Engagement Ring

[Eleven]

My from a previous post:

Originally Posted by Eleven

I have been in the business for over 25 years and here are a couple things that I tell my friends:

Get a certified diamond, preferably GIA certified, they are the gold standard for diamond certification.

14k or platinum solitaire settings never go out of style.

Stick with a standard shape diamond (this one is my preference but it has not failed), you cannot go wrong with a Round Brilliant Cut.

If had to choose between attributes, I always say to NEVER skimp on color. You'll find 1 million diamonds out there with the standard "G-H-I" color range, but once you place a D or E color diamond next to any of those, you'll never question this recommendation again.

Also, be aware of any place that uses ranges when specifying color or clarity. If they say G-H-I or I quality without being specific such as G color, SI2, then you can be sure it's at the low end of that range, and I can guarantee whatever cert they may produce will not be GIA.

Good Luck and Congrats!

[big pete]

Originally Posted by Eleven

My from a previous post:

+1. I would sacrifice a little size for color and clarity. Your girls (and other girls) will notice the difference. I bought a engagement ring last year and got the stone through Bluenile and the ring at Shaneco.

[BHalbrooks]

Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

have you taken the lucky lady to look at rings? i did that about 1 year before i popped the question. helped me out a bunch

I bet the suspense during that year KILLED her.
"I know this bastard is gonna propose...."
Congrats!