CaptainPolyester
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- May 28, 2006
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For those who are regular readers of pricescope, scouring the internet, working to educate themselves to try and understand the jungle of information that can go into finding a diamond, and ultimately trying to make it more than just sigining a check, I thought I''d start this post and maybe help others going through building an engagement ring.
I''m a "lurker." It seems that so many people who finally write their first post apologize for "lurking" on the forums.
"Lurking" seems to be exactly what you should be doing if you''re reading these forums. There''s a lot of basic and complex information floating around, and the best thing I think you can do is take some time and just get familiar with the concepts, terms, and details involved. If you''ve taken the time to do more than walk into a Brick and Mortar jewelry shop, then sit back, grab a drink, and "lurk" all you want.
I''ve been pouring over old and new posts for almost a month now and finally feel like I''ve got somewhat of a stronger feel for what I''m doing and what I''m looking for.
So, here''s my story.
I''ve been dating my girlfriend for almost four years now. I live in New York and she lives in Australia. I''ve plans to move to Australia in a few years and, even though we''ve known we''d like to spend the rest of our lives together, I didn''t plan on trying to get engaged until I finally moved there (mostly because I couldn''t afford it).
But, things changed. I''ve been working overtime and managed to save up a pretty cool budget 18-20k, and decided I might try and surprise her.
I''ve got my proposal plans, but will save those for maybe another forum where it probably fits better.
The Diamond.
Through all my reading and researching I''ve decided on a rough size range:
1.7-2.2 ct. round brilliant
A Cut: SuperIdeal
A colour range: d-i
and a clarity range: IF-SI1
I''ve managed to find a setting I really enjoy and think she''ll love (which is a lot more stressful when you''re trying for a complete and absolutely unexpected surprise),
and have come across a lot of great diamond dealers that have excellent reputations and good stocks.
In the end, I only need one diamond, and that''s where I''m at right now.
I''ve just about got my finances in order and am starting to seriously look at picking up a diamond within the next month.
I don''t really have any questions for the forum right now, but might once I start narrowing my list down.
In the end, I just thought this might be a nice way to let other people in a similar spot, read along and avoid some of the pitfalls I''ve come across, and ask questions along the way too.
My thanks to all the regulars who constantly help keep the information accurate and advice flowing.
I''m a "lurker." It seems that so many people who finally write their first post apologize for "lurking" on the forums.
"Lurking" seems to be exactly what you should be doing if you''re reading these forums. There''s a lot of basic and complex information floating around, and the best thing I think you can do is take some time and just get familiar with the concepts, terms, and details involved. If you''ve taken the time to do more than walk into a Brick and Mortar jewelry shop, then sit back, grab a drink, and "lurk" all you want.
I''ve been pouring over old and new posts for almost a month now and finally feel like I''ve got somewhat of a stronger feel for what I''m doing and what I''m looking for.
So, here''s my story.
I''ve been dating my girlfriend for almost four years now. I live in New York and she lives in Australia. I''ve plans to move to Australia in a few years and, even though we''ve known we''d like to spend the rest of our lives together, I didn''t plan on trying to get engaged until I finally moved there (mostly because I couldn''t afford it).
But, things changed. I''ve been working overtime and managed to save up a pretty cool budget 18-20k, and decided I might try and surprise her.
I''ve got my proposal plans, but will save those for maybe another forum where it probably fits better.
The Diamond.
Through all my reading and researching I''ve decided on a rough size range:
1.7-2.2 ct. round brilliant
A Cut: SuperIdeal
A colour range: d-i
and a clarity range: IF-SI1
I''ve managed to find a setting I really enjoy and think she''ll love (which is a lot more stressful when you''re trying for a complete and absolutely unexpected surprise),
and have come across a lot of great diamond dealers that have excellent reputations and good stocks.
In the end, I only need one diamond, and that''s where I''m at right now.
I''ve just about got my finances in order and am starting to seriously look at picking up a diamond within the next month.
I don''t really have any questions for the forum right now, but might once I start narrowing my list down.
In the end, I just thought this might be a nice way to let other people in a similar spot, read along and avoid some of the pitfalls I''ve come across, and ask questions along the way too.
My thanks to all the regulars who constantly help keep the information accurate and advice flowing.