Newbie and just starting the search here. I am seeking a specific engagement ring for an April engagement (she knows). I am looking for a ring that must meet the following criteria:
18 k white gold 3 stone ring (Emerald cut) with channel-set baguettes. I would like the main stone to be around 1 carat with the sidestones somewhere around .5 carat. Diamond quality is still a difficult thing for me as I usually factor quality in everything buy, but really just want something that will “pop” as many have said.
If I wanted princess I would have probably already made a mistake buying one from someone like Kay’s. Luckily I like doing some research and lucked out by finding my way here. The ideal ring would be something like this (but with the aforementioned emerald cut and baguettes) : http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone-settings/ring/item_60-2401.asp.
Local offerings in Huntsville, AL are the typical mall Jewelry stores with a couple smaller ones that offer the same rings. So, online seems to be the best option.
I found this ring (http://www.earthling.com/13527/PictPage/3923191118.html) which meets the criteria perfectly but some warning flags popped up in the back of my head when I read some of H. Chandra’s policies and just the way the site looks hastily constructed. Not that a sites quality should matter, but it looks rather ebay-ish and that spooked me.
So, I am probably looking at having to build the ring, but none of the sites like Blue Nile or any that I have found so far allow me to swap the channel diamonds. My target budget is $5 or 6 K, but that is not firm if the final result would make a big difference.
Questions for the forum:
Where can I find a setting that meets my criteria?
Is there some aspect to emerald cut diamonds I should focus on, or look out for?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a craftsman that could put this together for me in the area? Birmingham, Nashville, and Chattanooga are all easy commutes.
Any other advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks…
18 k white gold 3 stone ring (Emerald cut) with channel-set baguettes. I would like the main stone to be around 1 carat with the sidestones somewhere around .5 carat. Diamond quality is still a difficult thing for me as I usually factor quality in everything buy, but really just want something that will “pop” as many have said.
If I wanted princess I would have probably already made a mistake buying one from someone like Kay’s. Luckily I like doing some research and lucked out by finding my way here. The ideal ring would be something like this (but with the aforementioned emerald cut and baguettes) : http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone-settings/ring/item_60-2401.asp.
Local offerings in Huntsville, AL are the typical mall Jewelry stores with a couple smaller ones that offer the same rings. So, online seems to be the best option.
I found this ring (http://www.earthling.com/13527/PictPage/3923191118.html) which meets the criteria perfectly but some warning flags popped up in the back of my head when I read some of H. Chandra’s policies and just the way the site looks hastily constructed. Not that a sites quality should matter, but it looks rather ebay-ish and that spooked me.
So, I am probably looking at having to build the ring, but none of the sites like Blue Nile or any that I have found so far allow me to swap the channel diamonds. My target budget is $5 or 6 K, but that is not firm if the final result would make a big difference.
Questions for the forum:
Where can I find a setting that meets my criteria?
Is there some aspect to emerald cut diamonds I should focus on, or look out for?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a craftsman that could put this together for me in the area? Birmingham, Nashville, and Chattanooga are all easy commutes.
Any other advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks…
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