Need a pear shaped engagement ring

[ponder]

It's been a few years since I been active on PS. I've been biding my time with locally sourced antique pieces and haven't been in need of any new diamonds since I have my basics covered.

Last night my husband was asked for his sister's hand in marriage. It was sweet and awkward and a little unnecessary, but thoughtful none the less. He also asked my husband to ask me for help with the ring.

This is what I know.

100% needs to be Pear shaped
90% sure it needs a halo
She likes pave
She likes unusual jewelry
100% it's nowhere on her radar even though they have been together for several years and they are amazing together.
Budget is $5000 tops, but I get the impression he would be more comfortable between $3k-$4k and I would like to stay around there.

I've been looking at James Allen for baseline idea of what's out there. Is there somewhere else I should look? Any suggestions where to look at settings?

 

[tyty333]

The best one I could find at JA under $3k.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.91-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-18757940?uniqueID=vst2rrcin_19199190

They have several pear haloed Ering settings even some slightly different ones.

I'll take a look at adiamor.

 

[tyty333]

Adiamor

0.90 Carat H VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified 2233001217 Excellent Cut - D54061967

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0.90 Carat G VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Very Good Cut - D53781303

www.adiamor.com

Pretty large for its size

0.90 Carat H VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D53751260

www.adiamor.com

Another on the larger side

0.90 Carat H VVS2 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D53870241

www.adiamor.com

Nice G

0.91 Carat G VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D53329595

www.adiamor.com

Halo settings

White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings

Shop white gold pear shaped diamond engagement rings from Adiamor. We offer engagement rings for every style and budget. Free overnight shipping!

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[ponder]

Adiamor

0.90 Carat H VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified 2233001217 Excellent Cut - D54061967

www.adiamor.com

0.90 Carat G VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Very Good Cut - D53781303

www.adiamor.com

Pretty large for its size

0.90 Carat H VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D53751260

www.adiamor.com

Another on the larger side

0.90 Carat H VVS2 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D53870241

www.adiamor.com

Nice G

0.91 Carat G VS1 Pear Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D53329595

www.adiamor.com

Halo settings

White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings

Shop white gold pear shaped diamond engagement rings from Adiamor. We offer engagement rings for every style and budget. Free overnight shipping!

www.adiamor.com

Thank you so much. I feel so out of the loop. I'm reading threads and I'm like "grading labs merged ???" "Lab diamonds are going mainstream???" Man I feel old.

 

[tyty333]

Yes, GIA bought out AGS. Lots of people are buying lab diamonds these days. Really depends on the couple. Obviously,
he could go a lot larger on the diamond if he goes lab but if she is not expecting this it may be hard to know how she feels
about lab diamonds.

 

[ponder]

Yes, GIA bought out AGS. Lots of people are buying lab diamonds these days. Really depends on the couple. Obviously,
he could go a lot larger on the diamond if he goes lab but if she is not expecting this it may be hard to know how she feels
about lab diamonds.

I think we are going to avoid lab diamonds. This isn't her first marriage and she has never really had a nice piece of jewelry. I think a traditional stone is the way to go.

 

[bellbell]

I think this is a great one, it's pear cut diamond, halo setting and pavé setting.

DR Engagement RingsDR FOREVER Pear-cut Halo Pavé Luxury Engagement RingA man can only have one ring customized in his lifetime.

DR Engagement Rings(DR)One man can only customize one ring in his lifetime

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[mayaINaU]

It's been a few years since I been active on PS. I've been biding my time with locally sourced antique pieces and haven't been in need of any new diamonds since I have my basics covered.

Last night my husband was asked for his sister's hand in marriage. It was sweet and awkward and a little unnecessary, but thoughtful none the less. He also asked my husband to ask me for help with the ring.

This is what I know.

100% needs to be Pear shaped
90% sure it needs a halo
She likes pave
She likes unusual jewelry
100% it's nowhere on her radar even though they have been together for several years and they are amazing together.
Budget is $5000 tops, but I get the impression he would be more comfortable between $3k-$4k and I would like to stay around there.

I've been looking at James Allen for baseline idea of what's out there. Is there somewhere else I should look? Any suggestions where to look at settings

Unless you are especially confident in assessing fancy shapes (I am not, because they depend on so much more than just the stats) I would suggest going with a vendor who can assess for you. Diamonds by Lauren or IDJ can do that, and they do good work! I had some earrings made by DBL and the quality was excellent. Plus, they are super easy to work with--you correspond with David directly, and he is very responsive. I know you don't want a brown diamond, but this is just an example of the workmanship: https://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/070ct-brown-pear-diamond-ring-set-r10211

 

[tyty333]

I think a spammer pulled this thread back up. Its from Sept 23...not too old but not too recent either.