My lovely boyfriend, no...fiance (that''s going to take some getting used to) just proposed this weekend.
He bought the diamond, but wanted to allow us (and by us, he means me)
to pick out the setting. I want to find my dream setting asap so I can enjoy wearing the sparkle!
The diamond is a .65 D-color IF excellent cut.
I told him I don''t need a big showy one, I wanted a perfect one that I can appreciate - and that symbolizes how I see our relationship and want for the future. He listened, it''s perfect and actually is a good size on my hand.
SO...
I like delicate dainty looking rings. I usually prefer some engraving (wheat or floweral) instead of pave bands. I love small details too and would prefer a 18K yellow gold ring but not set on that. I want something that doesn''t over-power the center stone as it is lovely and the prettiest diamond I''ve seen.
I tend to be drawn towards some of the Tacoris that are delicate (2620 or 2502 with their delicate halos, or any of the hand engraved Tacoris like 10018 or HT219
and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the delicate engravings and craftmanship of the Van Craeynest rings. He''s only a few hours away from us and I hope to make a special visit in the near future. We had a local jeweler check and Tacori will do most of their rings in a yellow gold if we go with them.
What other designers/jewelers that make quality rings should I look into? If I like those, who else would you recommend?
I am not a jewelry fiend so am having a hard time finding things that catch my eye, but boy oh boy did those VC rings do it. As do those Tacoris, but I don''t like how commercial they are. I can spend a little on the setting - especially if it''s the right one.
AND...would love to see your bling if you think I''ll like it!
THANKS FOR ANY IDEAS AND YOUR TIME!
He bought the diamond, but wanted to allow us (and by us, he means me)
The diamond is a .65 D-color IF excellent cut.
I told him I don''t need a big showy one, I wanted a perfect one that I can appreciate - and that symbolizes how I see our relationship and want for the future. He listened, it''s perfect and actually is a good size on my hand.
SO...
I like delicate dainty looking rings. I usually prefer some engraving (wheat or floweral) instead of pave bands. I love small details too and would prefer a 18K yellow gold ring but not set on that. I want something that doesn''t over-power the center stone as it is lovely and the prettiest diamond I''ve seen.
I tend to be drawn towards some of the Tacoris that are delicate (2620 or 2502 with their delicate halos, or any of the hand engraved Tacoris like 10018 or HT219
What other designers/jewelers that make quality rings should I look into? If I like those, who else would you recommend?
I am not a jewelry fiend so am having a hard time finding things that catch my eye, but boy oh boy did those VC rings do it. As do those Tacoris, but I don''t like how commercial they are. I can spend a little on the setting - especially if it''s the right one.
AND...would love to see your bling if you think I''ll like it!
THANKS FOR ANY IDEAS AND YOUR TIME!