TouringGuy
Rough_Rock
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- Oct 13, 2017
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So, yes, I've read the thread about being new to gemstones. I promise you, I've been reading up on determining quality of a sapphire and the various treatments, sources, etc... I'm starting to get burned out lol.
I'm trying to source an engagement ring and have been actively searching for the last few months. I've had several bad experiences at local jeweler's where I had intended on going the custom route. Many kept pushing me towards a diamond, even though I explicitly told them I know my girlfriend would like a sapphire.
Here's what I'm after:
Round cut. Probably .7-1.3 carat range. Blue, preferably a royal or bold blue. Avoiding the teal/light blue spectrum more so than the darker ones. Prefer the mount for the stone be as subtle as possible, more functional than extra design flair. Small diamond side stones. No fancy design engraving or etching, more simplicity than anything. 14k White gold or would prefer platinum or palladium(and willing to pay more for that durability). Sizing is 6.5.
The girlfriend showed me a picture of a $230 ring she said she'd be happy with. I would like to spend closer to $1.5-$3k tops, if the stone is really worth it. I don't need it to be huge, but would love a stone that has that depth in the sun.
I guess I prefer the angle cut over a cabochon type, as they seem to be more reflective. I'm honestly not opposed to a lab grade stone if it really looks nice.
I've seen plenty of online sources for loose stones and had hoped to find a local jeweler to work with on the setting, saving some money that way, but I'm still not having luck finding a local jeweler I trust. Any suggestions on some reliable online merchants that may have what I'm looking for or could do a custom solution for me? Or just pointers of some sites I should look at? I've been reviewing the vendor list in this forum the last few days. I think my brain has turned to mush going through all the options lol.
I'm trying to source an engagement ring and have been actively searching for the last few months. I've had several bad experiences at local jeweler's where I had intended on going the custom route. Many kept pushing me towards a diamond, even though I explicitly told them I know my girlfriend would like a sapphire.
Here's what I'm after:
Round cut. Probably .7-1.3 carat range. Blue, preferably a royal or bold blue. Avoiding the teal/light blue spectrum more so than the darker ones. Prefer the mount for the stone be as subtle as possible, more functional than extra design flair. Small diamond side stones. No fancy design engraving or etching, more simplicity than anything. 14k White gold or would prefer platinum or palladium(and willing to pay more for that durability). Sizing is 6.5.
The girlfriend showed me a picture of a $230 ring she said she'd be happy with. I would like to spend closer to $1.5-$3k tops, if the stone is really worth it. I don't need it to be huge, but would love a stone that has that depth in the sun.
I guess I prefer the angle cut over a cabochon type, as they seem to be more reflective. I'm honestly not opposed to a lab grade stone if it really looks nice.
I've seen plenty of online sources for loose stones and had hoped to find a local jeweler to work with on the setting, saving some money that way, but I'm still not having luck finding a local jeweler I trust. Any suggestions on some reliable online merchants that may have what I'm looking for or could do a custom solution for me? Or just pointers of some sites I should look at? I've been reviewing the vendor list in this forum the last few days. I think my brain has turned to mush going through all the options lol.