Help for a friend!

[totheleft]

My very good friend is turning 30 in a couple of months,and her husband has enlisted my help. They have about $500-$750 to spend on a ring, and she wants a right-hand ring.

They're not pricescopers, and he's given her very little insight other than a budget, something she can wear daily, white gold (her wedding set is yellow gold but everything else she wears is white), etc. He knows she loves blue and red, so if a colored gemstone is the best option, it'd need to be one of those colors.

She's a very classic person - not super modern - so something timeless would be the best bet, I'd say.

Do you all have any feedback or ideas? Other than solitaire/wedding ring stuff, I'm pretty clueless about jewelry, as I wear nothing except my rings.

They're not interested in using the budget to rhodium plate her wedding set or do anything to it, and she'd prefer the surprise over picking it out herself.

What would YOU do in this situation? How could he maximize his budget? As someone who isn't a diamond expert, I'd venture to say she'd care more about spread and finger coverage than the 4Cs

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Well, it will have to be a very inexpensive stone at that budget...like blue topaz or something similar. Here are a couple of pretty ones:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Topaz-Diamond-4-77ct-Ring-Band-18K-White-Gold-4-8g-/290384034801?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item439c3cbbf1#ht_4556wt_981 (I love the setting on this one!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sky-Blue-Topaz-Diamond-Ring-Band-18K-White-Gold-4-9g-/290492929834?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item43a2ba572a#ht_4633wt_981

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gemstone-Blue-Topaz-Diamond-Ring-Band-18K-Vintage-/290382773036?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item439c297b2c#ht_4556wt_981

This vendor surely does have pretty settings!

 

[totheleft]

Thanks! I think he'd also be open to a ring that's all diamond (melee/chips obviously) - I've seen some fun cocktail/antique style dinner rings over the years like that but wouldn't even know where to start.

Also that first one is BEAUTIFUL.

 

[Gypsy]

I'd buy this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150790352707 It's a very nice quality all diamond piece and a 5 stone band is a classic most women would love to have.

Take it to a good local jeweler have them confirm everything is in order, have it sized (if needed), re-polished and plated and it will be like new.

 

[Gypsy]

Other variations on the same theme:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-3-4CT-DIAMOND-PLATINUM-ANNIVERSARY-RING-/300689444058?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item46027cccda This would be my first choice in this batch. Great finger coverage, all diamond (so it will work for everyday wear which aquas won't) plus it's platinum

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-FINE-DIAMOND-PLATINUM-ANNIVERSARY-RING-/230763845014?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item35ba98d596 channel set

http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-VS-DIAMOND-PLATINUM-WEDDING-RING-/230774555514?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item35bb3c437a bar set



I've bought from this vendor before and their color and clarity were accurate and their pictures were exact.

 

[totheleft]

Great ideas - I know you know your stuff, so I'm glad you vouch for the vendor.

 

[stargurl78]

Great suggestions so far! If you think a 5-stone band would be a good choice, this might work if he makes a best offer within his budget:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250839471672?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I have purchased several settings for colored stones from them and have been pleased with the quality.