Suggestion Game - Helping Me Find a Ring

[distrktFIVE]

Hey guys.
I just registered but have been reading threads for, literally, an hour plus a day. I have a favor to ask, but also thought that y''all might get a kick out of this. I want you guys to suggest a ring (or stone if that makes life easier) for me to get my girlfriend with these (limited) criteria:
Needs to be squared-ish in shape (radiant, cushion, or princess). She likes those cuts.
Her major interest is in cut/fire/brilliance.
The kicker...I need it to be under $3300.

The rest is in your hands. I have talked with a few Atlanta diamond places (not retail stores but specialty shops) but I am just curious to see what folks here bring to the table.

Go wild.

Thanks and God bless,
Ryan

 

[HopeDream]

Hi D.FIVE,

I’ll play! (Not an expert at all)

Stone:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6249/ $3211 (bank wire price)
Have Jon make a video of the stone for you so you can see it in action! (Lifetime upgrade policy is nice)
It’s on the warmer side (1.0ct L VS2). Chunky cushions have quite a unique look to them.

Simple setting:
http://shop.goodoldgold.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/47013/catid/168 $300 (14k white gold)
(Or a temporary setting is available for $175)

OK, stone + setting is a little over at $3511 (but worth it for the chunky cushion).
Maybe just the stone?

I can''t wait to see what others come up with!

Cheers,
HD

 

[purelily]

Hi DistrktFIVE,
When we were looking for our diamond, cushions seemed to be very well priced. If you decide to go this route, I would really recommend Mark Turnowski of engagement rings direct. He was very helpful and may be able to help you find stones in your price range

Good luck! I am very excited for you

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/30/2009 10:38:27 PM
Author:distrktFIVE
Hey guys.
I just registered but have been reading threads for, literally, an hour plus a day. I have a favor to ask, but also thought that y''all might get a kick out of this. I want you guys to suggest a ring (or stone if that makes life easier) for me to get my girlfriend with these (limited) criteria:
Needs to be squared-ish in shape (radiant, cushion, or princess). She likes those cuts.
Her major interest is in cut/fire/brilliance.
The kicker...I need it to be under $3300.

The rest is in your hands. I have talked with a few Atlanta diamond places (not retail stores but specialty shops) but I am just curious to see what folks here bring to the table.

Go wild.

Thanks and God bless,
Ryan

Hi Ryan

Just wanted to mention Union Diamond is in Atlanta, I don''t know if they see clients by appointment but no harm in asking if you wished.

http://www.uniondiamond.com/

 

[distrktFIVE]

Thanks for the suggestions thus far. I am actually going to Union Diamond on Friday to see what they have there too.