I posted a while back about looking for a graduation ring to celebrate getting my doctorate. I had cold feet about a pretty OEC and sapphire ring but I have since passed my boards and have a job lined up, so I'm ready to get the ball rolling! Here's what I'm thinking:
1. My school colors are blue and white so I was thinking of blue sapphires and diamonds.
2. White metal, preferrably platinum since I'd like to wear it to work and will be using a lot of hand sanitizers that eat away at white gold.
3. Something low-set and comfortable, again so I can wear it to work. I tend to prefer daintier rings since I'm on the more petite side (just ordered my scrubs and was shocked to find out I was an XS petite!)
My budget is $800-1200 but now that I have a job, I'd be okay going a little higher for the perfect ring which leads me to my next point.
I recently spoke with a local jeweler about creating a custom ring for graduation. I was thinking a graduated, bezel set, 7 stone band with alternating sapphires and diamonds. I spent 7 years at the school (4 undergrad and 3 grad) so it would be symbolic. The jeweler mentioned that we could do irradiated blue diamonds instead of sapphires for a slightly higher cost. I have no idea how much a ring like this would cost to make, however, and I'm not 100% set on the idea yet since I haven't been seriously looking (or asked pricescope for help) yet! He should be getting back to me with a quote over the next few days.
So, please show me any rings you think I might like for graduation. Also, if you have any thoughts on going the custom route, blue diamnds vs sapphires or how much something like that might cost I'd appreciate any advice any of you have to offer! Sorry for all the questions in one post! Thank you!
1. My school colors are blue and white so I was thinking of blue sapphires and diamonds.
2. White metal, preferrably platinum since I'd like to wear it to work and will be using a lot of hand sanitizers that eat away at white gold.
3. Something low-set and comfortable, again so I can wear it to work. I tend to prefer daintier rings since I'm on the more petite side (just ordered my scrubs and was shocked to find out I was an XS petite!)
My budget is $800-1200 but now that I have a job, I'd be okay going a little higher for the perfect ring which leads me to my next point.
I recently spoke with a local jeweler about creating a custom ring for graduation. I was thinking a graduated, bezel set, 7 stone band with alternating sapphires and diamonds. I spent 7 years at the school (4 undergrad and 3 grad) so it would be symbolic. The jeweler mentioned that we could do irradiated blue diamonds instead of sapphires for a slightly higher cost. I have no idea how much a ring like this would cost to make, however, and I'm not 100% set on the idea yet since I haven't been seriously looking (or asked pricescope for help) yet! He should be getting back to me with a quote over the next few days.
So, please show me any rings you think I might like for graduation. Also, if you have any thoughts on going the custom route, blue diamnds vs sapphires or how much something like that might cost I'd appreciate any advice any of you have to offer! Sorry for all the questions in one post! Thank you!
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