I’m looking for a big oval diamond with a simpler diamond band. I’ve also been told she likes Cushion cuts as well. My price range is in the $5k – $10k range.
I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info.
What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).
Thanks for your reply.
I can answer some of the questions you asked about…
Metal? white gold or platinum
Band? looking for the top half of the band to have embedded small stones
Setting? I’m not sure, can you send me some examples of these?
Let me know if there are any other questions.
You’re welcome.
For metal, we always recommend white gold over platinum because of the huge disparity in upfront costs: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/platinum-vs-gold/. Both metals require upkeep every few years. WG needs to be dipped to retain its color and luster while PT needs to be cleaned and polished because it gets scratched and duller over time. So in the end, platinum costs you more in the beginning and doesn’t end up saving you any money in the long run. And I’d recommend 14k white gold. It’s cheaper and more durable than 18k.
I looked around and I like these options for you:
www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7092?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.24-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2280827?a_aid=dmnd1357
These are well cut, eye-clean and either of them will make a beautiful ring.
What do you think?
Can I see some more examples of ovals?
Thanks.
Sure, here you go:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2058675?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.22-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-891988?a_aid=dmnd1357
I made my purchase. I went with these:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.22-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-891988?a_aid=dmnd1357
I made the purchase under my normal email. I didn’t have a step where I got to fill in where you helped me out. Hopefully you’re able to follow up.
Thanks.
That’s great news!
I’d love to see the finished product! And thanks for thinking about us.
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