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Starting to stress out a bit. Thought picking out a ring would be easy but so many options its making my head spin. Any suggestions?

Here is the lowdown.

My girl ins''t very tall and thereby doesn''t have the longest fingers. Because of this, I was thinking I would go with an oval as I think it would look beautiful on her fingers. She doesn''t want a round or a princess since she wants a ring that no one else has. I have ruled out solataires since that is what pretty much everyone we know have. Here are some links to rings I have liked so far..

http://www.capetownstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DB&Product_Code=CT19245&Category_Code

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=67619

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=94150

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=95721

So now that I was so certain what I was getting I''m starting to doubt myself. I am going with about a 1 carat and was planning on oval. Was going to have two smaller ovals set in a three stone ring with some pave. Now I''m concerned that the sidestones will take away from the center stone and should just go with one oval and pave. Then after thinking more I''m wondering if I should go with a Radiant cut.

One other bit of concern is she works with her hands all day so I don''t want a ring that will get caught. So am I just freaking out and should go with initial instinct? Any suggestions would be very welcomed. Thanks in advance.

Here is one I know she likes but way out of my price range..

http://www.adiamondisforever.com/dgallery/F02.html?seq=4017&srccd=CMRG012&unique=10377105
 
Seems like you''re really stressing out about getting something your GF wants, and it''s not something "easy" like a classic round solitaire! How would your GF feel if you proposed with a fake, then allowed her to pick out or custom design her ring? That was what I ideally wanted my BF to do. (Turns out we ended up buying the ring before the proposal, but the fake ring was our original plan!)
 
Date: 5/11/2007 5:37:32 PM
Author:oasisgator
Starting to stress out a bit. Thought picking out a ring would be easy but so many options its making my head spin. Any suggestions?

Here is the lowdown.

My girl ins''t very tall and thereby doesn''t have the longest fingers. Because of this, I was thinking I would go with an oval as I think it would look beautiful on her fingers. She doesn''t want a round or a princess since she wants a ring that no one else has. I have ruled out solataires since that is what pretty much everyone we know have. Here are some links to rings I have liked so far..

http://www.capetownstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DB&Product_Code=CT19245&Category_Code

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=67619

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=94150

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Search/JewelrySearchDetails.asp?sSKU=95721

So now that I was so certain what I was getting I''m starting to doubt myself. I am going with about a 1 carat and was planning on oval. Was going to have two smaller ovals set in a three stone ring with some pave. Now I''m concerned that the sidestones will take away from the center stone and should just go with one oval and pave. Then after thinking more I''m wondering if I should go with a Radiant cut.

One other bit of concern is she works with her hands all day so I don''t want a ring that will get caught. So am I just freaking out and should go with initial instinct? Any suggestions would be very welcomed. Thanks in advance.

Here is one I know she likes but way out of my price range..

http://www.adiamondisforever.com/dgallery/F02.html?seq=4017&srccd=CMRG012&unique=10377105
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Welcome oasisgator! There are many, many experienced people on this board which will be able to give you some feedback. You''ve come to the right place, so quit stressing! I for one, am fairly new to this board, still in the learning a lot stage.

First of all, what is your budget for the stone and the setting? This will help everyone offer some suggestions.

Initially, I''m going to say that even though you don''t want to go with a round diamond, I think maybe you want to take a look at the halo type settings. They are very pretty and...not everyone is wearing one (although plenty are). Since you say she has small hands, you could go with a stone about .8-.9 and then with the halo effect, you''d have a smashing ring. The "halo" - you can tell her is because she is an angel.

Here is a link to one Whiteflash has - although I think there are much better pictures out there to give you an example of halo settings. If you do a search on this board for halo, you will get some great photos.
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Halo-Prong-Ring-by-WF_941.htm#

With a stone about $3500 and a halo setting of about $2300, you''d be hitting the $5800 mark before the wire discounts. If you do business with any of the vendors here on Pricescope, you will get some additional discounts on the diamond and setting.

If you are really set on an oval, than please ignore my post. I just offer this out because it may be easier to select a round than an oval.
 
 
Wow!! You guys are awesome!! I''m so glad I found this site. I really like almost all the rings so far. Going to reply more once GF jumps in the shower and I have a little more privacy. Thanks everyone.
 
Hi there,

One of my friends just got engaged with an oval, and it has pear-shaped sidestones. I created this image on bluenile.com, but you could get something like this made lots of places:

DM30500400_OV_100_zoom.jpg
 
What about this setting with a rectangular radiant instead of an emerald?

Emerald Beauty
 
Date: 5/11/2007 7:50:09 PM
Author: vespergirl
Hi there,

One of my friends just got engaged with an oval, and it has pear-shaped sidestones. I created this image on bluenile.com, but you could get something like this made lots of places:
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Ohhhh....this is very pretty!
 
jstarfireb
Thats a great suggestion. Never heard of that approach before but I think we are both very traditional and idealistic about the proposal.

cinnamon013
My budget is $5-$7k, but I would like to be closer to $5 than $7. The halo is beautiful. Very similar to the $18k ring I linked to. I like it a lot. Is picking out a matching band easy for such a ring? Do the pave have a tendency to get caught easily in clothing? She is a physical therapist so is always working with her hands. I''ve seen some links to whiteflash.com and I''ve never heard of them. Are their prices competitive? Are they reliable?

jayrenay
I really like the 2 links to knoxjewlers. Once again, I''m not familiar with them. Competitive prices? Reliable?

Gypsy
I really like the first link you provided. The band looks thin to me or is that just the halo making the band look thin? Beautiful setting. I have bookmarked that site.

vespergirl
That ring is beautiful. That is what I initially had in mind until I started getting the impression that she may like some pave in the bad (based on her mother).

Thanks again all. I''ve found some new sites to search. Off to vacation tomorrow so hopefully I will have my mind made up by the time I get back. Thanks again.

Tom
 
I second the halo idea. I have my halo bezel set (no prongs) so nothing will catch on them. I''ve had my ering a year now, the jeweler''s more concerned that the little halo bead-set diamonds might fall out. But with good craftsmanship that isn''t a problem. I''m suppose to get the bead setting checked every six months though. My bezel set center stone isn''t going anywhere.
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Here''s a link to the bezel halo ring that inspired my e-ring:
http://www.tiffany.com/expertise/diamond/rings/engagement_legacy_ring.aspx?ring=ring&

Would you consider a cushion cut?
 
That Tiffany ring is a classic. Absolutely stunning. I would consider a cusion cut. In fact, the link I provided in my first post is cushion cut I believe. I know she would love that ring. If you don''t mind me asking, how much lower could I get a non-Tiffany ring that looks like that for. Thanks.
 
Cushion would also be a great choice!

Here''s one I really like...

cushionhalostardust.jpg
 
Here''s another oval...

2CAB_large_1.jpg
 
Here''s the sideview of the cushion...

cushionhalostardustside.jpg
 
Date: 5/11/2007 9:53:41 PM
Author: oasisgator

cinnamon013
My budget is $5-$7k, but I would like to be closer to $5 than $7. The halo is beautiful. Very similar to the $18k ring I linked to. I like it a lot. Is picking out a matching band easy for such a ring? Do the pave have a tendency to get caught easily in clothing? She is a physical therapist so is always working with her hands. I''ve seen some links to whiteflash.com and I''ve never heard of them. Are their prices competitive? Are they reliable?

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Tom,
WF is absolutely reliable. Many people, including myself find their stones on WF, as well as some of their settings. They also do custom design work.

This is a link to the band they offer to match the halo. It''s the same one that will match the Legato head setting I chose.
http://www.whiteflash.com/Wedding_Bands/Halo-Wedding-Band_1004.htm

Since she is a physical therapist, I''m thinking you might want to consider something other than pave or micro pave. I think it is entirely possible the ring may see too much action if she wears it to work a lot.

However, check these out:
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Divisi--by-WF_1068.htm#
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/The--Imperial--Engagment-Ring_1107.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Halo-Bezel-Ring-By-WF_940.htm (Bezel set halo that you hear some folks talking about that they prefer instead of the prong one.

WF offers extremely well cut diamonds. The ACA (A cut above) have an excellent hearts and arrows cut that make the diamond really sparkle. Size wise, they will offer measurements near that of a 1 carat diamond at the .8 mark. I think that your aversion to "round" may just be an aversion to plain solitaires. This can be solved by choosing a setting appealing to you and your honey that isn''t so plain or traditional. WF also offers princess cut diamonds in the ACA line, but these are harder to select and buy. You need to work with others to make sure you are picking a good princess. You can also find (not ACA) links to ovals, cushions, etc, I just don''t know anything about how to select these shapes, what their pricing is, etc.

Spend some time doing surfing on whiteflash.com and goodoldgold.com. Educate yourself on cut, color, clarity. Look at what they offer in your price range. Look at sites that offer lifetime upgrade opportunities, have a good return policy, etc. This time spent getting to know the lingo will help you make a decision.
 
A great setting on sale at Pearlman''s
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-specials/closeout-jewelry/rings/102CO1/16/

Also: http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-specials/closeout-jewelry/rings/104CO1/16/
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-specials/previously-owned-jewelry/rings/086PO1/0/


Here are some settings that I love that would look great with a cushion or oval...
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=358
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=908
- the website with lots of beautiful other options http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=22
 
Ooh, that cushion halo is fabulous! Love the profile. It''s not your everyday solitaire-type ring, and the halo doesn''t take away from the stone but really adds to it. Halos tend to make stones look huge!

Re: the proposal suggestion...If you''re both on the traditional and idealistic side, then she might prefer that you do what you''re doing now rather than propose with a fake. Most people still prefer to be surprised with a beautiful ring, and the philosophy is "if he knows her well enough, he''ll know what kind of ring she likes." Others, myself included, want a very specific design and don''t particularly care for surprises. Sounds like your girlfriend isn''t among us!
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Strangely enough, my good friend and I both customized our own rings before even getting the proposals!
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Date: 5/11/2007 11:11:13 PM
Author: jayrenay9
Cushion would also be a great choice!

Here''s one I really like...
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jayrenay,

I know its been awhile but I just got back from vacation. This may be the ring here. Any help you could provide where I could get that ring would be outstanding. Thanks so much.

Tom
 
I am in the same boat as you my friend. I am still looking for a brilliant oval. I think you should be able to get the 1.0 carat plus a nice setting for around $4500 - $5000. Here is the setting that my GF picked out. It is at adiamor http://www.adiamor.com/R-1285-R2813-1.htm but after seeing the one like it posted from Knox Jewelers for just a few dollars more, I am leaning towards Knox. Good luck one this one because I have been working on it for a while, and am being very picky on the cut of the oval. Let me know if you find any quality cut, eye-clean 1.0+'s out there. Please post pics of what you choose!

Good luck,

Don D.
 
Date: 5/20/2007 11:52:03 PM
Author: dod
I am in the same boat as you my friend. I am still looking for a brilliant oval. I think you should be able to get the 1.0 carat plus a nice setting for around $4500 - $5000. Here is the setting that my GF picked out. It is at adiamor http://www.adiamor.com/R-1285-R2813-1.htm but after seeing the one like it posted from Knox Jewelers for just a few dollars more, I am leaning towards Knox. Good luck one this one because I have been working on it for a while, and am being very picky on the cut of the oval. Let me know if you find any quality cut, eye-clean 1.0+''s out there. Please post pics of what you choose!

Good luck,

Don D.
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Don D.

I will definitely post a pic when I choose. I have narrowed it down to the oval pave setting from Knox and the cushion setting posted above. Of course, once I decide on that it is on to the diamonds..... Good luck yourself.

Tom
 
Date: 5/21/2007 8:37:51 AM
Author: oasisgator

Date: 5/20/2007 11:52:03 PM
Author: dod
I am in the same boat as you my friend. I am still looking for a brilliant oval. I think you should be able to get the 1.0 carat plus a nice setting for around $4500 - $5000. Here is the setting that my GF picked out. It is at adiamor http://www.adiamor.com/R-1285-R2813-1.htm but after seeing the one like it posted from Knox Jewelers for just a few dollars more, I am leaning towards Knox. Good luck one this one because I have been working on it for a while, and am being very picky on the cut of the oval. Let me know if you find any quality cut, eye-clean 1.0+''s out there. Please post pics of what you choose!

Good luck,

Don D.
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Don D.

I will definitely post a pic when I choose. I have narrowed it down to the oval pave setting from Knox and the cushion setting posted above. Of course, once I decide on that it is on to the diamonds..... Good luck yourself.

Tom
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If I can cast my vote:
I''d pick the knox oval halo and an oval stone.

Here''s why: Ovals get great spread... what that means is the face up in mm size much larger than a cushion of equal carat weight. SO your center stone will be larger. Cushions are just as hard to shop for as ovals and both are less common that round brilliants.

That setting from knox looks like some I''ve seen for $3000 plus and coupled with a nice spready oval will really make a great impression.
 
Date: 5/21/2007 12:17:45 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 5/21/2007 8:37:51 AM
Author: oasisgator


Date: 5/20/2007 11:52:03 PM
Author: dod
I am in the same boat as you my friend. I am still looking for a brilliant oval. I think you should be able to get the 1.0 carat plus a nice setting for around $4500 - $5000. Here is the setting that my GF picked out. It is at adiamor http://www.adiamor.com/R-1285-R2813-1.htm but after seeing the one like it posted from Knox Jewelers for just a few dollars more, I am leaning towards Knox. Good luck one this one because I have been working on it for a while, and am being very picky on the cut of the oval. Let me know if you find any quality cut, eye-clean 1.0+''s out there. Please post pics of what you choose!

Good luck,

Don D.
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Don D.

I will definitely post a pic when I choose. I have narrowed it down to the oval pave setting from Knox and the cushion setting posted above. Of course, once I decide on that it is on to the diamonds..... Good luck yourself.

Tom
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If I can cast my vote:
I''d pick the knox oval halo and an oval stone.

Here''s why: Ovals get great spread... what that means is the face up in mm size much larger than a cushion of equal carat weight. SO your center stone will be larger. Cushions are just as hard to shop for as ovals and both are less common that round brilliants.

That setting from knox looks like some I''ve seen for $3000 plus and coupled with a nice spready oval will really make a great impression.
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Ok!! So I''ve decided to go with the oval halo. Now I''ve got to decide on the exact setting. Most of the links I''ve looked out were because of members of this board so thanks. Here are some of them...

http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=201&rn=967&action=show_detail

I like this one with the exception of the profile being a little bland and the band looks a little wide. Especially when combined with the wedding band...
http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=269&rn=749&action=show_detail

But I love the price...

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Halo-Prong-Ring-by-WF_941.htm#
http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Halo-Bezel-Ring-By-WF_940.htm#
I like the whiteflash but my future mother-in-law wasn''t too crazy about either for my gf. I wish there were a few more pictures available since I do like the profile better with the thinner band.

http://www.ritani.com/home_html_2.php?stone=all&cat_id=&gender=&page=1&get_descr=1OV1831KRP&metal=&collection=Endless%20Love&matching=&related=&nav=collections&top=jewelry
I abosultely love this band. Would like to see a few more pictures however from other angles. Haven''t even priced it yet though and understand Ritani is rather expensive...

Any other suggestions or links? Thanks to everyone.

Tom
 
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Id look through the settings at firenzejewels.com to see what they have.


But ultimately, for your budget I''d call knox and ask them for modifications to the one you love. That setting doesn''t have to be worn with that band. To plain thin platinum polished bands on either side, for example would look stunning. So would just one band like that knife edge.

As for FMIL-- why doesn''t she care for them, exactly?
 
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