adele_h
Shiny_Rock
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- Sep 11, 2014
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Hi all,
I'm just beginning to search for a diamond for an engagement ring, and am looking to get the best bang for my buck in terms of carat weight. At this stage, I think I'd like to aim for a GIA / AGL graded RB around the 1.1-1.3 ct range, VS2 or higher clarity, ideal cut - and I'd love to push the colour out to a K if possible (or AGL number equiv). I've been into a few stores to look at diamonds, but have quite a limited range where I live - I've been able to see Js (which look white enough to meet my non colour sensitive standards!), but not Ks. I do realise that each diamond will be different, but any advice as to whether the jump from a near colourless J to a faint K is hugely noticeable? Will slight fluorescence perhaps help to bridge the gap a little?
Also, I'm looking to set it as a solitaire - will the metal colour have a large influence on the diamond appearance? I seem to read conflicting opinions.. I'm debating between platinum and rose gold (or rose gold with platinum prongs?), but would be open to yellow gold also.
And final newbie question.. I've run a series of searches focussing on GIA 3X diamonds, with Excellent HCA scores. I've noticed that I'm still getting some diamonds with specs outside of the "ideal" ranges that often get mentioned on these forums (e.g. one came up with a 61% table and a 33% crown angle - not the standard recommendations I've come across). I'm assuming that diamonds such as these cut the mustard because each of the angles / measurements as a whole "work together" to create a well cut diamond? In this instance there wasn't an idealscope image to refer to (I have requested one from the dealer our of interest), of course before considering a purchase I'd request one if there wasn't one available - is there anything else to consider?
Thanks in advance!
I'm just beginning to search for a diamond for an engagement ring, and am looking to get the best bang for my buck in terms of carat weight. At this stage, I think I'd like to aim for a GIA / AGL graded RB around the 1.1-1.3 ct range, VS2 or higher clarity, ideal cut - and I'd love to push the colour out to a K if possible (or AGL number equiv). I've been into a few stores to look at diamonds, but have quite a limited range where I live - I've been able to see Js (which look white enough to meet my non colour sensitive standards!), but not Ks. I do realise that each diamond will be different, but any advice as to whether the jump from a near colourless J to a faint K is hugely noticeable? Will slight fluorescence perhaps help to bridge the gap a little?
Also, I'm looking to set it as a solitaire - will the metal colour have a large influence on the diamond appearance? I seem to read conflicting opinions.. I'm debating between platinum and rose gold (or rose gold with platinum prongs?), but would be open to yellow gold also.
And final newbie question.. I've run a series of searches focussing on GIA 3X diamonds, with Excellent HCA scores. I've noticed that I'm still getting some diamonds with specs outside of the "ideal" ranges that often get mentioned on these forums (e.g. one came up with a 61% table and a 33% crown angle - not the standard recommendations I've come across). I'm assuming that diamonds such as these cut the mustard because each of the angles / measurements as a whole "work together" to create a well cut diamond? In this instance there wasn't an idealscope image to refer to (I have requested one from the dealer our of interest), of course before considering a purchase I'd request one if there wasn't one available - is there anything else to consider?
Thanks in advance!