Thanks everyone for all the engagement ring advice you''ve given me so far. This stuff is much harder than I expected. I have another question. I''m considering two stones right now of the same size (1.5 carat), and very similar cut. They both appear equally (and very) brilliant/sparkly to my eye.
One of the stones is VS1, the other is I1. The price difference is significant, as the I1 is about $2,500 cheaper than the VS1. I could not see any inclusions on either diamond with my naked eye (and I really stared pretty hard). However, with the 10x loupe, I could definitely see the inclusions on the I1, but not on the VS1. Further, the dealer told me the main inclusion on the I1 (in the bottom/side of the stone) would easily be covered by a prong.
Also, the I1 is H color, and the VS1 is I color. I could tell a difference when they were put next to each other, the I1 looked whiter.
So basically, my question is: all other things being equal, is there any reason to go with an I color VS1 over an H color eye-clean I1?
Thanks!
One of the stones is VS1, the other is I1. The price difference is significant, as the I1 is about $2,500 cheaper than the VS1. I could not see any inclusions on either diamond with my naked eye (and I really stared pretty hard). However, with the 10x loupe, I could definitely see the inclusions on the I1, but not on the VS1. Further, the dealer told me the main inclusion on the I1 (in the bottom/side of the stone) would easily be covered by a prong.
Also, the I1 is H color, and the VS1 is I color. I could tell a difference when they were put next to each other, the I1 looked whiter.
So basically, my question is: all other things being equal, is there any reason to go with an I color VS1 over an H color eye-clean I1?
Thanks!