@Exodus... I'd still put that stone on hold... can't hurt.
Let me make sure I'm getting this right (because you provided 3 links including the DBL link)
So you want a pear from BlueNile for the twisted halo setting
or
you need a pear that IDJ can get for the Windsor (Gabriel setting)?
Why did you provide the link the DBL ring? Is it still an option?
edit...just saw the past few post. what shape stone are you looking for?
From conversations here, it sounds like the recommendations are to go with Oval, then Marquise, and lastly Pear (in that order).
I want to use the feedback I've received from all of you to make the best decision. For all intents and purposes we can eliminate pear from the equation.
@Exodus, did your GF change her mind about not wanting rose gold? I just noticed the DBL ring has rose and not yellow gold.
If you decide to go with the Windsor, the marquise is going to look better than an oval... IMO.
Thanks, your point is well received. The stone you referenced to me from jamesallen is also bookmarked and I plan to call them as soon as I am able.
I truly appreciate you all for the great insight, advise, input over the past month+.
In wrapping up the process, it looks like we are leaning on getting this particular ring (linked below) from DBL. My lady likes the appeal, compared to the previous ring, which is a similar pink one from DBL.
1.03ct S-T SI2 Pear Diamond Ring
This is a beautiful 1.03ct S-T SI2 Pear Shape Diamond Halo Ring. Set into a diamond halo ring with all yellow diamonds.www.diamondsbylauren.com
What would be the usual next steps following this? At a minimum I would request a GIA certificate.
The GIA report # is already listed. You can input it into the GIA website report check to look at it. I assume they will send the paper copy when you purchase the ring.
The next step is to buy the ring, see it in person, see if you two love it, if so keep it, and if not return it. When you get it, be sure to take it into different lighting instead of just staying in one room - sometimes something that looks meh in the room I first open it in looks amazing in literally every other place.
It looks like a great ring!
I will do just that. Thank you.
I do have a question on this, am I better off asking to have a less yellow stone set in it? I'm not sure how much the s-t affects the sparkle.