Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Shaped Diamond for a White Gold Double Shank Halo Setting

I am trying to find a 20th anniversary diamond ring for my wife.

She wants a cushion cut diamond in the ring. She is very specific as to the ring for which she is wanting.

I have pictures of some rings that she likes.

I would like to send these pictures to you to evaluate so that you can tell me the different aspects of the rings (clarity, color, etc.) and how much it would cost to have one of these rings made and where I could get the ring made.

Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly.

I have attached the 4 pictures of the rings for your review.

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the rings and give me your thoughts and details about the rings.

I’m looking for any details you can give me about each ring in the attached pictures and the approximate price for each ring and some online stores where I can go to get bids on making the rings for me.

Just fyi… My budget for the ring is $2500 – $4000.

Thanks so much!

You are very welcome.

Thank you so much for all the great help!

I believe she would like one similar to one of the the following 2 settings:
www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-infinity-halo-engagement-ring-item-53288?a_aid=dmnd1357

www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-two-tier-halo-engagement-ring-item-52600?a_aid=dmnd1357

However, the ring size on these items only goes up to a Size 9 on the website. My wife wears a Size 9.5. How do we order a Size 9.5? Can James Allen do that? Is it an extra cost?

I would like to get her a 1.0 Ct Diamond, at a minimum. I might be able to go up to $4500 on the budget if that is what it takes to get the 1.0 ct size diamond.

Just out of curiosity, what size are the center diamonds in the 4 example pictures that I sent you?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thank you so much.

Thank you so much!

Wow! I did not know just the diamond itself would cost over $4500 for a 1ct size!

The diamonds in the pictures I sent you… Are they all round cut diamonds? My wife would like the cushion cut diamond.

The 2 links in your previous email are round cut diamonds. Is it the setting that has the cushion cut? Or is it the diamond itself that is cushion cut?

Also, what is the difference, besides price, of the two diamonds in the links you sent in your previous email? I see one is G-SI1 and the other is E-SI2. What do these numbers mean?

The colors of the diamonds are designated by letter, correct? I assume a G color is better than an E color, judging by the difference in price?

Is an SI1 better than an SI2? If so, why? Just trying to understand all the lettering and numbering designation.

Thank you so much for your help.

Thanks so much for sending the links to the cushion cut diamonds and for the links explaining the coloring and clarity. Very interesting!

My wife sent me the attached picture of her favorite ring. It is a cushion cut. I would like to find that exact setting and diamond for her ring.

Could you please help me find it? The diamond can be a 1.0ct weight. I am looking to spend no more than $4500.

Sorry for changing gears on you.

Thanks so much!

Oh, ok. Yes, you are correct. It does look like the setting I sent you originally. LOL! Thank you!

So the ring in the attached picture is actually two separate rings (a wedding ring and an engagement ring)?

Are the rings always separate or does the jeweler join them together permanently so that the set is more difficult to lose?

Thank you.

Oh, ok. My wife would like it to be one ring. I will contact James Allen to inquire.

What are the other vendors with which you recommend, besides Blue Nile and James Allen?

What are your thoughts on local retail jewelers, such as Jared’s? Do they charge too much? Are they a rip-off? I want to get the best deal available. Will James Allen be the best deal available on the internet?

Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for the helpful information. Sounds like I will be buying online from either JA or BN.

I really like the ring from BN that you sent in the link in your last email. I might look into buying that ring. I really do not need two rings. I could probably get by with just eh ring the the BN link you sent above. My wife really only wants one ring and the one in your BN link looks like two rings, but it is only one, which is great.

James Allen customer care said the following:
Yes, the two rings may be soldered together; although I don’t usually recommend it as it is very difficult to separate them if needed. i.e. to resize.