Hello,
I am in the process of searching for just the right stone for an engagement ring. My future fiancé is set on an emerald cut. I thought I was fairly well informed about diamonds until I found this site. Reading through almost 500 pages so far has been to say the least enlightening. I have learned a lot more than just the “4 Cs”. Like everyone else though, I am looking for the best value. I am not opposed to an online purchase, but I do like seeing the stones in person. I do have a bit of time before I propose, but what I would like for now is help understanding ASET images and table & depth percentages.
My GF prefers a more rectangular stone so a good L/W ratio is important. She is not overly color sensitive so an excellent cut stone in H/I or maybe even J is a consideration. The setting will most likely be a white gold band with baguettes on the side. The budget is 3K, but can be nudged up a bit if necessary for just the right stone.
One question I do have right away is what vendors or BMs in the Atlanta area are recommended? I will be there next weekend and do plan on visiting Solomon Brothers, but would like to hear other recommendations. I live in Jacksonville and would welcome suggestions for this area as well.
BTW, this is a great site and I just want to say that I think it is absolutely fabulous the way information is exchanged and shared here. It has certainly helped me while I was lurking..
I am in the process of searching for just the right stone for an engagement ring. My future fiancé is set on an emerald cut. I thought I was fairly well informed about diamonds until I found this site. Reading through almost 500 pages so far has been to say the least enlightening. I have learned a lot more than just the “4 Cs”. Like everyone else though, I am looking for the best value. I am not opposed to an online purchase, but I do like seeing the stones in person. I do have a bit of time before I propose, but what I would like for now is help understanding ASET images and table & depth percentages.
My GF prefers a more rectangular stone so a good L/W ratio is important. She is not overly color sensitive so an excellent cut stone in H/I or maybe even J is a consideration. The setting will most likely be a white gold band with baguettes on the side. The budget is 3K, but can be nudged up a bit if necessary for just the right stone.
One question I do have right away is what vendors or BMs in the Atlanta area are recommended? I will be there next weekend and do plan on visiting Solomon Brothers, but would like to hear other recommendations. I live in Jacksonville and would welcome suggestions for this area as well.
BTW, this is a great site and I just want to say that I think it is absolutely fabulous the way information is exchanged and shared here. It has certainly helped me while I was lurking..
