Diamond and setting from different sites. Who sets this?

[tonyjlopez]

In seeking a 2 carat Princess, from reading this forum, I am convinced that I need to get an AGS certified diamond, so am looking mainly to Whiteflash since the selection at GOG is very limited, and non existent at Brian Gavin. Are there any other sites that include their AGS certs and ASEP images? Blue Nile and James Allen can both "get" them, well "maybe" get them, but I want to get the ring by next week, and thus will make a decision tomorrow.

Unfortunaely, the only settings we like are modern style channel set square side diamonds; and Whiteflash does not have the style we like. We like this with Ascher side stones:

http://www.bluenile.com/asscher-diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_12436

But we prefer this style, but with only if we can get all diamond side stones:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/engage...ess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring--item-2160

In the end, I will have a diamond and a seperate setting. We moved to Los Angeles a few months ago, so I don't know any jewelers here. What jeweler can I trust enough to hand a $20,000 diamond and leave it there for a day?

 

[JulieN]

Re: Diamond and setting from different sites. Who sets this

That JA setting is all diamond, if you read the description. It also comes in carre' shaped sides.

Limiting yourself to only AGS is too restricting for your desired specs. GIA is a much more used lab than AGS.

 

[tonyjlopez]

Re: Diamond and setting from different sites. Who sets this

Julie, I agree. I meant AGS and GIA.

 

[JulieN]

Re: Diamond and setting from different sites. Who sets this

What is your budget?

 

[tonyjlopez]

Re: Diamond and setting from different sites. Who sets this

$25K for the stone and setting.

 

[JulieN]

Re: Diamond and setting from different sites. Who sets this

Since you know that there is very little visual difference between D IF and F VS, and you want IF, I think you should also go colorless.

http://jamesallen.com/#!/engagement-rings/channel-set/platinum-channel-set-carre-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1346-Purchased-8688

http://jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.06-carat-E-color-IF-clarity-sku-132140

It has medium blue fluoro. With the PS discount it should be just about in budget... I don't think you need an ASET for it if time is a concern.