Hey all! Heading to Chicago next week with my SO''s sister to hopefully pick out a ring. We''ve been dating for 5 years and I really want to make this ring special. Some things about her ring desires:
- Classy (not gauty)
- Can not be set very high because she is in the medical profession
- Always had mentioned Tiffany''s but more recently hinting at just happy to finally get a ring!
I guess I was always thinking Tiffany''s too but after exploring their pricing and dealing with their extremely poor customer service, I am starting to think that going with a custom ring may be a better idea. I think it would also add something to it if I helped design it.
Here are the pricing parameters that I received from Tiffany''s.
The Lucida setting has a staring carat weight of .23
Based upon your inquiry, below are some quotations of the Lucida
engagement ring with a platinum setting that are available:
.30 carat, color H, clarity VS1, $2,550.00.
.50 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $6,250.00.
.75 carat, color H, clarity VVS2, $8,500.00.
1.00 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $14,700.00.
The Rectangular Lucida has a starting carat weight of .50
Pricing will be very similar per carat weight as the traditional Lucida.
Based upon current inventory, please view the following options:
.51 carat, color I, clarity VVS1, $5,600.00.
.71 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $8,400.00.
1.07 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $15,700.00.
I really like the Lucida cut for its simplicity. I''ve looked at both the Asscher and Radiant cuts also online and think they would set well and similar to the Lucida, but don''t seem to match the cut. I am trying to shoot for the $12,000 range which I think should be more than enough to get a nice engagement ring for a college student
I will be heading to Chicago and will setup an appointment with Tiffany''s next week. I have also been working with Ethan Lord.
What I''m wondering:
-Any experience with Ethan Lord
-Are the pricing parameters for this Lucida as far out of whack as I think?
-Has anyone had good experiences creating a custom ring with similar style to the Lucida? If so any suggestions?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thank you all in advance!
- Classy (not gauty)
- Can not be set very high because she is in the medical profession
- Always had mentioned Tiffany''s but more recently hinting at just happy to finally get a ring!
I guess I was always thinking Tiffany''s too but after exploring their pricing and dealing with their extremely poor customer service, I am starting to think that going with a custom ring may be a better idea. I think it would also add something to it if I helped design it.
Here are the pricing parameters that I received from Tiffany''s.
The Lucida setting has a staring carat weight of .23
Based upon your inquiry, below are some quotations of the Lucida
engagement ring with a platinum setting that are available:
.30 carat, color H, clarity VS1, $2,550.00.
.50 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $6,250.00.
.75 carat, color H, clarity VVS2, $8,500.00.
1.00 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $14,700.00.
The Rectangular Lucida has a starting carat weight of .50
Pricing will be very similar per carat weight as the traditional Lucida.
Based upon current inventory, please view the following options:
.51 carat, color I, clarity VVS1, $5,600.00.
.71 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $8,400.00.
1.07 carat, color H, clarity VVS1, $15,700.00.
I really like the Lucida cut for its simplicity. I''ve looked at both the Asscher and Radiant cuts also online and think they would set well and similar to the Lucida, but don''t seem to match the cut. I am trying to shoot for the $12,000 range which I think should be more than enough to get a nice engagement ring for a college student
I will be heading to Chicago and will setup an appointment with Tiffany''s next week. I have also been working with Ethan Lord.
What I''m wondering:
-Any experience with Ethan Lord
-Are the pricing parameters for this Lucida as far out of whack as I think?
-Has anyone had good experiences creating a custom ring with similar style to the Lucida? If so any suggestions?
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you all in advance!