It`s never too early to plan your wishlist. Mine currently runs into 2020 !
I have 3 rings with yellow stones. I have a yellow radiant in a yellow gold halo, twin intense yellow pears in a bypass ring and a white heart shaped diamond with yellow heart sidestones. I love them all but I think my favourite has got to be the radiant which has so much glitter. I`ve recently been tempted to have my twin intense pears re-set either side of maybe a white RB.
I`m still hooked on white diamonds though, there`s just something about the whites which appeals to me more than any others. All a matter of taste though.
I`m sure whatever you choose will look scrumptious and you can`t beat David`s coloured diamonds.
I`m in the UK and over here jewellers look at you kind of strangely when you ask if they have coloured diamonds. They just arent popular and our largest jewellers in town have just one coloured diamond ring in stock which is a tiny yellow radiant. I`ve had people ask me what stones they are and they`ve presumed they`re yellow sapphires or somesuch.
I guess the Brits need educating in coloured diamonds !
Lynne

From these 2 choice. I love #1 the 1.14 oval in pink halo
But I'm probably be the most bias person  since I'm crazy for white diamond with pink melee right now and I also choose for the size.   

However for the stone itself I like FLY radiant more. You should try T jewelry box Technique like Jen said. You will know what do you want to add in your collection. What will make you more happy.   Probably yellow diamond?

Hi Kati,
Sorry to be late to the party! As always, I've had a great amount of trouble with my internet connection lately (so bad that DH went off to try to purchase another wireless-phone-based system... that hasn't worked yet either) and I've only been able to eek out a couple of posts lately. 

Anyway, you sound content with your choice; I am eager to here what your decision may be. Both your designs sound quite elegant.

One thought: you have very petite hands, and both rings you've described are quite intricate with halos; many stone colors, shapes and sizes; multiple metal colors; double-clawed prongs; and diamonds in the shanks.  Be sure you and David are clear about each detail you ultimately choose, as well as the overall proportion and sizing of your ring, so that the many elements may work in harmony to energize the overall piece. With such a complicated design, it seems possible to overwhelm the demure stature of your hands as well as the beauty and importance of the center stone. Remember, it is harder to edit than to add. Make each element count.

Still without knowing your decision –
Go back as read your first post on this thread. Have you satisfied your basic lust for something yellow and pink? Or, have you added another desire? Or, have you truly changed your mind? Know where this process has taken you, or you may get caught-up craving ANOTHER piece as soon as this project is finished! (Welcome to MY world...hehe). 

I'm glad that imagining your jewelry box helped you to reach a decision. Can you see your design there now? How does it look next to everything else? Hopefully this time next year when you open your REAL jewelry box, you will be elated to see your gorgeous new ring! Can't wait to learn more about your plans... 

Either option will be gorgeous!  I am sort of tempted to tell you to go for the oval, because I have wanted it for so long and you will save me the money!

I think it all comes down to what would look best on you, and I think a trip to some maul jewelers to see different shapes on you would really help.  I almost bought that oval for the hybrid, but when I went into the maul jewelers and tried on oval halos, they didn't lok great on my finger, but ECs in halos did.  One or the other may jump out at you.

Anyway, you will be soooooo happy with either!  Fabulous options!

I really like the first one because of the faceting...David seemed to really like this one as well. My plans are definitely pink halo (who'd have guessed?) ha ha with bezel and milgrain umm...no side stones.oh and set east to west.  As for the yellows, I'm "dipping in" a little at a time...probably a pair of yellow diamond earrings to see how I like them.  Will you all please share what you think? 

I like this idea much much better than the first idea with side stone. not too busy. For the oval, I like the first one as well.

The oval set east-west will look more unique but will not help elongate your finger as much.

I'm so excited for you.  we will both get  with white and pink diamonds. 

Oh wow. A nice organic perfect shaped oval. That is one stunning shape. A drooler for sure. You're making me want an oval something fierce.

Yellow diamond earrings? I wear them and although I wear them with any color, I purposely buy yellow now so I can wear them more. I LOVE mine. Better than my white studs. I ADORE them. They are my favorite earrings. And everyone here will tell you. David posted them and I went to jelly. It was love at first site and I never looked back.

Kati,
I LOVE the EW haloed oval ring you've described. A classic with a little twist that should flatter your hand beautifully. However, I do hope that I didn't dissuade you from your dream ring with side stones. if the halo with sides is something you dream about, surely, you should pursue your vision. I spoke up because I know that when I'm trying to design something, sometimes there is a little voice in my head that I ignore until someone else mentions the same thing. Somehow, when another person expresses my own thoughts it helps me to legitimize my ideas and to put them in perspective – whether or not I ultimately agree with the expressed thought or not. So, if you do decide on the halo with sides (like, you will MISS seeing it in your jewelry box), David can make it work. I just figured better to play devil's advocate now, rather than later...   

That being said... the EW pink oval that Mikla posted (second from the top) has always been one of my favorites, and I've always been sorry that it "got away." Your "flipped" design, colorwise, should be stunning. I WILL be envious.

For what it is worth, I have what I consider to be shorter, medium fingers (at 6.5 - 6.75 way bigger than yours, Kati – your hands ARE petite!) and I LOVE an EW style on my hand – especially ovals.  I've found, surprisingly, that the EW look can suit my hand and I like the fact that it is a little unusual. So, it sounds like we may share a preference for "full side-to-side coverage" when it comes to finger real estate – the halos with sides you described earlier would give you generous EW presentation.

One last thought, since you've mentioned your DH's input in this process: Even though I generally prefer EW, if I were to design an IMPORTANT oval ring, I very well could go NS with the design. This is mainly because my DH is a total classicist and prefers NS to EW. Generally, if DH is more partial to something, and I like it anyway, I generally go with his preference over mine. He has excellent taste, so it always works out. However, more importantly, it makes me happy that HE is happy and proud of the piece (and, I still get the marvelous goods...  )

You can't go wrong with any of David's ovals; set EW or NS, you're in good hands, as they say! 

I don't have any yellow diamond earrings (want some though!), but I do have a yellow heart in a pendant that I adore, which got me thinking about skin tone.  I think that plays a HUGE factor in which designs and stones to pick.  I loooooove rose gold, but I have come to realize that it really is not all that flattering on me, while yellow gold really is even though I didn't want to wear it for a long time because of the trend away from it.  You have to go with what you love, and if D sent me a big pink cushion in rose gold I would gladly wear it regularly (hint hint!), but it is just something else to consider.

Trinkette, thank you for playing Devil's advocate. It's good to have someone to do that!

Mikla, love the pictures of the rings you posted.  Okay..the east-west pink oval is one of my all-time favorites on D's site.

GL- you make a really good point...skin tone is something to really consider.  White diamonds look better against my skin tone then a yellow one would. 

Namtan, I believe you will have your ring before I have mine.  I can't wait to see it here.

I totally agree with Trinkette's suggestion that you imagine your perfect ring not taking into account anything that David has in stock.  I've driven myself absolutely nuts trying to make things work with what he has right now, forgetting that he can get anything you want.  This will be an especially important ring to you, as your e-ring, and you need to take as much time as you need to make sure that you get exactly what you want.  If you're still wavering, I don't think you're ready to make a decision.  Step back, surf the web for designs you particularly like, and go to the nicest jewelry stores you can to try on different styles.  It WILL come to you but you can't rush it.  This is one of those decisions that you have the luxury of taking time to make.  Enjoy the journey, the search for the perfect setting and the perfect stone, and the result will be everything you wanted in this ring.

Best, Mikla

Kati, I totally sympathise. I find it easy enough to find two or three options I love (or would tweak slightly) but I find it nigh on impossible to settle on The One.

Maybe take a break for a few days? Just let it sneak up on you in a virtual jewellery box sort of way - see what's popping into your head most often?

If it's your e-ring, it has to be just exactly what you want. What that is might take a little time to pin down though.

Jen

Kati, I feel your pain regarding the moving! We've been working on our local move for months now (well... we kinda pooped out during the summer, to be honest). Luckily, we have the luxury of taking our time somewhat, and now we're about 90 percent done. It is down to all the nitty-gritty stuff, like my desk and office stuff, all the things that I don't want to loose and must go through painstakingly item buy item. I've spent the last two days over at the other house trying to pack in an organized way. No matter how careful and thoughtful I am, I can't shake the feeling that once it is all boxed up, I will just never, ever, see some of this stuff again...

I'm glad you and your DH have found your perfect diamond. You two are well on your way to creating your one-and-only, dream engagement ring. Enjoy the process. I am excited for you both!