Hello all...some help needed here
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I know they sell a similar cut at ERD
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.16-carat-g-vvs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-98721.html
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.03-carat-f-vs1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-96429.html
Thats in your range, but the light performance isnt the same
and as for platinum.. its a matter of taste really. I like WG better, its warmer than the grey of platinum IMHO. But really in that case, whatever she likes, or you want to pay for
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.16-carat-g-vvs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-98721.html
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.03-carat-f-vs1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-96429.html
Thats in your range, but the light performance isnt the same
and as for platinum.. its a matter of taste really. I like WG better, its warmer than the grey of platinum IMHO. But really in that case, whatever she likes, or you want to pay for
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JDNJ|1350952337|3290538 said:
Gorgeous!
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1524183.asp A bit over 7000.
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JDNJ|1350952337|3290538 said:
It shows a great ASET! Blue is contrast.
Yes, I think you should get platinum. But honestly, I think you can get a better quality handmade setting for $5000. I'd use Victor or Steven Kirsch and you'll end up with a nicer setting. And someone already recommended Engagement Rings Direct. They unfortunately have CAD images instead of real images on their site, but I would prefer their setting over the Daussi setting because I think it would be equal quality and probably less in cost since you aren't paying for a designer brand name.
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/marion-micro-pave-diamond-halo-engagement-ring-bpid-143-15.html (one example...he has several halo settings)
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you should get the aset for the one gypsy said. I likev this one too. Very square
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VVS2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1526785.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VVS2-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1526785.asp
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Any comments on ERD's "design your own ring"
I like their vintage cushions, maybe they can replicate the setting I like.
I like this diamond. Thoughts?
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.16-carat-g-vvs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-98721.html
I like their vintage cushions, maybe they can replicate the setting I like.
I like this diamond. Thoughts?
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.16-carat-g-vvs2-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-98721.html
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Absolutely I would work with ERD on a ring like this. I think you will come out with equal quality for the setting at a lower price. In fact, they may be able to make the setting better. You can have the scalloped look halo with less metal showing that on the Daussi one, in my opinion. And I would definitely ask for either platinum90%/iridium10% or platinum95%/ruthenium5%. (The softer platinum alloy that scratches easily and turns gray is plat95%/iridium5%. I would avoid it.)
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I just recently got an AVC in a custom halo. Yes... The AVC's are very expensive. But once I found that cut, I never looked back. To ME, if I put an AVC next to a modern cushion (or a round brilliant) there is absolutely NO comparison. However, to be fair, if I had not done a bunch of my own research, and had never seen an AVC, I wouldn't know the difference.
BUT... IMO... if you have to compromise somewhere to keep your budget down, if the ring was for ME, I would say get the AVC and go with white gold. I like platinum, but I wouldn't choose it over a perfectly cut AVC. There is nothing like them!!
But again... your future wife will not be comparing the diamond against other ones that she has never seen. So if you think she would prefer a brilliant cut diamond, and a platinum setting... then certainly go for that. I just wanted to share my experience with the AVC and that cut was my ONLY non-negotiable when we designed this ring.
Good luck!!
Keep us posted!
Here is a peek at my AVC...
BUT... IMO... if you have to compromise somewhere to keep your budget down, if the ring was for ME, I would say get the AVC and go with white gold. I like platinum, but I wouldn't choose it over a perfectly cut AVC. There is nothing like them!!
But again... your future wife will not be comparing the diamond against other ones that she has never seen. So if you think she would prefer a brilliant cut diamond, and a platinum setting... then certainly go for that. I just wanted to share my experience with the AVC and that cut was my ONLY non-negotiable when we designed this ring.
Good luck!!
Keep us posted!
Here is a peek at my AVC...
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JDNJ|1350951951|3290535 said:
That is so much money for that setting! If it is that expensive then I would take the picture of that ring and get Victor Canera or Steven Kirsch to make it for you. I will be much higher quality, it will fit your stone perfectly and she will still love it. I would never consider a stock setting that was that expensive! It also seems like the price jump from 18k gold to platinum is really big!
As for the color of the AVC or AVR I would recommend going lower than F. You aren't going to see any yellow until you get to K or below and even then it will only show up if you have do a side by side comparison and it will be creamy white not yellow. That color lends its self very well to the antique feel of this ring and it will give you more room in your budget.
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I did my own searching to see if there was an ERD thread (im so excited to see how your ring search turns out haha)
they didnt have a good one, but i found one thread that had a good discription of the guys experience with EDR plus good ring shots of a cushion halo
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD[/URL]
they didnt have a good one, but i found one thread that had a good discription of the guys experience with EDR plus good ring shots of a cushion halo
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD[/URL]
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JDNJ|1351029259|3290999 said:
Usually it's just a deposit.
Also... here's a ring that I THINK is what you want in terms of style. This one is a good link to send to ERD for reference. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/search.php?submit=&st=0&sf=titleonly&sr=topics&author=ascari_2']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/search.php?submit=&st=0&sf=titleonly&sr=topics&author=ascari_2[/URL] that poster hasn't said who the vendor is, but I suspect it is ERD anyway. So if you like that setting (it's got the scalloped halo you want) have them adapt it for you to a cushion.
I wonder what it would look like to combine some elements from that ERD CAD you posted
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/neil-lane-inspiration.175226/#p3191079']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/neil-lane-inspiration.175226/#p3191079[/URL]
With the Daussi setting. I like what that guy did with the engraving along the shank. I think that looks awesome.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD[/URL]
She doesnt like channel set though. I was thinking of somehow combining the thin pave band of the Daussi ring, and the scalloped floral halo of the Daussi ring, with the petals on that CAD.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/neil-lane-inspiration.175226/#p3191079']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/neil-lane-inspiration.175226/#p3191079[/URL]
With the Daussi setting. I like what that guy did with the engraving along the shank. I think that looks awesome.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/?hilit=ERD[/URL]
She doesnt like channel set though. I was thinking of somehow combining the thin pave band of the Daussi ring, and the scalloped floral halo of the Daussi ring, with the petals on that CAD.
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I love that engraving as well. 
I would ask if it could be done on a shank that has diamonds that arnt channel set. they'll know if thats possible or not. I would tell them exactly the LOOK you are trying to get, and see what they can do with it. Its good that way so that you dont have a very specific idea in mind, and that way you'll be more open to what they come up with. They may have a different idea for the halo, but would produce the same look as the inspiration ring.
ALSO... have you become more lenient on the color at all? I saw you looking at this ring with the H color. I really think that diamond in the other thread is very white. Just wondering if you changed your mind on that to get maybe a bigger stone for your 7000?
I would ask if it could be done on a shank that has diamonds that arnt channel set. they'll know if thats possible or not. I would tell them exactly the LOOK you are trying to get, and see what they can do with it. Its good that way so that you dont have a very specific idea in mind, and that way you'll be more open to what they come up with. They may have a different idea for the halo, but would produce the same look as the inspiration ring.ALSO... have you become more lenient on the color at all? I saw you looking at this ring with the H color. I really think that diamond in the other thread is very white. Just wondering if you changed your mind on that to get maybe a bigger stone for your 7000?
nielseel|1351088013|3291362 said:I love that engraving as well.
ALSO... have you become more lenient on the color at all? I saw you looking at this ring with the H color. I really think that diamond in the other thread is very white. Just wondering if you changed your mind on that to get maybe a bigger stone for your 7000?
I think H is the lowest I'd want to go. In that picture with the bible the stone looks very yellow to me though.
I just heard back from IDJewelry about the Daussi setting I like and they quoted much lower than $5k for the setting. ($3750) I also heard from Mark from ERD and might go in to see him and check out some cut beyonds.
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yeah thats a good idea to go into ERD and see the stones. Maybe look at those X factor ones they have too. I think the H was reflecting something in the bible photo which was making it show back the darker color. Seeing the stones in person will help show just how color sensitive you are.
H's dont bother me but they very well may bother you. Everyones eyes are different
H's dont bother me but they very well may bother you. Everyones eyes are different
nielseel|1351097209|3291461 said:yeah thats a good idea to go into ERD and see the stones. Maybe look at those X factor ones they have too. I think the H was reflecting something in the bible photo which was making it show back the darker color. Seeing the stones in person will help show just how color sensitive you are.
H's dont bother me but they very well may bother you. Everyones eyes are different
With the setting I like I think I am going to stay away from X factors. I definitely want to go with a vintage looking stone whether its through ERD or GOG. I really like the AVCs from GOG but I think for the money the "Cut Beyond" vintage cushions from ERD are a better value.
Once I speak to ERD I'll decide whether Im going to modify the Daussi style or just get a diamond from ERD and put it in the standard Daussi setting from IDJewelry.
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In that bible picture the stone is picking up the gold of the lettering. Diamonds will pick up the colors of their surroundings, especially cuts with larger facets. An H stone is not yellow don't worry, you need to go down to O-P to get a stone with a body color similar to that picture. I have a J stone in my e-ring and it never appears yellow at all, warm in some lighting (almost off white) but it is surrounded by white metal and the melee on the shank is F-G and I never notice the color difference.
Well heres an update. I finally went and sat down with Mark from ERD who was very nice and helpful. We looked at two diamonds pictured here below. We discussed some options and talked about combining the floral 'halo' from the Daussi ring with the petal 'basket' on the Tiffany inspired ring. He's going to do the CAD for me, but now I am deciding on the diamond. The two I looked at are about $2200 apart price wise, the larger one being more expensive.
They also have one on their site for under $6k thats a G color SI1 1.07 stone. I did not see this one when I was in the office but after seeing it at home I am thinking that could be an option. Basically provided I like the CAD and we produce the ring, I'm looking at ~$13k, ~$11k, or ~$9k depending on whether I go with the 1.29, the 1.21, or the 1.07 linked below.
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.07-carat-g-si1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-102076.html
Thoughts?
Here are the two stones I saw today. They are both "A cut beyond" Old Mine Brilliants
They also have one on their site for under $6k thats a G color SI1 1.07 stone. I did not see this one when I was in the office but after seeing it at home I am thinking that could be an option. Basically provided I like the CAD and we produce the ring, I'm looking at ~$13k, ~$11k, or ~$9k depending on whether I go with the 1.29, the 1.21, or the 1.07 linked below.
http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/1.07-carat-g-si1-a-cut-beyond-cushion-cut-diamond-gid-102076.html
Thoughts?
Here are the two stones I saw today. They are both "A cut beyond" Old Mine Brilliants
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