Miss Marple
Shiny_Rock
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- Jan 19, 2018
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Hi all,
My parents' 50th wedding anniversary is coming up in a couple of months. My mom has always wanted a 1 Ct diamond ring. Now is the time and I have been appointed the family ring shopper.
By way of background, I stumbled on this site several months ago in a search for my own anniversary band. Based on the wealth of information here, I recently purchased a 5 stone band from IDJ. My experience was fantastic and in line with everything people here have posted. In fact, Joey talked me out of a more expensive setting because she thought a simpler (and much less expensive design) would fit my lifestyle better. She was 100% correct. So glad I listened.
My inclination is to use IDJ for my mom's ring but could use some guidance from all of you. We talked to mom. She expressed certain preferences. Beyond that, she wants us to surprise her. Here are the basics:
Budget is $5k with some flexibility.
Diamond must be at least. 1 Ct. 0.99 = bad. 1.0 = fine. Does not matter that there will be no discernible difference in size. It's all psychological. In addition, bigger is better. Again, regardless of how it looks on the finger.
18k yellow gold. Halo style because blingier is better. bezel around the main stone to protect it. Relatively low setting. Size 6.5. No stones on the shank and no pave. Inspiration photo linked here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/88492124/bezel-set-diamond-halo-ring
She may be 70, but she has the energy of a 30 yo and is extremely active. She still works (because retirement is too boring t her) and uses her hands a lot. She can also be really,really hard on things. Showed her some double bezel rings. She did not like them despite the extra protection offered. In the inspiration photo, I think she really liked the slightly chunky larger size of the halo stones and the slightly rounded look the prongs provided.
She is completely fine with a bit of warmth. Given that she wants yg, How low would you recommend going on color? I assume that J/K would be fine. What about the L/M/N range?
I think excellent cut would Look utterly fantastic to her. No need for ideal. Any thoughts about going down to very good? Keeping in mind that, left to her own devices, she would probably select a mall diamond.
What about clarity? How low would you be willing to go? She is not likely to be overly bothered by imperfections, short of something like a salt and pepper look or large carbon inclusion on the table.
Also, given that there is almost no chance of any trading up in the future and that size is the most important consideration in her mind, what do you think about purchasing a 1+ Ct uncertificated stone from IDJ? A certificate would not be important to her at all. I'm trying to keep my personal preferences out of this decision and select something that will make her happy.
Thanks in advance!
My parents' 50th wedding anniversary is coming up in a couple of months. My mom has always wanted a 1 Ct diamond ring. Now is the time and I have been appointed the family ring shopper.
By way of background, I stumbled on this site several months ago in a search for my own anniversary band. Based on the wealth of information here, I recently purchased a 5 stone band from IDJ. My experience was fantastic and in line with everything people here have posted. In fact, Joey talked me out of a more expensive setting because she thought a simpler (and much less expensive design) would fit my lifestyle better. She was 100% correct. So glad I listened.
My inclination is to use IDJ for my mom's ring but could use some guidance from all of you. We talked to mom. She expressed certain preferences. Beyond that, she wants us to surprise her. Here are the basics:
Budget is $5k with some flexibility.
Diamond must be at least. 1 Ct. 0.99 = bad. 1.0 = fine. Does not matter that there will be no discernible difference in size. It's all psychological. In addition, bigger is better. Again, regardless of how it looks on the finger.
18k yellow gold. Halo style because blingier is better. bezel around the main stone to protect it. Relatively low setting. Size 6.5. No stones on the shank and no pave. Inspiration photo linked here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/88492124/bezel-set-diamond-halo-ring
She may be 70, but she has the energy of a 30 yo and is extremely active. She still works (because retirement is too boring t her) and uses her hands a lot. She can also be really,really hard on things. Showed her some double bezel rings. She did not like them despite the extra protection offered. In the inspiration photo, I think she really liked the slightly chunky larger size of the halo stones and the slightly rounded look the prongs provided.
She is completely fine with a bit of warmth. Given that she wants yg, How low would you recommend going on color? I assume that J/K would be fine. What about the L/M/N range?
I think excellent cut would Look utterly fantastic to her. No need for ideal. Any thoughts about going down to very good? Keeping in mind that, left to her own devices, she would probably select a mall diamond.
What about clarity? How low would you be willing to go? She is not likely to be overly bothered by imperfections, short of something like a salt and pepper look or large carbon inclusion on the table.
Also, given that there is almost no chance of any trading up in the future and that size is the most important consideration in her mind, what do you think about purchasing a 1+ Ct uncertificated stone from IDJ? A certificate would not be important to her at all. I'm trying to keep my personal preferences out of this decision and select something that will make her happy.
Thanks in advance!
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