Hey everyone, hoping you all can provide some assisatnce to a newbie. Id first like to say that it is so great to have a fourm such as this one to assist the semi-educated diamond shoopper like me. I don''t know that i have seen any forum provide such assistance and genuine honesty, regardless of topic. Ok....
Here is what im looking for:
-Princess cut
-Price range: around $4,000
-As close to 1 carat as I can get
I havent really had the chance to compare in person the differences in color,clarity, and cut since im not sure of any jeweler in my area who is willing to take the time for me or have the expertise to do so. (those i spoke to didnt instill much confidnece) that being said im thinking :
color: H or better with the best cut i can get keeping the budget in mind. Cut being the more important of course. I dont know how much i can sacrafice in color without making it noticeable to the eye. Please let me know what you think of this selection:
http://www.dirtcheapdiamonds.com/diamond_detail.cfm?did=7101505
Also, as far as a setting , my girfriend has pointed this one out to me:
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=354&catid=7&filter_id=0&nav1=settings_channel.asp&page=1&col=1&row=3&pos=7&set_shape=
She likes how the diamond doesnt appear to stick up from the ring as much as others due to the contour on the sides.
I would like to support one or more of the sites/people who frequent this site since everyone seems so helpful. I will most likely buy online (will need a vendor) , have it shipped to someone locally (who can help me inspect the diamond and ease all my concerns) and then ill need someone to set it for me (not sure if i can find someone locally or if ill need to again ship it for the best qualilty job) MY total budget is somewhere around $5500 for everything mentioned.
Sorry for the long winded post, and thanks in advance for any advice ! If anyone is in my area who could give me some assistance im willing to drive to consult with you. thanks !
-Jason (zip code 19608 for location reference)
Here is what im looking for:
-Princess cut
-Price range: around $4,000
-As close to 1 carat as I can get
I havent really had the chance to compare in person the differences in color,clarity, and cut since im not sure of any jeweler in my area who is willing to take the time for me or have the expertise to do so. (those i spoke to didnt instill much confidnece) that being said im thinking :
color: H or better with the best cut i can get keeping the budget in mind. Cut being the more important of course. I dont know how much i can sacrafice in color without making it noticeable to the eye. Please let me know what you think of this selection:
http://www.dirtcheapdiamonds.com/diamond_detail.cfm?did=7101505
Also, as far as a setting , my girfriend has pointed this one out to me:
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=354&catid=7&filter_id=0&nav1=settings_channel.asp&page=1&col=1&row=3&pos=7&set_shape=
She likes how the diamond doesnt appear to stick up from the ring as much as others due to the contour on the sides.
I would like to support one or more of the sites/people who frequent this site since everyone seems so helpful. I will most likely buy online (will need a vendor) , have it shipped to someone locally (who can help me inspect the diamond and ease all my concerns) and then ill need someone to set it for me (not sure if i can find someone locally or if ill need to again ship it for the best qualilty job) MY total budget is somewhere around $5500 for everything mentioned.
Sorry for the long winded post, and thanks in advance for any advice ! If anyone is in my area who could give me some assistance im willing to drive to consult with you. thanks !
-Jason (zip code 19608 for location reference)