Hi...
Thanks in advance for any feedback...
I'm doing reserach for an engagement ring and I'm uncertain about which affects the *wow* factor more -- diamond size or the color and clarity.
I'm pretty much committed to an 'ideal' cut round diamond between 1 and, say 1.7 carats with a platinum setting. Initially I was looking at clarity: VVS1/2, color: G stones but started to get the impression that I could look at say, a VS1/2 or even an SI1 with an H coloration and that the difference in color/clarity would not be noticiable to the naked eye at all (assuming the SI1 is 'eye clean'), but would allow me to get a larger stone (1 carat vs. ~1.7 carats). This seems good, but I want to make sure that the lesser color/clarity won't detract from the impact or 'drama' of the stone to the lay-person (I don't want to go bigger, but sacrifice on visible quality). I'd appreciate any feedback...
Also, as an FYI, these are the specs of a stone that I'm considering:
Weight: 1.72 CARATS
Cut Grade: Ideal
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: SI1
Measurements: 7.65-7.67x4.85mm
Depth: 63.4%
Table: 53%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly thick
Culet: NONE
Polish: IDEAL
Symmetry: IDEAL
Fluorescence: NONE
Thanks...
Thanks in advance for any feedback...
I'm doing reserach for an engagement ring and I'm uncertain about which affects the *wow* factor more -- diamond size or the color and clarity.
I'm pretty much committed to an 'ideal' cut round diamond between 1 and, say 1.7 carats with a platinum setting. Initially I was looking at clarity: VVS1/2, color: G stones but started to get the impression that I could look at say, a VS1/2 or even an SI1 with an H coloration and that the difference in color/clarity would not be noticiable to the naked eye at all (assuming the SI1 is 'eye clean'), but would allow me to get a larger stone (1 carat vs. ~1.7 carats). This seems good, but I want to make sure that the lesser color/clarity won't detract from the impact or 'drama' of the stone to the lay-person (I don't want to go bigger, but sacrifice on visible quality). I'd appreciate any feedback...
Also, as an FYI, these are the specs of a stone that I'm considering:
Weight: 1.72 CARATS
Cut Grade: Ideal
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: SI1
Measurements: 7.65-7.67x4.85mm
Depth: 63.4%
Table: 53%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly thick
Culet: NONE
Polish: IDEAL
Symmetry: IDEAL
Fluorescence: NONE
Thanks...