My mom lost her ring in the ocean! Help find a new one? $750 lol

[pearaffair]

My mom lost her ring in the ocean... and she’s so sad! It was “just” a yellow gold band with channel set diamonds, from a “maul” store, but it was meaningful to her. I told her: don’t worry mama, I’m going to find you something even better!!!

She never wears yellow gold accessories, so I’m trying to get her to consider the white metals. Main thing is budget: my mom is SO down to earth, to the point it is almost annoying

She is around size 9.5 and would probably want a ring that is simple and not too flashy. I found a cool solitaire on eBay, I might go for that, but I wanted to see if you guys had any cool ideas I can show my dear mom first.

It can be a wedding band or a wedding set. She lives on a hobby farm so it can’t be delicate or something that would catch on things.
The budget is not firm because I could secretly chip in... so I guess $1500 USD would be max. Preloved is fine.

Thanks in advance!

 

[PreRaphaelite]

I don’t have any links to share but there is a style of ring called Boat, that is I suppose Victorian English. The stones are set down into a band and that makes it comfortable and safe but not channel set. Here”s a pic of mine, I bought it from CJ Antiques website but they are also on eBay. There are many sellers who have this style. I’ve worn mine for years and it’s super comfortable and low-key, but substantial. The one on the left.

 

[pearaffair]

I don’t have any links to share but there is a style of ring called Boat, that is I suppose Victorian English. The stones are set down into a band and that makes it comfortable and safe but not channel set. Here”s a pic of mine, I bought it from CJ Antiques website but they are also on eBay. There are many sellers who have this style. I’ve worn mine for years and it’s super comfortable and low-key, but substantial. The one on the left.

Oh thank you!! That is a really fantastic idea. You’ve really captured the kind of style my mom would be into. I’ll scope out ruby lane

 

[rockysalamander]

How about something like this? Very wearable.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Platinum-5...-5/351702074880?hash=item51e313c600:rk:5:pf:0

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Here’s one from CJ’s
https://www.cjantiquesltd.com/victo...ish-18k-gold-pearl-diamond-5-stone-ring-c1890
Only to show the style.

 

[leukolenos]

What about a trio (or even pair?) of these cute bezel stackers from OWD?
http://oldworlddiamonds.com/jewelry-detail.php?id=277&maxpage=6&sort=price&section=1&category=-1

I just adore them. It would be a fun mix of metals too.

 

[PreRaphaelite]

This one is a 9 ½
https://www.cjantiquesltd.com/art-d...sh-18ct-white-gold-diamond-hoop-eternity-ring

Also, I’m not affiliated with them. Just one of their customers.

 

[MamaBee]

Gilded Lane have pretty vintage engagement rings and bands..but a lot of them are new old stock. One of the girls on here has a beautiful ring from them..I can’t remember who.. but check out her shop.

 

[foxinsox]

Gilded Lane have pretty vintage engagement rings and bands..but a lot of them are new old stock. One of the girls on here has a beautiful ring from them..I can’t remember who.. but check out her shop.

I have a new old stock floral band from Gilded Lane - super reasonable pricing and this is now one of my favourite rings.
It’s the YG one at the top of this stack

 

[YadaYadaYada]

RubyLane is having a sale starting Friday and I believe items included in the sale are 50% off. You can preview the items here:

https://www.rubylane.com/

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Sorry to hear that! I can imagine how she would be upset. Would you ultimately love an set if you could for that money? I'm thinking bezel set ring or low 6 prong with a half band? If not, what about a Cartier rolling ring or something similar to that? I have the x size & I love it. That might also be a good idea with a low key e ring. $1500 all in U.S? And will you be going to the US to pick it up or delivered? LOL So nosy! I loved buying stuff for my mom. She's gone now but it brings warm memories when I go through her jewelry & a lot of it was something I had bought her. Does she have a favourite colour gemstone?

If you like the idea of skinny rolling ring, I'd buy the 3 white gold ones. Mine are skinny but I like that so it doesn't take up much space. She can also add a stacker band too later on.
http://www.rollingring.com/Gold-Rolling-Rings-s/20.htm

This looks pretty nice & lux for the money. It is 3mm & not sure if too wide.
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...-3mm-bezel-set-diamond-wedding-ring-item-7177

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

I saw this on ebay and thought it was pretty:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-...amond-Ruby-Band-Ring-Unisex-Sz10/121410467206

 

[ccuheartnurse]

I'm having some insomnia tonight. LOL Here you go.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/?
idsList=6116167,5854618,5776893,5831669,6020843,5945475,4305653,4393832,6092085&Color=J,I,H,G,F,E,D&Cut=Ideal,TrueHearts&PriceFrom=1050&PriceTo=1100&CaratFrom=0.4&Polish=EX&Symmetry=EX&Lab=GIA,AGS&DepthFrom=60&DepthTo=62&TableFrom=54&TableTo=57&tab=compare

Diamond: I like this one. Looks like a high J & the size is good.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5831669

Low set 6 prong basket solitaire
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...gold-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53314

Double prong
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...it-prong-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53315

Bezel. Besides it looking bigger, the stone is more covered up hiding tint.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53292

Band:
Not sure how eye clean the stones are as I just realized they are SI1-SI2. :-/
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...-3mm-bezel-set-diamond-wedding-ring-item-7177

https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...w-bar-set-diamond-anniversary-ring-item-58412

https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...amond-and-arrow-shape-wedding-ring-item-49419

Go simple...
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...tional-slightly-curved-wedding-ring-item-2437
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...itional-slightly-curved-wedding-ring-item-167

Or go for a rolling ring which I think the larger size is $397 if the skinny ones are too skinny. But remember, there are 3 of them so they should have a nice width on the finger.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Blue Nile..
Diamonds: The diamonds are better clarity for pretty much the same money. I found more J's that anything else. The 2 I's are high clarity & $882 & $896 & specs are nice. I'd buy one of these then buy the e-ring at JA. LOL

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-comparison

E-ring: Not a great selection for E-rings.
https://www.bluenile.com/engagement-rings/styles/round-cut?track=NavEngShapeRd

Bands
Band is 50% off. 18K but only goes to an 8.5. I wonder if they can size it to a 9.5. She may not be flashy but it's 50% off. and she may like that. LOL
https://www.bluenile.com/french-pet...old_70689?elem=img&track=product&vtype=sample

Here's the rest of them. LOL The braided ones are pretty & platinum is reasonably priced.
https://www.bluenile.com/wedding-rings/white-gold/women?track=NavWedWomensWhite

Ok, if I find anything else I'll post. I'll let the other ladies look for something interesting. LOL

 

[MamaBee]

I have a new old stock floral band from Gilded Lane - super reasonable pricing and this is now one of my favourite rings.
It’s the YG one at the top of this stack

There you are! I LOVE their rings!

 

[OoohShiny]

I have a new old stock floral band from Gilded Lane - super reasonable pricing and this is now one of my favourite rings.
It’s the YG one at the top of this stack

OK, we need details on the Rose Cut ring if you've not already posted them...


pearaffair - have you seen this DK band?
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/platinum-1ct-baguette-engraved-dk-band.241710/

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Aw sad. Hopefully some of the Black Friday sales will lead to some good deals!

And I second the DK band. It’s lovely and understated!

 

[pearaffair]

How about something like this? Very wearable.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Platinum-5...-5/351702074880?hash=item51e313c600:rk:5:pf:0

This is very like the one she lost, except in platinum. It could work! Thank you!!

Here’s one from CJ’s
https://www.cjantiquesltd.com/victo...ish-18k-gold-pearl-diamond-5-stone-ring-c1890
Only to show the style.

Thanks for the CJ ideas! Their prices seem decent.

What about a trio (or even pair?) of these cute bezel stackers from OWD?
http://oldworlddiamonds.com/jewelry-detail.php?id=277&maxpage=6&sort=price&section=1&category=-1

I just adore them. It would be a fun mix of metals too.

Oh I love that idea! Or one bezel ring with a rolling ring band.

This one is a 9 ½
https://www.cjantiquesltd.com/art-d...sh-18ct-white-gold-diamond-hoop-eternity-ring

Also, I’m not affiliated with them. Just one of their customers.

I like this one.

Gilded Lane have pretty vintage engagement rings and bands..but a lot of them are new old stock. One of the girls on here has a beautiful ring from them..I can’t remember who.. but check out her shop.

I love gilded lane! I’ll check them out!

I have a new old stock floral band from Gilded Lane - super reasonable pricing and this is now one of my favourite rings.
It’s the YG one at the top of this stack

Very pretty! I love NOS!

RubyLane is having a sale starting Friday and I believe items included in the sale are 50% off. You can preview the items here:

https://www.rubylane.com/

Yessssss I love their 50% off sales!!

Sorry to hear that! I can imagine how she would be upset. Would you ultimately love an set if you could for that money? I'm thinking bezel set ring or low 6 prong with a half band? If not, what about a Cartier rolling ring or something similar to that? I have the x size & I love it. That might also be a good idea with a low key e ring. $1500 all in U.S? And will you be going to the US to pick it up or delivered? LOL So nosy! I loved buying stuff for my mom. She's gone now but it brings warm memories when I go through her jewelry & a lot of it was something I had bought her. Does she have a favourite colour gemstone?

If you like the idea of skinny rolling ring, I'd buy the 3 white gold ones. Mine are skinny but I like that so it doesn't take up much space. She can also add a stacker band too later on.
http://www.rollingring.com/Gold-Rolling-Rings-s/20.htm

This looks pretty nice & lux for the money. It is 3mm & not sure if too wide.
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...-3mm-bezel-set-diamond-wedding-ring-item-7177

She likes diamonds and amethyst. I think she wouldn’t feel a coloured stone looks like a wedding ring though. I looooove your idea of the rolling ring. I think she’d find it comfortable and beautiful. We’ll see what she says! But a rolling ring with a bezel diamond ring would be comfy and smooth.

I saw this on ebay and thought it was pretty:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-...amond-Ruby-Band-Ring-Unisex-Sz10/121410467206

Wow that’s a whole lotta ring for a solid price! I dig it! Looks regal. I’ll see what my mom says!

I'm having some insomnia tonight. LOL Here you go.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/?
idsList=6116167,5854618,5776893,5831669,6020843,5945475,4305653,4393832,6092085&Color=J,I,H,G,F,E,D&Cut=Ideal,TrueHearts&PriceFrom=1050&PriceTo=1100&CaratFrom=0.4&Polish=EX&Symmetry=EX&Lab=GIA,AGS&DepthFrom=60&DepthTo=62&TableFrom=54&TableTo=57&tab=compare

Diamond: I like this one. Looks like a high J & the size is good.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5831669

Low set 6 prong basket solitaire
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...gold-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53314

Double prong
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...it-prong-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53315

Bezel. Besides it looking bigger, the stone is more covered up hiding tint.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53292

Band:
Not sure how eye clean the stones are as I just realized they are SI1-SI2. :-/
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...-3mm-bezel-set-diamond-wedding-ring-item-7177

https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...w-bar-set-diamond-anniversary-ring-item-58412

https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...amond-and-arrow-shape-wedding-ring-item-49419

Go simple...
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...tional-slightly-curved-wedding-ring-item-2437
https://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-...itional-slightly-curved-wedding-ring-item-167

Or go for a rolling ring which I think the larger size is $397 if the skinny ones are too skinny. But remember, there are 3 of them so they should have a nice width on the finger.

Good point about how the bezel would cover up the colour from the side. I am loving the bezel idea!

OK, we need details on the Rose Cut ring if you've not already posted them...


pearaffair - have you seen this DK band?
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/platinum-1ct-baguette-engraved-dk-band.241710/

It’s a very nice band but it wouldn’t be my preference to size it up two sizes.

 

[MamaBee]

I said Gilded Lane but meant to say Gilded Times on Etsy. There is a Gilded Lane and there is a diamond band on there in your price range but I don’t know the size..Maybe it can be resized..

 

[Tophat1]

Any flexibility in the size? This is a great deal but it’s a 8.75

https://loupetroop.com/listings/ban...t-solid-platinum-baguette-eternity-band;25169

 

[pearaffair]

Any flexibility in the size? This is a great deal but it’s a 8.75

https://loupetroop.com/listings/ban...t-solid-platinum-baguette-eternity-band;25169

I don’t know if step cuts would do it for my mom. I think she would see them as “cut glass”. Haha she is not a PSer

 

[ccuheartnurse]

I don't know if anyone has bought from Rockher, but they have some incredible prices on their settings right now, and a lot of halo's. Amethysts are inexpensive stones so that is a bonus. LOL I know there are sales everywhere as well. You're going to find something that's a given.

 

[rockysalamander]

If your mom has a hobby farm, I'd stay away from colored stones. I just don't think they have the durability from the abrasions that a farm produces.

 

[partgypsy]

This has a ton of different designs and wide price range
https://idjewelry.com/0-45-ct-g-h-s...ing-band-in-14k-yellow-gold-w3489-y-iadd.html
(this one is 795)
https://idjewelry.com/0-50ct-5-ston...line-set-in-14k-yellow-gold-w3654-y-iadd.html
https://idjewelry.com/0-15-ct-ladies-ring-14k-yellow-gold-diamond-stackable-lr4877y44jj-igcd.html

https://idjewelry.com/0-84-ladies-ring-14k-white-gold-and-ruby-stackable-lr4842w4jra-igcd.html

 

[foxinsox]

OK, we need details on the Rose Cut ring if you've not already posted them...

I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post here because they’re moissies. I have a thread in Fabulous Fashion Jewlery called Rose cuts if you’re interested

 

[leukolenos]

This is very like the one she lost, except in platinum. It could work! Thank you!


Oh I love that idea! Or one bezel ring with a rolling ring band.

.

I love that too! I just bought a rolling ring and I LOVE it! The only thing I don't love is that I don't have anything that pairs well with it (for now ) I think the little bezels would be so fun and interesting, and very wearable for her hobby farm!

 

[cokitty]

This one could work: $700

https://www.shop1477jewelers.com/co...s/channel-set-white-gold-diamond-wedding-band

 

[cokitty]

1st Dibs has some that are negotiable.

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rin...mond-white-gold-engagement-ring/id-j_4666943/

https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rin...brilliant-diamond-platinum-ring/id-j_4442651/

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Some good band stores on Etsy recently recommended by PSers:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OroSpot

These guys are having a 25%sale
https://www.etsy.com/shop/QCustomJewelry

 

[Wewechew]

I feel so bad for her!

Some food for thought- my last piece of jewelery I wear daily is currently being set in a bezel. Although I love the looks of prongs, they annoy me when I wear them. Since your mom has worn a channel set ring this entire time, and the fact she’s low maintainence and works with her hands all day, I would strongly suggest getting another channel set band or a bezel. I would hate for her to not wear her new ring because she was afraid of it snagging or bending a prong while doing daily activities.

Can’t wait to see what you end up getting her