need help selecting diamond engagement ring on a $4k budget

[inde]

Hi everyone. I have enjoyed trying to learn from the forums. I realize I am not an expert, but it looks like some people in the forums are! It seems there is a wealth of knowledge in here. I am sure a similar question has been asked many times, but here it is again....

I am looking for an engagement ring. This is my first time. After doing a lot of reading, comparing, etc., I have come to decide I want to get her a high quality diamond, a simple setting, and my budget is $4,000. Can I please get some feedback on round diamonds at WF, or other places, that would be a good quality/budget match? I have noticed links to diamonds posted under other topics, and that would be exactly what I am looking for. I will be ordering the diamond and the setting together.

If anyone sees a emerald, asscher, or cushion shape that would work well, I would be open to that also.

I am very excited to order something, and look forward to reviewing the replies.

Thanks!!!!

 

[Gypsy]

Not an expert but here are two that looked nice to me, you'd have to check to see if they are eye-clean.

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=2416657,2410922


This asscher is okay... a little deep. But it's in your price range.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2096/

Rounds (someone else will have to tell you if any of these are No No's).

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/1747/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2170/

 

[Kaleigh]

I''d stick with WF or www.goodoldgold.com for rounds. If you want an asscher or a cushion, it''s going to be more than 4k, and that''s just for the stone. I have bought from both vendors and have been very pleased. Also check out www.jamesallen.com Good luck!!!

 

[Gypsy]

Emerald: (again just throwing these out there-- not doing an in depth look at them... experts would have to tell you if they are good picks)-- I think they may all be a little deep. I don't remember emerald specs right now.


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=827280

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=841588

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=841264

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=841943

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=430325

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=841941

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=827246

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=841928

These say emerald... but with 1.00 ratio-- asscher.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=827266

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=827273

 

[inde]

bumping to the top, for more comments, direction, help.........

Do any sites other than WF offer a discount if you mention Pricescope??

 

[Gypsy]

I think James Allen does. GOG-- not sure.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 6/22/2006 9:45:39 PM
Author: Kaleigh
I''d stick with WF or www.goodoldgold.com for rounds. If you want an asscher or a cushion, it''s going to be more than 4k, and that''s just for the stone. I have bought from both vendors and have been very pleased. Also check out www.jamesallen.com Good luck!!!

id add:

www.winkjones.com
and

www.diamondexpert.com

To that list for rounds and princess cuts.