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kmystery

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Hi
I am hoping to get a pear diamond and am trying to decide on a setting. I love dainty halos (especially ones that look almost scalloped around the edges), but the pear will be circa 0.5ct and I am not sure if that is going to be too small for the halo setting, or how small the diamonds in the halo can be?
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this?
Thanks
 
0.5ct isn't too small for a halo, but the challenge will be finding a ready-made pear halo for that smaller size. I'm assuming custom work is too expensive in this case.

I've seen a Gabriel halo (not pear) with melee at 0.003ct. I think that would be a good size for your halo. You'll want to keep it to half point melee or less.
 
No half ct isn't too small. .

I would however not go bigger than half pointers I. The halo. As larger ones would probably shallow up the stone.

Buts your budget for the halo??
 
If you look at James Allen's 360 viewer of this ring, its got about a half ct pear in there. It looks nice
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-pear-center-item-17441


If it were me though, I think this halo with a plain shank looks nicer. It looks a little more expensive, dispite being cheaper (even cheaper if you ask for 14k!)
Plus, it'll look nice with a plain or lots of different diamond wedding bands, depending on your budget

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-pave-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-pear-center-item-17460
 
Thanks for that, good to know it is possible.

In terms of budget, its a bit difficult as I am in the UK (well actually Channel Islands - part of Great Britain but not technically UK!). I suppose circa US$3,750 at current ex rate.

I think the issue for me will be finding someone locally who can do this within price range (Channel Islands are very small).

I did some more internet searching and did find this one, which i think looks lovely:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...s2-pear-shape-gia-hand-forged-halo-ring-r4950

seems to have great presence on the finger but not sure on delivery to where I live! I would also be nervous on buying something without trying it on and the depth seems very shallow.

Also, we had intended to buy the diamond separately and then have it set.

Hmmm...
 
Ive seen a number of people on here that have found buying from an online vendor, even in the US, and paying the VAT taxes (or whatever they are called) can still be cheaper than doing it locally in areas that charge a lot for diamonds.

for example

say that plain shank halo in 14k is between 650 and 750 from james allen...

you could get at least .7 ctws

this stone looks amazing! Looks like it has great potential! I would of course ask if its a good performer, nice fire, the tip isnt dead, and whatnot, because that can happen when its shallow but still :love: :love: :love: shallow so faces up nice, but still seems to retain its sparkle! and its a D!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-cut/0.70-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-184093
 
that diamond is stunning!
Thanks.
I will have to investigate re diamonds/jewellery from USA into Channel Islands - we don't have VAT, but not sure what other taxes might be payable.
 
kmystery|1375037666|3491940 said:
that diamond is stunning!
Thanks.
I will have to investigate re diamonds/jewellery from USA into Channel Islands - we don't have VAT, but not sure what other taxes might be payable.
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If you like it, I'd ask James Allen to put it on hold and grt an ASET so no one else snatches it up. Then I would also ask them if they ship to your location. It takes about 3 days for them to get an aset and review it. Plenty of time to check out the taxes.
 
thanks Smith1942, that pendant is gorgeous :love:
i think it would be a great size on a finger - would be really interesting to see this in photo, thanks
I am still busy looking at the Diamonds by Lauren website, so many pear halos!
thanks also Niel. I will have to talk the hubby about that one!
 
kmystery|1375038647|3491950 said:
thanks Smith1942, that pendant is gorgeous :love:
i think it would be a great size on a finger - would be really interesting to see this in photo, thanks
I am still busy looking at the Diamonds by Lauren website, so many pear halos!
thanks also Niel. I will have to talk the hubby about that one!
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Yeah buying overseas doesn't work for everyone. But you're under no obligation to buy if you ask them to pull it in and review it for you. And if it turns out to be a stunner in person, that's a really good price for the color clarity and mm size you're getting. (Keep in mind you get a little discount of you say you're a Pricescope member or if you can pay by wire)
 
thanks again for the tips, Niel.
I really do like that stone. I didn't think that I would be able to afford something that size (thinking UK prices still!). It is the setting that I am not so sure on. I do like the JA one, but there is something that is drawing me to the DBL style.
My hubby is very concerned about buying something so expensive over the internet, but having done quite extensive research locally, i don't think that our budget would stretch to what I would ideally like (UK prices do seem to be quite a bit more expensive) and I haven't seen anything in the same style here anyway.
 
kmystery|1375040542|3491964 said:
thanks again for the tips, Niel.
I really do like that stone. I didn't think that I would be able to afford something that size (thinking UK prices still!). It is the setting that I am not so sure on. I do like the JA one, but there is something that is drawing me to the DBL style.
My hubby is very concerned about buying something so expensive over the internet, but having done quite extensive research locally, i don't think that our budget would stretch to what I would ideally like (UK prices do seem to be quite a bit more expensive) and I haven't seen anything in the same style here anyway.
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I can understand your husband not wanting to buy online, but essentially, these are still stores, just not in your local area, they have store fronts, but sense you cant walk in there yourself, you can contact them via the internet. Also, after first making contact with them, you can do a lot of things over the phone i think, and that might make him feel more at ease, regardless of if you go with JA or DBL.

Either would be nice, but Im the first to admit size is important to me, and I have bought a ring from james allen, the quality was very nice. If size isnt as important, DBL makes lovely lovely rings.
 
Thanks Niel, I will definitely pass that information on to him. Fingers crossed!
 
cant wait to see what you decide! I used to have a pear in a plain shank halo. it was really fun and got a lot of notice. Im sure yours will too
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kmystery|1375045836|3491994 said:
thanks, nor can I :-)
beautiful ring, but I do love your 5 stone in your avatar, simply gorgeous
more internet research and saw this one, lovely but EGL certification

http://www.markbroumand.com/1.11ct-pear-shaped-diamond-engagement-anniversary-ring-3201-1d1718265/
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Thanks. I was on a similar budget for my rings so I understand your search. I don't think just by the pic of the ring you posted that it would be that nice a stone. The tip looks dead to me
 
thanks, i just don't know what I am looking for when looking at pear shapes! :tongue:

I thought it looked nice and sparkly in the video. It does however show the kind of halo i would like, it has that kind of scalloped look to it
 
i wasnt very educated on pears when i bought mine, and it ended up being less sparkly than id like :shock: :sick: so its just something good to watchout for.

now it doesnt say it can be, but i would talk to one of the sales reps on their online chat and see if Ritani could do this for a pear... i suspect they could

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/french-set-halo-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/6115


they have a few stones in your price range, they would have to help you find one sense a lot dont have pictures, but this one looks good.

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/pear-diamond-0-61-Carat-E-color-GIA-certified/D-CJ7R57
 
Niel, that Ritani setting is stunning :love: :love: :love: I will definitely see if I can get in touch with them. Thank you so much for your help!
 
kmystery|1375047705|3492022 said:
Niel, that Ritani setting is stunning :love: :love: :love: I will definitely see if I can get in touch with them. Thank you so much for your help!
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Not a problem. I love pears, even though mine wasnt meant for me. ;(

Before I sold my pear, I had considered resetting it in a setting that's on ritanis website currently. It says its for cushions and rounds, but when I did a live chat with a rep they said doing it for a pear wouldn't be a problem. Plus, they say on their site they are able to do custom work. So I definitely think its a good avenue to pursue.
 
Kmystery - the light had faded too much while I was out, but I'll take those photos for you tomorrow.
 
Enerchi|1375056668|3492120 said:
FWIW, Kmystery, in the DBL link ( http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/colorless-diamond-ring-46ct-d-vs2-pear-shape-gia-hand-forged-halo-ring-r4950 ) of the D pear, that ring is shown on a size 6 finger and has fantastic coverage! I have a micropave band made by DBL in that same hand forged design, and it is incredibly sparkly and very well made.

I may have missed it, but what is your ring size?

I love that ring! Good luck in your search :))
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is it just me or are some of the loose stone pics in that link different? like they are two different stones :confused:
 
Ahh so exciting! I have a 0.5 ct. pear that I wanted to halo very badly, even had a forum about it on here somewhere, but things didn't work out so the ring is now sitting in its box :(
 
Perhaps the angle of the stone? I don't know.

Kmystery, give David a call on the toll free number. He can answer any questions.
 
im pretty sure its the more teardropped shaped one they use, but both these pics are in the description.

r4950-pear-diamond-white-b.jpg

r4956-pear-diamond-1.jpg
 
Hi

Thank you everyone for your input.

I didn't manage to contact DBL today, but I definitely will as I do feel really drawn to the one I linked above. My one worry - the stone seems very shallow (although it does look nice and sparkly).

Niel - I did contact Ritani and they said that the halo could fit a pear diamond, so this is definitely on the list to show my husband as well.

I was wondering though, the diamond will be D (maybe E) but the Ritani melee is G/H. Would this be an issue with a D center stone? They did provide a custom quote for EF melee, which was an additional US$1k!

Thanks x
 
Hi Kmystery, here are the photos of the pendant. I balanced it on different rings, and I tried to do away with the bail using a plaster, but that did not work out at all.

So, first is the pendant balanced on a 2mm platinum wedding ring, and my finger size is a UK I, American 4.5.

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Next is the pendant balanced on a half-eternity totalling half a carat, so each stone is 0.055 These are princess cuts, so square stones. You'd probably want round ones, but hopefully this will give you some ideas.

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