Ring questions! Any insight is appreciated.

[Rommel338]

Hi everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this and give any opinion you have. A little back story, my girlfriend and I have been together for 3 years. I am trying to find a perfect ring without incurring debt. ( as we have a 2 year old son, two car payments, mortgage, daycare etc). I want to pay cash and would prefer to spend in the 600-800 dollar range. I know it's not going to be a whopping massive diamond and I am OK with that. This ring is a symbol of our love, we are not materialistic so I know she won't be disappointed with something on the small side. I researched some but would just like a few opinions on what I should avoid and what will provide the best value in a lower price range.

Am I better off to go with a slightly bigger carat such as this with a lower color grade or should I go with a smaller carat and better color.

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/princess-diamond-0-48-Carat-L-color-GIA-certified/D-MH3Y0J

Or better color smaller carat?

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-0-41-Carat-F-color-GIA-certified/D-MH9WYB

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/diamond-details/LD03461441

I would prefer to go with ritani, I can go see it in the store before I buy, so that means no surprises! I saw some not so good reviews about
Bluenile, so it worried me. Any insight would be awesome, this is a big commitment and I want her ring to be as perfect as it can be without bringing any payments into my life!

Thank you and I appreciate any help.

 

[ame]

Are you willing to pay via wire? If you buy via one of our vendors you'll be able to see great images of the actual stone you're buying.

just a few (confirm eyecleanliness) rounds.

(they had lots 800 or less)
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.308-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-c-104070177125???

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.315-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-c-104070425061???

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.30-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-247038
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.31-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-373598

(these two are a hair deep but in budget and looks nice)
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.31-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-306976
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.25-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-310727


I will say you'll probably get better SPREAD from a fancy like an emerald cut. Princess cuts face up smaller than other cuts for carat weight.

An emerald:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.47-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-316549

 

[Rommel338]

I am willing to pay via a wire transfer. Thank you I will look into the Emerald diamonds.

 

[tyty333]

Here is a pretty J princess cut. Would need to find a simple setting for $200.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.42-carat-j-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-316170

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.47-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-316549
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.53-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-sku-317595

ame may have already pointed some of these out.


$180 setting
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7115