Help me with my limited budget

[Niel]

Stone looks fine, tho I still prefer the J 1.06ct stone. The I should be nicely white, tho, so there's definitely an argument for doing what you're doing.

For settings - this one:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...inum-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53674

The 6 prongs might go some way to making up for the lost diamond spread, and it's elegant and substantial without being heavy, and the tapered band will make the most of the stone's size. And I like that head a LOT. It's a prettier head than the one you're considering, and I think the slightly narrower band will make more of your diamond.

ETA And just to add - .3mm will be a noticeable difference. With band widths, a .9ct diamond vs a 1ct diamond will make a noticeable proportional difference against the band. So I'd take the one I linked to.

I prefer The 1.06 from bn too, for what it’s worth.

I don’t love this setting because the head seems a bit “youthful” and I don’t think a band will sit flush.

I had a girlfriend who bought a curved band because of a less than 1mm gap between her rings. Some women hate gaps....

 

[whitewave]

I like that one too

@redhorse I don't think you are going to be 100% consensus here on the setting. I like the crown, suggested by @mrs-b the best. But, I think you'll have to make the call here.

I like the crown too

 

[redwood66]

I like the crown too

It does help that it has a pinched shank and it is a nice choice. Niel is right about the bands though with the shape and 6 prongs. It does feel youthful/trendy? This is ok though if you like it. I am an integrated cathedral gal with a slight pinch/taper and narrow base for bands. Boring or classic I guess depending on your personal outlook. LOL.

 

[whitewave]

It does help that it has a pinched shank and it is a nice choice. Niel is right about the bands though with the shape and 6 prongs. It does feel youthful/trendy? I am an integrated cathedral gal with a slight pinch/taper and narrow base for bands. Boring or classic I guess depending on your personal outlook. LOL.

I very obviously feel silenced here on opinions, so I will only state that I like the crown head.

 

[redwood66]

I very obviously feel silenced here on opinions, so I will only state that I like the crown head.

Not at all silly person. We all have different things we like and that is a good thing. More observations help, I think, so people can decide which style they like and why.

 

[whitewave]

I like the JA diamond that rocky picked out with the 6 prong (I agree the 6 prong will look nicer with the .90) crown head.

I think it is a good fitting together of all the puzzle pieces.

 

[rockysalamander]

Here's a visual. Slight bigger stone, slightly smaller finger - but good visual. (not me in the photo...I'm way at the other size end at a size 10)

0.93 carat on size 3

 

[lalala]

Another vote for the JA I-SI1. I think it will be safer than going with a J.

Not sure if this setting is over budget but just throwing it out there:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-adorned-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-61853

Disclaimer: I prefer cathedral settings and pave

 

[lalala]

Just realized the other one I posted doesn't come in platinum, ignore.

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-flower-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-50320 $705

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-50083 $997 (too much?)

I also like the "Sleek Diamond Engagement Ring" that was posted by rocky.



I took a look at the 1.06 J on BN, I also like that option if she is okay with a J and that gets you over the carat mark.

 

[whitewave]

Just realized the other one I posted doesn't come in platinum, ignore.

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-flower-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-50320 $705

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-50083 $997 (too much?)

I also like the "Sleek Diamond Engagement Ring" that was posted by rocky.



I took a look at the 1.06 J on BN, I also like that option if she is okay with a J and that gets you over the carat mark.

See if you think the 1.06 has an underlying brown tint (which may be perfectly fine to OP)... just pointing out what I noticed on my screen...

 

[Bsmom]

I think the 1.06 has been sold. It was gorgeous too.

 

[redhorse]

JA Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-crown-diamond-
engagement-ring-item-53674, $645 (until midnight texas time)

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-flower-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-50320 $705

i am torn between the 2 settings. leaning more towards the flower.

i have 3.5 hrs to order to get the 25% off.

 

[rockysalamander]

i am torn between the 2 settings. leaning more towards the flower.

i have 3.5 hrs to order to get the 25% off.

The petite flower is one of my favorites and has a nice, pretty detail in the gallery.

Edited to add, just ask them to refine the prong tips as much as possible to make them as small as possible.

 

[redwood66]

i am torn between the 2 settings. leaning more towards the flower.

i have 3.5 hrs to order to get the 25% off.

Of those two I definitely like the flower one as well. Definitely ask them to refine the prongs as @rockysalamander said.

 

[redhorse]

thank you everyone for the help.

 

[mrs-b]

@redhorse - what did you eventually buy? And which diamond did you decide on?

Update pls - with links!

 

[redhorse]

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-flower-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-50320
Platinum Petite Flower Solitaire Engagement Ring [Size] 3.75
Size: 3.75
Inscription:
Price: $940.00

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2200941
Round 0.90 carat I SI1 clarity diamond GIA
Price: $3,660.00

Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $0.00
Coupon Discount ( 25.00% off): ($235.00)
Wire Transfer (1.5% Off): ($0.00)
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Subtotal: $4,365.00
Total: $4,365.00

if there's any objections i can always return it within 30days.

 

[rockysalamander]

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-flower-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-50320
Platinum Petite Flower Solitaire Engagement Ring [Size] 3.75
Size: 3.75
Inscription:
Price: $940.00

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2200941
Round 0.90 carat I SI1 clarity diamond GIA
Price: $3,660.00

Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $0.00
Coupon Discount ( 25.00% off): ($235.00)
Wire Transfer (1.5% Off): ($0.00)
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Subtotal: $4,365.00
Total: $4,365.00

if there's any objections i can always return it within 30days.

Can't wait to see pics!

 

[HappyNewLife]

that will be beautiful. while we wait for all the pics, how do you plan to propose?

 

[redhorse]

that will be beautiful. while we wait for all the pics, how do you plan to propose?

no clue. lol

 

[redwood66]

Oh yay for you! Beautiful choice! Congratulations! well at least on getting this far. Come back and let us know how it went and have pics please.....