Dear all!
First of all thanks to those who will take the time to read this post! I do realise that you must get hundreds of posts like this!..
So, i am proposing on the 12 th December and have organised a trip to London, hotel, proposal place... al thats missing is the ring!
I have researched the matter on and off over the past few months without jumping in and buying and without focusing all my attention on it (not pre engagement nerves i promise ) I have researched the 4 c's and have some idea of what I should focus on.. where I get a bit lost is the cut, depth etc and where to finally buy the ring..
As it stands I am thinking to buy from Blue nile and have it delivered to switzerland where I live.. That brings us to budget and style..
I would love to buy the Cartier 1895 solitaire, but it is way out of budget.. thereofre i am looking for something similar between the $6-8k bracket, preferably 1-1.2ct - I have read on a few posts that color f-g-h seems to be the sweetspot and that with enough research i can find a vs1 with ideal cut in that range. I guess my question for you is - which online retailer would you recomend? which ring would come closest to the 1895 cartier - and if anyone can guide me on what cut to go for and perhaps post a few links to what would be a good diamond purchase. I would like to get it from bluenile mainly because I have heard good reviews and know people that have bought from there but am open to other suggestions.
Thank you in advance SO much for any input..
First of all thanks to those who will take the time to read this post! I do realise that you must get hundreds of posts like this!..
So, i am proposing on the 12 th December and have organised a trip to London, hotel, proposal place... al thats missing is the ring!
I have researched the matter on and off over the past few months without jumping in and buying and without focusing all my attention on it (not pre engagement nerves i promise ) I have researched the 4 c's and have some idea of what I should focus on.. where I get a bit lost is the cut, depth etc and where to finally buy the ring..
As it stands I am thinking to buy from Blue nile and have it delivered to switzerland where I live.. That brings us to budget and style..
I would love to buy the Cartier 1895 solitaire, but it is way out of budget.. thereofre i am looking for something similar between the $6-8k bracket, preferably 1-1.2ct - I have read on a few posts that color f-g-h seems to be the sweetspot and that with enough research i can find a vs1 with ideal cut in that range. I guess my question for you is - which online retailer would you recomend? which ring would come closest to the 1895 cartier - and if anyone can guide me on what cut to go for and perhaps post a few links to what would be a good diamond purchase. I would like to get it from bluenile mainly because I have heard good reviews and know people that have bought from there but am open to other suggestions.
Thank you in advance SO much for any input..