alpackie
Shiny_Rock
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- Aug 25, 2014
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Hey PS! I've been binge-learning about diamonds in the past few weeks, and just wanted to first thank you all for being such an amazing wealth of information. Today I emerge from the shadows to change from lurker to poster. Please excuse any misuse of trade lingo and jargon, this diamond stuff is all pretty new to me.
So the BF and I got to casually talking about how feasible it would be to get an engagement ring soonish. I've always tossed the idea of a lotus/lily inspired engagement ring around in my head, and finally decided to sit down and dig into the research. This is the setting that we mutually agreed upon; a Danhov Classico CL140 (cathedral solitaire, 6-prong, in platinum): http://www.danhov.com/engagement/view-all/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl140
Question 1: Outdoor activities are my passion (hiking, kayaking, mountain biking). Is this setting secure enough for the diamond? I am concerned about the setting getting caught on fabric, etc., and the diamond coming loose, but dislike bezel settings.
As for the diamond, after the binge-learning we've decided to prioritize the two C's: cut and carat.
Cut: H&A or Ideal Cut Round
Carat: 1+ (I was thinking that would be just about right for my finger size, I'm probably size 6.5-7)
Clarity: I was thinking SI1-VS1 (but must be eye-clean)
Color: I am liking the price-point of G, but would like something that appears white to the casual observer (although the BF can get pretty detail-oriented)
I've read on here that people are recommending going to a B&M to check out diamonds, but they tend to use lighting that make any diamond appear whiter. I'm pretty much set on buying a diamond online, unless someone can recommend a trustworthy jeweler in the Pacific Northwest.
Question 2: Will a G-colored diamond get enough light in this setting to truly appreciate the cut quality and would the diamond appear white?
Thank you all in advance for your expertise! Now to continue my binge-learning
TL;DR: Is this setting secure enough for the diamond? Will a G-colored diamond appear tinted at any angle in this setting?
So the BF and I got to casually talking about how feasible it would be to get an engagement ring soonish. I've always tossed the idea of a lotus/lily inspired engagement ring around in my head, and finally decided to sit down and dig into the research. This is the setting that we mutually agreed upon; a Danhov Classico CL140 (cathedral solitaire, 6-prong, in platinum): http://www.danhov.com/engagement/view-all/danhov-classico-single-shank-engagement-ring-cl140
Question 1: Outdoor activities are my passion (hiking, kayaking, mountain biking). Is this setting secure enough for the diamond? I am concerned about the setting getting caught on fabric, etc., and the diamond coming loose, but dislike bezel settings.
As for the diamond, after the binge-learning we've decided to prioritize the two C's: cut and carat.
Cut: H&A or Ideal Cut Round
Carat: 1+ (I was thinking that would be just about right for my finger size, I'm probably size 6.5-7)
Clarity: I was thinking SI1-VS1 (but must be eye-clean)
Color: I am liking the price-point of G, but would like something that appears white to the casual observer (although the BF can get pretty detail-oriented)
I've read on here that people are recommending going to a B&M to check out diamonds, but they tend to use lighting that make any diamond appear whiter. I'm pretty much set on buying a diamond online, unless someone can recommend a trustworthy jeweler in the Pacific Northwest.
Question 2: Will a G-colored diamond get enough light in this setting to truly appreciate the cut quality and would the diamond appear white?
Thank you all in advance for your expertise! Now to continue my binge-learning
TL;DR: Is this setting secure enough for the diamond? Will a G-colored diamond appear tinted at any angle in this setting?