Getting new eternity ring, help please!

[johncdbass]

I am looking to get my wife a xmas/anniversary(25th) eternity ring. I wanted to get a nice ring. f/g color, vs. One problem is she is a size 8. Not an easy size to get and alot of vendors will have to special order. The problem I am having is seeing vendors offer rings at g/h color and si. Not when as far as I know when diamonds hit this threshold they could could be h/i and si2. Without certifications the stones could just be badly cut or not matching ect ect. Some vendors offer them at 5000 while others are 7000. I am pretty confused and not being able to see them directly has me afraid to take the leap. PS Would a blue nile for example, a h color si1 be still a very nice ring OR should I make sure its very nice and go to facets collection and pay 1500 more? Thanks so much for the help. John

 

[neatfreak]

The difference between the facets collection bands and the bands at bluenile is really in the cut. A good cut ensures sparkle and Facets surely have very well cut stones whereas BN stones don't appear to be ideal cut. You could also get a quote from Whiteflash...they use beautiful melee stones and are often quite reasonable.

 

[swingirl]

I highly recommend Whiteflash because they use ACA stones for their side stones and eternity bands. They are very nicely cut, sparkly and consistent. But I think it would be a custom ring that you would specify the total carat weight and metal, in which case ring size would not be a problem.

 

[mrssalvo]

I''d second the facets suggestion. You''d have to double check but they have a 30 day return policy that is great for eternity bands IMO. Their bands are beautiful.

 

[johncdbass]

Thanks all for your help! I''m going to make a choice today. I''ll let you know when it come how nice it is, thanks!