TheRingHunt
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2010
- Messages
- 5
Hi all,
You are all so knowledgable and I would really appreciate som help finding the perfect mount as my timeline steadily shrinks (need it before the holidays) and doors keep closing. I thought I had a mount lined up locally and would buy my diamond online, only to get the runaround for a couple weeks and end up with no mount. Yesterday, before finding these amazing forums, I had the perfect ring mount picked out right here: http://www.faycullen.com/Settings/Art-Deco-Ring-Settings/6931/
Then I decided to double check Fay Cullen reviews and make sure they are reputable...they are apparently not and their return policy's ridiculous (my favorite line in the warranty is "The number and size of the diamonds [we replace under warranty] will be dependent on the attitude of the customer.")
Anyway...my girlfriend has given me some guidelines for a mount style, and after searching high and low I've also developed some very specific taste, so here's what I'm after with links and all the good stuff.
For a mount I like a combination of the following, and I'm having a lot of trouble finding something I love online (stores locally are worthless, I've gone to every one I could find!).
Pave, halo, some filigree detailing, the center stone sits a little bit low (not completely flush though), round cut that will fit around a .70-.80 stone.
Links to rings I love:
http://www.faycullen.com/Settings/Art-Deco-Ring-Settings/6931/ (not going to buy through them, too sketchy)
http://www.faycullen.com/art_deco_engagement_rings/800/f215r1d.html
http://www.tqdiamonds.com/shop-online/engagement-rings/tacori/dantela-collection/tacori/tacori-18-karat-dantela-engagement-ring-2620rdmnp.html
http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=42_44&products_id=1524&cType=ER (would prefer some filigree instead of the front/back pave)
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/61PP1/ (I hate how there's not a good side view
Can't tell if I like it or not, have to call)
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/115PP1/ (This could be the one? Waiting for California to wake up so I can call and ask!)
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/112PP1/ (love it, but way too much for this poor guy!)
I have budgeted around $1,000-1,300 for a mount and $2,000-2,500 for a center stone, as my total budget is $3,500 out the door. I realize I may have to be flexible on the stone in order to find the perfect mount, but I could get lucky and find an awesome mount cheap.
For a center stone I am thinking about a .73-.75 ct. SI2/VS1, G-F color, ideal cut with a table btwn. 54-57% and depth 60-61.7%, GIA cert. based on the research I've done on optimal cut specs (again, totally open to suggestions here!) stone in the mount, which I estimate will be around $2,500 (I've been looking at BlueNile.com, but am very open to other suggestions - people here seem to like White Flash).
Thank you all SOOOO much for any help you can lend in finding a perfect mount. You all know so much more than me, and browsing these forums has been enlightening and overwhelming! I truly appreciate your help with this, it's the biggest decision of my young life!
You are all so knowledgable and I would really appreciate som help finding the perfect mount as my timeline steadily shrinks (need it before the holidays) and doors keep closing. I thought I had a mount lined up locally and would buy my diamond online, only to get the runaround for a couple weeks and end up with no mount. Yesterday, before finding these amazing forums, I had the perfect ring mount picked out right here: http://www.faycullen.com/Settings/Art-Deco-Ring-Settings/6931/
Then I decided to double check Fay Cullen reviews and make sure they are reputable...they are apparently not and their return policy's ridiculous (my favorite line in the warranty is "The number and size of the diamonds [we replace under warranty] will be dependent on the attitude of the customer.")
Anyway...my girlfriend has given me some guidelines for a mount style, and after searching high and low I've also developed some very specific taste, so here's what I'm after with links and all the good stuff.
For a mount I like a combination of the following, and I'm having a lot of trouble finding something I love online (stores locally are worthless, I've gone to every one I could find!).
Pave, halo, some filigree detailing, the center stone sits a little bit low (not completely flush though), round cut that will fit around a .70-.80 stone.
Links to rings I love:
http://www.faycullen.com/Settings/Art-Deco-Ring-Settings/6931/ (not going to buy through them, too sketchy)
http://www.faycullen.com/art_deco_engagement_rings/800/f215r1d.html
http://www.tqdiamonds.com/shop-online/engagement-rings/tacori/dantela-collection/tacori/tacori-18-karat-dantela-engagement-ring-2620rdmnp.html
http://idjewelryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=42_44&products_id=1524&cType=ER (would prefer some filigree instead of the front/back pave)
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/61PP1/ (I hate how there's not a good side view
Can't tell if I like it or not, have to call)http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/115PP1/ (This could be the one? Waiting for California to wake up so I can call and ask!)
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/112PP1/ (love it, but way too much for this poor guy!)
I have budgeted around $1,000-1,300 for a mount and $2,000-2,500 for a center stone, as my total budget is $3,500 out the door. I realize I may have to be flexible on the stone in order to find the perfect mount, but I could get lucky and find an awesome mount cheap.
For a center stone I am thinking about a .73-.75 ct. SI2/VS1, G-F color, ideal cut with a table btwn. 54-57% and depth 60-61.7%, GIA cert. based on the research I've done on optimal cut specs (again, totally open to suggestions here!) stone in the mount, which I estimate will be around $2,500 (I've been looking at BlueNile.com, but am very open to other suggestions - people here seem to like White Flash).
Thank you all SOOOO much for any help you can lend in finding a perfect mount. You all know so much more than me, and browsing these forums has been enlightening and overwhelming! I truly appreciate your help with this, it's the biggest decision of my young life!
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