Hi PSers
I've been lurking for a little bit and gobbling up the great info on this site but am still learning the basics.
I'm finding myself unexpectedly looking for a new ering 13 years into my marriage. I learned I have a gold allergy so I need to get something in platinum. My original ring is very dear to me and I think only suits yellow gold, so I'll keep it for my kids and from scratch I begin. I really don't wear much jewelry, especially since the allergy news, but this ring is very important to me and I DO LOVE a good creative process, so I've just been looking at everything to see what catches my eye. Also, since I'm Canadian, and the dollar now sucks, I expect I'll be looking for a while more.
So I might as well get better at it.
What I've found I like is:
- Asscher cut or cushion cut
- I am less a fan of super sparklers or crushed ice look but really love beautiful chunky cuts that give some colourful flashes and I've seen some warmer stones I like
- Also like the visual interest of the Asschers
- I *think* I like blue fluorescence but also have no idea what other colours of fluor there are that I wouldn't want
- Settings that have a vintage feel and some visual interest - e.g. milgrain, cathedral? shoulders that have a pave design feature, halos that have a delicate or vintage look
- Also prefer thin bands - shanks I think?
- I think staying around 1 ct or slightly less would suit my personal style and lifestyle/job more, I'm not so super blingy although I appreciate from afar
- My original ring is modest but quite unique (from Scotland, celtic trinity details) so I need something that really catches my breath to make up for not getting to wear it now
I'd appreciate any guidance on how to translate these preferences into "diamond speak" or next steps I could consider now to help me work toward making a decision. I do not live in a large city so limited in person selection. I'll likely be buying online or working with a local jeweler or a combo of the two. Thanks in advance for any tips! I look forward to spending even more time here.

I've been lurking for a little bit and gobbling up the great info on this site but am still learning the basics.
I'm finding myself unexpectedly looking for a new ering 13 years into my marriage. I learned I have a gold allergy so I need to get something in platinum. My original ring is very dear to me and I think only suits yellow gold, so I'll keep it for my kids and from scratch I begin. I really don't wear much jewelry, especially since the allergy news, but this ring is very important to me and I DO LOVE a good creative process, so I've just been looking at everything to see what catches my eye. Also, since I'm Canadian, and the dollar now sucks, I expect I'll be looking for a while more.

What I've found I like is:
- Asscher cut or cushion cut
- I am less a fan of super sparklers or crushed ice look but really love beautiful chunky cuts that give some colourful flashes and I've seen some warmer stones I like
- Also like the visual interest of the Asschers
- I *think* I like blue fluorescence but also have no idea what other colours of fluor there are that I wouldn't want
- Settings that have a vintage feel and some visual interest - e.g. milgrain, cathedral? shoulders that have a pave design feature, halos that have a delicate or vintage look
- Also prefer thin bands - shanks I think?
- I think staying around 1 ct or slightly less would suit my personal style and lifestyle/job more, I'm not so super blingy although I appreciate from afar
- My original ring is modest but quite unique (from Scotland, celtic trinity details) so I need something that really catches my breath to make up for not getting to wear it now
I'd appreciate any guidance on how to translate these preferences into "diamond speak" or next steps I could consider now to help me work toward making a decision. I do not live in a large city so limited in person selection. I'll likely be buying online or working with a local jeweler or a combo of the two. Thanks in advance for any tips! I look forward to spending even more time here.