Help choosing engagement ring setting

[enyouartist]

I really like these two rings:
BlueNile's Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-setting-white-gold_9937

Brian Gavin's Truth Micro Pave Eternity
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5473

Brain Gavin's ring is almost twice as much, and I'm on a limited budget. But I want to get the best looking one.

My diamond is ACA color G. Gavin's small diamonds are all F/G while BlueNile's side diamonds are I color. Since my diamond is G color, do you think BlueNile's I color is safer, since I obviously don't want the small side diamonds appear brighter in color than the main diamond. The worst thing that could happen, IMO, would be that Gavin's side diamonds look brighter than my G color main diamond. Please help me with your advise! Thanks.

 

[kelpie]

Melee usually looks very bright white. Because it is so small I think the difference between "F" and "I" would look pretty trivial in melee all other things equal. Don't fret over the color pairing, get what you like. In my opinion the BGD is the superior choice because the bluenile uses a stock "peg hed" where they just solder on the head that fits your diamond, not steamlined at all. When you get the BGD, I don't know whether they are using peg heads (I suspect their in-house made peg heads which a least matches the ring) or not but it certainly looks far more fluid like it is one ring instead of a ring and glued on head. Also, ask them if they'll do it with lower lowered melee if you prefer. It may knock of some money.

 

[stone-cold11]

also the difference is between a full eternity of the BGD and half eternity of the BN.

 

[enyouartist]

I just called BlueNile and they WILL NOT sell their engagement ring without purchasing one of their diamonds. Ridiculous.

I actually like the slender 1.5 mm width as opposed to the 2mm width of others. I guess Blue Nile is out, since I already have a WF ACA diamond.

 

[enyouartist]

Melee usually looks very bright white. Because it is so small I think the difference between "F" and "I" would look pretty trivial in melee all other things equal. Don't fret over the color pairing, get what you like. In my opinion the BGD is the superior choice because the bluenile uses a stock "peg hed" where they just solder on the head that fits your diamond, not steamlined at all. When you get the BGD, I don't know whether they are using peg heads (I suspect their in-house made peg heads which a least matches the ring) or not but it certainly looks far more fluid like it is one ring instead of a ring and glued on head. Also, ask them if they'll do it with lower lowered melee if you prefer. It may knock of some money.

What does "lowered melee" mean?

 

[kelpie]

Err, that's a typo. I meant "lower melee" like maybe they can use G color.

 

[audball]

I'd received a quote on a BGD ring before and asked for lower colored melee and they were able to do it (when available) and it did help a bit on price...just have to ask and see.

 

[PrincessNatalie]

The BGD one is hands down the best looking. I like how the Melee goes so far around to the back of the ring too.

 

[tyty333]

I like the BGD setting. You can ask them if they can do less melee like say 3/4 or 2/3
way around and leave an area for sizing. This should also help to bring the price down some.

 

[lovemybling]

I have been trying to look around for a less expensive options for you and really the BGD is a very affordable option. I have one of their rings and can tell you thier quailty is GREAT. I agree with others and you may ask them to price either a 3/4 or 1/2 eternity option. Since this is the E-ring spining really isn't a problem so having the FULL eternity really isn't necessary but a choice. If it were a band, I might suggest a full eternity because it would drive me mad if it spinned to the no stone portion but as I mentioned that really isn't an issue with an ering.

Good Luck

 

[Amys Bling]

I have to agree with the others. The BDG setting looks A LOT nicer and better quality than the bluenile.

In order to make it more affordable- ask for it to be made as a 3/4 eternity. I actually prefer 3/4 eternity rings myself so that I can size them up or down as needed without having to buy a new ring.

Another great suggestion is to as for the melee to be made out of G-H or H-I stones. The melee is so small that the stones will always face up whiter than their color grade because of their size. I have a D RB in a ring with prong set H-I mele stones and the prong set stones in the 3/4 eternity band do not have a noticable color difference from the D (in my opinion- and I don't think anyone else could tell either).


Hope this helps!

 

[marcy]

I like the BGD ring better too. Let them know your desired budget and see what they can offer that fits your budget.

 

[yssie]

I really like these two rings:
BlueNile's Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-setting-white-gold_9937

Brian Gavin's Truth Micro Pave Eternity
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/ring-details/?product_id=5473

Brain Gavin's ring is almost twice as much, and I'm on a limited budget. But I want to get the best looking one.

My diamond is ACA color G. Gavin's small diamonds are all F/G while BlueNile's side diamonds are I color. Since my diamond is G color, do you think BlueNile's I color is safer, since I obviously don't want the small side diamonds appear brighter in color than the main diamond. The worst thing that could happen, IMO, would be that Gavin's side diamonds look brighter than my G color main diamond. Please help me with your advise! Thanks.

Won't happen. Melee perform completely differently from larger centrestones - it is this performance difference that first catches the eye, not body colour.

I'd wager that both G and I melee would look exactly the same - like little white dots; there isn't enough diamond material to saturate the body colour to any visible amount and that's not what catches the eye anyway. In fact, D melee will in all likelihood appear "whiter" than a large D centrestone, as the eye comprehends brilliant light return as "white", and lack of contrast as "bright".