saracen|1404313538|3705222 said:I should add that they both looked very similar in color, but the finewater was more saturated, but not to the point of being dark or brownish. All three of us agreed that the finewater looked better. It's justifying the price difference. Very subjective. I know.
TL|1404314226|3705229 said:saracen|1404313538|3705222 said:I should add that they both looked very similar in color, but the finewater was more saturated, but not to the point of being dark or brownish. All three of us agreed that the finewater looked better. It's justifying the price difference. Very subjective. I know.
Thanks Chrono!
Well Saracen, if you like that one better, then I would go with Gary's, unless you want to wait it out and find other stone with similar color, an AGL report with orgin, for less $$$, but that might take a while. It may be along wait, if you have the patience and a good source for these gems.
I know its a $4K difference, but that's not much more when you're considering much better color for a padparadscha, and she'll have to look at it for a very long time.
Chrono|1404314581|3705233 said:Based on the limited information, if the additional $4K is doable, I would be pleased to wear the Finewater sapphire as my e-ring stone.
saracen|1404314704|3705234 said:Chrono|1404314581|3705233 said:Based on the limited information, if the additional $4K is doable, I would be pleased to wear the Finewater sapphire as my e-ring stone.
It's do'able. I just wasn't sure if it's justified. I don't want to look back oen day and think that I should have gone with the finewater. Or always wonder how nice it 'would have' looked.
Niel|1404315248|3705241 said:I love the color in the last photo you posted. Seems to really pop on her skin tone.
Two questions.
How will you set it?
What metal color will you use? Something about the skin tone and the stone color makes me think yellow gold would be amazing.
Marlow|1404320394|3705287 said:@saracen
How funny - your jeweller is able to show you another bigger and a bit cheaper stone!!
Or did you ask him to do this??
You will make the right decision!!!
Chrono|1404318628|3705278 said:White gold - prongs can break and gold is removed when polished. Depending on body chemistry, it may need to be replated to remain white within a few weeks. I presume she has no nickel allergy.
Platinum - softer but less brittle, so prongs are bent but not broken. Platinum is moved around, not removed when polished. It does take a slightly grayer cast over time but replating is unnecessary. No worries about dealing with acids or chemicals since it doesn't get eaten up, unlike bleach and chlorine when it comes to gold.
Sounds like she prefers a cathedral style setting. If she wants to add accent diamonds, I strongly recommend platinum over gold.
Elliot86|1406463623|3721405 said:Dying to know how the setting is going![]()
Elliot86|1406497603|3721618 said:I know we're all excited for the finished ring (and obviously your engagement as well)!
We really do love colored stone engagement rings around here. They ARE the best ones.saracen|1406512138|3721713 said:Elliot86|1406497603|3721618 said:I know we're all excited for the finished ring (and obviously your engagement as well)!
Thank you! Me too!![]()