Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue Nile?

[TURNER430]

Hi,

I still haven't managed to get an ASET image of the stone I want as the supplier can't manage to get one, however I am considering buying the stone through either B2C or Blue Nile and having them scrutinise it for me, if it comes back poor I can just take advantage of their money back facilities.

However what I really need advice on now is what ring design to have. I personally like rings that taper towards the stone and in particular I like Cathedral settings. However my concern is that pears are already prominent and I am worried a Cathedral will stick out too far. Are there any other factors to consider like security of the stone or light when it comes to design?

Here are the options I like.

http://www.bluenile.com/uk/14k-white-gold-engagement-ring_23193

http://www.bluenile.com/uk/diamond-engagement-ring-setting-white-gold_7219

http://www.b2cjewels.com/Pear/1/6437/Traditional-Solitaire-Settings/Reverse-Tapered-Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-14K-White-Gold-(2.7mm).aspx

http://www.b2cjewels.com/Pear/1/5961/Traditional-Solitaire-Settings/Tapered-Cathedral-Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-14K-White-Gold-(2.8-mm).aspx

http://www.b2cjewels.com/Traditional-Solitaire-Settings/Split-Shank-Solitaire-Engagement-Ring-18K-White-Gold-(2.3-mm)-8172-1.aspx

Finally I have agreed prices with both vendors for the same stone but I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts as to which Vendor is better for the actual ring itself. Going for 18k white gold, just plain and simple solitaire. If anyone has purchased from both vendors and can give me some feedback on the quality and customer service that would be great. I really like the split shank, (only available from B2C) but if Blue Nile are considerably better in quality I am willing to go for another ring.

Regards,

Chris

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Do you have magnified photos on this stone? You need that before knowing whether to bother getting the ASET. Fancy shape stones vary greatly in quality, and there is no way to buy one blind. Finding a great pear takes some work, and I personally use Good Old Gold for that since they can call in a few and narrow down the good ones buy doing light performance tests and then making a video to compare the best ones. I would never use drop shippers for anything other than a round brilliant, but I don't even do that in actuality.

Okay, I looked at your other thread and saw the one picture. I think you need the ASET. They obviously are going to look at it and tell you it is a great stone, but they need to provide you the evidence. I wouldn't spend thousands of dollars on any diamond without it.

 

[TURNER430]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

I agree completely, that's why I am trying to be as careful as possible. Both companies offer a money back guarantee which I can use, it was more the effort of arranging the funds etc. I have clarified with B2C that I can get the stone shipped to them for ASET and if I don't like it then a straight refund.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Oh, that is great! I will just warn you that pears are not as brilliant of a cut as many others. So don't be surprised if it isn't like what we see on well cut rounds, princess, etc. I take it that she has asked for a pear?

 

[TURNER430]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Yeah, we are both fans of them, they are something distinctive, bit more unique. Truth be told when I first saw a pear ASET I was a bit worried and tempted to go for a Round Brilliant, but having seen a few more in the flesh I think they awesome.

 

[starryeyed]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Whatever you choose for a setting, make sure the tip is protected.

My pear, which was originally in a ring when I bought it, had tapered baguettes on the side. Notice the tip and prong configuration.

 

[tyty333]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

I fixed the links for you. Didnt really care for the BN ones (the first one would be ok).

Is this the split shank? I like the split shank.
http://www.b2cjewels.com/Traditiona...ment-Ring-14K-White-Gold-(2.3-mm)-8172-1.aspx

I like this one too...
http://www.b2cjewels.com/Pear/1/643...d-Engagement-Ring-14K-White-Gold-(2.7mm).aspx

This one seems too wide and chunky.
http://www.b2cjewels.com/Pear/1/596...-Engagement-Ring-14K-White-Gold-(2.8-mm).aspx

 

[jillianfl]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

I bought loose diamonds from both Blue Nile and B2C, I felt B2C has better pricing so therefore I would buy from them again, and I wish I hadn't bought from BN in the first place b/c of that (but i didn't know about b2c then), but transaction wise both were fine with no problems and incredibly fast shipping.

I worked with Jerry at B2c he was extremely helpful and always got back to my many emails I sent him. I always prefer doing any kind of business by email since it's all in writing that way. Have not got a setting from either place, however I swear on B2C website (3 months ago) they advertised that you could try a any setting with a sample stone (a CZ or something fake in the shape and size you choose for the real diamond) and that it only cost $1 to do (basically a credit card required)...

I swear I saw this and I wasn't dreaming it up. They didn't have a setting I wanted so I didn't do it, but I thought it was really cool of them to do for people and a great idea- like a test drive. I don't see it on their site anymore, I just checked, but it may be worth asking about if they did that before and if they would do it for you. They would provide all the stuff for you to send it back with as well. I swear I saw it, let me know what they say because it's going to drive me nuts wondering now I swear they were doing that for a while! Good luck!

 

[TURNER430]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Thanks for the help.

I feel the same, needs a thinner band. I do like the tapered cathedral setting. BN tapered one is 2.25mm but thats hard to put in context. I think the split shank from B2C is my favourite, but I have heard really good things about the quality of BN products. Has anyone had a side by side comparison of the 2 companies?

 

[lambskin]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Starryeyed i LOVE your ring and setting!

 

[starryeyed]

Re: Ring Design for Pear Shaped Diamond - Also B2C vs Blue N

Starryeyed i LOVE your ring and setting!

Hi lambskin!

Thanks! The ring was beautiful, but it wasn't my e-ring. I bought it at an estate jeweler. So actually, I had it re-set into a necklace for my wedding, and I'm working on re-setting it again, after 7 years.

The tapered baguettes are pretty old school, but they really set off the pear in a simple, elegant way.