And traditional settings tend to be cheaper too because every gem store would have them on hand. You can get a "custom" ring out of standard parts and not have to go too overboard.
jefhatfield said:congrats on the choice to get engaged
i wish our family's asian antique/gift store was still around...i would have cut you a great deal
i had never heard of a blood diamond (conflict diamond) in my life and i didn't know that money made from mining diamonds were used to fund all types of wars in africa
Nothing like marrying an older woman!jelloshotsrule said:and i get the sense that in a way she's waiting for me to be ready (i am 6ish years younger than she is) and so me taking the initiative, getting a ring and popping the question will all be a sign of that (duh).
I doubt it. I think that's called a "channel set" and is pretty common.jelloshotsrule said:in a way i like the idea of a stone that's sort of set in the band... but i would imagine to get that custom done would be pretty advanced, and pricey.