MikeEllington
Rough_Rock
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- Sep 13, 2016
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Ive been lurking the forums for a bit now, and im ready to make the splash!
Basically im looking for recommendations on getting a engagement ring. Ive attached the look that she loves.
round diamond, pave style with a halo around it. She really wants a halo that sits a little below it, and ive found some pictures of pretty much exactly what she likes. I know she really likes the thin bands. thinner the better
Now, im wondering what stats/grades i should be look for to get the most bang for my buck. I'm even open to looking at exact links on blue nile/etc if there are some helpful people that love to look at diamonds!
Neither of us are jewelers, so im looking for the sweet spot for value, and wow factor! After perusing the forums, im assuming i should stick to the ideal cut dimensions and percentages that i see repeated often. But which of the 4cs, should i asbolutely get at a certain grade, and which are not as important?
My budget would be about 12-15k all said and done, I would rather stick to the 12k end of the spectrum, but if the 15k level would get me more bang for the buck, i could go there.
What are some recommendations on getting a band similar to this made. How much of my budget should go to the band, and how much for the diamond. I'd like something similar, but would love something one off and a little more special than exactly like the pic.
added a few images of what i think shes looking for.
Basically im looking for recommendations on getting a engagement ring. Ive attached the look that she loves.
round diamond, pave style with a halo around it. She really wants a halo that sits a little below it, and ive found some pictures of pretty much exactly what she likes. I know she really likes the thin bands. thinner the better
Now, im wondering what stats/grades i should be look for to get the most bang for my buck. I'm even open to looking at exact links on blue nile/etc if there are some helpful people that love to look at diamonds!
Neither of us are jewelers, so im looking for the sweet spot for value, and wow factor! After perusing the forums, im assuming i should stick to the ideal cut dimensions and percentages that i see repeated often. But which of the 4cs, should i asbolutely get at a certain grade, and which are not as important?
My budget would be about 12-15k all said and done, I would rather stick to the 12k end of the spectrum, but if the 15k level would get me more bang for the buck, i could go there.
What are some recommendations on getting a band similar to this made. How much of my budget should go to the band, and how much for the diamond. I'd like something similar, but would love something one off and a little more special than exactly like the pic.
added a few images of what i think shes looking for.