Hi all,
I am so thankful I found this site. The thoughts, ideas and informative content is truly amazing. The only problem may be there is so much of it, it becomes difficult for a novice to to wade through it all.
I am currently researching diamonds for an engagement ring. In an ideal world, I would like to replicate the Tiffany Legacy ring. Clearly, this is based on my budgetary constraints ($6,000).
Now to the questions:
Main: While I have read the Legacy stone is some sort of hybrid between a cushion and an Asscher, I am focusing on cushions. I had no idea the complexity involved with cushion cuts and would appreciate advice regarding the specific types (brilliant, modified brilliant, antique, old mine - I doubt I got that 100% accurate). Although I suspect this will largely depend on my personal taste when viewing the diamond.
From what I understand, the "recommended" ranges are 54-62 % table and 59-64% depth. (source: https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/cushion-cut-diamond
I am thinking I will be somewhere in the G-I color and SI1-VS2 clarity. Any recommendations on cut?
Halo/Melee: From what I understand, I will purchase the melee from the ring designer. If this is correct, my questions really come down to price. In order to estimate how much I can spend on the main, I need to have an idea of how much the melee and designing of the ring will cost. So, I feel like I am unable to really make decisions because I don't know where to start!
Mounting Style: Really need some help here. I understand pave is what I would want to have the melee on the the sides of the ring; however, I doubt that will work with my budget. So, does a pave mounting include a halo only setting? If so, is this best taken care with the designer?
Any ideas where to start or any other advice is greatly appreciated.
I am so thankful I found this site. The thoughts, ideas and informative content is truly amazing. The only problem may be there is so much of it, it becomes difficult for a novice to to wade through it all.
I am currently researching diamonds for an engagement ring. In an ideal world, I would like to replicate the Tiffany Legacy ring. Clearly, this is based on my budgetary constraints ($6,000).
Now to the questions:
Main: While I have read the Legacy stone is some sort of hybrid between a cushion and an Asscher, I am focusing on cushions. I had no idea the complexity involved with cushion cuts and would appreciate advice regarding the specific types (brilliant, modified brilliant, antique, old mine - I doubt I got that 100% accurate). Although I suspect this will largely depend on my personal taste when viewing the diamond.
From what I understand, the "recommended" ranges are 54-62 % table and 59-64% depth. (source: https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/cushion-cut-diamond
I am thinking I will be somewhere in the G-I color and SI1-VS2 clarity. Any recommendations on cut?
Halo/Melee: From what I understand, I will purchase the melee from the ring designer. If this is correct, my questions really come down to price. In order to estimate how much I can spend on the main, I need to have an idea of how much the melee and designing of the ring will cost. So, I feel like I am unable to really make decisions because I don't know where to start!
Mounting Style: Really need some help here. I understand pave is what I would want to have the melee on the the sides of the ring; however, I doubt that will work with my budget. So, does a pave mounting include a halo only setting? If so, is this best taken care with the designer?
Any ideas where to start or any other advice is greatly appreciated.
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