Hi folks!
Long-time lurker here - so many things to read and know about diamonds before buying.
Well, it's time to buy something for my girl. Not an e-ring so no solitaires for me.
We both like the Art Deco styles and have similar taste in them but I'm concerned about the cut quality and perfomance of many of the stones used.
For example: http://www.antiquejewelryforsale.com/viewProduct-636-PLATINUM_ART_DECO_ENGAGEMENT_RING.html
I like the ring but wonder what it would look like with a 000 ideal cut.
Do folks buy these and swap stones or do they have them duplicated and pick the stone?
Or does the setting negate some of the benefits of a high performer (I doubt it)?
Would an H&A stone be "too busy" or look strange?
Just wondering if I'm alone on this - love the setting but the stone is a bit meh...
Thoughts of what folks have done and jewelers who could duplicate a setting like this?
Many Thanks in advance for you thoughts
bzimpf
Long-time lurker here - so many things to read and know about diamonds before buying.
Well, it's time to buy something for my girl. Not an e-ring so no solitaires for me.
We both like the Art Deco styles and have similar taste in them but I'm concerned about the cut quality and perfomance of many of the stones used.
For example: http://www.antiquejewelryforsale.com/viewProduct-636-PLATINUM_ART_DECO_ENGAGEMENT_RING.html
I like the ring but wonder what it would look like with a 000 ideal cut.
Do folks buy these and swap stones or do they have them duplicated and pick the stone?
Or does the setting negate some of the benefits of a high performer (I doubt it)?
Would an H&A stone be "too busy" or look strange?
Just wondering if I'm alone on this - love the setting but the stone is a bit meh...
Thoughts of what folks have done and jewelers who could duplicate a setting like this?
Many Thanks in advance for you thoughts
bzimpf