Newly_Engaged_Gal
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Oct 5, 2016
- Messages
- 8
My wonderful boyfriend proposed last month on a trip to Europe. I said yes! yes! yes! He used a placeholder ring to propose, so we could pick something out together. I was delighted to stumble upon the Pricescope community. I was hoping to borrow your expertise!
Style:
I'd describe my overall style as minimalist, classic yet unique, sometimes art deco. I've been leaning towards simple solitaires or solitaires with 3 or 5 stones (no halos, milgrain, or pavé).
Size:
I have long slim fingers, my ring size is 5.25.
Budget:
$7000-$9000 USD (if necessary, up to $10,000 USD).
I am open to new, estate or previously owned (idonowidont, rubylane, etc), whatever is the best value for our money (beer budget, champaign taste). Additionally, we live in Portland, Oregon where talented artists (and zero sales tax - yay!) abound, so if more price effective, buying a loose stone and custom making a setting is a reasonable option.
Question:
Any setting suggestions? Links or knowledge of a beautiful ring or stone at a good price? I've found a wonderful guy now I'm in need of a wonderful ring. Your help is SO SO SO appreciated! Thank you!
Style:
I'd describe my overall style as minimalist, classic yet unique, sometimes art deco. I've been leaning towards simple solitaires or solitaires with 3 or 5 stones (no halos, milgrain, or pavé).
- https://www.pricescope.com/forum/files/_6492.jpg
I think this ring is gorgeous, timeless and classy. I like that the front is all diamond with no visible metal as I prefer a platinum setting but wear yellow gold as my everyday jewelry. Though the round brilliant cut may be too sparkly/flashy for my minimalist style.
http://www.kingofjewelry.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/032813-elle-macpherson-ring-623.jpg I LOVE Elle Macpherson's engagement ring, though I've read it's necessary in emerald cuts to buy D-G Fl-VS2? I'm weary of the size we could afford in those parameters and how dwarfed a smaller stone would look on my longer ring finger. Would this stone work? https://www.idonowidont.com/user/login?destination=node/502971
- I've also been drawn to Leon Merge's setting style.
Size:
I have long slim fingers, my ring size is 5.25.
Budget:
$7000-$9000 USD (if necessary, up to $10,000 USD).
I am open to new, estate or previously owned (idonowidont, rubylane, etc), whatever is the best value for our money (beer budget, champaign taste). Additionally, we live in Portland, Oregon where talented artists (and zero sales tax - yay!) abound, so if more price effective, buying a loose stone and custom making a setting is a reasonable option.
Question:
Any setting suggestions? Links or knowledge of a beautiful ring or stone at a good price? I've found a wonderful guy now I'm in need of a wonderful ring. Your help is SO SO SO appreciated! Thank you!