$20K Budget for Engagement Ring

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#16
If that was my budget I'd be getting a custom ring made, that way you can choose everything from the exact stone you have to the setting, but thats just me I guess.

Then again I know exactly what I want, and I know a wonderful jeweller who will give me top quality at the best price. And what I want isn't brand name, so I guess this makes a difference.
 
#17
My bf and I also had a max 20k euro (not sure what the equivalent is in usd) budget, I wanted a 1ct Tiffany ring with diamond band, he got me a 0.95ct carat Tiffany ring w diamond band in f, vvs, perfect measurements according to ame's ranges and it was under budget= 14500 chf. It's perfect! Try to go a little under a carat and you'll save a huge deal!
 
#19
badaboop said:
I love the second one!

I am honestly worried about getting David Yurman directly because I'm concerned that I'm paying for the brand name... I really never wear any jewelry at all even but I just fell in love with those designs :(
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You are definitely paying for the name and if you want to upgrade the name on the setting means nothing to a jeweler. Have you thought about taking or sending your pictures to a jewelry designer at a jewelry store? Custom rings aren't as much as you might think. I have used Robert Pelliccia before to do a necklace and ring for me. Loved both items and got exactly the design I wanted
 
#20
I would also take a print out of the design and get a quote from a local reputable family jeweler who can likely cut the price down, or even get you a bigger stone within budget. You are definitely paying for the name if you go DY or Tiffanys, Cartier, etc. Good luck!
 
#21
If you love David Yurman and his style speaks to you, go for it. It's a special piece. Get what you love. Having a copy made by a bench jeweler will never suffice. I've used both Canera and Kirsch for custom pieces-- the premium was not worth it at all.


It's a nice time to buy a larger stone-- best of luck to you!





Good luck!
 
#22
btw really compare rings and prices (brands, at diamantiers), when I compare my 1 ct tiffany with the 1,5 non-brand diamond rings (of equally good quality and comparable settings) some of my friends have, I'm not sure if I would make the same decision again...
 
#23
Nymf said:
btw really compare rings and prices (brands, at diamantiers), when I compare my 1 ct tiffany with the 1,5 non-brand diamond rings (of equally good quality and comparable settings) some of my friends have, I'm not sure if I would make the same decision again...
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+1, one of my friends has a very similar ring to mine, size, etc. that she bought at Tiffanys for 3x what we paid! :S
 
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