I have found the perfect girl and now looking to find the perfect diamond and setting. We have been dating for 4 years now and she's been hinting that it's time. I think so too.
I have been checking this site and scouring the internet and brick and mortars for about 2 months now. Need some help... especially since I was wanting to propose on a trip to wine country on Oct 14th that I planned about 3 months ago. Will this even be possible to have ring in hand?
Her style is classic and simple. She doesn't wear jewelry much besides a little diamond necklace of her grandmas. I am thinking a cathedral petite pave
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-petite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-49519
I have seen thinner at brick and mortars that I think she would love also
For the diamond, I was hoping for 1.4 (or something between 1.3 to 1.5) that sparkles as much as possible. I know to look for HCA less than 2 for this. For color, I was thinking I or J? Is a budget of $7,000 - $7,500 for the diamond and overall budget of $8,500 doable? Hope readers can help link some diamonds.
If I can find a loose diamond and a setting, would I buy them separately and go to a jeweler to have it set?
Thanks for any help!
Thomas
I have been checking this site and scouring the internet and brick and mortars for about 2 months now. Need some help... especially since I was wanting to propose on a trip to wine country on Oct 14th that I planned about 3 months ago. Will this even be possible to have ring in hand?
Her style is classic and simple. She doesn't wear jewelry much besides a little diamond necklace of her grandmas. I am thinking a cathedral petite pave
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-petite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-49519
I have seen thinner at brick and mortars that I think she would love also
For the diamond, I was hoping for 1.4 (or something between 1.3 to 1.5) that sparkles as much as possible. I know to look for HCA less than 2 for this. For color, I was thinking I or J? Is a budget of $7,000 - $7,500 for the diamond and overall budget of $8,500 doable? Hope readers can help link some diamonds.
If I can find a loose diamond and a setting, would I buy them separately and go to a jeweler to have it set?
Thanks for any help!
Thomas