiffany's once and they cleaned it!!! Haha

 

[maple2012]

awesome!!!! Im partial to the Tiffany solitaire...it's what I'm getting (eventually)! Make sure to try it on with all the diff bands they sell so the SO can see the potential in the wedding set. My bf thinks the solitaire was too blah until I tried it on with the .56ct shared prong wb!

And def contact IDJ!!! Mico's ring is spectacular!!!! Hers is such a fantastic replica i believe she even went into Tiffany's once and they cleaned it!!! Haha

Good idea on showing him the solitaire with the bands! Over the past 2 weeks I really started to lean heavily toward the Vatche U113 as it's the most similar (from what I've seen in pics) to the Tiffany soliatire... and the Tif Solitaire is what I first fell in love with when I first started looking at engagement rings. We will see! So many choices

I also just went back read your intro story from when you joined PS and realized we have something in common... we both met our SO's online! I met mine on eharmony Yay for online dating success stories!!!

 

[maple2012]

Happy diamond and setting shopping, Maple! Very exciting. Have you and BF discussed timing yet?

Whiteflash's knife edge setting in white gold is $868.00 when payment is made by wire.

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-tiffany-style-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-713.htm

Thank you Mary Poppins! He's made it pretty clear that he'll be using his tax refunds from this year, plus what he's saved, to purchase the ring so I'm thinking we might get engaged by late Summer?

 

[Schafenm]

Congratulations!! That is sooo exciting.. please take lots of pictures of diamonds..

Dust to finding the perfect ring for you!!

 

[LoveLikeCrazy]

awesome!!!! Im partial to the Tiffany solitaire...it's what I'm getting (eventually)! Make sure to try it on with all the diff bands they sell so the SO can see the potential in the wedding set. My bf thinks the solitaire was too blah until I tried it on with the .56ct shared prong wb!

And def contact IDJ!!! Mico's ring is spectacular!!!! Hers is such a fantastic replica i believe she even went into Tiffany's once and they cleaned it!!! Haha

Good idea on showing him the solitaire with the bands! Over the past 2 weeks I really started to lean heavily toward the Vatche U113 as it's the most similar (from what I've seen in pics) to the Tiffany soliatire... and the Tif Solitaire is what I first fell in love with when I first started looking at engagement rings. We will see! So many choices

I also just went back read your intro story from when you joined PS and realized we have something in common... we both met our SO's online! I met mine on eharmony Yay for online dating success stories!!!

YAY for online dating haha! I know a few people that have met their SO's online!

T&Co can be touch and go, get friendly with the SA before you try to pull out the camera. Everyone has had different experiences with SA there. I have NEVER had a problem getting pics, they just make me keep my hand over the black velvet box thingy.

Also BLING BLING...take pics! IDJ is in the diamond district, you should call them before you go and see if you can have them pull some stones for you to see! Here's the link to micos ring https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-1-93-i-si2-gia-xxx-in-a-vatche-u113-via-idj.181396/.

pics pics pics pics...we are very visual people over here

 

[LibbyLA]

Maple,

Have fun! No diamond shopping advice.

Just want to say I met my fiancé online, too, over 14 years ago. We wouldn't have given each other a second look any other way, but we met online, started meeting for dancing on Sunday afternoons at a local redneck beer joint, and became friends. Neither of us thought our meeting would result in any kind of relationship.

liz

 

[Chewbacca]

Weee! Has this happened yet? I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!

 

[MBKRH]

How exciting, Maple!!! Enjoy it!

 

[maple2012]

@ LoveLikeCrazy: I'm not in NY so unfortunately I can't visit IDJ. We will be going to a few places here locally :0)

@ LibbyLA: That's great to hear that you met you fiance online too! I honestly don't think my SO and I would have ever dated if it wasn't for e-harmony. He's not the type of guy that I've stereotypically "dated" in the past but I got to know him as a person really well because of e-harmony( we talked on the phone/emailed for a month before meeting in-person) and the rest is history.

@ Chewbacca: We aren't going until later this week. :0(

@ MBKRH: Thank you!

 

[MBKRH]

I totally forgot you're from the Chi. Do you have any specific stores you're hitting up, or basically whatever looks good on jeweler's row?

 

[maple2012]

Hi Ladies!

The trip to look at diamonds/rings is complete! And sorry... I ended up not taking pictures. I was too excited about the actual idea of the engagement to think of anything else. While we've talked about being married in the future and we've had the discussion about getting engaged this year, it didnt really hit home until this trip. SO has also spent all week saying, "When I buy your ring..." because of our trip! I think the upcomming engagement has become more real to him as well, because of this trip.

Highlights of the trip / what I learned:

1) SO prefers the look of a 1 carat and he didnt like the look of a bigger stone (I originally wanted a 2.2 carat stone). I on the other hand, wasn't happy with a 1 carat. I did find out that I would be very happy with a 1.7 carat however (with excellent cut and sparkle factor)... so I think that's what I'll end up with when it happens.

2) Crown Angle % : I didn't realize how much of a difference this made on the look of a diamond. I also learned I preferred higher crowns.

3) Color: I was more sensitive to the J than I had hoped I would be Granted that from the top I couldn't tell the difference between the I and J but from the side view, it was clearly visible to me. The I-color on the other hand was the perfect for me.

Also, the color difference between H and I (from side view and top view) wasn't big enough for me to justify the price jump, so I've told SO to stick with "I-color".

Funny thing is that the J color didn't bother me until I "tried it on" in a larger stone. On a 1 carat for example, the tint wasn't as visible to me from a side view. However, when I bumped the size up to a 1.5 in a J, it was cleary visible to me.

4) Clarity: I've learned that I'm completely fine with an eye clean SI2. What inclusions...? All I saw was sparkles with the well cut stones I was presented!

I'm still leaning toward a tiffany style setting and SO really liked the half eternity 7 stone shared prong band from Tiffanys as a wedding band (.56 ctw).

Well that is it! Good trip all around and we ended it with margaritas and a trip to the Rolex store.

Maple

 

[pandabee]

That sounds like a wonderful trip!! (Especially the margaritas )

As far as the color, it can even vary from stone to stone. But the fact that you are more color sensitive will definitely be good for him to know. 1.7 in a Tiffany style setting sounds amazing! Can't go wrong with it. Also I am totally with you on the high crowns! Love love love. Luckily many SIs are fairly small inclusions and agreed..the sparkle totally gets in the way because I mean come on, who is going to be looking at your stone under a magnifying glass IRL? NO ONE.

Anyhoo....YAYYYYYYY for feeling like it's coming together!!!! How soon do you think it'll be before he makes the big purchase?

 

[LoveLikeCrazy]

so happy for you! thats the same wb my SO liked It sounds like a very productive trip!!!

 

[maple2012]

@ pandabee: I'm thinking May or June realistically... once he has the funds it will just depend on how quickly we find the stone. Hoping diamond prices don't go up by then.

@ lovelikecrazy: definately productive! i just love that wb.

 

[maple2012]

This might not be the best place to post this question... but I'll give it a shot. If I don't hear back I'll post the same question on the rocky threat.

For those who have recommend IDJ for the Vatche U113... do you know what his price is for that setting? I've seen it listed anywhere from 1250-1800 for 18k white gold on a few different websites... I'm curious as to where IDJ falls with the price.

Also, do you think that Vatche could make a slight adjustment to the thickness of the shank? I read on another board that the shank width for a 1.5 carat stone was 2mm... I would want something a bit thicker though to resemble the tiffany setting a bit more (I feel like the vatche u113 looks thinner in pictures than the tif solitaire). I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked them to do this before (and they actually agreed).

Thanks!

 

[Mico]

This might not be the best place to post this question... but I'll give it a shot. If I don't hear back I'll post the same question on the rocky threat.

For those who have recommend IDJ for the Vatche U113... do you know what his price is for that setting? I've seen it listed anywhere from 1250-1800 for 18k white gold on a few different websites... I'm curious as to where IDJ falls with the price.

Also, do you think that Vatche could make a slight adjustment to the thickness of the shank? I read on another board that the shank width for a 1.5 carat stone was 2mm... I would want something a bit thicker though to resemble the tiffany setting a bit more (I feel like the vatche u113 looks thinner in pictures than the tif solitaire). I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked them to do this before (and they actually agreed).

Thanks!

hi

So, the U113 is offered by a lot of vendors, but I know that IDJ gave it to me for cheaper than others have bought from other vendors (at least those that listed their prices). I'm not sure of the cost of the YG, but it's super pretty. I would consider your prongs in platinum, however.

The shank is originally 2.2mm, i had IDJ ask Vatche to make mine at a 2mm width. This means I have more of a donut, but I can deal with that. I'm planning on making a custom spacer later for my WB.

Yekutiel is very nice a deal with. When I went shopping I took a ton of pictures, video, and practically stuck the diamonds in my eye trying to find their inclusions.

let me know if you have any questions , oh yeah, and if you do call, tell him Mico says hi

 

[maple2012]

This might not be the best place to post this question... but I'll give it a shot. If I don't hear back I'll post the same question on the rocky threat.

For those who have recommend IDJ for the Vatche U113... do you know what his price is for that setting? I've seen it listed anywhere from 1250-1800 for 18k white gold on a few different websites... I'm curious as to where IDJ falls with the price.

Also, do you think that Vatche could make a slight adjustment to the thickness of the shank? I read on another board that the shank width for a 1.5 carat stone was 2mm... I would want something a bit thicker though to resemble the tiffany setting a bit more (I feel like the vatche u113 looks thinner in pictures than the tif solitaire). I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked them to do this before (and they actually agreed).

Thanks!

hi

So, the U113 is offered by a lot of vendors, but I know that IDJ gave it to me for cheaper than others have bought from other vendors (at least those that listed their prices). I'm not sure of the cost of the YG, but it's super pretty. I would consider your prongs in platinum, however.

The shank is originally 2.2mm, i had IDJ ask Vatche to make mine at a 2mm width. This means I have more of a donut, but I can deal with that. I'm planning on making a custom spacer later for my WB.

Yekutiel is very nice a deal with. When I went shopping I took a ton of pictures, video, and practically stuck the diamonds in my eye trying to find their inclusions.

let me know if you have any questions , oh yeah, and if you do call, tell him Mico says hi

Hi Mico!!! Thank you for the feedback! That's great to hear that they met your request to make the shank thinner. My finger size has unfortunately grown (waaaa ) and while I have commenced a new work out plan (getting on the elliptical in 20 minutes to be exact)... I don't see it getting much smaller prior to the engagement. With that said, I think a 2.5mm shank might look a bit better or my larger sized finger. I'm a 7.5 size right now (I use to be a 6 ). That's why I was wondering if Vatche might meet this request and make the shank thicker at about 2.5mm for a 1.7carat stone.

Here's an example of a knife edge shank width and look that I love . It's 2.5mm shank for a 1.6 carat stone:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/[/URL]

I might call IDJ to ask for prices... and whether the set stones sourced by other vendors or only those provided by them... what's the best way to get a hold of Yekutiel? Does he have an email or is it best to call in?

Thanks Mico!!! X

 

[Mico]

Re: First "Ring/Diamond" Trip Together This Week!!!

I think I tried to email him the first time, and after no response for a couple days I called. He told me at the time he didn't get my email?

I recently sent him and email for a quote on wedding bands and he replied a couple days later asking me to call and discuss. I wasn't prepared, however, and wasn't able to get all my questions answered.

I think calling him would be your best bet.

 

[luckyerialc]

This might not be the best place to post this question... but I'll give it a shot. If I don't hear back I'll post the same question on the rocky threat.

For those who have recommend IDJ for the Vatche U113... do you know what his price is for that setting? I've seen it listed anywhere from 1250-1800 for 18k white gold on a few different websites... I'm curious as to where IDJ falls with the price.

Also, do you think that Vatche could make a slight adjustment to the thickness of the shank? I read on another board that the shank width for a 1.5 carat stone was 2mm... I would want something a bit thicker though to resemble the tiffany setting a bit more (I feel like the vatche u113 looks thinner in pictures than the tif solitaire). I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked them to do this before (and they actually agreed).

Thanks!

hi

So, the U113 is offered by a lot of vendors, but I know that IDJ gave it to me for cheaper than others have bought from other vendors (at least those that listed their prices). I'm not sure of the cost of the YG, but it's super pretty. I would consider your prongs in platinum, however.

The shank is originally 2.2mm, i had IDJ ask Vatche to make mine at a 2mm width. This means I have more of a donut, but I can deal with that. I'm planning on making a custom spacer later for my WB.

Yekutiel is very nice a deal with. When I went shopping I took a ton of pictures, video, and practically stuck the diamonds in my eye trying to find their inclusions.

let me know if you have any questions , oh yeah, and if you do call, tell him Mico says hi

Hi Mico!!! Thank you for the feedback! That's great to hear that they met your request to make the shank thinner. My finger size has unfortunately grown (waaaa ) and while I have commenced a new work out plan (getting on the elliptical in 20 minutes to be exact)... I don't see it getting much smaller prior to the engagement. With that said, I think a 2.5mm shank might look a bit better or my larger sized finger. I'm a 7.5 size right now (I use to be a 6 ). That's why I was wondering if Vatche might meet this request and make the shank thicker at about 2.5mm for a 1.7carat stone.

Here's an example of a knife edge shank width and look that I love . It's 2.5mm shank for a 1.6 carat stone:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/[/URL]

I might call IDJ to ask for prices... and whether the set stones sourced by other vendors or only those provided by them... what's the best way to get a hold of Yekutiel? Does he have an email or is it best to call in?

Thanks Mico!!! X

I LOVE the Vatche setting! We actually have the opposite problem - I adore the Tiffany setting but I felt like it was too large of a shank! (I'm a size 6). I'm looking at diamonds in the 1.5 - 1.7 carat range and I feel that a thinner shank will make the diamond pop more. I think your size finger would look great with the traditional 2.2 shank on the vatche - especially if you're planning on beginning a new work out regime.

I am personally eyeing the setting below. It has the Tiffany head but a smaller, tapered shank.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/tapered-tiffany-style-half-round-18k-white-gold-5540w18

I was a bit worried at first because I only see real life photos of the setting with diamonds at or under 1 carat and shank looks dainty, but a rep for Brian Gavin said that they will adjust the shank size accordingly for the diamond so mine would be around ~2mm.

Somewhat unrelated question about finger sizes - how much does weight gain/loss really affect it? Do you think it needs to be a substantial amount?

 

[maple2012]

This might not be the best place to post this question... but I'll give it a shot. If I don't hear back I'll post the same question on the rocky threat.

For those who have recommend IDJ for the Vatche U113... do you know what his price is for that setting? I've seen it listed anywhere from 1250-1800 for 18k white gold on a few different websites... I'm curious as to where IDJ falls with the price.

Also, do you think that Vatche could make a slight adjustment to the thickness of the shank? I read on another board that the shank width for a 1.5 carat stone was 2mm... I would want something a bit thicker though to resemble the tiffany setting a bit more (I feel like the vatche u113 looks thinner in pictures than the tif solitaire). I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked them to do this before (and they actually agreed).

Thanks!

hi

So, the U113 is offered by a lot of vendors, but I know that IDJ gave it to me for cheaper than others have bought from other vendors (at least those that listed their prices). I'm not sure of the cost of the YG, but it's super pretty. I would consider your prongs in platinum, however.

The shank is originally 2.2mm, i had IDJ ask Vatche to make mine at a 2mm width. This means I have more of a donut, but I can deal with that. I'm planning on making a custom spacer later for my WB.

Yekutiel is very nice a deal with. When I went shopping I took a ton of pictures, video, and practically stuck the diamonds in my eye trying to find their inclusions.

let me know if you have any questions , oh yeah, and if you do call, tell him Mico says hi

Hi Mico!!! Thank you for the feedback! That's great to hear that they met your request to make the shank thinner. My finger size has unfortunately grown (waaaa ) and while I have commenced a new work out plan (getting on the elliptical in 20 minutes to be exact)... I don't see it getting much smaller prior to the engagement. With that said, I think a 2.5mm shank might look a bit better or my larger sized finger. I'm a 7.5 size right now (I use to be a 6 ). That's why I was wondering if Vatche might meet this request and make the shank thicker at about 2.5mm for a 1.7carat stone.

Here's an example of a knife edge shank width and look that I love . It's 2.5mm shank for a 1.6 carat stone:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/[/URL]

I might call IDJ to ask for prices... and whether the set stones sourced by other vendors or only those provided by them... what's the best way to get a hold of Yekutiel? Does he have an email or is it best to call in?

Thanks Mico!!! X

I LOVE the Vatche setting! We actually have the opposite problem - I adore the Tiffany setting but I felt like it was too large of a shank! (I'm a size 6). I'm looking at diamonds in the 1.5 - 1.7 carat range and I feel that a thinner shank will make the diamond pop more. I think your size finger would look great with the traditional 2.2 shank on the vatche - especially if you're planning on beginning a new work out regime.

I am personally eyeing the setting below. It has the Tiffany head but a smaller, tapered shank.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/tapered-tiffany-style-half-round-18k-white-gold-5540w18

I was a bit worried at first because I only see real life photos of the setting with diamonds at or under 1 carat and shank looks dainty, but a rep for Brian Gavin said that they will adjust the shank size accordingly for the diamond so mine would be around ~2mm.

Somewhat unrelated question about finger sizes - how much does weight gain/loss really affect it? Do you think it needs to be a substantial amount?

I searched on google "does weight loss change ring size" and the first results that came back on the search were all from pricescope. haha!

I have no clue.... might depend on each person? personally, i know how much i've gained and what my finger size is now... so i'm assuming if I loose the exact amount i gained that I should be back down to a size 6.

I might be happy with a Vatche 2.2mm... the 2mm would be too thin for me. The brian gavin half round you picked is very pretty!!! it's one of my "second choices" should I have issues keeping within my budget when he actually makes the purchase of the diamond. fingers crossed diamond prices drop in the next 2-3 months!!!

 

[Mico]

Re: First

This might not be the best place to post this question... but I'll give it a shot. If I don't hear back I'll post the same question on the rocky threat.

For those who have recommend IDJ for the Vatche U113... do you know what his price is for that setting? I've seen it listed anywhere from 1250-1800 for 18k white gold on a few different websites... I'm curious as to where IDJ falls with the price.

Also, do you think that Vatche could make a slight adjustment to the thickness of the shank? I read on another board that the shank width for a 1.5 carat stone was 2mm... I would want something a bit thicker though to resemble the tiffany setting a bit more (I feel like the vatche u113 looks thinner in pictures than the tif solitaire). I'm not sure if anyone has ever asked them to do this before (and they actually agreed).

Thanks!

hi

So, the U113 is offered by a lot of vendors, but I know that IDJ gave it to me for cheaper than others have bought from other vendors (at least those that listed their prices). I'm not sure of the cost of the YG, but it's super pretty. I would consider your prongs in platinum, however.

The shank is originally 2.2mm, i had IDJ ask Vatche to make mine at a 2mm width. This means I have more of a donut, but I can deal with that. I'm planning on making a custom spacer later for my WB.

Yekutiel is very nice a deal with. When I went shopping I took a ton of pictures, video, and practically stuck the diamonds in my eye trying to find their inclusions.

let me know if you have any questions , oh yeah, and if you do call, tell him Mico says hi

Hi Mico!!! Thank you for the feedback! That's great to hear that they met your request to make the shank thinner. My finger size has unfortunately grown (waaaa ) and while I have commenced a new work out plan (getting on the elliptical in 20 minutes to be exact)... I don't see it getting much smaller prior to the engagement. With that said, I think a 2.5mm shank might look a bit better or my larger sized finger. I'm a 7.5 size right now (I use to be a 6 ). That's why I was wondering if Vatche might meet this request and make the shank thicker at about 2.5mm for a 1.7carat stone.

Here's an example of a knife edge shank width and look that I love . It's 2.5mm shank for a 1.6 carat stone:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/together-at-last-signed-pieces-eternity-band-w-elaineh-inspired-wf-tiffany-knife-edge.63994/[/URL]

I might call IDJ to ask for prices... and whether the set stones sourced by other vendors or only those provided by them... what's the best way to get a hold of Yekutiel? Does he have an email or is it best to call in?

Thanks Mico!!! X

I LOVE the Vatche setting! We actually have the opposite problem - I adore the Tiffany setting but I felt like it was too large of a shank! (I'm a size 6). I'm looking at diamonds in the 1.5 - 1.7 carat range and I feel that a thinner shank will make the diamond pop more. I think your size finger would look great with the traditional 2.2 shank on the vatche - especially if you're planning on beginning a new work out regime.

I am personally eyeing the setting below. It has the Tiffany head but a smaller, tapered shank.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/tapered-tiffany-style-half-round-18k-white-gold-5540w18

I was a bit worried at first because I only see real life photos of the setting with diamonds at or under 1 carat and shank looks dainty, but a rep for Brian Gavin said that they will adjust the shank size accordingly for the diamond so mine would be around ~2mm.

Somewhat unrelated question about finger sizes - how much does weight gain/loss really affect it? Do you think it needs to be a substantial amount?

You know, diamondseeker has a preloved with the Vatche for sale. Maybe see her listing? I don't remember the logistics

 

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Have lots of fun, Maple! Remember, cut is king and stick with GIA and AGS graded stones only. Take lots of notes and pictures so you can refer to them again.

I did a quick looksiepoo on JA, for ~10K diamonds that are ideal cut in J/K range, eye clean SI's, and they're about 1.5-ish cts. However, JA has a knife edge 6 prong that looks very similar to the T&Co one for $850, +$100 to set over 1.5cts. http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...olitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-17192w.html

Wow reading this post I thought this was a dead ringer for well... ME!

My bf just bought a 1.7 ct K VS2 from JA and setting + wedding band was just under 10K! And the link you have is exactly what I bought... in platinum!

I also looked at the Vatche U113 but it was $2000 vs $1200 from JA in platinum. I guess I'm just not as picky as the others here in PS. I also just wanted to buy the diamond + settings from JA to make it a quick and painless process. I love BGD's settings too, I suspect they are probably better than JA's (or maybe JA just has bad pictures--- none of his ring pictures look appealing to me, there's just something lifeless and robotic about them).

 

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You know, diamondseeker has a preloved with the Vatche for sale. Maybe see her listing? I don't remember the logistics

I loved DS's Vatche but, at 16k, was more than what I wanted to pay. It's a top notch ring though! Funny, DS also offered to me her old Leon Mege setting for me (it was almost exactly the setting I loved from him) and we had the same size stone. However, I felt a bit odd wearing someone else's pre-loved wedding band as my own.