Custom Made Engagement Ring

by Philip
(Tampa)

Hi, I thought this was kind of cool so I'll give it a shot because believe me, I'm in need of advice! I'm wanting to propose soon to my girlfriend, I've considered a lot of thought into the traditional engagement ring at chain retail stores but I'm wanting something a little more unique. I found this little store in town where they sell higher quality jewelry and especially engagement rings.

Here is a picture of the ring I want to get:

http://akjewels.com/ladiesandmensmatchingjewelry/view.nhtml?profile=ladiesandmensmatchingjewelry&UID=10007

Not your typical engagement ring, but the jeweler made it personally and said he would add a mount and add the diamond. The ring is $325, plus the $200 mount. They then quoted me on a diamond for $900. It's a 1/3 carat round cut, and I think she said it was a SI1, G. I fell in love with the ring itself but I'm not too sure about the diamond. Any advice would greatly be appreciated! Thanks.

Phillip.