Planning purchase of engagement ring

timmyjay · Jan 25, 2013

Newbie here and I'm trying to put together the best ring possible to propose to my girlfriend within the next month or two.

My budget is about $6500 and based on my girlfriend's taste in ring's, I believe a halo type ring setting will be something she will absolutely love.

The setting that caught my attention the most thus far is:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/Engage...Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Oval-Center-item-6812

Now I don't know much about diamond's, other than my recent research on the four C's, but I would have to think this diamond would be a good fit for that setting:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Oval-cut/0.93-carat-F-color-VS1-clarity-sku-91238

Anyone have an opinion on how the diamond would look in that setting?

I just don't know about enough about the crown, girdle and pavilion percentages to determine, based purely on the numbers, if that would be a good fit and look really good.

I'm definitely open to any suggestion's or advice.

JulieN · Jan 25, 2013

That one kind of has a flat crown. It is kind of unattractive. Huge spread, though...

Try this one, higher crown: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Oval-cut/1.01-carat-E-color-SI1-clarity-sku-178936

Two more that might be nice: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Oval-cut/1.02-carat-G-color-VS1-clarity-sku-188617
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Oval-cut/1.00-carat-D-color-VS1-clarity-sku-182204

Just FYI that setting is very thin and delicate looking.

JulieN · Jan 25, 2013

Two more: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Oval-cut/1.10-carat-H-color-VS2-clarity-sku-181663
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Oval-cut/1.03-carat-D-color-VS2-clarity-sku-97528

Tell them you want the brightest one.

timmyjay · Jan 25, 2013

I see what you mean about the crown and I never would have caught that. Comparing them side by side, the larger crown diamond does look better.

Thanks for your suggestion and advice!