karinachka25
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2012
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- 14
Hi everyone,
I posted here awhile back about my engagement ring, and you were all so helpful with your information. I was wondering what your opinion would be on oval halo diamond studs. I'm looking at getting a pair of studs that would be 0.75-1ct total weight.
Originally, I was thinking of purchasing 2 loose diamonds from the great supplier that you recommended to me- Martin Sheffield in Toronto. My husband went to him for my engagement ring diamond and then used a great local jeweler to have the diamond set in the ring.
I got in touch with that jeweler to ask him what the cost of having those diamonds set in a halo setting would be, and he said
that the design and wax forms would be about $120, but that he can't possibly know the prices of the stones, setting and finishing until the wax is done. His advice was to check in stores first because he believes I can buy cheaper instead of making the earrings from scratch. Essentially, he is saying that the jeweler will have to buy the post/backing, so the only part he would be making is the tops. I'd have to pay for posts/backings, design, waxes, casting, finishing and setting.
I guess I'm a bit lost. The budget is about $1,700- I'm willing to go to a G colour and an SI1 or SI2 clarity, as long as the cut is great. Is it really a better idea to find something online? I haven't really been able to find anything in an oval halo that has good specs, and especially not for that price. I know that I could get the loose diamonds for about $1300.
Any suggestions? Thanks so much
I posted here awhile back about my engagement ring, and you were all so helpful with your information. I was wondering what your opinion would be on oval halo diamond studs. I'm looking at getting a pair of studs that would be 0.75-1ct total weight.
Originally, I was thinking of purchasing 2 loose diamonds from the great supplier that you recommended to me- Martin Sheffield in Toronto. My husband went to him for my engagement ring diamond and then used a great local jeweler to have the diamond set in the ring.
I got in touch with that jeweler to ask him what the cost of having those diamonds set in a halo setting would be, and he said
that the design and wax forms would be about $120, but that he can't possibly know the prices of the stones, setting and finishing until the wax is done. His advice was to check in stores first because he believes I can buy cheaper instead of making the earrings from scratch. Essentially, he is saying that the jeweler will have to buy the post/backing, so the only part he would be making is the tops. I'd have to pay for posts/backings, design, waxes, casting, finishing and setting.
I guess I'm a bit lost. The budget is about $1,700- I'm willing to go to a G colour and an SI1 or SI2 clarity, as long as the cut is great. Is it really a better idea to find something online? I haven't really been able to find anything in an oval halo that has good specs, and especially not for that price. I know that I could get the loose diamonds for about $1300.
Any suggestions? Thanks so much
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