My 7 stone shared prong band from IDJ!
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I have always wanted a seven stone shared prong band. For budgetary reasons, I decided to go with either Whiteflash or ID Jewelry. WF has amazing customer service, and I was emailing daily with Liza about the different options. I would have gone with the seven stone band from WF (link: http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/seven-stone-shared-prong-diamond-wedding-band-566.htm), but in the end I decided against it because of its height (2.8-3 mm).
I then contacted IDJ, and Luann emailed me back a few days later (this was at the end of January). I told her that I was a PSer and that I wanted the stones to be: 1) PS quality 2) eye-clean 3) set as low as possible. She responded that the stones would be excellent to ideal cut, F/G color, and SI1/2 clarity. She recommended the low set common prong setting. The price was $200 more than the listed price on their website for the PS quality stones (and a few hundred less than WF). I inquired about upgrading to VS1/2 clarity stones and was told that it would cost another $250. I went with 14k white gold (it would have cost $600 more for platinum). She said production time would be 3 weeks.
After about a week of exchanging emails, I completed my purchase. It took roughly 10 days for the wire to be processed (not sure if this was on the bank's end or IDJ's), and Luann ordered the ring in mid-February. The ring was ready only 10 days later! Luann was kind enough to send me several pictures of the ring (see above pictures) before shipping it out. I also requested that Yekutiel do a final inspection before it shipped.
I picked up the ring yesterday from a fedex post in Bellingham (I'm from Vancouver), and I have to say, it is really beautiful. It is quite sparkly and so far I haven't been able to spot any inclusions. The diamonds are bright and the quality of the ring is excellent (straight prongs, even baskets, nice polish). The width of the ring is 2.8 mm and the height is 2.3 mm. The band tapers very slightly at the bottom and is comfortable. The seven 10 pointers span completely across the top of my finger (and I don't feel the end prongs in between my fingers).
The only thing I'd recommend is to go a full quarter size up if you like your rings a little looser. I went with a short 4.75 and because of the thickness of the ring, it feels slightly more snug than my engagement ring (which is a 4.5+).
When it's all said and done, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend IDJ to anyone on a budget!
I have always wanted a seven stone shared prong band. For budgetary reasons, I decided to go with either Whiteflash or ID Jewelry. WF has amazing customer service, and I was emailing daily with Liza about the different options. I would have gone with the seven stone band from WF (link: http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/seven-stone-shared-prong-diamond-wedding-band-566.htm), but in the end I decided against it because of its height (2.8-3 mm).
I then contacted IDJ, and Luann emailed me back a few days later (this was at the end of January). I told her that I was a PSer and that I wanted the stones to be: 1) PS quality 2) eye-clean 3) set as low as possible. She responded that the stones would be excellent to ideal cut, F/G color, and SI1/2 clarity. She recommended the low set common prong setting. The price was $200 more than the listed price on their website for the PS quality stones (and a few hundred less than WF). I inquired about upgrading to VS1/2 clarity stones and was told that it would cost another $250. I went with 14k white gold (it would have cost $600 more for platinum). She said production time would be 3 weeks.
After about a week of exchanging emails, I completed my purchase. It took roughly 10 days for the wire to be processed (not sure if this was on the bank's end or IDJ's), and Luann ordered the ring in mid-February. The ring was ready only 10 days later! Luann was kind enough to send me several pictures of the ring (see above pictures) before shipping it out. I also requested that Yekutiel do a final inspection before it shipped.
I picked up the ring yesterday from a fedex post in Bellingham (I'm from Vancouver), and I have to say, it is really beautiful. It is quite sparkly and so far I haven't been able to spot any inclusions. The diamonds are bright and the quality of the ring is excellent (straight prongs, even baskets, nice polish). The width of the ring is 2.8 mm and the height is 2.3 mm. The band tapers very slightly at the bottom and is comfortable. The seven 10 pointers span completely across the top of my finger (and I don't feel the end prongs in between my fingers).
The only thing I'd recommend is to go a full quarter size up if you like your rings a little looser. I went with a short 4.75 and because of the thickness of the ring, it feels slightly more snug than my engagement ring (which is a 4.5+).
When it's all said and done, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend IDJ to anyone on a budget!
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vsp08|1394566294|3631877 said:
I hope you don't mind but I emailed Luann after seeing your gorgeous wb and got a quote for my own with 7 pointers. I am still pending price in plat as she quoted me in white gold but I forgot to ask if the shank is tapered at the bottom? I had tried on the memoire band and it was flat and wide and uncomfortable to me. Is this band rounded at the bottom? Can you post a shot palm up? Are you happy with the sparkle in the stones? Thanks in advance
Eta: just re-read the post and notice it is tapered at the bottom.
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It tapers very very slightly, and the band is rounded at the bottom (I can post more pics later so you can see for yourself). I will say this, my engagement ring tapers at the bottom and is extremely thin, so when I wear the wedding band, there is a noticeable thickness to the band. I don't really like the feel of rings (especially when they're snug), so I sized up a little but I probably should have sized up a little more.
The diamonds are very sparkly. I have already received a lot of compliments! Upon closer inspection, I would say that 3 diamonds have excellent symmetry (I can easily see arrows) and 6 are very bright. The center diamond is a little darker than the rest, but overall they are well matched. I wasn't expecting the quality of WF or BGD.
Let me know if you have any other questions! I'd be happy to answer them all - buying online is hard!
It tapers very very slightly, and the band is rounded at the bottom (I can post more pics later so you can see for yourself). I will say this, my engagement ring tapers at the bottom and is extremely thin, so when I wear the wedding band, there is a noticeable thickness to the band. I don't really like the feel of rings (especially when they're snug), so I sized up a little but I probably should have sized up a little more.
The diamonds are very sparkly. I have already received a lot of compliments! Upon closer inspection, I would say that 3 diamonds have excellent symmetry (I can easily see arrows) and 6 are very bright. The center diamond is a little darker than the rest, but overall they are well matched. I wasn't expecting the quality of WF or BGD.
Let me know if you have any other questions! I'd be happy to answer them all - buying online is hard!
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