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and also, none of those are old cuts butttt they are shiny and in budget
No HAS TO be a round. Believe me I tried. I had myself purchased a half ct mq for 900 from James Allen that was utterly perfect, but I just couldn't justify keeping it so I let it back into the wild. They could have done a custom e/w 6 prong basket solitaire with a knife edge for our budget but sadly it wasn't meant to be.mrs-blop said:Interesting. This evening I've just finished helping a young man find an engagement ring for his girlfriend. He's 20 years old and his budget was 1500-2000. We came in slightly over at 2167, but he was very pleased. He didn't want second hand, doesn't want to upgrade in the future - so nothing tooooo small, and he preferred platinum, preferably with diamonds on the band. Whew!
We got there in the end - found a lovely .63 I VS1 cushion on JA and he's having it set in one of their platinum bands with micro pave. I think it will look very pretty - and since I took a pretty good trawl around her Pinterest page - I think we're right on the money!
Good luck on your search.
lioness said:Does it have to be a round? Because there is this ring: http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/diamond-halo-ring-36ct-k-vs1-daussi-marquise-diamond-beautiful-halo-r3627
Thanks gypsy. I'll send those along to him. I hope idj is able to source something good like you said too. I mean I remember a year or two ago they did an amazing job with a 1500 budget. A 5mm I with a plain shank halo if I remember right. But of course, prices aren't the same as a year ago.Gypsy said:
Thanks! I was looking at those love affair stones, she has a few that would work. I was holding off contacting her until I heard from idj because its a one stop shop I think he would prefer that to an outside setter.arkieb1 said:I LOVE the middle Gabriel and Co ring you posted!!!! How about this stone in that ring;
http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/0-51ct-old-european-cut-diamond-uncerted-g-h-vs2/
I also agree that the bezelled marquise on DBL with give huge finger coverage at 7.50mms up and down ways.
I don't think $1500.00 for a ring is unrealistic at all, particularly for young people that have more important things to save for.... I have a nephew 19 years old getting engaged and they don't care about diamonds and rings and he had a similar budget. Not everyone wants a $20 000+ diamond.
http://jacobsestatejewelry.com/index.php?page=collection&cid=16&startRow=15&pid=615
Awesome finds!dollyanjuli said:I have no idea on the history of this mall-brand ( I think its kind of like the Leo Diamond?) but if he just wants something very sparkly...this is supposedly a better cut stone (compared to most mall stores)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOLKOWSKY-DIAMOND-1-2-CARAT-Round-CUT-14K-GOLD-SOLITAIRE-RING-0-53-KAY-JEWELERS-/221560083484?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item339602941c
here is a blue nile ring, so at least it is GIA graded J SI2, but its a pretty decent size center stone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-Platinum-Diamond-ring-Round-Brilliant-81-center-stone-/151426829617?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item2341be0d31
and here is a tiny stone but it is AGS0 and cheap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-34-carat-Diamond-Solitaire-18K-White-Gold-Ring-G-VS1-/221494628918?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item33921bd236
here is another AGS0 diamond, ugle setting but you could trade the gold for a simple solitaire and have it reset
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Carat-Diamond-Ring-set-AGS-cert-Engagement-band-size-7-/251664163542?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3a985a62d6
and one last one, same price in a decent solitaire setting
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGS-0-50ct-Round-Diamond-Helzberg-Engagement-Ring-4-x-Ideal-18k-W-Gold-H-SI1-/261607281868?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3ce90254cc
Niel|1412337111|3761257 said:Awesome finds!dollyanjuli said:I have no idea on the history of this mall-brand ( I think its kind of like the Leo Diamond?) but if he just wants something very sparkly...this is supposedly a better cut stone (compared to most mall stores)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOLKOWSKY-DIAMOND-1-2-CARAT-Round-CUT-14K-GOLD-SOLITAIRE-RING-0-53-KAY-JEWELERS-/221560083484?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item339602941c
here is a blue nile ring, so at least it is GIA graded J SI2, but its a pretty decent size center stone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-Platinum-Diamond-ring-Round-Brilliant-81-center-stone-/151426829617?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item2341be0d31
and here is a tiny stone but it is AGS0 and cheap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-34-carat-Diamond-Solitaire-18K-White-Gold-Ring-G-VS1-/221494628918?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item33921bd236
here is another AGS0 diamond, ugle setting but you could trade the gold for a simple solitaire and have it reset
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Carat-Diamond-Ring-set-AGS-cert-Engagement-band-size-7-/251664163542?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3a985a62d6
and one last one, same price in a decent solitaire setting
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGS-0-50ct-Round-Diamond-Helzberg-Engagement-Ring-4-x-Ideal-18k-W-Gold-H-SI1-/261607281868?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3ce90254cc
I tried to sell him on a solitaire and then a diamond wedding band (I mean come on that's a good look) but he said she just thinks a solitaire is too plain.
I seriously considered that blue Nile one. Sure it's a VG cut bit the HCA was good and the pics you can clearly see the arrows, seemed fair, but her finger is a 7.5 and that's a 4. Seems too compromising on the integrity
dollyanjuli|1412356462|3761430 said:Niel|1412337111|3761257 said:Awesome finds!dollyanjuli said:I have no idea on the history of this mall-brand ( I think its kind of like the Leo Diamond?) but if he just wants something very sparkly...this is supposedly a better cut stone (compared to most mall stores)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOLKOWSKY-DIAMOND-1-2-CARAT-Round-CUT-14K-GOLD-SOLITAIRE-RING-0-53-KAY-JEWELERS-/221560083484?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item339602941c
here is a blue nile ring, so at least it is GIA graded J SI2, but its a pretty decent size center stone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-Platinum-Diamond-ring-Round-Brilliant-81-center-stone-/151426829617?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item2341be0d31
and here is a tiny stone but it is AGS0 and cheap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-34-carat-Diamond-Solitaire-18K-White-Gold-Ring-G-VS1-/221494628918?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item33921bd236
here is another AGS0 diamond, ugle setting but you could trade the gold for a simple solitaire and have it reset
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Carat-Diamond-Ring-set-AGS-cert-Engagement-band-size-7-/251664163542?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3a985a62d6
and one last one, same price in a decent solitaire setting
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGS-0-50ct-Round-Diamond-Helzberg-Engagement-Ring-4-x-Ideal-18k-W-Gold-H-SI1-/261607281868?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3ce90254cc
I tried to sell him on a solitaire and then a diamond wedding band (I mean come on that's a good look) but he said she just thinks a solitaire is too plain.
I seriously considered that blue Nile one. Sure it's a VG cut bit the HCA was good and the pics you can clearly see the arrows, seemed fair, but her finger is a 7.5 and that's a 4. Seems too compromising on the integrity
What if he got the .81 blue nile one, and found a jeweler that would let him trade in the setting? It is platinum and looks to be in good condition...just an option. He wants a vintage-y type setting?
Niel|1412357013|3761434 said:dollyanjuli|1412356462|3761430 said:Niel|1412337111|3761257 said:Awesome finds!dollyanjuli said:I have no idea on the history of this mall-brand ( I think its kind of like the Leo Diamond?) but if he just wants something very sparkly...this is supposedly a better cut stone (compared to most mall stores)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOLKOWSKY-DIAMOND-1-2-CARAT-Round-CUT-14K-GOLD-SOLITAIRE-RING-0-53-KAY-JEWELERS-/221560083484?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item339602941c
here is a blue nile ring, so at least it is GIA graded J SI2, but its a pretty decent size center stone
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-Platinum-Diamond-ring-Round-Brilliant-81-center-stone-/151426829617?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item2341be0d31
and here is a tiny stone but it is AGS0 and cheap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-34-carat-Diamond-Solitaire-18K-White-Gold-Ring-G-VS1-/221494628918?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item33921bd236
here is another AGS0 diamond, ugle setting but you could trade the gold for a simple solitaire and have it reset
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Carat-Diamond-Ring-set-AGS-cert-Engagement-band-size-7-/251664163542?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3a985a62d6
and one last one, same price in a decent solitaire setting
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGS-0-50ct-Round-Diamond-Helzberg-Engagement-Ring-4-x-Ideal-18k-W-Gold-H-SI1-/261607281868?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item3ce90254cc
I tried to sell him on a solitaire and then a diamond wedding band (I mean come on that's a good look) but he said she just thinks a solitaire is too plain.
I seriously considered that blue Nile one. Sure it's a VG cut bit the HCA was good and the pics you can clearly see the arrows, seemed fair, but her finger is a 7.5 and that's a 4. Seems too compromising on the integrity
What if he got the .81 blue nile one, and found a jeweler that would let him trade in the setting? It is platinum and looks to be in good condition...just an option. He wants a vintage-y type setting?
Oh good thinking! I wonder how much he could get for it. Its a little risky, he needs about 550 for the g&c setting he likes .
No he doesn't need an antique setting
Oh I wonder if it is.....vintagelover229|1412357525|3761439 said:http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=130825236061
Wonder if this is eye clean? I know they carry Gab and co settings too
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12175/
Niel|1412358847|3761459 said:Oh I wonder if it is.....vintagelover229|1412357525|3761439 said:http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=130825236061
Wonder if this is eye clean? I know they carry Gab and co settings too
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12175/
vintagelover229|1412366723|3761577 said:Ask Jon he will be forth coming-keep in mind some people (okay most) are not as crazy as we are-if it's even a clear inclusion on the girdle that doesn't affect the performance I think it's be a winner. She'd be blown away by the whole ring and flashes to micro manage it like us weirdo (I say that with love). I'd request shots of it in a ring at viewing distance and as long as it's not a huge glaring flaw-carbon or otherwise-I say that's a good route to go.
Gotta figure with his budget if he went to the mall or even an antique jewelry market the selection both optically and inclusion wise would leave a lot to be desired. I think trying to box it into our standards VS a ring that will likely outshine and be of higher quality than all the rings in her inner and putter circles is something to be mindful of.
Of course if there is a massive noticeable inclusion I'd pass but just food for thought
Niel|1412337067|3761256 said:Thanks! I was looking at those love affair stones, she has a few that would work. I was holding off contacting her until I heard from idj because its a one stop shop I think he would prefer that to an outside setter.arkieb1 said:I LOVE the middle Gabriel and Co ring you posted!!!! How about this stone in that ring;
http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/0-51ct-old-european-cut-diamond-uncerted-g-h-vs2/
I also agree that the bezelled marquise on DBL with give huge finger coverage at 7.50mms up and down ways.
I don't think $1500.00 for a ring is unrealistic at all, particularly for young people that have more important things to save for.... I have a nephew 19 years old getting engaged and they don't care about diamonds and rings and he had a similar budget. Not everyone wants a $20 000+ diamond.
http://jacobsestatejewelry.com/index.php?page=collection&cid=16&startRow=15&pid=615
And I agree, 1500 is Avery realistic budget. If she wanted a solitaire or a fancy shape I'd be done already Haha.
I'm still annoyed lol . Did you guys see it say enhanced anywhere on that page?Niel|1412367827|3761593 said:I guess that stone in clarity enhanced. I'm annoyed that isn't disclosed on the page.
dollyanjuli|1412378561|3761706 said:the AVR is enhanced? It does not say that ANYWHERE on the page, not even on the AGS report (unless I am blind)
HI
The center stone alone is 1/2 caret .50. There are several small diamonds on the side, I am not counting those. The top shot is as head on as it geets.
Thank you for your interest, it is a steal of a deal.