pave diamond band

[markb]

I've been looking at a wide pave diamond band at Tiffany's. It's 3.30 cts in total weight and very expensive - $11k. Is this the sort of ring that another jeweler could make for much less, but with the same quality? If so, who?! Thanks for the help.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Yes it is.
If you want the very best effect then what we do is select all our diamonds with an idea-scope so they are brighter and they also weigh less.
You will find that even the Tiffany stones have around a 50:50 rejection rate using this criteria.
There would be plenty of B&M stores that would make a nice ring of this type for you.
If you can find one who will buy an Ideal-scope and select the diamonds for you (and insist they are set very close together) then you will get a blow away effect.
Be sure to have a fitting before the diamonds are set - these rings can not be resized!

 

[lawmax]

This man claims to do excellent pave work: http://moediamonds.com/

Try to choose a jeweler who is talented in this area. Ask for examples of their pave work.

Good luck