Need help to ID ring please. And advice on 2 options so far

[BigHenry]

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Saw something similar looking on Robbins Bros website, but there is no store here. I am in Las Vegas

 

[webdiva]

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Also whenever we go into a store she is always looking for something the style of the one from Jared and the second ring I pictured so that is for sure the style she is set on. but it just seems that there is not a wide selection of ring like that since it isn't common

That's great - it sounds like this is what she wants. I was confused a to why the first one was posted?

And I didn't read that it was a tension-like setting - good point! I'm a little wary about so much of the diamond being exposed, but if she's careful with the ring and you have a good insurance policy, it may work. I think everyone is confused by the first setting too - so you may want to start a new thread asking where to buy that tension-lookalike setting. You may also want to contact one of the PS-recommended jewelers to ask if they have access to anything similar. Pearlman's, IDJewelry or Good Old Gold may be able to help. I don't think the price they quoted you was horrible if it's a GIA excellent diamond and you can take an idealscope with you to check performance - but the Round Brilliant experts here can help you out more with options. Definitely check back with that jeweler and ask how much just the setting is.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Glad it is not a tension setting! Just get the diamond report numbers and post them here and we can help you with the diamond quality!

 

[Mayk]

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Here's a tension set... with no side stones... this designer does a nice job and might be able to custom for you..

http://www.emmaparkerdiamonds.com/engagement-rings/Tension-Engagement-Ring-Setting-by-Sareen-Jewelry/1298215

 

[BigHenry]

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Glad it is not a tension setting! Just get the diamond report numbers and post them here and we can help you with the diamond quality!

Will do I have sent 2 emails and left voicemails for him as well, waiting to hear back

 

[MsP]

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Glad it is not a tension setting! Just get the diamond report numbers and post them here and we can help you with the diamond quality!

Will do I have sent 2 emails and left voicemails for him as well, waiting to hear back

Check out boonerings.com They have some really really really fabulous looking rings. Do a pricescope search. The photos on his site aren't the most glamorous but if your GF is into that type of setting, he is the guy I'd go with! I have had nothing but great service from him-- prompt, easy to work with, willing to customize, etc.

 

[E B]

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This one's similar, but a half bezel instead of prongs. Think she'd like this one?

http://www.dimendscaasi.com/build/step1.asp?prodID=1A3G

 

[BigHenry]

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Im going to have a heart attack over here. What is the easiest way of explaining to a woman that there is more than just size. She is insisting on .89 no matter what without knowing much more than that. even though I can cleary see inclusion from about 14"away

The prices he gave me were for stones that he graded. He said we could send them to any lab for grading, GIA being most expensive and it would be additional $300 and about 2 weeks time. I told him to check his inventory and price it out with stones that are already GIA certified. So waiting on that now. He did say that the 1/2 carat that is in there now would be about $2100 total or he has a GIA 1/2 carat he could put in for about $2500

 

[Gypsy]

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You went back to the bad jeweler. *Sigh*

And now you are stuck. Didn't I tell you not to go back there? High pressure sales tactics and now he's taking advantage of you lady's ignorance.

Put the diamond on hold. Ask him for a 3 day hold. Make a deal with her. That she comes on here, on Pricescope and spends there days with us on Rocky talky. If she still wants the uncertified diamond from the shady jeweler-- then you get it for her. But first she learns more about diamonds.

 

[BigHenry]

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You went back to the bad jeweler. *Sigh*

And now you are stuck. Didn't I tell you not to go back there? High pressure sales tactics and now he's taking advantage of you lady's ignorance.

Put the diamond on hold. Ask him for a 3 day hold. Make a deal with her. That she comes on here, on Pricescope and spends there days with us on Rocky talky. If she still wants the uncertified diamond from the shady jeweler-- then you get it for her. But first she learns more about diamonds.

No we didn't go back, he just got back to me about what stones were quoted. I wouldn't say he is shady at all though, he is answering all my questions and is very helpful actually. No pressure to buy anything from him at all. I told him to get prices with stones already GIA certified and that is what he is doing now. He said if we didn't like what he had in inventory than we could order any stone we wanted. Maybe I didn't make it that clear before but they are actually very friendly and very helpful, they seem to now have a better idea of what exactly I want. When I talked to him the first time I just told him to price it out with a couple options of a bigger stone, I didn't specifically tell him at that time that I wanted GIA

 

[Gypsy]

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Ask her if she likes this one, in white gold:

 

[Gypsy]

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I He did say that the 1/2 carat that is in there now would be about $2100 total or he has a GIA 1/2 carat he could put in for about $2500

Okay. He may be friendly and helpful but that doesn't mean he's not shady. He trying to sell you an uncertified stone, still. And has he talked to you about cut, and how important it is?

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1471658.asp Here's an Ex/Ex GIA G color SI diamonds.

There are a TON of them on James Allen for that price (and some lower).

How much is he selling that setting for, separately?

 

[BigHenry]

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I He did say that the 1/2 carat that is in there now would be about $2100 total or he has a GIA 1/2 carat he could put in for about $2500

Okay. He may be friendly and helpful but that doesn't mean he's not shady. He trying to sell you an uncertified stone, still. And has he talked to you about cut, and how important it is?

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1471658.asp Here's an Ex/Ex GIA G color SI diamonds.

There are a TON of them on James Allen for that price (and some lower).

How much is he selling that setting for, separately?

That is another question I put in the email. If I were to buy the setting from him and a stone online would it be difficult to find somebody to set it? I'm dont know the process but maybe some jeweler doesn't want to set stuff that isn't from them?

Edit: I already know she wont like that setting. She likes the stone low, This one that she really likes doesn't really stick up a whole lot it's almost flush with the band

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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I want to be clear on something...didn't you say she is NOT looking for a tension set ring but one that has a wide band and low set diamond like the #2 picture? I thought that was what you said but people are still posting tension set rings. I want to be sure I understand.

We can't tell if the prices are crazy or not on the diamonds (or if they are well cut) until they give you the GIA report #. I am sure someone can make a ring like that easily. But let's deal with your current choices first. Her patience will pay off if she does not make you rush because our only objective is to see you buy a fine quality setting and diamond at a fair price.

 

[BigHenry]

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I want to be clear on something...didn't you say she is NOT looking for a tension set ring but one that has a wide band and low set diamond like the #2 picture? I thought that was what you said but people are still posting tension set rings. I want to be sure I understand.

We can't tell if the prices are crazy or not on the diamonds (or if they are well cut) until they give you the GIA report #. I am sure someone can make a ring like that easily. But let's deal with your current choices first. Her patience will pay off if she does not make you rush because our only objective is to see you buy a fine quality setting and diamond at a fair price.

That is correct she wants the second setting which looks like a tension setting but is NOT a tension setting. As soon as he gets me some new quotes with GIA stones I will post up the numbers. Again, the second setting in my original post is the setting she loves and wants

 

[Christina...]

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Again, I think Gypsy made a great point. I think it's a wonderful idea to ask your gf to spend an evening here with us, asking questions and getting some advice and learning more about he huge investment that you are both making. It certainly can't hurt and trust me a couple hours here will save you hours and hundreds of dollars out there!

 

[Gypsy]

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No, you can buy the stone elsewhere and have him order the setting in the right size for your stone, and then have the person you buy the stone from set it. Ask him what size centers that setting will accept. Usually they can be ordered in 1/2 3/4 and 1 carat at least.

 

[BigHenry]

No, you can buy the stone elsewhere and have him order the setting in the right size for your stone, and then have the person you buy the stone from set it. Ask him what size centers that setting will accept. Usually they can be ordered in 1/2 3/4 and 1 carat at least.

I have been looking for it online but haven't found it. This place makes custom jewelry so maybe thy made this?? He did say though that if I wanted the .89 instead of 1/2 that is in there then he could have it ready on Friday so maybe they just use that setting as is. Will find out more when he gets back to me

 

[BigHenry]

No, you can buy the stone elsewhere and have him order the setting in the right size for your stone, and then have the person you buy the stone from set it. Ask him what size centers that setting will accept. Usually they can be ordered in 1/2 3/4 and 1 carat at least.

If i got stone from james allen would i just have to send them the setting or i would have to do local? I have been looking for it online but haven't found it. This place makes custom jewelry so maybe thy made this?? He did say though that if I wanted the .89 instead of 1/2 that is in there then he could have it ready on Friday so maybe they just use that setting as is. Will find out more when he gets back to me

 

[BigHenry]

Here are the options I got back with the GIA stones, price is way more lol. I'm not too impressed

.50ct F- Color SI1 Clarity... good cut, polish and symmetry and no flouressence. This diamond in the mounting you liked is $3,400
.82ct E- Color SI1 Clarity... good cut and polish... symmetry is fair.... no flouressence. This diamond in the mounting you liked is $6,940
.80ct G- Color SI1 Clarity... very good cut, excellent polish and symmetry... no flouressence. This diamond in the mounting you liked is $5,550.

 

[Gypsy]

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Here are the options I got back with the GIA stones, price is way more lol. I'm not too impressed

.50ct F- Color SI1 Clarity... good cut, polish and symmetry and no flouressence. This diamond in the mounting you liked is $3,400
.82ct E- Color SI1 Clarity... good cut and polish... symmetry is fair.... no flouressence. This diamond in the mounting you liked is $6,940
.80ct G- Color SI1 Clarity... very good cut, excellent polish and symmetry... no flouressence. This diamond in the mounting you liked is $5,550.

Yeah. Wow. And the first too are GIA dogs. I mean, not an Ex/Ex in the bunch.

James Allen might not, I'm not sure. I'm know BGD and WF would. But you can call and ask JA and ask. ID Jewelry might too.

Don't mention buying the diamond online. You'll get boogeyman stories from brick and mortar stores about buying online. One vendor even went so far as saying online vendors sell CZs masked as diamonds and another said that online vendors get the last pick of diamonds in a finite pool (think of picking teams for dodgeball and you get the uncoordinated kid cause that's all that's left). But I would call the other jeweler and ask them for a quote. Ask them for a 50 point GIA Ex/Ex G SI (eyeclean) and see what price they give you for just the stone (this is to test them). And then go from there. If they come back with a price around 1500-1700 or so you'll know their prices are fair.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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James Allen has some bridge style mounts like the one your GF likes. I don't think they have diamonds on the shank, but check it out anyways.

 

[BigHenry]

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What do you folks think of these 2 stones?
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare.aspx?idnos=2788971,2763640

I was chatting with WF and they said on this setting they could just request to set the stone as low as safely possible and it is similar idea to what she likes with the band being thick https://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/fiotto-diamond-engagement-ring-722.htm

Also found this stone but not sure if it is worth the extra $$ https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2763662.htm

 

[Christina...]

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Fantastic diamond choices! If you haven't shown your gf the setting though, I'd be a bit concerned because even if WF sets the stone as low as possible it's not going to look at all like the one she really likes. I know this is really hard. Did you talk with WF about the possibility of making the setting that she really likes?

 

[BigHenry]

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Fantastic diamond choices! If you haven't shown your gf the setting though, I'd be a bit concerned because even if WF sets the stone as low as possible it's not going to look at all like the one she really likes. I know this is really hard. Did you talk with WF about the possibility of making the setting that she really likes?

I did but they said they would have to price it out but would most likely exceed budget. If you look at the link I posted before to the one she liked at jareds it looks to sit about the same height. Going to show her when I get home

 

[Christina...]

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Fantastic diamond choices! If you haven't shown your gf the setting though, I'd be a bit concerned because even if WF sets the stone as low as possible it's not going to look at all like the one she really likes. I know this is really hard. Did you talk with WF about the possibility of making the setting that she really likes?

I did but they said they would have to price it out but would most likely exceed budget. If you look at the link I posted before to the one she liked at jareds it looks to sit about the same height. Going to show her when I get home

Good I'm glad that you are still working together. My concern was that the WF setting has less of a tension or bridge look to it than the others that you posted and I wasn't sure if this was important to her or not. I know that she really wants a wider band and the WF setting looks perfect for that. I think that you will both be very happy with the quality of WFs settings as well, and the diamonds on the sides will give extra impact and flash!

 

[BigHenry]

Scratch that idea, she doesn't like the setting " too much diamonds on the sides"

 

[Christina...]

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Scratch that idea, she doesn't like the setting " too much diamonds on the sides"

Sorry, but I was afraid of that. The one that she likes is more simple, and the I thought that the one that you posted may be a bit overwhelming for her. Has she had a chance to look at WF's website to see if there was another that she liked? The diamonds that you are considering are beautiful, it would be great if she found a setting there that she loved as well.

 

[Christina...]

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Henry what about a semi bezel? This one has a nice thick band and the diamond will set very close to the finger and be protected by the bezel. Think she might like something similar to this?

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/heavy-half-bezel-solitaire-engagement-ring-293.htm

 

[Christina...]

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or what about this..

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-settings-with-sidestones/item_58-2785.asp

I know the one that she liked isn't really a tension set but what about this...
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/contemporary-rings/14k-White-Gold-Three-Stone-Diamond-Ring.html

ETA http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/full-bezel-with-bridge-14k-white-gold-5541w14

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/half-bezel-solitaire-18k-white-gold-5437w18
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/tranquility-18k-white-gold-5378w18

this one is probably too much but I thought Id list it anyway
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/split-shank-bezel-18k-white-gold-5819w18