NEIL LANE PEAR ENGAGEMENT RING

[ready4love]

IM looking at getting this ring for engagement ring. I love the look of the ring. Anybody know of a better pear shaped ring thats in same ball park as far as price or less?

 

[Gypsy]

Price is not the issue. Quality is. And that ring doesn't have it.

We can help you find a much better quality ring.

What does that ring cost ?

Also is this for you, or for your lady. And if it is for your lady are you POSITIVE she likes the style?? It's a risky choice for someone else.

 

[ready4love]

its for her, she loves the style. def wants pear engagement ring

 

[Niel]

so that rings about 5k right?

I had inquired about doing this for a marquise and they said yes, so id bet they can do this for a pear

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-diamond-split-shank-double-halo-pave-engagement-ring-item-17845
i think this one is a bit nicer quality, though i dont know if they will do it for a pear. Worth asking
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/designer-engagement-rings/18k-white-gold-pave-double-halo-engagement-ring-with-pave-split-shank-design-item-17344

Im a fan of this cutie

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.70-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-31654

 

[Gypsy]

Okay so she definitely wants a pear. But does she want a double halo setting?

 

[Gypsy]

I really like these three pears:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.91-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-164572
and
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.75-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-20547
and
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.71-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-281930

And this one is a fantastic value if eyeclean:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.70-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-247880


I'm post setting options next after you answer my question about the setting style. Does she want a double halo, or just a halo... or does she just want a pear and the double halo caught your eye?

 

[Gypsy]

This is the setting I recommend: $1,150.00 USD And PEARLMANS JEWELERS can get it for you, FOR A PEAR, for about $1,400-1,500 including customization costs and setting fee for the outside stone. http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/

http://www.elizabetajewelry.com/products/beverley-k-diamond-engagement-ring-semi-mount-center-stone-not-included-number-9412-slash-60

 

[ready4love]

she wants pear and halo

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.91-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-164572 Ask if eyeclean
and
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.75-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-20547
and
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.71-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-281930 Ask if eyeclean.

And this one is a fantastic value if eyeclean:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.70-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-247880 Ask if eyeclean


Put these on hold. Ask if they are eyeclean. If they are all eyeclean, pick three of them (hint, pick the ones with the largest measurements). If one or two of them are not eyeclean, then disqualify those. Ask for an ASET image of each one. It is how to evaluate light performance. See here how to read an ASET image: http://www.ideal-scope.com/1.using_ASET_scope.asp

Then pick one and buy it.

In the meantime: call Pearlmans http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/... And ask them to give you a quote for this setting but for a 70-90 point pear. (SEND THEM THE BELOW LINK) in 18kt white gold.
http://www.elizabetajewelry.com/products/beverley-k-diamond-engagement-ring-semi-mount-center-stone-not-included-number-9412-slash-60

The Beverly K settings are of a quality that will stand up to everyday wear. Unlike that Neil Lane ring.

 

[ready4love]

Ok thanks . Any more double halo besides the first one

 

[Gypsy]

Ok thanks . Any more double halo besides the first one

Double halos are asking for trouble. There is a lot of surface area and a lot of pave. And pave is one of the most fragile and worst types of settings for anyone who plans to have kids or any kind of active lifestyle. PARTICULARLY the style of pave in the Neil Lane ring (I know, I have a SINGLE halo with that type of pave myself). The one I posted for you has ONE halo and brightcut pave, which is the safest kind.

You really don't want a double halo for an engagement ring. It's just not practical. Especially budget pave.

If you want a double halo of the type of construction to stand up to everyday you are talking a 5-7k handforged platinum halo setting (which is what I have) and even that you have to baby (which I do).

http://www.beverleyk.com/engagement-rings/split-shank/r9412-a-d-d-cz.html This is really the best setting for your budget. It has the split shank you like. Bright cut pave. And a halo. And it allows you to get a gorgeous and large diamond as the center stone.

 

[ready4love]

Ok thanks I didn't know that

 

[Gypsy]

Again, I don't recommend it AT ALL. But they can make this one for any shape center. http://www.eternitybyyoni.com/engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-ring/Double-Halo-Ring-With-Split-Shank-506.htm

I still recommend getting the stone from JA who has videos and provides ASET images. And chosing one of the diamonds I posted for you as they have minimal bowtie and performance issues (rare and hard to find in pears).

 

[Gypsy]

Ok thanks I didn't know that

I know. And that's why I am taking the time to give you as much knowledge as possible so you can make an informed decision, instead of just blindly linking you to what you asked for.

I want you to be happy with your purchase for a long time. I don't want you to get a low quality ring that starts having issues with the pave.

 

[ready4love]

I def like the bk one halo ring

 

[Gypsy]

I def like the bk one halo ring

I do too. It's a lovely setting and very well priced. Pearlman's will be able to help you get a quote for the setting for a pear shaped center.

 

[ready4love]

so what makes a pear diamond pop!!!!!!!!!!! as far as specs

 

[Gypsy]

so what makes a pear diamond pop!!!!!!!!!!! as far as specs

There are no specs. Anyone that tells you different is making it up.

You can't judge a pear on anything other than faceting and light return. That's what determines performance. 2 stone with very similar stats on a diamond lab report can be amazingly different. One can be a star the other a dog.

It's the wild wild west with pears.
That's why I posted links to JA. They have videos so you can just the faceting and the light return. And they have ASETs so you can verify light return.

 

[iota15]

so what makes a pear diamond pop!!!!!!!!!!! as far as specs

There are no specs. Anyone that tells you different is making it up.

You can't judge a pear on anything other than faceting and light return. That's what determines performance. 2 stone with very similar stats on a diamond lab report can be amazingly different. One can be a star the other a dog.

It's the wild wild west with pears.
That's why I posted links to JA. They have videos so you can just the faceting and the light return. And they have ASETs so you can verify light return.

I totally agree.

 

[iota15]

so what makes a pear diamond pop!!!!!!!!!!! as far as specs

There are no specs. Anyone that tells you different is making it up.

You can't judge a pear on anything other than faceting and light return. That's what determines performance. 2 stone with very similar stats on a diamond lab report can be amazingly different. One can be a star the other a dog.

It's the wild wild west with pears.
That's why I posted links to JA. They have videos so you can just the faceting and the light return. And they have ASETs so you can verify light return.

I totally agree.

 

[iota15]

How about any of these:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-102ct-e-si2-pear-shape-gia-eye-clean-r530

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-100ct-f-vs2-pear-shape-gia-super-blue-pear-r5520

 

[SB621]

How about any of these:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-102ct-e-si2-pear-shape-gia-eye-clean-r530

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-100ct-f-vs2-pear-shape-gia-super-blue-pear-r5520

That last one I think looks really milky and hazy to my eyes. I would pass. I"m not a fan of strong blue with D/E/F diamonds at all because of that affect.

 

[Gypsy]

How about any of these:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-102ct-e-si2-pear-shape-gia-eye-clean-r530

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-colorless-diamond-100ct-f-vs2-pear-shape-gia-super-blue-pear-r5520

That last one I think looks really milky and hazy to my eyes. I would pass. I"m not a fan of strong blue with D/E/F diamonds at all because of that affect.

First link doesn't work and the second has more of a bowtie than I like. Plus DBL doesn't provide ASET images and I think that with a pear you should work with a vendor that does.

 

[WillyDiamond]

Hey OP
Hope you are taking note of Gypsy's posts.
Best of luck