Princess Cut E Ring

[JRek7]

Hi All - New to the forum, but I have been lurking here & learning as much as I can for about a month now.

I know I may have done this a bit backwards, but I'm just looking for confirmation from some of the regulars that I'm not making any major mistakes here. I really want to surprise my gf with the proposal, so unfortunately I haven't been able to get any input from her. Just from knowing what she likes, sparkly (what girl doesn't I guess though), unique, and white/silvery metal, I came up with the below setting in platinum.

http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=54&id=31&alt=0

And below is the diamond that I'm thinking of putting in the above setting.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9237/

I've budgeted $10k for the Ering and GOG was able to help out a bit and it's coming in slightly over budget, but I'm ok with that. Does that seem reasonable to spend on a combo like this? I've def seen larger princess cuts in my price range on some other sites, but I know its hard to compare fancy cuts based on stats alone.

I welcome any and all thoughts/recommendations. Thanks everyone!

 

[04diamond<3]

I think that's a great stone and a beautiful setting. It's going to look gorgeous!! I don't think you have anything to worry about. Jonathan is great at finding gorgeous stones.

 

[Niel]

I think you could get a bigger princess and still not go over your budget.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2862801.htm


But did she say she wanted a princess? or she didnt even give you a specific shape?

ETA: because that would be a beautiful ring, but not very unique. My concern is maybe a different less common shape might be more the ticket, if shes craving uniqueness

 

[Niel]

things that say unique but still classic to me are things like, colored stone halos, three stones with unique shapes (marquise with pears, ovals with half moons, 3 pears, three ovals, emerald cut with trapezoids) or E/W setting stones (ovals, marquise, or emerald cuts turned sideways)
these are all things i think you could accomplish with a larger that 1ct stone and within your budget.

 

[JulieN]

You can go down in color and clarity, there are a few on GOG. Im also thinking of single claws for the setting.

 

[JRek7]

Thanks 04Diamond<3! It's actually pretty strange, but after reading this forum and seeing some of Jonathan's handy work, I have come to trust someone that I've never even met. Ahh the internet age...

That is a nice looking stone Nieseel, but it's about $1k over budget based on the setting I've chosen. And you are right, this wouldn't be that "unique" of ring. Maybe I need to elaborate on what I mean by unique. I just know she likes things that are well done and not something off the rack, so while this form factor may not be too unique, I think the double x prong is not something you'd see that often.

Anyone else have any feedback? What about the Med Fluor? Would anyone here be disappointed to get a diamond that fluoresces? I'm just really concerned about this whole purchase, because I'm fling blind and I've never bought jewelry before... Sorry if I'm rambling.

 

[Niel]

ok, well get what you're going to get. You know her best. but double claw prongs doesnt make the overall ring "unique", its a lovely higher end detail, but its not going to turn a common style into a unique ring.You can a ring more unique AND well made.
But again if you're sold on it then go for it. It would make a very lovely ring, though I would not call it unique.

Maybe consider a POH or Asscher?
still keep the great setting and its still a square stone, but with a twist

 

[distracts]

Did she say she specifically wanted a princess? I'm asking because people have very strong opinions about diamond shapes and princess is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it shape.

 

[04diamond<3]

Here's another option:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1532830.asp

video:

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Princess-cut/1.32-carat-I-color-SI2-clarity-sku-170336

 

[Karl_K]

Here's another option:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1532830.asp

video:

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Princess-cut/1.32-carat-I-color-SI2-clarity-sku-170336

That diamonds si2 clarity grade is based on clouds not show according to the gia report.
A significant number of such diamonds will have performance issues because of the clouds.
They need to be looked at by an expert.

 

[04diamond<3]

Here's another option:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1532830.asp

video:

http://beta.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Princess-cut/1.32-carat-I-color-SI2-clarity-sku-170336

That diamonds si2 clarity grade is based on clouds not show according to the gia report.
A significant number of such diamonds will have performance issues because of the clouds.
They need to be looked at by an expert.

Obviously he would/should talk to them before just buying, which is why they have a gemologist on staff. I posted the video which shows that this looks eye clean but he would still have to talk to someone about it prior to making any decisions......