So, my wife's ring was stolen, a round H&A (super ideal cut) 1.57ct, color F, SI1 (eye clean). the light return, fire and scintillation were all excellent (HCA 1.3). we got the last stone from GOG. She would like a larger stone, and seems to like halo settings. Because of a problem with the insurance, we are totally out of pocket on the replacement ring.
this is the stone I have on reserve and I am interested in your thoughts.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3702273.htm
My concerns are primarily about the color given the jump we are making from the last stone to the new one. that being said, neither of us is very color sensitive, and our eyes are 10 years older from the time I picked the last stone. our budget is $18-20k for the stone (and another ~$3k for a platinum halo setting)
We do have some flexibility on size, I am sure anything over 1.9 (or maybe 1.85) would be fine. I am also fine with going to an SI1 stone if it is totally eye clean.
I have been lurking here for a while (and thank you all for the knowledge you offer for free!) but before I pull the trigger I figured I would get your opinions. Cut is the top importance, we loved the fire and scintillation of the last stone. Eye clean is essential.
she does want a decent size stone, and does not have a pinterest account (not sure it matters since this is not a surprise and we are picking the setting together) will a halo setting look 'too big' with the above stone? right now we are thinking this setting.
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/ritani-bella-vita-solitaire-engagement-ring-2066.htm
thanks in advance.
Matt
this is the stone I have on reserve and I am interested in your thoughts.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3702273.htm
My concerns are primarily about the color given the jump we are making from the last stone to the new one. that being said, neither of us is very color sensitive, and our eyes are 10 years older from the time I picked the last stone. our budget is $18-20k for the stone (and another ~$3k for a platinum halo setting)
We do have some flexibility on size, I am sure anything over 1.9 (or maybe 1.85) would be fine. I am also fine with going to an SI1 stone if it is totally eye clean.
I have been lurking here for a while (and thank you all for the knowledge you offer for free!) but before I pull the trigger I figured I would get your opinions. Cut is the top importance, we loved the fire and scintillation of the last stone. Eye clean is essential.
she does want a decent size stone, and does not have a pinterest account (not sure it matters since this is not a surprise and we are picking the setting together) will a halo setting look 'too big' with the above stone? right now we are thinking this setting.
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/ritani-bella-vita-solitaire-engagement-ring-2066.htm
thanks in advance.
Matt