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What do you guys think about Quad rings??
I can't decide if they look too gaudy or if they look classic and pretty?
This is the one I've had my eye on in particular: $2300, but it's on sale for $1700!
(I got this one off of their website- ZALES- you can see the quad a bit better)
I've typically like solatire's- princess cut like the one below, but maybe it's just too plain...? Also, how much of a difference is there (in person) between .5, 3/4 and 1 carat? Is it hugely noticeable?
This is just 1 carat, and it's $3000.
This is the one I've had my eye on in particular: $2300, but it's on sale for $1700!
(I got this one off of their website- ZALES- you can see the quad a bit better)
I've typically like solatire's- princess cut like the one below, but maybe it's just too plain...? Also, how much of a difference is there (in person) between .5, 3/4 and 1 carat? Is it hugely noticeable?
This is just 1 carat, and it's $3000.
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Re: What do you guys think about Quad rings??
For the difference in carats, you should go to a jeweller and look at the size in person. That will give you a better idea.
In terms of size, I recommend just trying stuff on. I went for a 3/4 carat equivalent (not a diamond). That's 6mm in diameter on a round brilliant. I personally thought 1 carat was too big for me, even though it's probably only another half millimeter in diameter bigger.
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As far as the sizes, like someone else has mentioned, you really need to try some on to get an idea of what you need. What size is your finger? I ended up getting a 2 carat stone (moissanite, though) because anything smaller made my finger look fat. If you have thinner hands (from that picture, it looks like you might) then a smaller stone will be better. I know plenty of girls who have .5 or .75 carat stones that look great.
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I, personally, really do not like quad rings. I hate that you can see the lines when the 4 diamonds are pushed together and I don't like the light refracts when all 4 are together. To me it looks confusing, not like a larger stone. I think it's a trend. If you like it because you want a bigger stone, I would just switch to moissanite.
You need to try on the rings to see how different size look on you.
And also, just to be clear on the value - four .25ct diamonds are not the same value as one 1ct. diamond. You will pay a lot more as your stone size goes up (ie. the appeal of this sort of ring).
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[QUOTE]Palmettogirl, just wanted to let you know that a friend of mine has that exact ring from Zales and she's had stones fall out. Twice. And waited WEEKS to get it back. I highly recommend a different style or store.
Posted by desertsun[/QUOTE]
This was going to be my exact caution to you. Having worked with quads, this is a big concern. Due to the style, you need to make sure that your prongs (generally "V" shaped on the corners of the quad) are tight at all times. With a solitaire if one prong is looser the other 3 should generally hold until you get it repaired. With a quad, it is very difficult to get the tension just right to keep the stones together if one prong ever becomes loosened. Unfortunately it's not the case of the store, but the style.
As someone else said already, yes the lower price is appealing now, but a solitaire diamond of the same total carat weight (or even really a smaller weight but the same price as the quad) is going to have more vaule, and retain its value over time. The way the stones in the quad are set, they have a groove in them to keep them together, so they can't really be set any way other than in a quad. I suppose maybe in a bezel setting, but that's a tangent, and I think you get my point. :)
All that being said, if you really like the style, just keep in mind that you need to get it checked often, and be more careful with it then you would need to be with a solitaire. It is a bit trendy, but again, that's a personal choice!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you guys think about Quad rings?? : As someone else said already, yes the lower price is appealing now, but a solitaire diamond of the same total carat weight (or even really a smaller weight but the same price as the quad) is going to have more vaule, and retain its value over time.
Posted by SopChick[/QUOTE]
You make a good point, but when I picked out my ering, resale value is not something that came to mind. It goes back to my complaint of people justifying an expensive ring as an investment. This should only matter if you're planning to sell it sometime down the road.
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you guys think about Quad rings?? : You make a good point, but when I picked out my ering, resale value is not something that came to mind. It goes back to my complaint of people justifying an expensive ring as an investment. This should only matter if you're planning to sell it sometime down the road.
Posted by leia1979[/QUOTE]
I completely agree with this statement. My opinion may be biased however, since I opted for a sim and not a diamond.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you guys think about Quad rings?? : You make a good point, but when I picked out my ering, resale value is not something that came to mind. It goes back to my complaint of people justifying an expensive ring as an investment. This should only matter if you're planning to sell it sometime down the road.
Posted by leia1979[/QUOTE]
Very true, I guess it's just an old habit from working in jewelery. I know personally I wouldn't think of resale value as a selling point, but many do. I also don't see the "expensive ring as an investment" side of things to justify going over and beyond your budget... I guess that's why I stopped working jewelery! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />
(that and I think if I worked another day in retail it would have ended very badly... I am not cut out for that, more power to those that can take it!)
I have really dainty hands and really didn't want a giant rock on it. My diamond by standard is pretty small (1/3 carat) but the way my husband designed it was not just a plain old boring band. That's one of the issues I have with solitaires is that it's a little too plain.
If it's what you like and it looks good on you, I say rock it, but for your value I'd go for a slightly smaller single diamond rather than 4.