Hello! I am new to the forum- this is my first post.. but I have been reading many of the posts and have learned quite a bit about diamonds. I am just starting to shop for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I need all the help I can get.
My budget is no more than $14,000. I want to get her at least a 1.7 carat round ring. I have read about the importance about cut and definitely want an ideal cut. With my budget, I am looking at either G & H(don''t want to go lower), and no lower than VVS2. So far, I have gone to my local Robins Brothers and looked at a few rings. I have a few questions...
1) The problem is that I am color blind. Is there a big difference between a G and H diamond of the same clarity and cut? I cannot tell at all! My girlfriend, however, has very good eyes!
2) Also, if two diamonds have the same color, cut, size, and clarity.. for example, if they are both vvs2, does that mean they are equal? In regards to clarity, if two diamonds are both vvs2.. are the inclusions equal? Or are there inclusions on certain parts of the diamonds that are more visible and I should avoid?
3) I have been reading about H&A diamonds. How do I know if it''s an H&A? Is it on the cert? or are all Ideal cut dimaonds H&A?
4) If I buy from an online jeweler, should I request a copy of the certificate before buying?
5) Are there any online jewelers that will send the diamond to a local jewler near me and then I can go look at the ring first before buying?
Any suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated! Thanks
My budget is no more than $14,000. I want to get her at least a 1.7 carat round ring. I have read about the importance about cut and definitely want an ideal cut. With my budget, I am looking at either G & H(don''t want to go lower), and no lower than VVS2. So far, I have gone to my local Robins Brothers and looked at a few rings. I have a few questions...
1) The problem is that I am color blind. Is there a big difference between a G and H diamond of the same clarity and cut? I cannot tell at all! My girlfriend, however, has very good eyes!
2) Also, if two diamonds have the same color, cut, size, and clarity.. for example, if they are both vvs2, does that mean they are equal? In regards to clarity, if two diamonds are both vvs2.. are the inclusions equal? Or are there inclusions on certain parts of the diamonds that are more visible and I should avoid?
3) I have been reading about H&A diamonds. How do I know if it''s an H&A? Is it on the cert? or are all Ideal cut dimaonds H&A?
4) If I buy from an online jeweler, should I request a copy of the certificate before buying?
5) Are there any online jewelers that will send the diamond to a local jewler near me and then I can go look at the ring first before buying?
Any suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated! Thanks