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deuceshoes

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I am looking for a Pave setting with an emerald cut diamond in the center...
My budget is around $5000-$6000.
I am having tons of trouble finding what I am looking for. I would prefer the center stone be 1 ct or above (hopefully I am not too off base on the price.)
I have attached a pic of what i am looking for. If ANYONE could help I would appreciate it
Thanks in advance.
 
here is the pic.

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Have you seen PS member tberube's ring? I am not sure where she had her's made, but similar design to what you're looking for:

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that is exactly what i am looking for:
HELP!!!!!
 
I would also call ERD, Whiteflash,etc. and see if the custom route is for you....Both companies can provide CAD images of the design, and it will not go into final production until you are 100% happy...If you dont want to go custom, I would check into Ritani...they make a gorgeous pave halo ec ring. Several vendors here carry the Ritani line...I would give Pearlman's (www.pearlmansjewelers.com) a call if you are interested though. They seem to have the best prices on designer items.

Good luck!!!!
 
Hmmm....does anyone know where tberube had her ring made? I cant remember right now, and I couldnt find it when I searched!!
 
For that type of setting and an emerald cut stone of that size, I think that unfortunately you are off on price. Would you consider putting your budget towards the stone itself in the simplest setting possible for now? And then upgrading to the pave setting at a later time? I only ask because I think that the emerald cut is less forgiving than a round with color and clarity -- you don''t want to drop too low on either and sacrifice the overall quality of the ring.
 
Date: 2/26/2008 3:41:29 PM
Author: babysteps
For that type of setting and an emerald cut stone of that size, I think that unfortunately you are off on price. Would you consider putting your budget towards the stone itself in the simplest setting possible for now? And then upgrading to the pave setting at a later time? I only ask because I think that the emerald cut is less forgiving than a round with color and clarity -- you don't want to drop too low on either and sacrifice the overall quality of the ring.
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I agree. Deuce, you will either have to up your budget, or get a smaller than 1 ct diamond. You have to figure for good quality pave work and a setting like that, that is going to cost you several thousand in itself, you know? Some would reccommend just buying the best, biggest stone you can afford and setting it (temporarily) into a plain WG solitaire setting until you have the $$$ to upgrade the setting to what you really want. If you really have your heart set on the pave halo though, that budget is going to have to go up, or just get a smaller center stone....
 
i was afraid of that... i guess that is the route i will have to go, yuck!
 
Date: 2/26/2008 3:58:03 PM
Author: deuceshoes
i was afraid of that... i guess that is the route i will have to go, yuck!
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Its not that bad. EC solitaires are gorgeous (I''m biased though, since I have one)!!! LOL!!!
 
yes i just hate disappointing her. i know what she really wants...
 
Date: 2/26/2008 4:04:24 PM
Author: deuceshoes
yes i just hate disappointing her. i know what she really wants...
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Well, then go with a slighty smaller diamond....I would call around and get quotes on a setting like the one you posted...Then you will know how much you have left over for the center stone...

Seriously, call Mark at ERD. He does awesome custom work (he helped me pick out my EC and made my gorgeous setting for me). He is wonderful to work with...and had a great eye for EC's, and his work is absolutely gorgeous!!! His prices are reasonable too.
If she really has her heart set on that particular setting, that's what I would do.
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Deuce-

Tberube said in her other thread in SMTR that she purchased that mounting from Adiamor.com, and that the price of the setting was very reasonable. She also said that the setting is well made. Maybe you can look into it? I would also call Mark at ERD though and see what he can do for you...

Good luck!!!
 
I agree a nice VVS 1-2 or higher for 1 CT Emerald cut diamond certified by GIA or EGL usa or whatever.. will cost you more than $5-6K. My diamond (see Avatar) is 1.03 CT emerald cut VVS1 H color EGL usa cert was already @ $5K not including setting and wedding bands. BTW- you will need a high clarity diamond for an emerald cut since step cuts are not as forgiving on the inclusions.

i agree, get the diamond and have it set on a temp and later on get the halo setting. I was interested in getting a halo setting also at one point and a local jeweler gave me the quote $1.200 so I decided against it and went a different route.

Kris
 
Thanks, Dani! Promotion is always a good thing to me!! Haha..

Deuce, I got the ring from adiamor.com, and I'm not exactly sure what FI paid for the entire ring, but I believe it was most likely right around 5K. The diamond is a .90ct I VS1 (and it looks larger than a lot of 1ct rounds I see in person). The setting itself (in 14K WG) was under $1,000. I wanted something sturdy, high quality and that's exactly what I got. Some people knock that site on here, it's not a PS vendor, but I've never found another setting I've liked better than the one I have.

Once you hit the magic 1 carat mark, prices soar...but if you look for something just slightly under a carat, you won't tell the difference (esp. in a halo) and the price is much lower. I say, get your girlfriend what she wants...if she's like me, the setting is the most important part of the ring.

Here's a better pic of it (the other pic makes it look yellow - and it faces up VERY white). Good luck!

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Before you give up on the pave setting, here is one that might be within your budget. Someone pointed this out to me for a emerald shaped gemstone, and it will certainly work for a diamond. You may have to get white gold instead of platinum to keep it in budget, but it is definitely reasonably priced in white gold.

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Diamond-Accent-Engagement-Rings-12/Tiffany-Legacy-Style-Emerald-Cut-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-1588.html

ETA: There is a diamond just under 1 carat on their website that may work for you in that setting. Here it is:

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/diamond/160887.html

It's just under a carat, and by the numbers it looks fine. You would have to have them to look at it and make sure it's a nice stone. It also may be a little more square than you want with a 1.35 length to width ratio, but again it has to be seen to be judged.

With this stone and setting, you are still in budget and just under a carat for the center diamond!
 
Just to add...on price. Not only can you go just under a carat, but you can also do a little better than even coda mentioned above, if you give yourself some wiggle room on color and clarity.

Clarity: You can easily go as low as VS2 and still have a very clear diamond. Mine is VS1 and, try as I may, I have never seen an inclusion. Just my opinion, but VVS1 is a tad overkill.

Color: this is entirely subjective, but mine is an I-color and I personally adore the warmer colored stones. Maybe you don't want to go as low color as I, but you can certainly get away with a G and have a nice, icy white diamond. AND save some big cash...

Just remember to look for a good cut. What is a good cut? Well, with EC's it's a little more subjective. But the numbers on mine say the table is too large and the overall depth is a tad too much (FI bought way before I got educated on Pricescope). But it has a great spread and it's got excellent fire. I'm very happy with it! So basically you kind of have to see what the diamond looks like, to make a good decision.
 
Well, since we don''t know what the original poster is looking for, I was playing it safe with numbers. I was also only looking at diamonds on Excel''s website since that is where the setting is located. I realize that the setting can be bought separately from the diamond, but the original poster may not want to do that either. The only stone I found that looked reasonable depth, table, color and clarity wise was what I posted. So, I''m sure the original poster could do better in price than what I found, but that was just a quick glance. I was just trying to be helpful.
 
Date: 2/27/2008 10:20:58 AM
Author: coda72
Well, since we don''t know what the original poster is looking for, I was playing it safe with numbers. I was also only looking at diamonds on Excel''s website since that is where the setting is located. I realize that the setting can be bought separately from the diamond, but the original poster may not want to do that either. The only stone I found that looked reasonable depth, table, color and clarity wise was what I posted. So, I''m sure the original poster could do better in price than what I found, but that was just a quick glance. I was just trying to be helpful.
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Absolutely, coda! I was not knocking your suggestion at all...just adding to it. I know the OP was trying to find something for a reasonable price, and I was just adding to your great suggestion to let him know the rather wide variety of specs he can choose from in an EC.

Two heads...better than one, right??
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Date: 2/26/2008 3:58:03 PM
Author: deuceshoes
i was afraid of that... i guess that is the route i will have to go, yuck!
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Okay...I understand that what you *want* and what you can *afford* are different things...but, that is usually the way it goes for most of us, thats why you can upgrade later. But, I wouldn''t use the word "yuck" to discribe the engagement ring. Lots of women here have lovely EC solitaire''s and are completely happy.

You have a 5,000-6,000 budget, and want a $10,000 ring...it happens a lot...but just because it won''t be the pave setting doesn''t mean it won''t be lovely.
 
Date: 2/27/2008 10:49:45 AM
Author: Italiahaircolor




Date: 2/26/2008 3:58:03 PM

Author: deuceshoes

i was afraid of that... i guess that is the route i will have to go, yuck!
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Okay...I understand that what you *want* and what you can *afford* are different things...but, that is usually the way it goes for most of us, thats why you can upgrade later. But, I wouldn''t use the word ''yuck'' to discribe the engagement ring. Lots of women here have lovely EC solitaire''s and are completely happy.


You have a 5,000-6,000 budget, and want a $10,000 ring...it happens a lot...but just because it won''t be the pave setting doesn''t mean it won''t be lovely.
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I''m sorry if I''m being obtuse, here, but I really don''t think that he does have a $10,000 ring in mind...! Don''t worry, deuce! You''re describing pretty much exactly MY engagement ring, and my FI''s budget as well! It CAN BE DONE!
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I''m guessing that Italiahaircolor didn''t read all the way through the thread before posting. Since you have a $5,000-$6,000 ring and I found another one, it can be done in budget. Maybe not for a greater than 1 carat diamond, but for very close to a carat. Don''t give up yet, Deuceshoes.
 
Mimzy''s FI had a similar budget and wanted a similar ring-- result is below. We helped him find an EC H VS2, and had it set in this lovely Beverly K settting. I would contract Bill Pearlman at PearlmansJewelers.com and ask him what he can do for you. He can source gorgeous stones and he carries Beverly K. And he''s a GREAT guy and vendor. He doesn''t have a ton of diamonds listed on his site, but he has all the resources to source a stunning diamond for you, and the eye for it. Plus if you get both the diamond and the setting in one place, sometimes vendors will give you a better deal on the total package. It''s totally do-able. Don''t focus on the actual carat weight. Focus on the spread of the diamond. You want something 5 x 7 or as close to as possible. And a setting in White Gold because platinum is going to be WAY cost prohibative for you.

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Thought I''d throw this one from Knox out there too. It''s different with the split shank, but oh-so-purty. The setting is $1690 and has room for a .5-.6ct stone, but they do custom, so less diamonds in the one shank makes for more money for a bigger center stone. Don''t quote me on that though...
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http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=201&rn=933&action=show_detail

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