IllNeverTell
Rough_Rock
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Hello everyone!
I have been a lurker here for the past couple months as I began my engagement ring search for my gf. After learning masses of information (this site has been extremely helpful!) I have started to get a mental picture of the perfect ring; however, I can't seem to find a picture of something like it anywhere. I would love the expert opinion of you fine folks on my idea!
So, to start off, my smart girlfriend left me some hints as to what she is kind of looking for via her pinterest page (which I thought was an amazing idea). Here are some of the pictures that I've drawn inspiration from for what I want to get her (ignore the size of the rings):
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/9e/d9/3f9ed9ff71697b85c5f775145536872c.jpg
As you can tell by the title, I really want an oval ER, and I love the simplicity of this ring!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/104145810102744845/
Another oval, and w/ a halo. Again, pave band.
In my search, I have absolutely fallen in love with split shank rings. So, now to my ideal ring.
-Oval diamond, I am looking in the 1 - 1.3 carat range. Considering my budget, it will probably be F-1, and VS2-SI1.
-Split shank, pave. I tend to like bands that are thin and dainty, with the split occurring pretty low in the band. As for the pave, the only look that I really do not like is the bevel and bead set pave.
Pics:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/suggestion-please-wedding-band-for-my-split-shank-halo.172556/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/suggestion-please-wedding-band-for-my-split-shank-halo.172556/[/URL]
I really like the deep and wide split, as well as how thin the band is.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fri-the-13th-is-my-lucky-day.66798/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fri-the-13th-is-my-lucky-day.66798/[/URL]
I like this pave (U?), but I do not like how the pave continues after the split comes together.
http://www.danhov.com/engagement/solo-filo/danhov-solo-filo-split-shank-oval-center-engagement-ring-se101-ov#.U7LgPRZpvap
I like a lot about this Danhov ring, but I wish the pave did not go all the way up the prongs.
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7e/c7/00/7ec7003399909c8c95344ece8ec02b17.jpg
If this were in white gold, I think the top view is almost (if not exactly) what I envision purchasing. I really like the look of the pave and split shank, and the claw prongs are exactly what I am looking for w/ the center stone.
I am having trouble envisioning what the carriage/ front-on-view of a split shank, but no halo oval ring would look like. I love the simplicity of the Danhov ring in that regards, but I don't know if other rings will be that simple if the split shank doesn't lead directly into the prongs? Some help envisioning this would be much appreciated!
To make this even more confusing for anyone trying to help me, I also really like oval split shanks w/ a halo. Some examples of rings I've been eyeing in this regard:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/1-5ct-oval-split-shank-halo-engagement-ring.189335/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/1-5ct-oval-split-shank-halo-engagement-ring.189335/[/URL]
This ring by Bumblebeetuna is absolutely gorgeous. However, I am looking for a smaller halo if I have one, as well as a deeper split shank (as I've mentioned before).
http://devatashbeluchi.com/index.php/engagement-rings/oval/1-00-carat-center-oval-cut-gia-diamond-split-shank-engagement-anniversary-ring-18k-white-gold-447.html
This ring by Devatash Beluchi is very appealing to me, but it looks like the center stone is very high off the halo. I feel like this would look weird from a front on view. I also don't like how large and obvious the prongs are on this halo ring.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/417708934160350120/
This one by Donna Jewelry Co. seems to have just about everything I want (except maybe the prongs seeming so obvious). Does anyone know why some prongs seem to stand out more than others?
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/276971445807030980/
From this zoomed out view, this appears to be just about everything I want!
I think that should give everyone a pretty decent idea of exactly what I'm looking for. Now, my price range is 8-10k, do you think it is possible I can get everything I want within that price range? Will I have to go through someone to get this custom made for me? What is everyone's advice on how to best get this done?
And finally, my last question: I am able to get access to "The Mart" in Atlanta to do some shopping. What is everyone's opinion on purchasing an engagement ring through a vendor there? I've heard that you can get your best bang for you buck at somewhere like this, and also that the selection is massive (so hopefully I can find what I'm looking for).
I really appreciate any help you have to offer me and thank you in advance!
Cheers!
I have been a lurker here for the past couple months as I began my engagement ring search for my gf. After learning masses of information (this site has been extremely helpful!) I have started to get a mental picture of the perfect ring; however, I can't seem to find a picture of something like it anywhere. I would love the expert opinion of you fine folks on my idea!
So, to start off, my smart girlfriend left me some hints as to what she is kind of looking for via her pinterest page (which I thought was an amazing idea). Here are some of the pictures that I've drawn inspiration from for what I want to get her (ignore the size of the rings):
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/9e/d9/3f9ed9ff71697b85c5f775145536872c.jpg
As you can tell by the title, I really want an oval ER, and I love the simplicity of this ring!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/104145810102744845/
Another oval, and w/ a halo. Again, pave band.
In my search, I have absolutely fallen in love with split shank rings. So, now to my ideal ring.
-Oval diamond, I am looking in the 1 - 1.3 carat range. Considering my budget, it will probably be F-1, and VS2-SI1.
-Split shank, pave. I tend to like bands that are thin and dainty, with the split occurring pretty low in the band. As for the pave, the only look that I really do not like is the bevel and bead set pave.
Pics:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/suggestion-please-wedding-band-for-my-split-shank-halo.172556/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/suggestion-please-wedding-band-for-my-split-shank-halo.172556/[/URL]
I really like the deep and wide split, as well as how thin the band is.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fri-the-13th-is-my-lucky-day.66798/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fri-the-13th-is-my-lucky-day.66798/[/URL]
I like this pave (U?), but I do not like how the pave continues after the split comes together.
http://www.danhov.com/engagement/solo-filo/danhov-solo-filo-split-shank-oval-center-engagement-ring-se101-ov#.U7LgPRZpvap
I like a lot about this Danhov ring, but I wish the pave did not go all the way up the prongs.
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7e/c7/00/7ec7003399909c8c95344ece8ec02b17.jpg
If this were in white gold, I think the top view is almost (if not exactly) what I envision purchasing. I really like the look of the pave and split shank, and the claw prongs are exactly what I am looking for w/ the center stone.
I am having trouble envisioning what the carriage/ front-on-view of a split shank, but no halo oval ring would look like. I love the simplicity of the Danhov ring in that regards, but I don't know if other rings will be that simple if the split shank doesn't lead directly into the prongs? Some help envisioning this would be much appreciated!
To make this even more confusing for anyone trying to help me, I also really like oval split shanks w/ a halo. Some examples of rings I've been eyeing in this regard:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/1-5ct-oval-split-shank-halo-engagement-ring.189335/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/1-5ct-oval-split-shank-halo-engagement-ring.189335/[/URL]
This ring by Bumblebeetuna is absolutely gorgeous. However, I am looking for a smaller halo if I have one, as well as a deeper split shank (as I've mentioned before).
http://devatashbeluchi.com/index.php/engagement-rings/oval/1-00-carat-center-oval-cut-gia-diamond-split-shank-engagement-anniversary-ring-18k-white-gold-447.html
This ring by Devatash Beluchi is very appealing to me, but it looks like the center stone is very high off the halo. I feel like this would look weird from a front on view. I also don't like how large and obvious the prongs are on this halo ring.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/417708934160350120/
This one by Donna Jewelry Co. seems to have just about everything I want (except maybe the prongs seeming so obvious). Does anyone know why some prongs seem to stand out more than others?
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/276971445807030980/
From this zoomed out view, this appears to be just about everything I want!
I think that should give everyone a pretty decent idea of exactly what I'm looking for. Now, my price range is 8-10k, do you think it is possible I can get everything I want within that price range? Will I have to go through someone to get this custom made for me? What is everyone's advice on how to best get this done?
And finally, my last question: I am able to get access to "The Mart" in Atlanta to do some shopping. What is everyone's opinion on purchasing an engagement ring through a vendor there? I've heard that you can get your best bang for you buck at somewhere like this, and also that the selection is massive (so hopefully I can find what I'm looking for).
I really appreciate any help you have to offer me and thank you in advance!
Cheers!