I need some advice on getting my fiance a suitable engagement ring.
I'm aware of the 4 Cs with cut being the most important factor. I've settled on looking for a G or H VS2 stone at 0.9-1.2cts as my minimum specs though I may consider something a little bit lower.
What cut/shape has the biggest face up size? I realize how a stone is cut will affect that and not all cuts/shapes have an ideal cut. But would a properly well cut 1ct Round brilliant tend to be bigger face up than say a princess or cushion cut?
I'm leaning towards a platinum setting as it seems to be more durable than white gold. Any reason (aside from cost) that I should choose WG over plat?
I want a design that is fairly robust as my gf is not the easiest on jewelry. Even though she has a desk job she's pretty much trashed the watch I got her. Scratches and nicks all over it. So I wonder how well a ring might hold up. Are halos pretty fragile? I wonder if the halo would help protect the center stone. I've seen some emerald and rounds that have quite a few chips on the edge or girdle so I'm wondering if a halo design might help protect the center. I don't want a ring that encompasses the stone as most seem to detract from the stone by hiding it in the ring and diminishing the stones brilliance. Any suggestions on a design that are notoriously fragile and should be avoided? Likewise, any design that can tolerate more vigorous environments?
I'm aware of the 4 Cs with cut being the most important factor. I've settled on looking for a G or H VS2 stone at 0.9-1.2cts as my minimum specs though I may consider something a little bit lower.
What cut/shape has the biggest face up size? I realize how a stone is cut will affect that and not all cuts/shapes have an ideal cut. But would a properly well cut 1ct Round brilliant tend to be bigger face up than say a princess or cushion cut?
I'm leaning towards a platinum setting as it seems to be more durable than white gold. Any reason (aside from cost) that I should choose WG over plat?
I want a design that is fairly robust as my gf is not the easiest on jewelry. Even though she has a desk job she's pretty much trashed the watch I got her. Scratches and nicks all over it. So I wonder how well a ring might hold up. Are halos pretty fragile? I wonder if the halo would help protect the center stone. I've seen some emerald and rounds that have quite a few chips on the edge or girdle so I'm wondering if a halo design might help protect the center. I don't want a ring that encompasses the stone as most seem to detract from the stone by hiding it in the ring and diminishing the stones brilliance. Any suggestions on a design that are notoriously fragile and should be avoided? Likewise, any design that can tolerate more vigorous environments?