Looking to build this ring

[mattn]

I'm told it's a 4ct gray diamond. Possibly inverted cushion or perhaps it's rose cut. Any idea where I can find this stone? (or can someone help with the build out? please pm me if so)

http://i.imgur.com/T2ObZLg.jpg

thx, matt

 

[Niel]

You can't post things from a photo sharing site can you post it directly here

 

[mattn]

Sorry, still new here.

 

[Niel]

Do you want this style or this exact ring?

What's your budget?

 

[mattn]

Yes, I'd like this exact ring if possible. 18k wg or platinum (looks like a gunmetal treatment?). budgeting 8k-ish.

 

[Niel]

Have you inquired with the shop already to see if the original designer would make it on budget?

https://catherineangiel.com/collections/engagement-rings/products/unique-grey-diamond-ring

 

[mattn]

I'm aware it's forsale locally. Given the need to support a retail store front in an expensive part of NYC, they wouldn't be able to do it w/in my budget which is why I'm looking to see if I can do it myself.

 

[Arcadian]

Well, try these people
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PointNoPointStudio?ref=l2-shop-info-name


They MAY have a stone that will work with your size. I don't know about building the ring but certainly worth asking i suppose.

https://pointnopointstudio.com/collections/loose-stones-available-for-custom-orders

 

[mattn]

Hi, have been in touch with them. No joy as of yet. tx

 

[Niel]

The stone you pictures appeared to be brown to my eye, despite being listed as grey. Are you looking for a brownish rose cut or a greyish rose cut.

 

[mattn]

It doesn't look gray (is gray a real diamond color?). even looks a bit green. something in this ball park would be fine. has some nice translucency. tx

 

[Niel]

It doesn't look gray (is gray a real diamond color?). even looks a bit green. something in this ball park would be fine. has some nice translucency. tx

Yes there is a thing as fancy grey diamonds.

OK I'm looking. Would you be willing to have a regular faceted diamond not upside down? Assuming it's the right color?

 

[mattn]

I kinda like the uniqueness of this mounting/presentation. tx

 

[chroman]

Does it need to be a diamond? I wonder if you could find a zircon in that color range..

 

[mattn]

I also think Quartz would be easy for this color range but yes, looking for a diamond here. tx

 

[qubitasaurus]

It might help people to know what you did and didn't like about the rose cuts which have already been suggested to you on the hangout thread

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/rough-cut-diamond-rings.227187/

Otherwise they will probably just generate the same suggestions all over again.

 

[Niel]

Why do you want a diamond?
This doesn't appear to be an engagement ring. Also you're planning on getting a rose cut and/or flipping it upside down anyways so the benifits of a diamond for light performance are kind of lost.

If it has to be a diamond it has to be but the color you're after isn't ideal, and all the things people like about diamonds you're kind of working specifically against, so I don't see why you'd need to pay for a diamond just because.

You could get a grey spinel or a greyish sapphire which would be hard enough for everyday wear. Or, frankly, if she doesn't play to wear it daily, you don't need it to be a hard stone (I liked the zircon idea)

 

[carmen1]

Perhaps a diamond like this could work: http://www.leibish.com/champagne-diamonds/fancy-dark-orangy-brown-cushion-21519, you could certainly find someone to design a setting inspired by the ring you posted for this stone and come in well under the $8K mark.

 

[mattn]

It might help people to know what you did and didn't like about the rose cuts which have already been suggested to you on the hangout thread

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/rough-cut-diamond-rings.227187/

Otherwise they will probably just generate the same suggestions all over again.

Hi, I have nothing against rose cuts and in fact, this particular ring might be a rose cut. I was just conversing on a different style during this conversation (completely rough cut ring) so wasn't paying much attention to a "finished" ring.

 

[mattn]

Why do you want a diamond?
This doesn't appear to be an engagement ring. Also you're planning on getting a rose cut and/or flipping it upside down anyways so the benifits of a diamond for light performance are kind of lost.

If it has to be a diamond it has to be but the color you're after isn't ideal, and all the things people like about diamonds you're kind of working specifically against, so I don't see why you'd need to pay for a diamond just because.

You could get a grey spinel or a greyish sapphire which would be hard enough for everyday wear. Or, frankly, if she doesn't play to wear it daily, you don't need it to be a hard stone (I liked the zircon idea)

I actually started to look at sapphires now that you mentioned it (only had one conversation a few weeks ago so it slipped my mind). Also inquired into some Moissanite to see if I can get the size/color as well, but again no luck. I figured at that size (4ct), any diamond would be non-ideal at my price range.

 

[mattn]

Perhaps a diamond like this could work: http://www.leibish.com/champagne-diamonds/fancy-dark-orangy-brown-cushion-21519, you could certainly find someone to design a setting inspired by the ring you posted for this stone and come in well under the $8K mark.

Indeed, this might work. Will contact them. Nice find. Thanks!

 

[qubitasaurus]

It might help people to know what you did and didn't like about the rose cuts which have already been suggested to you on the hangout thread

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/rough-cut-diamond-rings.227187/

Otherwise they will probably just generate the same suggestions all over again.

Hi, I have nothing against rose cuts and in fact, this particular ring might be a rose cut. I was just conversing on a different style during this conversation (completely rough cut ring) so wasn't paying much attention to a "finished" ring.

No I meant reviewing the information in marymm's post as some of it is relevant here (you are probably currently looking for a rose cut stone. Some of the vendors she suggested would be good people to contact). Also if you have decided you don't lke their stones -- then people here will get a better idea of what you are looking for if they have that information. I can paste her post below.


diamond crystals - some of them are incredibly beautiful to my eyes albeit in a different, more understated way as compared to faceted diamonds - http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/diamonds.htm.. And I know at some future undetermined point in time I will have one of Jill Anish's rustic diamond rings on my finger! https://www.etsy.com/shop/JanishJewels?section_id=6993934..

All that said, I wholeheartedly agree with other posters to really be sure your wife would appreciate a rough diamond ring; and like Niel above think perhaps a rose-cut diamond ring would be another alternative to consider. FWW I also like Jill's rose-cut rings [https://www.etsy.com/shop/JanishJewels?section_id=7092525, and I have my eye on several of the loose rose-cut diamonds on Jewels by Grace's website http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/]

 

[mattn]

No I meant reviewing the information in marymm's post as some of it is relevant here (you are probably currently looking for a rose cut stone. Some of the vendors she suggested would be good people to contact). Also if you have decided you don't lke their stones -- then people here will get a better idea of what you are looking for if they have that information. I can paste her post below.


diamond crystals - some of them are incredibly beautiful to my eyes albeit in a different, more understated way as compared to faceted diamonds - http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/diamonds.htm... And I know at some future undetermined point in time I will have one of Jill Anish's rustic diamond rings on my finger! https://www.etsy.com/shop/JanishJewels?section_id=6993934...

All that said, I wholeheartedly agree with other posters to really be sure your wife would appreciate a rough diamond ring; and like Niel above think perhaps a rose-cut diamond ring would be another alternative to consider. FWW I also like Jill's rose-cut rings [https://www.etsy.com/shop/JanishJewels?section_id=7092525, and I have my eye on several of the loose rose-cut diamonds on Jewels by Grace's website http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/]

Ah. yes, let me reach out to Jill. Thanks.

 

[lovedogs]

There's a store in my hometown that has lots of designer pieces--including some rough diamond rings. I particularly like cathy waterman designs, although they are pricey due to the "designer" name.

Here are a few I like of hers:

http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/fine-rustic-russian-diamond-solitaire
http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/rustic-diamond-oak-leafside-ring-wat-r1966f
http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/rustic-diamond-oak-leafside-ring-wat-r1966m
http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/rustic-diamond-oak-leafside-ring-wat-r1966o

Other designers that seem to use that style are: Rusty Thought, Bianca Monros, and Mandrel Studio


This one has the kind of "gunmetal" treatment you like http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/oval-black-rustic-diamond-solitaire-

Some other options that look similar:

http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/rustic-diamond-solitaire-rt-7so5
http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/full-cut-charcoal-gray-rustic-diamond-solitaire-
http://www.twistonline.com/rings-one-of-a-kind-/mand16gray-rustic-diamond-solitaire