Hi, eleven months ago I proposed to my Fiance' with a beautiful diamond ring from Brian Gavin. We are getting married June 25th of this year. Since my Fiance' could never really afford nice jewelry (her studs are cubic zirconia) I have decided to surprise her on the eve of our wedding with some diamond studs. You guys here at PS definitely helped me find the perfect diamond for her engagement ring so I am back asking for help on how to chose studs.
Please help me with some of my questions.
1. How high of a cut do I need to go? I have a budget of $1500 and it appears that each stud will end up being around .3 ct if I go with BG Signature cut. Should I compromise cut for carat? As a note, my Fiance' is definitely appreciates "quality over quantity" so I am thinking that smaller may be better.
2. How small is too small? Are .3 ct each a decent size (I know ct. doesn't necessarily equate to size).
3. Are there any hints or tips you guys may have?
Please help me with some of my questions.
1. How high of a cut do I need to go? I have a budget of $1500 and it appears that each stud will end up being around .3 ct if I go with BG Signature cut. Should I compromise cut for carat? As a note, my Fiance' is definitely appreciates "quality over quantity" so I am thinking that smaller may be better.
2. How small is too small? Are .3 ct each a decent size (I know ct. doesn't necessarily equate to size).
3. Are there any hints or tips you guys may have?