Need Some Help w/ Setting

[rockysalamander]

Keeping my fingers crossed too.

Then, we can help look for a diamond.

 

[sledge]

Not sure if you noticed or not, but I actually got the IS image back from JA on the one stone that was recommended early on. I have it placed on temp hold. Originally I was supposed to make a decision by today, but they have extended my hold until tomorrow.

Would I be making a mistake by purchasing the stone w/o deciding on the setting?

It seems to have received some pretty good comments thus far, but would really appreciate your input as well as you've been so helpful. Here is a link to the other thread:

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ope-need-input-on-this-diamond-please.240443/

Keeping my fingers crossed too.

Then, we can help look for a diamond.

 

[rockysalamander]

Not sure if you noticed or not, but I actually got the IS image back from JA on the one stone that was recommended early on. I have it placed on temp hold. Originally I was supposed to make a decision by today, but they have extended my hold until tomorrow.

Would I be making a mistake by purchasing the stone w/o deciding on the setting?

It seems to have received some pretty good comments thus far, but would really appreciate your input as well as you've been so helpful. Here is a link to the other thread:

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ope-need-input-on-this-diamond-please.240443/

Gosh no if you aim for a more narrow setting, but I think I may have a better options since I think you said your had a bit of fluidity in your budget. If you like this at all, and it is in your budget, please put on hold as its pretty stellar while you decide. Look at that ASET

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3945630.htm

If an H color works, they have this one with no clarity worries that can be seen by eye.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3945630.htm

 

[sledge]

I am fluid with the budget as I don't want a few dollars to stand in the way of a good decision.

FYI, I did call Whiteflash and put the G on hold. The link to the H was a duplicate of the G, so if you can repost I'd be most grateful.

Speaking of H's, I had a recommendation for a H&A in the other thread that was also a Whiteflash stone. I went ahead and placed it on hold as well. Here is a link to that one. It's only an SI1.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3586209.htm

One question I had -- while I can see the images on the G diamond you linked are even better than the other one, I noticed it only scores a 1.8 HCA as opposed to a 0.9 HCA of the original & less perfect stone. The H&A linked about scored a 1.1 HCA.

I understand anything 2 or less is great. Just trying to find the rhyme & reason why the diamond with the worst images (although still good) outperformed the other two diamonds on the HCA scale.

Gosh no if you aim for a more narrow setting, but I think I may have a better options since I think you said your had a bit of fluidity in your budget. If you like this at all, and it is in your budget, please put on hold as its pretty stellar while you decide. Look at that ASET

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3945630.htm

If an H color works, they have this one with no clarity worries that can be seen by eye.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3945630.htm

 

[rockysalamander]

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3974678.htm

Try this. I'd choose this over G for size.

 

[rockysalamander]

HCA does not apply to super ideals. They have the ASET to prove performance.

 

[sledge]

HCA does not apply to super ideals. They have the ASET to prove performance.

Thank you Rocky! Your input and guidance has been tremendous in my journey thus far. I greatly appreciate your insights!

Jumping back to the settings, I showed my girl the Vanessa and Maevona settings, along with a plethora of others. Guess what she keeps coming back to? Your very first suggestion for a more balanced look....

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...d-pave-shank-contemporary-solitaire-item-6858

I really thought the custom Vanessa twist would be the winner. Almost had to pick my jaw up off the ground. For the sake of my sanity I think I'm going with the JA setting, although if I buy a WF diamond it maybe more expensive (unless WF custom makes me one).

FYI, I updated my diamond thread to include the recommendations here so we can keep the stone conversations in that thread. Sorry for jumping all around on everyone!

 

[sledge]

So maybe this isn't over. Just learned she really, really likes this one. Supposedly better than the twist.

It's fake clown jewelry, but looks very, very similar to the Maevona Poppy collection. Apparently she likes the way the wedding band locks into the engagement ring too. Except for -- wait for it -- it's a princess cut and doesn't have the side pear diamonds.

https://www.tinnivi.com/women-s-pri...ing-silver-bridal-engagement-ring-500343.html

 

[ac117]

So maybe this isn't over. Just learned she really, really likes this one. Supposedly better than the twist.

It's fake clown jewelry, but looks very, very similar to the Maevona Poppy collection. Apparently she likes the way the wedding band locks into the engagement ring too. Except for -- wait for it -- it's a princess cut and doesn't have the side pear diamonds.

https://www.tinnivi.com/women-s-pri...ing-silver-bridal-engagement-ring-500343.html

That looks like a bypass setting, which JA also has: https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ave-bypass-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49488

Without diamonds: https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...old-engraved-swirl-engagement-ring-item-59742

Sholdt also has one: https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/julia-sholdt-platinum-6978p

 

[rockysalamander]

Any setting can have a wedding band custom made to interlock and almost every setting she has liked would need a custom (or matching) wband. Put aside the wedding band for now. Once she had the ering, she can visit a million shops and see what she actually likes in person. Seeing online and wearing can be quite different.

I can see the design elements she likes, but I'm not clear on the shank she likes. The JA bypass is very wide at the bottom, while the one she showed you most recently is very narrow. I'm not personally a fan of such a wide shank as the JA, but my mom wear a 10 mm wide band on a size 6.5 finger. So, to each their own. I think there is a high likelihood she will want to change the setting. So, why not get a nice soli setting and then let her spend as long as she want finding her setting bliss? Some people just can't decide and may reset multiple times.

Few more ideas...

Lily. http://www.maevona.com/ring-detail.html?rid=1140
Lily band. http://www.maevona.com/wedding-ring...ngagement-matching-pave-band-mvw61lildia.html
Example of fitted band that can be made (this is for a differt ring): http://www.maevona.com/wedding-rings/womens-wedding-rings/moray-pave-matching-band-mvw87mordia.html

JA basic twisted. https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...infinity-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-53313

JA contemporary twisted. https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...wisted-shank-contemporary-solitaire-item-6854

 

[sledge]

Ugh, and the saga continues. Appreciate all the help thus far, and asking you guys be a little more patient with me. A few updated facts:

1. Diamond is selected. BGD Blue, round, 0.867c, H, VS2, H&A https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...0.867-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104098623002
2. I prefer to get a setting from BGD, but not opposed to custom design (not sure either of us are ready for this, unless minor customization) or purchasing elsewhere and shipping to BGD for final assembly.
3. She has a Pinterest page, but no rings selected.
4. She is trying to guide me with details without saying "I want this one". She says whatever I pick she will love and the thought is what matters to her. For this reason, I don't ever get THAT reaction when the girl finds THEIR ring.
5. She believes society is backwards. Too much focus on the e-ring and not enough on the wedding band. In her opinion the e-ring should be plain & then come to life with the wedding band added.
6. She tends to like twisted/curved rings the best and usually rounds but has seen a few with princess & marquis cuts she likes.
7. She doesn't like many of the modern rings where the wedding band looks like an "after thought".
8. She likes e-rings & wedding bands that are designed to be integral with one another.
9. Because of 7 & 8, I don't see her ever wearing the wedding band solo.
10. No halos -- she doesn't like them.
11. The other night, she spouted off just get plain matching wedding bands.

I like this a lot, but it's not her favorite. Maybe not integral enough.
https://www.allurez.com/preset-enga...ridal-set-14k-white-gold-1.32ct/pid/33240/591

An example of something she considers more integral:
https://www.brilliantearth.com/Iris-Diamond-Matched-Set-White-Gold-BE115-BE2115-1156443/

Kind of the overall ideal what she likes, but not exactly. She mentioned there was lots of gaps.
https://www.josephjewelry.com/women...rved-shared-prong-diamond-wedding-band-100410

One she seemed to really like.
https://www.mdcdiamonds.com/engagementdetails.cfm?Stock=ES933BRBSWG&Country=US#

A previous fav of hers. However, I question how the wedding band will work (worried won't be integral enough).
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...d-pave-shank-contemporary-solitaire-item-6858

She seemed to like this, but was not necessarily her favorite either. Obviously in round instead of oval.
http://www.maevona.com/ring-detail.html?rid=3031

 

[bludiva]

@sledge i know you have an overwhelming number of options already but just remembered this designer who integrates the swoopiness and the wedding band in unique ways and may be worth checking out.

http://www.markschneiderdesign.com/engagement-rings/view-all-engagement-rings

 

[sledge]

@sledge i know you have an overwhelming number of options already but just remembered this designer who integrates the swoopiness and the wedding band in unique ways and may be worth checking out.

http://www.markschneiderdesign.com/engagement-rings/view-all-engagement-rings

Wow @bludiva, there are some gorgeous rings on that site! I would be amazed if she didn't find at least several rings she likes. Trying to stay true to what she has told me already, I think perhaps the Surge is a good choice. It retains the original twist she kept coming back to at JA, yet seems more integral. Of course, if JA offers a wedding band that butts up as closely as this other design then maybe that is still an option.

The only thing I don't like about this site is the price. Since I am looking at platinum, most of these sets are $5-10k with no diamond.

http://www.markschneiderdesign.com/...ement-rings/surge-engagement-ring#slideshow-3

 

[bludiva]

wow the price really jumps for platinum

i remember seeing someone post a mark schneider design on PS but can't find it now to give some real life perspective. i do think he has a unique style and if it resonates with your SO may be worth checking out if there is a dealer near you.

 

[blueMA]

Ugh, and the saga continues. Appreciate all the help thus far, and asking you guys be a little more patient with me. A few updated facts:

1. Diamond is selected. BGD Blue, round, 0.867c, H, VS2, H&A https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...0.867-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104098623002
2. I prefer to get a setting from BGD, but not opposed to custom design (not sure either of us are ready for this, unless minor customization) or purchasing elsewhere and shipping to BGD for final assembly.
3. She has a Pinterest page, but no rings selected.
4. She is trying to guide me with details without saying "I want this one". She says whatever I pick she will love and the thought is what matters to her. For this reason, I don't ever get THAT reaction when the girl finds THEIR ring.
5. She believes society is backwards. Too much focus on the e-ring and not enough on the wedding band. In her opinion the e-ring should be plain & then come to life with the wedding band added.
6. She tends to like twisted/curved rings the best and usually rounds but has seen a few with princess & marquis cuts she likes.
7. She doesn't like many of the modern rings where the wedding band looks like an "after thought".
8. She likes e-rings & wedding bands that are designed to be integral with one another.
9. Because of 7 & 8, I don't see her ever wearing the wedding band solo.
10. No halos -- she doesn't like them.
11. The other night, she spouted off just get plain matching wedding bands.

I like this a lot, but it's not her favorite. Maybe not integral enough.
https://www.allurez.com/preset-enga...ridal-set-14k-white-gold-1.32ct/pid/33240/591

An example of something she considers more integral:
https://www.brilliantearth.com/Iris-Diamond-Matched-Set-White-Gold-BE115-BE2115-1156443/

Kind of the overall ideal what she likes, but not exactly. She mentioned there was lots of gaps.
https://www.josephjewelry.com/women...rved-shared-prong-diamond-wedding-band-100410

One she seemed to really like.
https://www.mdcdiamonds.com/engagementdetails.cfm?Stock=ES933BRBSWG&Country=US#

A previous fav of hers. However, I question how the wedding band will work (worried won't be integral enough).
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...d-pave-shank-contemporary-solitaire-item-6858

She seemed to like this, but was not necessarily her favorite either. Obviously in round instead of oval.
http://www.maevona.com/ring-detail.html?rid=3031

Consider your fact #11 - The thing is, have her talk to any woman who's been married for a while. My own sister convinced me before I selected my wedding band a long time ago, because she ended up changing her diamond studded band for a plain wedding band for daily wear. I was about to go with an eternity diamond wedding band, but she said how much pain in the b*** it was to clean it all the time, especially to wear one through daily chores including washing your own face.

I ended up going to Tiffany's and selected a pair of matching plain platinum bands for my husband and myself. I couldn't have made a better decision, and the band goes well with my e-ring 3-stone setting.

I myself don't wear my e-ring everyday, and only wear the big rock when I dress up. I could never sleep with it on my finger either, and I never wear it through any daily chores.

I never take off my wedding band, and it's part of me besides it doesn't want to come off easily anymore.

 

[farrahlyn]

@sledge i totally agree with her about the wedding band seeming to be an afterthought a lot of the time. i almost NEVER wear my e-ring and band separately.

Since you're buying at BG, i would send over some of her favorite settings and ask for suggestions on a setting and band that would provide that cohesive look. you're going for the total look so express that it's important to see the setting and band together before making a decision. i would bet that this would get you the end result you're looking for and all in one place. BG has several settings on their site that i think would work, just need to see them paired with bands to determine which is a winner.