Help me find a Christmas Engagement Ring for my Lady

[LagunaFan]

Hi Pricescopers!

I'm finally ready to pull the trigger on a ring for my lady. I am hoping to get this ring by Christmas. We have narrowed down the requirements to the following:
Setting:
>Size 5
>Victorian Halo with or without paving
>Cushion shaped
>Single Shank
>White gold 14ct

Diamond:

>Single MODERN cut Diamond between .7-.9 ct
>VS1 to SI1
>Cut Quality: Very Good - Excellent
>Color: D-J
>Flourescence: Faint-None
>Polish: Very Good - Excellent
>Symmetry: Very Good - Excellent

>Budget $5000


Now, I have become a fan of good cut quality since starting my research. The lady, on the other hand, just wants it sparkly
I have been looking at ASET images and using the Holloway Cut Advisor, which has just caused more confusion on my end. I really like the look of the hearts and arrows diamonds, but if I can save some money getting a non branded cut that has good cut quality, then I'm all for that. I really just want this thing to sparkle,

Here is the setting we like from Gabriel:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/gabriel-14k-white-gold-victorian-halo-engagement-ring-1.html

Here are some stones:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-8ct-i-vs2-premium-round-ideal-cut-diamond.html
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-7ct-h-vs2-superior-round-hearts-and-arrows-diamond.html

So, what do you guys think? This setting is out of stock on Gabriel's website, so I fear I may not be able to get it soon. Do you know of any similar settings?

Mischa

 

[Niel]

can GOG get that done by Christmas?


If not, or if you wanted other options, here are some lovely options from JA, who has 15% off settings, and have similar settings. you would take the 15% off the list price

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/14k-white-gold-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49499

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-basket-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50131 (they'll millgrain for free)

with stones like

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.77-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-395034

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-384626

 

[VRBeauty]

I like both of those settings Neil picked out. You're going to have to move quickly if you want to get the ring by Christmas.

 

[LagunaFan]

Hi Niel and VRBeauty,

I will call GOG this morning to find out the timeline. I thought we had a winner with the Octagon Halo Niel recommended from JA, but the lady said no

She did like this one from JA, because of the laurel pattern:

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-pave-leaves-engagement-ring-item-8101

Would this setting look ok with a .7-.8 ct cushion? This design came out of left field for me, and would require changing gears and get a cushion stone. I think I am going to stick with the original plan, due to the timeline. Will post back.

can GOG get that done by Christmas?


If not, or if you wanted other options, here are some lovely options from JA, who has 15% off settings, and have similar settings. you would take the 15% off the list price

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/14k-white-gold-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49499

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-basket-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50131 (they'll millgrain for free)

with stones like

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.77-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-395034

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-384626

 

[Niel]

Hi Niel and VRBeauty,

I will call GOG this morning to find out the timeline. I thought we had a winner with the Octagon Halo Niel recommended from JA, but the lady said no

She did like this one from JA, because of the laurel pattern:

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-pave-leaves-engagement-ring-item-8101

Would this setting look ok with a .7-.8 ct cushion? This design came out of left field for me, and would require changing gears and get a cushion stone. I think I am going to stick with the original plan, due to the timeline. Will post back.

can GOG get that done by Christmas?


If not, or if you wanted other options, here are some lovely options from JA, who has 15% off settings, and have similar settings. you would take the 15% off the list price

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/14k-white-gold-octagon-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49499

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-cushion-basket-diamond-engagement-ring-item-50131 (they'll millgrain for free)

with stones like

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.77-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-395034

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-384626

I saw this and thought of you as well

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD04246159?keyword_search_value=LD04246159

the type of cut it is, is sort of between a round and a cushion. And over .9 cts!

there wouldn't be halos in the budget, but these settings sort of look like that JA one she liked

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/petite-milgrain-diamond-engagement-ring-14k-white-gold_42042?elem=img&track=product (love this one, has that same vintage feel with the tapered look)

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/milgrain-diamond-engagement-ring-14k-white-gold_21487?elem=img&track=product

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/petite-vintage-pave-leaf-diamond-ring-14k-white-gold_49870?elem=img&track=product