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Need Help on Sapphire Engagement Ring

I think your soon to be fiancée would like 18k gold for an e-ring setting and looking at what she posted, well, I'm not so sure she wouldn't just want an 22k wedding band.

however, "antique" style as you mentioned in your original post can certainly be more elaborate than plain.

another thought: 'antique' can mean many different things and styles.

the more and more I think about your situation and her pinterest posts I think buying a stone and then having her help to design her ring would be the right thing to do.

this allows her to get what she wants.
it also allows you to learn more about what she likes and doesn't like.
this means that in the future you can surprise her with other jewelry that she will like!

the other alternative is to take her shopping and have her try on lots of different styles.
see what she likes.
then buy.
or buy one she likes right then and there.
 
movie zombie|1388160202|3581302 said:
after looking at her pinterest I think she is very minimalist in her jewelry style.
at least at this point and time in her life.
she just is not into "bling" but I do think she would love some high karat gold!
Chrono has given you good advice.
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Dead on! After looking at her pinterest and her website, I want to know her! That is how appealing she seems. My thoughts: minimalist all the way. Streamlined. Elegant. Clean lines. Uncluttered. Sophisticated, but unerring design. As to antique, nothing comes to mind since she seems drawn to simple, organic elegance - not ornate, or greatly detailed, or carved/engraved.

I DO see repetition in the architectural elements she is drawn to - look at Positano, Italy; the Mikimoto building; the Lantern Festival, Honolulu, Hawaii; Habitat 67 Montreal; and the Building That Plays Music When It Rains. Cubism is alive and well. She seems to like things simple but with a design esthetic. At least from her pinterest photos, she is not attracted at all to ornate, and detailed, but likes open, calm and simply designed. She also seems to put happiness and welfare of others before material possessions. So all of this says to me that you should propose with the stone alone, but with a design direction in mind. Then let her help direct it...I would worry that she is too nice and that if you would give her the stone and ask her to design it with you, that it will be harder for her to speak her mind, then if you suggest the direction you think would be good (based on her pinterest likes and dislikes), and then have her provide you guidance, if that makes sense.
 
As a starting point only, I suggest you look at the work of Alex Sepkus and see if you find any similarity between his rings/jewelry and the architectural elements she has highlighted on her site. I think his stuff is way too busy or detailed for what I would think she might like, but the organic nature of his work evokes something that I *think*, based on her pinterest board, what she might like...HTH

That said, though, her version would be more delicate and elegant than anything I've seen of his. I just see this style more than art deco, or Edwardian, or Mokume gane, or one of the thousands of other techniques and styles roaming around... :))
 
Thanks for all the replied above. I think I will go with stone or stone with simplest setting. Have some questions with stone:

1. is heated or unheated very important? i see most stones on natural sapphire company are unheated but on other websites I see most are heated
2. what kind of cut is best if I want flexible setting in the future (or close to her style if you have a good feeling about it)
3. any other things i need to pay attention before buying? (or link to article for this)

thanks!
 
also, I would really really appreciate if you know some perfect cut that is current available ($10K within +-5K range). I'm worry that I choose some imperfect cut :(
 
your girlfriend has a gorgeous website!

also - I have an antique-looking ering with a green sapphire in 18k unplated white gold.. does this help? the richness of the unplated 18k is soft, and rich without that too-yellow tone that yellow gold has.

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(also she looks like a very stylish girl from her website!)

ETA:

heated or unheated, the preference is largely hers. my stone is heated, and my logic was: the color and look of the stone was more important to me than the inherent value of the stone (because I wouldn't sell it, for sentimental reasons). I think relaxing on the stone treatments (as long as they are permanent, and the look of the stone will be constant) will allow you to spend less, and also get as close to your desired color as possible!

also, I completely agree with minous about proposing and letting her do the design. I have similar aesthetic taste (as far as I can tell) and was very particular about my ring - how it would suit the way I think of myself. good luck with it anyway!
 
Heat vs unheated is completely your preference. Some don't mind it, some want unheated only.
If you have other tight limitations (time, budget, colour), I would ease up on the shape. Ovals are the most common shape.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/corundum-sapphire-and-ruby-treatment.175354/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/corundum-sapphire-and-ruby-treatment.175354/[/URL]

Sonya,
By your logic, you don't mind diffused sapphires because the treatment is permanent, stable and less expensive for the same look.
 
Chrono said:
Heat vs unheated is completely your preference. Some don't mind it, some want unheated only.
If you have other tight limitations (time, budget, colour), I would ease up on the shape. Ovals are the most common shape.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/corundum-sapphire-and-ruby-treatment.175354/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/corundum-sapphire-and-ruby-treatment.175354/[/URL]

Sonya,
By your logic, you don't mind diffused sapphires because the treatment is permanent, stable and less expensive for the same look.
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@Chrono, you're right, I don't! treatments aren't a no-go for me at all - it's a plus if the stones aren't treated, because then perhaps if/when my jewelry gets passed down, they might be worth something more than sentimental reasons.. but I figured that as long as it fits my color/cut preferences, I really don't mind. cheaper stones are good too (because then the money can go to things like renovating our house!)
 
Sonya,
I love the way you think. You are so open minded; you accept the treatments as long as it is disclosed and priced accordingly. :appl:
 
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