Proposal Ring - Part 2

[carouselmeister]

Just saw this really sweet and interesting design on vivo diamonds facebook page. The W can represent the girlfriend's name initial. I think it is quite a good idea!

 

[bedposthalo]

All these alphabets on the diamond ring was made famous by Harry Winston actually.. They have their iconic H and W.

From there, people wanted to just their initials instead.. lol

I've seen other alphabets like M and Y also.

If you notice, all the alphabets are symmetrical.. I wonder if can be done for other ones like B, S, J, L, etc...

 

[Doc.Dre]

Just got my loose diamond photos.. how do I put it up online?

 

[Crazy85]

what's your comment on the below mentioned stone.

0.52ct
G
VS2
Triple EX
GIA
Hearts and Arrows
$3000

 

[[GorgeouS]]

what's your comment on the below mentioned stone.

0.52ct
G
VS2
Triple EX
GIA
Hearts and Arrows
$3000

We need more information than that
Best if you can type out what's written on the certificate or just post it online here to see.

Even better if you have the scope pictures of the diamond

 

[[GorgeouS]]

All these alphabets on the diamond ring was made famous by Harry Winston actually.. They have their iconic H and W.

From there, people wanted to just their initials instead.. lol

I've seen other alphabets like M and Y also.

If you notice, all the alphabets are symmetrical.. I wonder if can be done for other ones like B, S, J, L, etc...

I think it can be done.. I saw one J design earrings that JP did.

I'm considering of making something with Q of earrings..

If it's an O, it will just be like a bezel setting like this.. If it's just a Q, it might just be like that O with a dash? Think it will look funny...

 

[Crazy85]

We need more information than that
Best if you can type out what's written on the certificate or just post it online here to see.

Even better if you have the scope pictures of the diamond

arrrr I nv take down all the % value

 

[equiox1]

What is Paul's contact? Have something to check with him accordingly.

Do JP carry earrings as well?

I intending to buy earrings for Xmas.

 

[justpiano]

What is Paul's contact? Have something to check with him accordingly.

Do JP carry earrings as well?

I intending to buy earrings for Xmas.

They do have earrings.. You can find their contact in their Fb JannPaul - Singapore, Singapore - Jewelry Store | Facebook

 

[Gothika]

Hi, I've been lurking on this thread for some time. Jann Paul seems to be highly recommended by all the bros here. Do I need to make a appointment first before I do down? If yes, about how long should I book in advance?

 

[firewalker85]

Hi, I've been lurking on this thread for some time. Jann Paul seems to be highly recommended by all the bros here. Do I need to make a appointment first before I do down? If yes, about how long should I book in advance?

I would advice making an appointment with them before heading down. My appointment took almost 2 hours with all their education and ring design brainstorming.. I booked mine like 5 days in advance and there wasn't any issue.

 

[Gothika]

I would advice making an appointment with them before heading down. My appointment took almost 2 hours with all their education and ring design brainstorming.. I booked mine like 5 days in advance and there wasn't any issue.

Ah, I see.. another question. If my gf hinted that to me that she like vintage design rings, I assume it is old or antique looking rings.. As I'm not a ring design pro, I don't know how a vintage ring is suppose to look like.

Or does it just mean rings with side diamonds? I search vintage rings online and they all had side diamonds. Most of them had complicated designs. Is there any particular feature I'm suppose to look out for in a vintage design?

 

[Kentz]

I do supposed these are vintage rings, Belgium Diamond House
One example here.

Only available in Hong Kong, Japan & Belgium though, been to their outlet in Hong Kong, the rings looks really nice, not very suitable for daily wear though.

 

[heartlandsg]

Has anyone bought diamonds from Blue Nile?

Are they reputable?

 

[[GorgeouS]]

Ah, I see.. another question. If my gf hinted that to me that she like vintage design rings, I assume it is old or antique looking rings.. As I'm not a ring design pro, I don't know how a vintage ring is suppose to look like.

Or does it just mean rings with side diamonds? I search vintage rings online and they all had side diamonds. Most of them had complicated designs. Is there any particular feature I'm suppose to look out for in a vintage design?

Most vintage designs do have side diamonds, in fact, quite alot hahaha..

To simply put it, vintage rings are usually complicated in design with many side diamonds. The vintage designs concentrate on a luxurious and exaggerated outlook because of the many side stones BUT it may not be practical for everyday wear because it can look overly bling...

Nonetheless, the side stones can be smaller and less exaggerated, if you look at the example picture below...

Most vintage design will have that small "dot dot" patterning at the edges which gives it the more antique feel... I personally really like this kind of design because of the diamond "frame" around the diamond. Plus, this "antique" design has been revived by Hollywood's Nicole Ritchie, so it is vintage yet fashionable

... or a design with details in the setting can also be considered vintage because the antique feel is really about adding more detail... IMHO anyways...

Sorry for the long post... vintage designs stirs me up

 

[alfiee]

Just say to say thank you to everyone in this thread for giving so much information. It has helped me a ton a few months back when I was searching for information on where to get my proposal ring. =)

While I did visit Soo Kee,Lee Hwa, Tiffany, Goldheart and Tian Po. I eventually purchased my ring from JP. The Solasfera I purchased was about $4k pricer than the Brilliant rose in SK but it did seem to sparkle a lot more. Must be the 91 facets working against the 66 facets cut.

I know this thread seems to be JP slanted. But for fellow newbies like me. I would really recommend just paying them a visit, get their 2 hour diamond education. Casey who attended to me was really friendly and wasn't pushy at all. It was my own doing that opted for a Solasfera vs a super ideal. lol

And even after the education, you don't need to commit to JP. Instead pay a visit to the other retailers and do a good comparison and check. (Now that you're more knowledageable..haha) After all the amount you're spending for a proposal ring ain't a small sum.

Good luck to all searching. And thanks once again. =)

 

[aLpHa-Ev7]

im looking for a Sapphire ring, with diamonds at the side. Anywhere i can find this? I saw some on BlueNile quite nice, not sure of quality tho.

 

[Gothika]

I do supposed these are vintage rings, Belgium Diamond House
One example here.

Only available in Hong Kong, Japan & Belgium though, been to their outlet in Hong Kong, the rings looks really nice, not very suitable for daily wear though.

Wow... that ring design looks over the top... definitely eye catching for sure but not for daily wear.. I can imagine her knocking the ring here and there, and the horror to what would become to the ring after a few years.. lol

 

[Gothika]

Most vintage designs do have side diamonds, in fact, quite alot hahaha..

To simply put it, vintage rings are usually complicated in design with many side diamonds. The vintage designs concentrate on a luxurious and exaggerated outlook because of the many side stones BUT it may not be practical for everyday wear because it can look overly bling...

Nonetheless, the side stones can be smaller and less exaggerated, if you look at the example picture below...

Most vintage design will have that small "dot dot" patterning at the edges which gives it the more antique feel... I personally really like this kind of design because of the diamond "frame" around the diamond. Plus, this "antique" design has been revived by Hollywood's Nicole Ritchie, so it is vintage yet fashionable

... or a design with details in the setting can also be considered vintage because the antique feel is really about adding more detail... IMHO anyways...

Sorry for the long post... vintage designs stirs me up

Thanks for the lengthy reply. This gives me a better idea of what to expect.. Personally, I don't think I'm much of a fan of the huge vintage designs.. it looks too exaggerated for my taste.. but I'm ok with the less over the top ones in the last few pics..

Btw, I assume vintage designs would be priced alot higher since it requires alot more smaller diamonds on the side?

 

[Grizz.P]

I think it can be done.. I saw one J design earrings that JP did.

I'm considering of making something with Q of earrings..

If it's an O, it will just be like a bezel setting like this.. If it's just a Q, it might just be like that O with a dash? Think it will look funny...

Can try the small "q" with the diamond in the middle..
It'll kinda look like a musical note though..