Proposal Ring - Part 3

[ivandemi]

Bros, any comments from the scopes ?

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They're good

 

[HarryHeng]

Visited JP today. Quite alot of people. Don't know if I managed to catch some of the bros here in the shop. Haha. If you saw a guy wearing a green tshirt and jeans, that's me

Booking an appointment was easy. They're quick to reply emails. Before heading them down, I read many positive reviews here and went there with some expectations. All in all, I must say I was impressed. Casey gave me a breakdown on the diamond education. He made it easy for me to understand. Later I learnt that he is one of the partners in JP from his namecard.

I'm quite set on getting the Octagon. Its very very sparkly.. as in VERY sparkly.. One thing I didn't expect at all was that Casey brought out the diamonds to show me in different areas. He explained shop lights are very biased and wanted to prove how the diamond will perform outside. He showed the diamond outside the shop, inside the shopping mall area and inside the Cheers store next door.. Yes.. we actually viewed the diamond inside the convenience store. LOL.

This is the diamond when we viewed it inside the shopping mall building (near the security guard table). Wanted to take some photos inside Cheers but it was too cramp with other people..

I'm considering between the plain setting or with side diamonds. Casey placed some small diamonds next to the Octagon. I'm just worried if this will take the attention away from the main diamond. Also I read that sometimes it will make the main diamond look smaller. Is this true? On the photo now, I think it looks nice and ok. Though it might look different when done up on a ring. Do you think I should add the side diamonds? Or just one main stone better?

If TLDR: JP 10/10. A must go to place if you're looking for a diamond ring.

Edit: Anybody got kang tao for led ring box mah?

 

[DiCaprio]

Visited JP today. Quite alot of people. Don't know if I managed to catch some of the bros here in the shop. Haha. If you saw a guy wearing a green tshirt and jeans, that's me

Booking an appointment was easy. They're quick to reply emails. Before heading them down, I read many positive reviews here and went there with some expectations. All in all, I must say I was impressed. Casey gave me a breakdown on the diamond education. He made it easy for me to understand. Later I learnt that he is one of the partners in JP from his namecard.

I'm quite set on getting the Octagon. Its very very sparkly.. as in VERY sparkly.. One thing I didn't expect at all was that Casey brought out the diamonds to show me in different areas. He explained shop lights are very biased and wanted to prove how the diamond will perform outside. He showed the diamond outside the shop, inside the shopping mall area and inside the Cheers store next door.. Yes.. we actually viewed the diamond inside the convenience store. LOL.

This is the diamond when we viewed it inside the shopping mall building (near the security guard table). Wanted to take some photos inside Cheers but it was too cramp with other people..

I'm considering between the plain setting or with side diamonds. Casey placed some small diamonds next to the Octagon. I'm just worried if this will take the attention away from the main diamond. Also I read that sometimes it will make the main diamond look smaller. Is this true? On the photo now, I think it looks nice and ok. Though it might look different when done up on a ring. Do you think I should add the side diamonds? Or just one main stone better?

If TLDR: JP 10/10. A must go to place if you're looking for a diamond ring.

Edit: Anybody got kang tao for led ring box mah?

As cliché as it sounds, plain/side diamonds boils down to personal preference. Imo I think a classic solitaire setting looks good plain, and will definitely complement a unique octagon diamond.
For my case I went with side diamonds to complement a more complicated verragio-ish filigree/milgrain setting I chose for my round super ideal.

 

[pandazilla]

Nope. your travel small will to go thru the x ray machine... i had the bag with me all the time. dont keep the ring / ring box in pocket. later lost or your wtb might find out.

i miss the ring now. sent for re-sizing . 5 weeks wait

you mean the ring in the bag, and the bag go thru xray machine?


I took a small octagon (0.4x) I wonder if it is obvious on her finger. that's what my budget could stretch.

 

[spLeenfuL]

Thanks! It took me alot of tries to even get a clear photo. I used a Samsung phone. I tried using Iphone too but its not as clear.
Need to keep focusing the camera while zooming it in. The diamond is damn sparkly so it'll make the camera going out of focus. Keep trying until you get a clear picture.

I took out the diamond from the clip to take more photos with my hp. It'll probably be better if you have a DSLR camera.

These were taken in my house under a spotlight.

This was taken outside under sunlight. The diamond gets very colorful and glaring. Very hard to take photo but this was my best shot.

This is on my table under the desk lamp.

Nice! If I had the chance, I should have taken some pics of the diamond before it was set. Good for memory sake.

 

[spLeenfuL]

Hi all, can I just walk into jannpaul or must set appointment? Need to find an opportunity to sneak away from gf without her knowing.. so its hard to fix a time with them.

Better to make appointment. Sometimes they are full house. Or you can ask them when is their non-busy period so you can walk in.

 

[Sessygurl143]

Just an update. I went down to JP and spoke to Jann and was given the revised 3D renders within 2 days. I'm impressed with their efficiency and their service is really superb. The fact that Jann understood what I want and revised the renders without missing a point is very assuring.

You mind sharing your 3D design?

 

[Lss]

you mean the ring in the bag, and the bag go thru xray machine?


I took a small octagon (0.4x) I wonder if it is obvious on her finger. that's what my budget could stretch.

Personal opinion is at that size need to see up close. After mounting its even harder to see the octagon shape.

 

[jace88]

I think looking at the diamond through the magnifier* is the best way to inspect and always amazes me.

Don't forget to check your GIA certificate numbers against the diamond itself!

* No idea what the proper term for this thing is. Google says it's a loupe but they look a bit different to the mini telescope thing I used.

 

[Jench1745]

Visited JP today. Quite alot of people. Don't know if I managed to catch some of the bros here in the shop. Haha. If you saw a guy wearing a green tshirt and jeans, that's me

Booking an appointment was easy. They're quick to reply emails. Before heading them down, I read many positive reviews here and went there with some expectations. All in all, I must say I was impressed. Casey gave me a breakdown on the diamond education. He made it easy for me to understand. Later I learnt that he is one of the partners in JP from his namecard.

I'm quite set on getting the Octagon. Its very very sparkly.. as in VERY sparkly.. One thing I didn't expect at all was that Casey brought out the diamonds to show me in different areas. He explained shop lights are very biased and wanted to prove how the diamond will perform outside. He showed the diamond outside the shop, inside the shopping mall area and inside the Cheers store next door.. Yes.. we actually viewed the diamond inside the convenience store. LOL.

This is the diamond when we viewed it inside the shopping mall building (near the security guard table). Wanted to take some photos inside Cheers but it was too cramp with other people..

I'm considering between the plain setting or with side diamonds. Casey placed some small diamonds next to the Octagon. I'm just worried if this will take the attention away from the main diamond. Also I read that sometimes it will make the main diamond look smaller. Is this true? On the photo now, I think it looks nice and ok. Though it might look different when done up on a ring. Do you think I should add the side diamonds? Or just one main stone better?

If TLDR: JP 10/10. A must go to place if you're looking for a diamond ring.

Edit: Anybody got kang tao for led ring box mah?

Plain is more traditional and will make your diamond stand out more. Side diamonds is nice too and affects the whole look of the ring. Mine is an Octagon too and I opted for side diamonds. The side diamonds you are using are all the same size. You can consider to make them from big to small towards the diamond to have that thick to thin effect. That's what I did. It still highlights the centre diamond nicely.

 

[HarryHeng]

Plain is more traditional and will make your diamond stand out more. Side diamonds is nice too and affects the whole look of the ring. Mine is an Octagon too and I opted for side diamonds. The side diamonds you are using are all the same size. You can consider to make them from big to small towards the diamond to have that thick to thin effect. That's what I did. It still highlights the centre diamond nicely.

As cliché as it sounds, plain/side diamonds boils down to personal preference. Imo I think a classic solitaire setting looks good plain, and will definitely complement a unique octagon diamond.
For my case I went with side diamonds to complement a more complicated verragio-ish filigree/milgrain setting I chose for my round super ideal.

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm more inclined to the side diamonds. I think it will make the ring look more different and swee. haha. Can share the photos of your ring design? I'm trying to get some inspiration If not convenient, can pm me.

 

[prudencezee]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm more inclined to the side diamonds. I think it will make the ring look more different and swee. haha. Can share the photos of your ring design? I'm trying to get some inspiration If not convenient, can pm me.

U can check out jann paul's albums at their facebook page. They have plenty of designs over there! https://www.facebook.com/JannPaulDiamonds/?fref=ts

btw any of you guys requested for a wax model? I have received my 3d design but not too sure how it will look on my hand

 

[jace88]

Suggestion for the bros looking at side diamonds - just be mindful it's very challenging to match your wedding band later on as I found out. I went for a half eternity design but my 'half eternity' is longer than other stores half eternity making it really difficult to find a matching wedding band especially as the missus wanted side diamonds again.

 

[ochibi89]

Sorry to sidetrack abit...

Buying from JP, wondering which credit card will make the purchase have more rebates or rewards ar?

Thanks in advance....

 

[donlaughla]

do u think I should bring my gf down to choose the diamond and design?

I am intending to do a surprise proposal to her but I worry the design I choose might not be to her liking.

 

[Jench1745]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm more inclined to the side diamonds. I think it will make the ring look more different and swee. haha. Can share the photos of your ring design? I'm trying to get some inspiration If not convenient, can pm me.

This is mine. Their custom designs comes with the 3d render. I requested for them to render mine in higher resolution and black background for my final version. It takes a longer time but worth the wait =)

 

[Jench1745]

do u think I should bring my gf down to choose the diamond and design?

I am intending to do a surprise proposal to her but I worry the design I choose might not be to her liking.

I chose mine by myself. Can try choosing yourself first and if really cannot decide on one, then try to hint to her or go window shopping. The JP staff are experience too and will give you good advice.

 

[ilyanas]

do u think I should bring my gf down to choose the diamond and design?

I am intending to do a surprise proposal to her but I worry the design I choose might not be to her liking.

I chose mine, too! I guess you should consider whether your gf will want to be completely surprised, or have a say in the ring as well. She can design the ring and then you collect and do a surprise proposal also mah

 

[donlaughla]

I chose mine by myself. Can try choosing yourself first and if really cannot decide on one, then try to hint to her or go window shopping. The JP staff are experience too and will give you good advice.

Do you show those accessories wore by your gf and ask them for their advices?

We did window shopping previously, and I agar know her preference.

 

[donlaughla]

I chose mine, too! I guess you should consider whether your gf will want to be completely surprised, or have a say in the ring as well. She can design the ring and then you collect and do a surprise proposal also mah

Haha, she choose her design then will have an idea when I gonna propose le.

If she go with me, later burst my initial budget