Hi,
I’m looking for a round diamond of 0.75-1.0 carat to set in a solitaire engagement ring.
Naturally, I’ve been looking online at the usual suspects but there is an overwhelming supply of stones. My key priority is the cut, but the rest of the Cs is naturally also important. We live in Sweden so a retailer that can ship from within the E.U. is crucial.
Would you be able to help me find a nice stone with great sparkle?
Many thanks in advance!
I’d recommend checking out www.bluenile.com. They have an office in Dublin which makes service and shipping much easier. Plus, you don’t have to pay the import tax.
Before I start searching, I need to know a few details.
What metal do you want to use for the solitaire engagement ring?
Also, can you give me your ballpark figure (in SEK) of what you’re planning to spend?
We are targeting a classic “Tiffany style” six prong solitaire setting using platinum or 18 k white gold. The budget is set at 45,000-60,000 SEK in total for the setting and stone.
We would have a priority for a higher quality stone (more sparkle) over size as long as it makes sense price/performance wise.
OK, excellent!
I’d recommend 14K gold instead of 18K. It’s a bit cheaper and more durable. Also, I prefer WG over PT for sure. The reason is the huge disparity in upfront costs. As our article says, the WG has to be dipped every few years and the platinum needs to be polished as well because it scratches. So ultimately, platinum costs you more in the beginning and doesn’t end up saving you any money in the long run.
Here is a ring I recommend:
Nouveau Knife Edge Six Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring
Blue Nile LD10032136
The diamond would look absolutely bright and very brilliant, it’s s eye-clean and well cut.
What do you think?
Thanks for the help so far! Is there any particular reason why there is fluorescence in the stone and the color is an I? Will this still be perceived as a “white” stone against the white metal?
Understand it might not be your profession but what would typically be the cost of setting the stone into a solitaire ring if brought to an independent goldsmith?
The medium fluorescence is a bonus on an I color. It helps it look a tad whiter. I didn’t look for it, it just happened to be the best option I found.
An I color diamond won’t look any yellow. We even recommend a J for a solitaire setting in white gold and it always looks amazing.
The price for setting depends on a jeweler. And unfortunately, I have no experience with Swedish jewelers.
I see! I’m very ggratefulfor your help. To have something to choose between, would you possibly be able to recommend an even higher quality stone of a smaller size (0.75 ct) that is in the same price range or cheaper?
Here is a 0.76ct option:
Blue Nile LD09691718
Also, if you order from Blue Nile, here is the code for $100 off of a purchase over 1k:[contact us for your own unique coupon code].According to them, this is the best coupon they are offering right now. I hope it helps.
Amazing, thank you so much!!!
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
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What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
- Best in class fulfillment
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