#R2837
0.42ct K/SI2 Cushion in Platinum

or
 
#R2838
0.50ct J/SI2 Cushion in White Gold

Both fits my budget, have the same setting but are set in different metal. Which one would you recommend?   

Hi Hunter
Both of the white metals look lovely but for durability I`d go for the platinum, especially if the ring`s to be worn on a daily basis.
I`m sure whichever one you choose will be lovely.
Lynne

Hello everyone!
Thanks for the amazing replies so far!

In terms of the metal, Lynne, and Jen are indeed correct that platinuym is the finest metal for a ring.
We've had amazing results with white gold as well- meaing personally, I would also consider a white gold ring, if that's what you decide upon.

Jen- you did mention something about platinum which I wanted to address- when platinum is polished you do indeed loose a little every time.
The poliush wheel is abrasive and actually grinds away some of the metal as it shines it!


Diamondhunter- to assist you in choosing, I took a photo of both rings together ( on my ulta "beefy" finger)


The .50 is on the right, the .42 on the left.....the rings are very close in appearance......

Hope this helps!!

You'd really need to polish the jewelry many times to start seeing any durability issues-  but the fact is that every time the ring touches the polish wheel, there's a little metal left behind

They are close in appearance. DiamondHunter, just call David. I think my preference would still be the platinum one but I'm not sure in person I'd be able to tell the difference.

Cherry pie - that's the one I wanted , but I'm waiting  on the refinacnce of the TX house!

Tough call!  They are virutally indistinguishable.  I think I like the .42 center slightly better, but the platinum is compelling.  Either one will be a fabulous find!

 

I think diamondhunter found a web booboo.  2839 and 2837 both open to the Daussi floating halo from the search bar. Plus, on top it shows 2839 and talks about a .45 ct stone, but the GIA stats show a .42 stone at the bottom along with the 2837 moniker.   

Oh ok that explains it. Will wait for the video then. I'm all excited. 

I don't doubt the ring's excellent value since the platinum setting alone is probably worth the ring price. I had my eye on the loose 0.50ct E/SI cushion #R2561 earlier. It would make an awesome center but I doubt if I could get it set on a paved halo and still keep the total cost under $2500. Would it work with the diamond-studded antique style mount in platinum?

Decisions, decisions.. A Libra can be so indecisive indeed.   

Hey, that's a good point WM! The return policy. If your GF likes the overall look but doesn't care for a slight tint, you can swap. Or, if you're sentimental about her wearing the ring you propose with (I would be, I think) is there any way you can use a simple silver ring as a placeholder (so she can wear it as a rhr, maybe) and then have her pick which of your choices she'd like best?

If all else fails, buy 'em both and send one back!

When are you planning to propose, btw? Wish you luck with it, but I'm sure you won't need any!

Jen

DH, if you want an option to the halo style, and still want significant sparklies on the band, you might want to give this style a look.
http://rockdiamond.c...azzled-with-diamonds

It is different than so many of the delicate micropave rings we see nowadays... you may, or may not, prefer the look.  It is a bit more modern, maybe too much so for your GF's liking.

I saw the unset sapphire (for the record, it is quite lovely) and mounting in person during a visit to David's, and I LOVED both. (But, I admit, generally, I have a soft spot for a weightier looking band, so this is right up my alley). Anyway, I'm not sure if this type of ring is to your liking, or would fit your financial plan (DAVID...?), but, I thought I'd mention it as an option style.

Although the sapphire in the offered ring is larger in size than what we've been discussing, I THINK you could mount a modestly sized cushion, oval, round... I don't know, maybe with some work on the prongs you could even fix a marquise SIDEWAYS on top and you'd have an elegant, unusual ER. If I could make ONE adjustment to the ring, I'd ask if the prongs could be slenderized without impacting center-stone safety... the prongs are a little modern looking for my taste, but, that is just me (and it may not be prudent to alter them).

Anyway, in the Member Collection section of the forum Gallery, there is a photo of DJM's DW's brown RB ring. Again, the center diamond is larger and the band is a bit wider than the one I've suggested here, but, the overall look is similar.

Also, do we know generally what size ring your bride-to-be may need? I can't remember reading this info anywhere (sorry if I missed it)... Your intended's finger size could make a difference in the overall best design choice for her, especially if her hands are unusually petite or Rubenesque, for example.

Mrs. M., you make me blush! 

Hi all!
We can make any ring that you see on the site to fit just about any diamond.......
The thing about the Daussi rings is that we buy them complete- and many times for prices that are really less than it would cost to buy the diamond, and them the ring.