I am in the market for a 1 carat round diamond. I already have the engagement setting, which is a Memoire. I am from the Boston area and from what I am seeing, Long''s, Kay''s jewelers etc that what I want is about $8500. On the internet a diamond with those $8500 specs are running for about $6000.
My question is... (2) diamonds with equal specifications will they look about the same (fire and sparkle) to the wearer glancing down on their finger?
BTW that $8500 price tag will get you a ... H, VS2, EX/EX, No Flr., with good dimensions on the depth and table, .96 weight.
Any comments or links to nice loose diamond sellers are appreciated.
Pete