I've been reading through the forums and it has been eye opening. I went to a regional jeweler yesterday and found a brilliant round diamond, I1 clarity, G color, 1.09 carats for $3,500. When I search on the internet, these diamonds are usually around $2,500.
The only thing I can figure out is that the cuts are different. I don't have the specs on the jeweler's diamond, but some of the $2,500 diamonds are poor cuts. The jeweler said all of his were ideal/excellent.
I kept looking. I found a diamond on the internet with the following:
Color: G
Shape: Brilliant Round
Clarity: SI2
Carats: 1.05
Depth: 61.8
Table: 55
Crown: 31.6
Pav: 40.7
Ideal Polish and Symmetry.
Proportions: 6.56 x 6.63 x 4.07
Price: About $4,400.
Is this a good deal? Can I find ideal/excellent cuts on the internet, or is that why the prices are higher at the local/regional chains?
I need a 1 carat diamond. I am willing to sacrafice clarity for better color and cut. But I am a little leary of the I1 clarity. I could almost see the inclusions with my eye -- but it still looked nice. Should I1 scare me off?
I am just a guy looking to get a nice ring for his girlfriend. I'm going to drop another $1k+ on the ring itself (she wants something with multiple stones and is unique) so my diamond is going to be a little cheaper. Any candid advice would be helpful.
The only thing I can figure out is that the cuts are different. I don't have the specs on the jeweler's diamond, but some of the $2,500 diamonds are poor cuts. The jeweler said all of his were ideal/excellent.
I kept looking. I found a diamond on the internet with the following:
Color: G
Shape: Brilliant Round
Clarity: SI2
Carats: 1.05
Depth: 61.8
Table: 55
Crown: 31.6
Pav: 40.7
Ideal Polish and Symmetry.
Proportions: 6.56 x 6.63 x 4.07
Price: About $4,400.
Is this a good deal? Can I find ideal/excellent cuts on the internet, or is that why the prices are higher at the local/regional chains?
I need a 1 carat diamond. I am willing to sacrafice clarity for better color and cut. But I am a little leary of the I1 clarity. I could almost see the inclusions with my eye -- but it still looked nice. Should I1 scare me off?
I am just a guy looking to get a nice ring for his girlfriend. I'm going to drop another $1k+ on the ring itself (she wants something with multiple stones and is unique) so my diamond is going to be a little cheaper. Any candid advice would be helpful.