trevorfloyd
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My girlfriend and I have been looking at rings since May (online mostly but have gone to several stores/shops to try them on in person as well) and we've finally narrowed it down.
In the most basic sense, she's decided on a solitaire style in platinum.
We both really like this Danhov style: http://www.danhov.com/classic-engagement-rings-classico/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl140
After perusing these forums for months I got on to David Klass and have worked with him to make a more specialized look of the Danhov style using some 'wants' my girlfriend has voiced over our browsing time.
Photos below:
Iteration 1
**edited by moderator, please upload photos to forum directly per our policies**
We live in Australia but I'm originally from Michigan so when i was visiting family in July, I was able to see the Danhov Classico (CL140) in person. My girlfriend hasn't been able to see it in person but she really loved this style from Michael Hill: http://www.michaelhill.com.au/certified-solitaire-engagement-ring-with-a-3-4-carat-tw-diamond-in-18ct-white-gold-11138884.html
She's said she would be happy with either the Danhov or Michael Hill and realizes it's more of a debate over a classic solitaire style vs. a unique take on the classic solitaire style. She's said she still loves the Danhov but little does she know I have David Klass making a unique one for her.
My biggest concern with the Danhov is the intricacy of the design. The internet images (rendered illustrations) show very crisp and clear edges but when I saw the Danhov in person it was much softer/muddled and I'm curious if that's a consequence of metalwork vs. illustration or if it's due to (poor) manufacturing.
Here's a side on photo of the Danhov ring that I took when I saw it in the shop in July:
http://i.imgur.com/2jg8my9.jpg
Listing some of her preferences to see if you guys think I'm on the right track:
Her ring size is an "H" or 3.75 so she has quite the small finger which is a lot of her reason for preferring simpler designs.
She likes a 2-3MM wide band around the sides and bottom but likes the tapered look as it runs in to the stone.
The Michael Hill style sit ~5MM tall with bottom of the band to top of the stone. She was clear she doesn't want it sitting out "in space."
She also liked the rounder edge bands (some knife styles - but only if they weren't too deep [bottom of band to top of band]).
Stone
This is probably where I need the most help but your opinions on the above are definitely appreciated and sought after.
She has tried on 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00 ct. stones. 0.50 is too small, 1.00 looks absurd on her finger and 0.75 is just right. The graded stone in the Michael Hill setting was a 0.79 ct.
I'm aiming for a 0.75 - 0.85 (0.80 probably) in the best quality I can find for ~$3,000 USD. I can go up to $3,500ish and if it's possible to get a great quality stone below $3,000 (~$2,500 would be nice), I won't be complaining.
I've got to say I love the Hearts & Arrows that I've seen but I know that it's possible to get a similar stone without that branding by using all of the measurements and tools available here.
I think I've rambled on long enough - turning to this amazing community here to see if you guys can help me in my search.
Thank you all!
In the most basic sense, she's decided on a solitaire style in platinum.
We both really like this Danhov style: http://www.danhov.com/classic-engagement-rings-classico/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl140
After perusing these forums for months I got on to David Klass and have worked with him to make a more specialized look of the Danhov style using some 'wants' my girlfriend has voiced over our browsing time.
Photos below:
Iteration 1
**edited by moderator, please upload photos to forum directly per our policies**
We live in Australia but I'm originally from Michigan so when i was visiting family in July, I was able to see the Danhov Classico (CL140) in person. My girlfriend hasn't been able to see it in person but she really loved this style from Michael Hill: http://www.michaelhill.com.au/certified-solitaire-engagement-ring-with-a-3-4-carat-tw-diamond-in-18ct-white-gold-11138884.html
She's said she would be happy with either the Danhov or Michael Hill and realizes it's more of a debate over a classic solitaire style vs. a unique take on the classic solitaire style. She's said she still loves the Danhov but little does she know I have David Klass making a unique one for her.
My biggest concern with the Danhov is the intricacy of the design. The internet images (rendered illustrations) show very crisp and clear edges but when I saw the Danhov in person it was much softer/muddled and I'm curious if that's a consequence of metalwork vs. illustration or if it's due to (poor) manufacturing.
Here's a side on photo of the Danhov ring that I took when I saw it in the shop in July:
http://i.imgur.com/2jg8my9.jpg
Listing some of her preferences to see if you guys think I'm on the right track:
Her ring size is an "H" or 3.75 so she has quite the small finger which is a lot of her reason for preferring simpler designs.
She likes a 2-3MM wide band around the sides and bottom but likes the tapered look as it runs in to the stone.
The Michael Hill style sit ~5MM tall with bottom of the band to top of the stone. She was clear she doesn't want it sitting out "in space."
She also liked the rounder edge bands (some knife styles - but only if they weren't too deep [bottom of band to top of band]).
Stone
This is probably where I need the most help but your opinions on the above are definitely appreciated and sought after.
She has tried on 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00 ct. stones. 0.50 is too small, 1.00 looks absurd on her finger and 0.75 is just right. The graded stone in the Michael Hill setting was a 0.79 ct.
I'm aiming for a 0.75 - 0.85 (0.80 probably) in the best quality I can find for ~$3,000 USD. I can go up to $3,500ish and if it's possible to get a great quality stone below $3,000 (~$2,500 would be nice), I won't be complaining.
I've got to say I love the Hearts & Arrows that I've seen but I know that it's possible to get a similar stone without that branding by using all of the measurements and tools available here.
I think I've rambled on long enough - turning to this amazing community here to see if you guys can help me in my search.
Thank you all!