Setting/Oval Shaped Diamond/Online Buying

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First off, I just wanted to say that you ladies have been so helpful and so sweet for answering all my questions. I really appreciate it. I had several post about the Tiffany Legacy but I have finally decided to get my diamond and setting from other places instead of Tiffany, but I plan to get my band from them.

The place where we have decided to purchase the oval shape diamond for my e-ring, mostly deals with selling loose diamonds, however I have been told that they do due settings sometimes. Recently, I saw a pave set setting from an online jeweler, Adiamor. Picture of the setting below. Has anyone heard of this company or had any experience with them? I'm kind of nervous about ordering online without seeing but they do have a 30 day return policy, or so I have heard. Would you suggest buying a setting online.

Second question: I want to get this http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/ite...6-ri+-ni+1-t&selectedsku=13445079&mcat=148210 wedding band to go with the e-ring. What do you think about having a several row pave e-ring and wedding band, too much or ok?

My third question is I still do not feel completely knowledgeable about oval diamonds. I want to make sure I know what to stay away from and what to look for when I pick out the diamond. Any advice on buying an oval would be greatly appreciated.
 

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^ I never thought about that before. Thanks Swanky. Hope this isn't a stupid question but were you talking about the e-ring or wedding band or both? If its on the e-ring would suggest less rows?
 
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just on anything really. Pave is pretty delicate, you don't want anything rubbing it.
Yes, if it's custom perhaps they could stop the rows of pave just before it creeps over the side.
 
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If you need more info on diamond cuts and details, I would recommend posting on Pricescope and reading the tutorials they have. I'm sure they'll help you a great deal and posters will help you find stones, give you tips, etc. Kind of like here and bags, but for diamonds.

I would buy both a setting and stone online. You can arrange to view the stones in person if you like as well with various vendors, if I'm not mistaken, but you have to pay for shipping and they send them to a jeweler in your area or something of that nature (at least I think that is what they do- never done it).
 
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I really agree, you should spend some time on PS before settling on anything. you were pretty intent on that Legacy til this one, and you should spend more time looking for things.
 
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I noticed the recent trend of Diamond Full Paved Eternity Ring however personally i feel it not that suitable for daily wear, A knock here & there, you get missing/chipped stones. Half Paved Eternity Ring is much better. Paved Diamond Ring or other jewelry will need regular cleaning to look good as soap, dirt & grime tend to get trapped in the crevices, dirty stones will affect the brilliance.

Stacking Rings also in trend. Look nice if you got long fingers, can definitely make a bold statement.

As for Solitaire, Round brilliant cut is the best cut for stone below 1 ct or above 1 ct. Anything over 1 ct, you can chose other cut, Princess Radiant Cut is very popular too. Oval cut for Diamond personally i don't like, it will only look good if stone is big, if it is big gemstone i am fine. Oval cut is tricky unless it is a good/ideal cut, fire will not be as strong as Round Brilliant Cut, Now Round Cut do comes with Hearts & Arrows Cut if one prefer, i like normal Round Cut.
 
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Also, try these styles on together if possible, or at least an ering and band as wide as these together. Depending on how long your fingers are, this may be too much for your hand.

I love ovals--they really can elongate a hand and are very elegant. I'm curious, though, why did you decide on an oval as opposed to a cushion? Having been interested in the Legacy, I'm surprised you're not looking into cushion cuts with a halo setting.
 
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Elizat and Ame-I have asked a couple questions on PS but it has been a little slow in there the last few days. So I’m still waiting on some responses. I think the online store I am thinking of buying the setting from has a local store maybe an hour away from me, so if I decide to go with them I’ll drive down there and see it in person, before buying.

Designer- we have a private family jeweler so I am able to get a 3ct stone for a great deal, I think an oval that size will look really good as far as brilliance as long as the cut is ideal/ good. I really like the oval the round is nice as well, but just doesn’t do the same thing for me as ovals do.

Ahertz-I’m definitely going to try on the styles or similar together to make sure it isn’t too much for my hand. My fingers are kind of long so I’m hoping it will work. The Legacy was the only one from Tiffany that I thought truly fit my style. But when FH and I decided that we were going to buy the diamond and setting elsewhere I knew I would go with an oval shaped diamond instead of cushion. Although I really like cushion I only loved the Tiffany Legacy e-ring and I figured I didn’t want a replica of it, nothing seemed IMO to compare to the original. I always liked the pave Tiffany wedding band but didn’t know what e-ring would go with it. Then I saw the pave e-ring setting and light in my head went on. And I thought how perfect!
 
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For the record: If this jeweler was truly a wholesaler they wouldn't be selling to you. Make absolutely certain you get this stone independently appraised--BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER (meaning NOT in any way involved in jewelry. If they sell anything other than appraisal services, they are not independent)--before you buy anything from anyone.

That said, check out 23rd St. jewelers if you are in LA Area. They do some amazing work.
 
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ame said:
For the record: If this jeweler was truly a wholesaler they wouldn't be selling to you. Make absolutely certain you get this stone independently appraised--BY AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISER (meaning NOT in any way involved in jewelry. If they sell anything other than appraisal services, they are not independent)--before you buy anything from anyone.

That said, check out 23rd St. jewelers if you are in LA Area. They do some amazing work.
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They don't sell to the public but my godfather knows the owners personally so they made an exception for my dad when he got my mom her new ring and for me and FH. I guess I should say private family jeweler I'll change that in previous post. Getting it appraised is a good idea thanks. I just looked at 23rd jeweler website they have nice things. Thanks for the suggestion.
 
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Congrats on your decision to go with an oval-you will not regret it! I have an oval ER and I still love it-it's classic with a twist! I have a GIA certed stone.

One thing to look for in an oval (and marquise cut) is a 'bowtie' in the center of the stone. It will literally look like a black bowtie in the middle of the stone. This happens to some ovals because of the way they are cut-if it bothers you, try and find one with no or minimal bowtie or it will drive you crazy every time you look at your ring. I don't have a bowtie in my stone.

As for brilliance, if an oval is well cut it will still be sparkly and fabulous.

A 3-ct will look pretty big and blingy, and with that band you like=POW!!

Definitely go to pricescope-I did and the people there are very friendly and know their stuff!

Good luck and show us when you get your ring:p

My ring

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ggirl said:
Congrats on your decision to go with an oval-you will not regret it! I have an oval ER and I still love it-it's classic with a twist! I have a GIA certed stone.

One thing to look for in an oval (and marquise cut) is a 'bowtie' in the center of the stone. It will literally look like a black bowtie in the middle of the stone. This happens to some ovals because of the way they are cut-if it bothers you, try and find one with no or minimal bowtie or it will drive you crazy every time you look at your ring. I don't have a bowtie in my stone.

As for brilliance, if an oval is well cut it will still be sparkly and fabulous.

A 3-ct will look pretty big and blingy, and with that band you like=POW!!

Definitely go to pricescope-I did and the people there are very friendly and know their stuff!

Good luck and show us when you get your ring:p

My ring

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Wow your ring is gorgeous! I have seen a couple of pictures with a bowtie and it would definitely drive me crazy to have that. Its good to know you can find an oval that has no bow tie, that's what I'm looking for. Do you know if ideal cut or nearly ideal cut will completely get rid of the bow tie or does it just depend on the particular diamond? I can't wait to get I'm super excited. Ill be sure to post pics when I get it. :D

The people over at pricescope have been super helpful they really know their diamonds.
 
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trustlove said:
Its good to know you can find an oval that has no bow tie, that's what I'm looking for. Do you know if ideal cut or nearly ideal cut will completely get rid of the bow tie or does it just depend on the particular diamond?
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It depends on the diamond and who's calling it ideal cut. Its a pretty arbitrary term that jewelers throw around. And I've seen "ideal cut diamonds" that are anything but.

The best thing to do is to have a few diamonds brought in for you and to look for a bow tie in VARIOUS lights. Its really important that you take it out of a sparkly show room to see what's what. You can post the pictures to pricescope to get some opinions.
 
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