Hi Guys,
I have been reading this forum for couple of months and learnt a lot but, not at level of you guys. I am looking to buy an engagement ring for $5000-$5500 and can extend to $6000 if needed. This is my first ever diamond purchase and I would really appreciate some help here.
Please guide me what should I look for and what I can get for this price.
What I am looking for and the questions I have.
1. Cut: Best in my price range
2. Size: 1 Carat is what i am looking (Should I go for .9* as I will not really see the size difference and use money somewhere else).
3. Cut/Color/Clarity etc.
4. Color H: Round is the cut where I will least notice the color and have bit of flexility, should I go G ?
5. Clarity: SI1 or VS2
6. Buy from Tiffany etc or I will get better or equal diamond for less price. I am worried about ring designs.
7. Where to buy Ring from ?
8. How to get wired discount and other discount you guys talk about here.[/list]
Thanks I learnt from couple of months.
1. Cut: True Hearts or Ideal
2. Clarity: Eye Clean SI1 or VS2
3. Color H
4. Table 54-58%
5. Depth 60-62%
6. Girdle Thin Medium ?
7. Crown angle 33-35%
8. Pavilion angle ?
9. Brilliance check (I have to look for the link I Saved somewhere)[/list]
Any help would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.
I have been reading this forum for couple of months and learnt a lot but, not at level of you guys. I am looking to buy an engagement ring for $5000-$5500 and can extend to $6000 if needed. This is my first ever diamond purchase and I would really appreciate some help here.
Please guide me what should I look for and what I can get for this price.
What I am looking for and the questions I have.
1. Cut: Best in my price range
2. Size: 1 Carat is what i am looking (Should I go for .9* as I will not really see the size difference and use money somewhere else).
3. Cut/Color/Clarity etc.
4. Color H: Round is the cut where I will least notice the color and have bit of flexility, should I go G ?
5. Clarity: SI1 or VS2
6. Buy from Tiffany etc or I will get better or equal diamond for less price. I am worried about ring designs.
7. Where to buy Ring from ?
8. How to get wired discount and other discount you guys talk about here.[/list]
Thanks I learnt from couple of months.
1. Cut: True Hearts or Ideal
2. Clarity: Eye Clean SI1 or VS2
3. Color H
4. Table 54-58%
5. Depth 60-62%
6. Girdle Thin Medium ?
7. Crown angle 33-35%
8. Pavilion angle ?
9. Brilliance check (I have to look for the link I Saved somewhere)[/list]
Any help would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.