Long time lurker and finally decided to partake in another e-ring hunt . I am in search for the perfect e-ring. I need everyone's help with this search. Here is the criteria that I have slyly inquired from my GF.
Timeframe: 2-6 months
Shape: Round Brilliant
Carat: 1.80-2.10
Color: H or better
-- She can't tell the difference between a G from a H but can tell a F from a G / and a F from a H.
Clarity: SI1 or better
-- Must be eye clean and partially mind clean (she states she doesn't mind white inclusions but knowing that there are black minerals in the diamond irks her... she said a few black inclusions, say 2-3, are fine but any more it would bother her)
Cut: Ideal cut (AGS0 or GIA triple EX with HCA under 2) +/- H&A
-- All she said was she wants it to "sparkle"; I, however, would want to make this the important criteria (e.g table 54-57, depth 60-62, optimal polish, and symmetry)
Cost: Like any normal person, I am looking to save as much as possible but willing to spend up to $25k for the diamond
Setting: She fell in love with this. http://www.shaneco.com/Jewelry-Cata...SEARCH&X=41045152&nid=GN_Header_Search_Button
-- I would also prefer to get the setting and diamond from the same vendor for the various reasons mentioned from previous threads
I have already used the PS search and have a few diamonds that might fit the criteria. Instead of posting them off the bat, I'm hoping you, the experts, will reply wtih those same diamond(s) to help solidify my choices. Please let me know which diamond you would select and why.
Questions I have:
1) How often do <2.00 ct diamonds come on the market? In terms of saving money, I think going <2.00 ct would be save me $$$. Selections seem a little limited to what I gathered and maybe the inventory is low?
2) Is it common to see a 1.80+ ct diamond on a thin band? The ShaneCo setting is 1.8mm thick. Would it look funky? She has small fingers also (size 4).
As promised, I will donate $1 for every reply I get on this thread to my favorite charity, Feed for America, up to $100. With such a big purchase, I'm hoping to get as much feedback as I can before I make this purchase and this is a WIN-WIN for everyone I'm looking forward to reading up on everyone's comments
Timeframe: 2-6 months
Shape: Round Brilliant
Carat: 1.80-2.10
Color: H or better
-- She can't tell the difference between a G from a H but can tell a F from a G / and a F from a H.
Clarity: SI1 or better
-- Must be eye clean and partially mind clean (she states she doesn't mind white inclusions but knowing that there are black minerals in the diamond irks her... she said a few black inclusions, say 2-3, are fine but any more it would bother her)
Cut: Ideal cut (AGS0 or GIA triple EX with HCA under 2) +/- H&A
-- All she said was she wants it to "sparkle"; I, however, would want to make this the important criteria (e.g table 54-57, depth 60-62, optimal polish, and symmetry)
Cost: Like any normal person, I am looking to save as much as possible but willing to spend up to $25k for the diamond
Setting: She fell in love with this. http://www.shaneco.com/Jewelry-Cata...SEARCH&X=41045152&nid=GN_Header_Search_Button
-- I would also prefer to get the setting and diamond from the same vendor for the various reasons mentioned from previous threads
I have already used the PS search and have a few diamonds that might fit the criteria. Instead of posting them off the bat, I'm hoping you, the experts, will reply wtih those same diamond(s) to help solidify my choices. Please let me know which diamond you would select and why.
Questions I have:
1) How often do <2.00 ct diamonds come on the market? In terms of saving money, I think going <2.00 ct would be save me $$$. Selections seem a little limited to what I gathered and maybe the inventory is low?
2) Is it common to see a 1.80+ ct diamond on a thin band? The ShaneCo setting is 1.8mm thick. Would it look funky? She has small fingers also (size 4).
As promised, I will donate $1 for every reply I get on this thread to my favorite charity, Feed for America, up to $100. With such a big purchase, I'm hoping to get as much feedback as I can before I make this purchase and this is a WIN-WIN for everyone I'm looking forward to reading up on everyone's comments