Help me buy an oval shaped diamond bangle

[Tartansparkles]

Hello all, I'd love your help buying an oval shaped diamond bangle.

I plan on wearing the bangle daily and would prefer the oval shape, I think a round bangle would be too jangly for me (I work at a keyboard). My hands and wrists are quite small, my wrists are 16cm. My daughter has a play bangle with an inner diameter of 5.5cm and an outer diameter of 6.5cm and I find that reasonably comfortable. My budget is $2,000 - $3000 USD (I'm in the UK so I need to factor in the exchange rate and import duties and charges).

So far the bangle I find most visually appealing is a baguette style from JA (https://www.jamesallen.com/bracelet...ellow-gold-baguette-diamond-bangle-item-65797). I like the clean profile but - I'm not convinced the baguettes would sparkle and for me the sparkle and flashes of colour are why I love diamonds. I'm also thinking ahead, say in ten years' time, and whether or not the style would be too young or have dated. So I think I need to stick to round diamonds. I also plan on this being my only diamond bangle (I don't wear much jewellery).

What are your thoughts on the difference between 1ct and 1.5cts? - I'm thinking that if this is a one-time purchase I should aim for 1.5cts but I'm wondering if with my lack of height (5ft) whether 1ct bangle with enough sparkle would fit the bill. Lastly, I'm also wondering if buying the bangle setting and stones separately and having the bangle made in the UK is an option worth considering.

I'd love to see your oval bangles in action

 

[dk168]

If I were to buy a diamond bangle, this would be my choice:

0.99cttw from IDJ

I would probably contact IDJ, give them my budget (as in amount I am prepared to pay minus the import and custom charges), and ask them to make something for me in PS quality diamonds.

Good luck with your search.

I tried Beaverbrooks - don't bother!

DK

 

[Tartansparkles]

Thanks @dk168 I tried the likes of Beaverbrooks too, very disappointing.

I've noticed some of the bangles have hollowed out 'bits' and some are solid. Will this make a difference one way or another? On one hand I'm thinking the hollowness might be easier to dent and be difficult to clean but on the other hand might be lighter to wear. Or will these differences be negligible?

 

[dk168]

Thanks @dk168 I tried the likes of Beaverbrooks too, very disappointing.

I've noticed some of the bangles have hollowed out 'bits' and some are solid. Will this make a difference one way or another? On one hand I'm thinking the hollowness might be easier to dent and be difficult to clean but on the other hand might be lighter to wear. Or will these differences be negligible?

Hollow bangles using metal tubes rather than solid rods are lighter so they cost less to make. It is worth paying attention to the gold weight when comparing different bangles.

Hollowed out bits is another way to cut down on gold weight, and/or for aesthetic purposes.

I personally believe solid ones are more sturdy compared to hollow ones, especially when they are thin.

I had managed to bend a hollow bangle in the past as I am heavy with my hands. It was sold as scrap gold.

DK

 

[dk168]

Just tried Goldsmith's, don't bother.

DK