The too much bling comment came when or land lady got engaged with this monster
I assumed I would get away with either sapphire halo or pave because sapphires don't bling like diamonds
Now I realise three rows is probably too much bling for most
Here is the diamond I bought (pdf attached)
Do 3 stone interfere with wedding bands?
I'm thinking sapphires in these half halo's (obviously with the diamond already bought):
ALLY / RING SET
Description Metals Sizing Handmade Australian Parti Sapphire Engagement Ring and Diamond Fitted Wedding Band Set. Engagement Ring is set with a Round Cut approx 1.00- 1.10ct - 6.20mm Green/Blue Sapphire from Rubyvale QLD. Each Sapphire has its own unique colour! Arched style Wedding Band is set...www.megmaskell.com.au
PINK MORGANITE / MELISSA RING
Description Metals Sizing Natural Madagascan Pink Morganite with Diamond Half Halo Engagement Ring Morganite is approximately 8.00mm x 6.00mm. Half Halo is set with 1 x 2.9mm x 2.0mm Pear Cut Diamond2 x 2.5mm x 1.7mm Pear Cut Diamonds4 x 1.5mm Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds This piece Made to...www.megmaskell.com.au
I love the idea of a solitaire with maybe two band options. That way you can “dress” it up or down and change up the style as the mood strikes you. Good on you for doing so much thoughtful research.Thanks for your suggestions.
The blue hint was given after the diamond purchase.
I managed to pull these from her search history last night, searched by her 8 months ago
Helena | Oval Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo and Shoulder Stones
Helena Oval Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo and Shoulder Stones Available in 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Centre Stone: 0.70 carat or 1.00 carat Includes Matthews Lifetime Care & Diamond Guarantee When reaching checkout please provide your ring size in the notes. For our ring sizing guide...www.matthewsjewellers.com
ALLY / RING SET
Description Metals Sizing Handmade Australian Parti Sapphire Engagement Ring and Diamond Fitted Wedding Band Set. Engagement Ring is set with a Round Cut approx 1.00- 1.10ct - 6.20mm Green/Blue Sapphire from Rubyvale QLD. Each Sapphire has its own unique colour! Arched style Wedding Band is set...www.megmaskell.com.au
Celestial Oval Grey Diamond
14K Handmade grey Diamond Celestial band. This stunning alternate engagement or forever ring is set with a stunning 2.4ct oval grey diamond. The centre stone is of beautiful premium quality and when held to the light shines all the beautiful galaxy inclusions of a true grey diamond. DETAILS...www.tonimay.com.au
PINK MORGANITE / MELISSA RING
Description Metals Sizing Natural Madagascan Pink Morganite with Diamond Half Halo Engagement Ring Morganite is approximately 8.00mm x 6.00mm. Half Halo is set with 1 x 2.9mm x 2.0mm Pear Cut Diamond2 x 2.5mm x 1.7mm Pear Cut Diamonds4 x 1.5mm Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds This piece Made to...www.megmaskell.com.au
Rose Cut Champagne Diamond Empress Ring
A vintage inspired engagement ring featuring two magnificent rose cut champagne diamonds and 6 white accent diamonds. This ring can be stacked with a variety of ToniMay wedding bands including the baby nova white diamond pavè as featured in this listing. Materials & Dimensions 14ct yellow gold...www.tonimay.com.au
Oval Tanzanite Ring with Halo
A 3.00ct oval cut Tanzanite surrounded by .52ct of diamonds in the halo and shoulders. Total Stone Weight of 3.52ctwww.matthewsjewellers.com
18YW 0.90CT F/SI1 GIA Engagement Ring | Seaspray Valuations & Fine Jewellery
Handmade 18 carat Yellow and White Gold Six Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring, set with a 0.90 carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, Colour F, Clarity SI1, GIA Certified & Laser Inscribed Diamond. Cut Grade: Very Good, Polish: Excellent, Symmetry: Good, Fluorewww.seasprayjewellery.com.au
Hard to know which ones she actually liked
I got the jeweler looking at whether they can do calibre cut (art deco)
Maybe solitaire, with the half halo sapphire design on the wedding band (like ally ring set link, but colors swappedj
Two band options, like two different wedding bands?
That is spectacular although if she wants to wear a band with it there will be a gap.
That is spectacular although if she wants to wear a band with it there will be a gap.
I don't know your jeweler but I will say this much, as a caliber cut halo owner myself this is a very hard look to get 100% right. The stones have to be cut exactly to fit and that often means going through a lot of rough/stones. @elizat just had a gorgeous ruby caliber halo done and I think she said it was 8cts to get to the end result. Which is to say this can be pricey and if it isn't done with absolute precision and you have gaps between the stones you may not be happy with it. Just setting the stones can be challenging for all but the most talented bench. If you go down this road I would suggest you ask to see examples your jeweler has done previously, so you can gauge the quality. The prong placement in your first CAD and the head perch precariously on the shank give me pause about what can reasonably be achieved. The reason so many of us with colored stone halos buy vintage/antique is because it can be exorbitantly expensive.
It appears you are in Australia, could you do 2 Aussie sapphires on another band to wear with the diamond solitaire? So it would look like a three stone but really is 2 rings? Just a thought.
Also, I adore my halo of emeralds but it is extremely limiting as to what I can wear with it. There are days I wish I had a straight white diamond ring that I could dress up.
My guess is your gf is a thoughtful person and she probably looked up alternatives to diamonds (like morganite and tanzanite) to save you some money but the fact she also looked at diamonds means you are safe and have done well with your diamond. She appears to have fairly classic tastes.
I would second what @Ionysis says and propose with the diamond, so she can help design her dream ring. Your second idea of a sapphire band is also good since she can wear them together or not.
Problem I have is that when I started dating her, she had already moved out of her ex's for a couple months, then he sent an engagement ring to my partner in the mail. So my ring has to be better (well mine comes with an actual proposal, so it should be).
She'll want something she can put on when I give it to her.
Problem I have is that when I started dating her, she had already moved out of her ex's for a couple months, then he sent an engagement ring to my partner in the mail. So my ring has to be better (well mine comes with an actual proposal, so it should be).
She'll want something she can put on when I give it to her.