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Rough_Rock
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- Jul 16, 2010
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Hi, I've been doing research through PS for the last couple of weeks now and I'm still a little unsure of a couple of things and would love your input. But first, this is the range of diamond that I have been scouting out on several PS recommended websites:
RB
0.9 carat but ideally 1.00+ carat
H-J
VS1-SI1(eye clean)
As per cut, ideally I would love a top of the line WF ACA H&A or a James Allen TrueHearts but may consider not going with this premium if my budget really won;'t allow for it I have yet to see any of these in person and doubt I would ever be able to since I live in Canada and returning a diamond would be extremely difficult, which leads to my first question:
1. How important is H & A to you (vs. carat size)? I have seen videos of H & A's and I THINK I might like it more but still undecided if it's worth the extra premium. With my budget of $7000 including the setting, I have only found H&A I or J color SI1 diamoonds that fit my budget, which brings me to my second issue.
2. My gf is a fan of this setting by Tiffany's
http://www.tiffany.ca/Engagement/Item.a ... 0/0/0/1001
Obviously it's out of my budget but what she likes are that the sidestones are square rather than round. I found a couple of settings on the JA website and will most probably choose one that is similar to these ones:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-ri ... -Ring.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-ri ... 8-3782.asp
My question is, with sidestones being F-G or H would the color of a J stone really show? Someone in PS mentioned to stay within the 2-color down rule. Would I be able to ask the vendor to only put H stones on the setting? Is that feasible or should should I go up in color and only look at H diamonds? It is hard for me to determine this on my own since I have yet to see an excellent cut J diamond in person.
Your input is greatly appreciated!
RB
0.9 carat but ideally 1.00+ carat
H-J
VS1-SI1(eye clean)
As per cut, ideally I would love a top of the line WF ACA H&A or a James Allen TrueHearts but may consider not going with this premium if my budget really won;'t allow for it I have yet to see any of these in person and doubt I would ever be able to since I live in Canada and returning a diamond would be extremely difficult, which leads to my first question:
1. How important is H & A to you (vs. carat size)? I have seen videos of H & A's and I THINK I might like it more but still undecided if it's worth the extra premium. With my budget of $7000 including the setting, I have only found H&A I or J color SI1 diamoonds that fit my budget, which brings me to my second issue.
2. My gf is a fan of this setting by Tiffany's
http://www.tiffany.ca/Engagement/Item.a ... 0/0/0/1001
Obviously it's out of my budget but what she likes are that the sidestones are square rather than round. I found a couple of settings on the JA website and will most probably choose one that is similar to these ones:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-ri ... -Ring.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-ri ... 8-3782.asp
My question is, with sidestones being F-G or H would the color of a J stone really show? Someone in PS mentioned to stay within the 2-color down rule. Would I be able to ask the vendor to only put H stones on the setting? Is that feasible or should should I go up in color and only look at H diamonds? It is hard for me to determine this on my own since I have yet to see an excellent cut J diamond in person.
Your input is greatly appreciated!