Help again. Upped my budget to $6k total. Desperate.

[Sakuracherry]

I guess you can't just click it. Please copy and paste the whole URL I posted. The link left out after --. I agree with Gypsy. There's no way that those bands together are 3.5mm. My very thin channel set band is over 2mm.

 

[Gypsy]

If you want a SURE THING for next week: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261403192725 Offer 5000 for this one. And then get it resized if you need to.

 

[JulieN]

Impossible, the round sides are .06 cts each. The price is for 18k, perhaps 14k would lower the price if they are willing to do it.

 

[ojtwelve]

If you want a SURE THING for next week: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261403192725 Offer 5000 for this one. And then get it resized if you need to.

She won't like this ring because 1. It is used; 2 it has no channel sets

 

[ojtwelve]

Impossible, the round sides are .06 cts each. The price is for 18k, perhaps 14k would lower the price if they are willing to do it.

Julie what are you referring to?

 

[JulieN]

The total width of both rings cannot be 3.5 because the wedding ring had .06 sides and the enagement ring has .05 ct sides. It is definitely 3.5 mm each. I am talking about the wf set I linked

 

[Sakuracherry]

I think julie is referring to the setting you like. Just call WF again tomorrow. I don't know if there's any room for negotiation, but tell them your budget is $6000 and you have to have that setting and the diamond.

 

[Gypsy]

If you want a SURE THING for next week: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261403192725 Offer 5000 for this one. And then get it resized if you need to.

She won't like this ring because 1. It is used; 2 it has no channel sets

OK.

 

[ojtwelve]

I think julie is referring to the setting you like. Just call WF again tomorrow. I don't know if there's any room for negotiation, but tell them your budget is $6000 and you have to have that setting and the diamond.

So that diamond you all recommended is really good quality for that ring?

I will try to negotiate somehow. Hopefully they are open to negotiations.

 

[Sakuracherry]

Yes. You can't go wrong with an ACA. The stone I picked is almost a perfect square. There are a few stones with similar specs available, but that one is my favorite. Come back here and post after you talk to WF tomorrow.

 

[ojtwelve]

OK will do. Thanks for all the help

 

[Gypsy]

I think julie is referring to the setting you like. Just call WF again tomorrow. I don't know if there's any room for negotiation, but tell them your budget is $6000 and you have to have that setting and the diamond.

So that diamond you all recommended is really good quality for that ring?

I will try to negotiate somehow. Hopefully they are open to negotiations.

if they are not have them tell you what they can do for you with that set. Also ask for 14kt gold on that set to save money.

 

[ojtwelve]

I think julie is referring to the setting you like. Just call WF again tomorrow. I don't know if there's any room for negotiation, but tell them your budget is $6000 and you have to have that setting and the diamond.

So that diamond you all recommended is really good quality for that ring?

I will try to negotiate somehow. Hopefully they are open to negotiations.

if they are not have them tell you what they can do for you with that set. Also ask for 14kt gold on that set to save money.

OK waiting for a call back.

 

[ojtwelve]

Do you all think I would be able to find a better princess cut diamond from James Allen?

 

[Niel]

Well, this one i had posted is an AGS 000 so no need to waste time with ASETS.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286

Lets assume if you ask for a PS discount itll be 3500. May be less but who knows, so lets say 3500.

this setting is 900 and 2.2 mm on the top i believe. So thats 4400 with 2.2mm

tow of these sans milgraining would bring the total to about 5750, and 7.8mm ( they say each band is 2.8mm)


If you speak with a rep this morning you could ask if they could meet your timeline. I know that they do offer to try and meet them if customers have them

As it sounds like shes a visual person, heres an example of a lovely set where someone wears 2 bands, one on either side of their ring.

 

[msop04]

Well, this one i had posted is an AGS 000 so no need to waste time with ASETS.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286

Lets assume if you ask for a PS discount itll be 3500. May be less but who knows, so lets say 3500.

this setting is 900 and 2.2 mm on the top i believe. So thats 4400 with 2.2mm

tow of these sans milgraining would bring the total to about 5750, and 7.8mm ( they say each band is 2.8mm)


If you speak with a rep this morning you could ask if they could meet your timeline. I know that they do offer to try and meet them if customers have them

As it sounds like shes a visual person, heres an example of a lovely set where someone wears 2 bands, one on either side of their ring.

+1
OP, this is EXACTLY what I would do... 2 bands.

 

[JulieN]

Call JA and ask them for the set .... if they can do a nice channel setting and wedding band for 2.5K. I see nothing on their site that fits, so it is going to be a custom job.

 

[ojtwelve]

Well, this one i had posted is an AGS 000 so no need to waste time with ASETS.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286

Lets assume if you ask for a PS discount itll be 3500. May be less but who knows, so lets say 3500.

this setting is 900 and 2.2 mm on the top i believe. So thats 4400 with 2.2mm

tow of these sans milgraining would bring the total to about 5750, and 7.8mm ( they say each band is 2.8mm)


If you speak with a rep this morning you could ask if they could meet your timeline. I know that they do offer to try and meet them if customers have them

As it sounds like shes a visual person, heres an example of a lovely set where someone wears 2 bands, one on either side of their ring.

She is not fan of the dual bans but would settle to get it bynext week. WF customer rep has not called me back yet.

 

[ojtwelve]

I think julie is referring to the setting you like. Just call WF again tomorrow. I don't know if there's any room for negotiation, but tell them your budget is $6000 and you have to have that setting and the diamond.

So that diamond you all recommended is really good quality for that ring?

I will try to negotiate somehow. Hopefully they are open to negotiations.

if they are not have them tell you what they can do for you with that set. Also ask for 14kt gold on that set to save money.

OK waiting for a call back.

We would not give me any discount on this set.

 

[ojtwelve]

2 diamonds from Union Diamond.

 

[Niel]

what about this band

http://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-rings/womens-anniversary/-18k-yellow-gold-0.50ctw-channel-set-diamond-anniversary-ring-item-1475 (in 14k is probably 100 less id bet)

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-channel-set-round-diamond-engagement-ring-item-22645

and still
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286

the band and setting would be different width if you went with the .50 ctw but its wide and I know you were going for that

if not this is very wide.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/14k-white-gold-0.34ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2051

 

[february2003bride]

Blue Nile .75 princess cut in a platinum cathedral channel set setting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Nile-GIA-Certified-Platinum-Princess-Cut-Diamond-Ring-Size-7-/221389932262?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_Rings&hash=item338bde46e6

Ask to see the Blue Nile documentation first. The GIA report says that Blue Nile is inscribed on the diamond, which makes me think it's their Signature stone. Put in a best offer (I'd start on the low end- $4500 and see if they counter), see if it gets accepted. If it does, use the rest of your budget to buy the wedding band: http://www.bluenile.com/channel-set-diamond-platinum-ring_4113?track=product&elem=image

Best of luck! Please post pictures whatever you end up buying!

 

[Gypsy]

I like the second diamond from Union diaminds. Can they get you ASETs ASAP?

 

[E B]

Does your fiance like this set?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...gold-channel-set-diamond-wedding-set-item-847

With the .93 ct princess (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286) the total for everything would be $5900.

 

[Gypsy]

Does your fiance like this set?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...gold-channel-set-diamond-wedding-set-item-847

With the .93 ct princess (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286) the total for everything would be $5900.

Oh that's a winner!

 

[ojtwelve]

I like the second diamond from Union diaminds. Can they get you ASETs ASAP?

OK I am home now. Long day and I have to make a decision tonight.

They don't do Asets. This is what she said. "Here is a magnified picture of the 0.90 carat Princess cut diamond in color F and clarity VS2, AE0873417. This diamond is clear white and definitely eye clean! I also wanted to show you AE0873417, a 0.90 carat Princess cut diamond in color F and clarity VS2 and GIA certified for $3,793.00 (wire price) or $3,907.00 (regular price)."

 

[Gypsy]

Does your fiance like this set?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...gold-channel-set-diamond-wedding-set-item-847

With the .93 ct princess (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286) the total for everything would be $5900.

Oh that's a winner!

If you can't afford the WF set (my favorite), then I would get this one from James Allen. Big stone and an AGS0 (so you can skip the ASET since you are so tight on time).

 

[ojtwelve]

Does your fiance like this set?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...gold-channel-set-diamond-wedding-set-item-847

With the .93 ct princess (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286) the total for everything would be $5900.

Oh that's a winner!

If you can't afford the WF set (my favorite), then I would get this one from James Allen. Big stone and an AGS0 (so you can skip the ASET since you are so tight on time).

I like the WF also but they will not budge on the diamond price. Definitely like those rings better. Even if I went a little over by $200 I would be OK.

What do you mean "you can skip the Aset...."? Which diamond were you talking about?

 

[ojtwelve]

Does your fiance like this set?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagemen...gold-channel-set-diamond-wedding-set-item-847

With the .93 ct princess (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.93-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-295286) the total for everything would be $5900.

Oh that's a winner!

If you can't afford the WF set (my favorite), then I would get this one from James Allen. Big stone and an AGS0 (so you can skip the ASET since you are so tight on time).

I like the WF also but they will not budge on the diamond price. Definitely like those rings better. Even if I went a little over by $200 I would be OK.

What do you mean "you can skip the Aset...."? Which diamond were you talking about?

 

[Gypsy]

The James Allen diamond that EB picked for you. It is an AGS0.