Help Needed! Stone Selection

[stonehunter]

Hi all:

This is my first post, but I have really, really enjoyed the posts on here. So far you have saved me from a LEO and a Peerless, both of which I was almost persuaded into buying. I have made the Kay mistake once in my life, which I am stuck with a $5K ring, that I refuse to double up as an upgrade there.

Now....I am ready to propose to my girlfriend and I really want to buy a nice ring, but I want to stay within reason, because there''s a wedding/honeymoon and other things to pay for. She really likes the princess shape, but she really doesn''t know a lot about jewelry. Now that I think about it, that may be to my advantage.

However, I have been through the whole finding a ring thing before, and have somewhat come to appreciate a nice ring, and I want to make sure that she has something that I can be proud of, even if she doesn''t know better. I have followed may of the PSer''s suggestions and gone to GoG and found the following stone, that I am considering purchasing.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4660/

Please take a look and let me know what you think. Initially, I was looking for a higher grade in color, but this one rates so well, is a great size and fits really nicely in the budget, but I want a second, third...50th opinion to avert any more tragic mistakes.

I want to have it set in one of these D Vatche settings:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/setting/V-115/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/setting/V-140/


Please let me know what you think, I''ll take any and all.

Thanks,
SH

 

[Lorelei]

Looks like a very pretty Princess!! Welcome to Pricescope

 

[Gypsy]

Oh it''s just lovely! I''d go with the royal X-prong over the regular X-prong. The taper toward the head on the royal will set off the princess more. Lovely choices. I''d reserve that princess!

 

[arjunajane]

Wow, looks like a beautiful princess! I''m not a fan of this cut usually, but this one looks really special, it should be very pretty in person.
I second Gypsy''s advice, I like the royal x prong better.

 

[MMT]

I think you did great. The stone and setting look beautiful. Great size too.

 

[stonehunter]

You all are awesome!! I like the royal more as well!!!! I have reserved my rock....and can''t wait to show the pics once it''s done!!!!!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 7/13/2008 6:21:12 AM
Author: stonehunter
You all are awesome!! I like the royal more as well!!!! I have reserved my rock....and can''t wait to show the pics once it''s done!!!!!

I was also going to suggest the royal vatche. It''s going to be a stunning ring, you did great!!!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 7/13/2008 6:21:12 AM
Author: stonehunter
You all are awesome!! I like the royal more as well!!!! I have reserved my rock....and can''t wait to show the pics once it''s done!!!!!

Can''t wait for your pics too!

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 7/13/2008 6:21:12 AM
Author: stonehunter
You all are awesome!! I like the royal more as well!!!! I have reserved my rock....and can''t wait to show the pics once it''s done!!!!!

YAY! It''s going to be amazing! I can''t wait for pics!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 7/13/2008 8:25:44 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 7/13/2008 6:21:12 AM
Author: stonehunter
You all are awesome!! I like the royal more as well!!!! I have reserved my rock....and can''t wait to show the pics once it''s done!!!!!

YAY! It''s going to be amazing! I can''t wait for pics!

ditto!

 

[stonehunter]

It''s finished!!!!!!!!!

All,

This forum couldn''t be more helpful and I couldn''t be more pleased with the work of GOG!!!!!

Thank you all for you help!!

Now........here are the pics....of my finished e-ring...I am sure my gf is going to faint.

 

[stonehunter]

more pics......

 

[stonehunter]

another view...

 

[stonehunter]

Thanks to you all!

Many thanks to the great ladies of Good Old Gold (Christen, Marie, Sarah)!!!!

 

[ImpatientOne]

Gorgeous!

I''m sure your soon-to-be fiance will be thrilled!!!

 

[Lorelei]

FABULOUS!!!!

 

[Ellen]

Wowzers, that turned out great! Please come back with hand pics if you can.

 

[stonehunter]

Hand shots are on the way.......

Not sure if this ring was a good thing or not......since it has now taken my place as number one in my finace''s heart.

She absolutely adores it!!! In person it''s even more amazing.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/5/2008 1:39:40 AM
Author: stonehunter
Hand shots are on the way.......

Not sure if this ring was a good thing or not......since it has now taken my place as number one in my finace''s heart.

She absolutely adores it!!! In person it''s even more amazing.

Hehe - congrats!!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/5/2008 1:39:40 AM
Author: stonehunter
Hand shots are on the way.......

Not sure if this ring was a good thing or not......since it has now taken my place as number one in my finace's heart.

She absolutely adores it!!! In person it's even more amazing.

I bet. And don't worry, I think you've still got a chance.

Congrats!

 

[Kelli]

Great job on the ring! It turned out beautiful and I love the effort that went into finding just the right one.

 

[stonehunter]

Handshots.....

 

[stonehunter]

another 1.....

 

[stonehunter]

another angle...

 

[purrfectpear]

That IS lovely on her hand

Have you thought of resetting the old Kay diamond in a pendant for her?

 

[Lorelei]

SUPERB!!!

 

[stonehunter]

Funny you should suggest that purrfectpear, in fact I have. I recently took the ring to Kay to have it polished and have the rhodium plating redone on it......who knew it would change colors just by sitting in a box for years.....well, long story short.....I got it back on Friday and showed it to my FI and she loves it too.......go figure.....eventually, I''ll have it set into a pendant.....but I think she''s enjoying wearing it on her right hand..

SH

 

[Rhino]

Thanks stonehunter.

I''ll pass the kudo''s along to the ladies. Awesome, awesome ring and I love the balance between the center stone and the setting. Thank you for allowing us to serve.

Warmest regards,

 

[customcushion]

anyone can be great, because anyone can serve - MLK Jr

Beautiful Ring