Hey everyone. I'm planning to propose end of July and have doing tons of homework for the past month or so. I think I'm decently educated now but would appreciate your sage wisdom on recommending some options. Here's what I'm looking for:
Round Brilliant
Budget: $7-9k (USD)
Size: 1.2-1.4c
Cut: Ideal (definitely prioritizing this above all else)
Color: I as the floor (don't mind as long as it's not visually too warm)
Clarity: SI1 as the floor (as long as it's eye clean!)
Vendor: Open to any, but have really liked JA and WF thus far
Setting: Planning to propose with a simple solitaire as a temporary setting so really focusing on the stone itself for now!
That said, what are some options you might recommend?
Below are a couple options that caught the attention of my untrained eye, and have good HCA scores (<2), but would appreciate your review, or, suggestions for other alternatives!
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1119075
- Seems like a great value, [email protected], but unsure if the black inclusion to the side of the table is a dealbreaker or not (JA says no), asking for idealscope now
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1063540
- Pricier for what it is? [email protected], but seems like there are comparable True Hearts for a few hundred more, can't get idealscope as it's overseas :/
I also have a few True Hearts that are being inspected by the gemologist at JA - will share imaging results as soon as I have them to get your expert opinion!
Thanks so much in advance - I've been following this forum and all of you guys are amazing for being so generous and helpful!
Round Brilliant
Budget: $7-9k (USD)
Size: 1.2-1.4c
Cut: Ideal (definitely prioritizing this above all else)
Color: I as the floor (don't mind as long as it's not visually too warm)
Clarity: SI1 as the floor (as long as it's eye clean!)
Vendor: Open to any, but have really liked JA and WF thus far
Setting: Planning to propose with a simple solitaire as a temporary setting so really focusing on the stone itself for now!
That said, what are some options you might recommend?
Below are a couple options that caught the attention of my untrained eye, and have good HCA scores (<2), but would appreciate your review, or, suggestions for other alternatives!
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1119075
- Seems like a great value, [email protected], but unsure if the black inclusion to the side of the table is a dealbreaker or not (JA says no), asking for idealscope now
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1063540
- Pricier for what it is? [email protected], but seems like there are comparable True Hearts for a few hundred more, can't get idealscope as it's overseas :/
I also have a few True Hearts that are being inspected by the gemologist at JA - will share imaging results as soon as I have them to get your expert opinion!
Thanks so much in advance - I've been following this forum and all of you guys are amazing for being so generous and helpful!