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What diamond should I look for to put in a pendant

P: 6/16/2009 11:39:33 PM
jeguzik Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 7/8/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2009	I am looking to find the best value diamond I should put in a white gold bezel set pendant for my wife. I would like the largest size I can afford, but still get something that is bright and mostly eye clean. I have about at $1500 budget, so I am looking for some advice. Your help on the matter is greatly appreciated.
Posted: 6/16/2009 11:39:33 PM

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P: 6/17/2009 12:56:20 AM
jstarfireb Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,167 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2007	I think 0.5ct is a good size for a bezel pendant. My ACA pendant from Whiteflash cost about $1200. This was for a 0.5 J/SI1 round ACA and the basic WG bezel pendant. Any of these would be nice choices if you're interested in going the WF route: http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2133655.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1467068.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1975315.htm ************************** "In the end, I wonder if the true movement of the world might not be a voice raised in song." -Muriel Barbary
Posted: 6/17/2009 12:56:20 AM

P: 6/17/2009 1:25:27 AM
D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,503 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008	Date: 6/17/2009 12:56:20 AM Author: jstarfireb I think 0.5ct is a good size for a bezel pendant. My ACA pendant from Whiteflash cost about $1200. This was for a 0.5 J/SI1 round ACA and the basic WG bezel pendant. Any of these would be nice choices if you're interested in going the WF route: http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2133655.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1467068.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1975315.htm Nice! you can't go wrong with those ACAs...
Posted: 6/17/2009 1:25:27 AM

P: 6/17/2009 1:25:52 AM
Jelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,476 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2005	I second going to WF, but also contact Lesley at Brian Gavin Diamonds and see what she can do for you. :-)
Posted: 6/17/2009 1:25:52 AM

P: 6/17/2009 4:42:25 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,280 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 6/17/2009 1:25:52 AM Author: Jelly I second going to WF, but also contact Lesley at Brian Gavin Diamonds and see what she can do for you. :-) Ditto www.briangavindiamonds.com Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 6/17/2009 4:42:25 AM

P: 6/17/2009 5:16:32 AM
Stone-cold11 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,937 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 9/9/2008	The budget is just for the stone or the entire pendant?
Posted: 6/17/2009 5:16:32 AM

P: 6/17/2009 12:01:54 PM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,870 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	For the budget you have, you should be able to find a great stone .50-.59 J SI for around the price. You didn't mention if the $1500 includes the setting or not. (J color stones make great pendants. My pendant is an E and in retrospect, I would have gone down in color to purchase a larger stone. The one I have is from WF and it is spectacular. They're an excellent company to purchase from.)
Posted: 6/17/2009 12:01:54 PM

P: 6/17/2009 10:30:49 PM
jeguzik Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 7/8/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2009	My preference would be for the whole pendant, but I could go higher for the right stone.
Posted: 6/17/2009 10:30:49 PM

P: 6/17/2009 10:58:05 PM
jstarfireb Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,167 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2007	In that case, here's one that's a smidgen bigger and I color instead of J, but a tad over budget... http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5708/ ************************** "In the end, I wonder if the true movement of the world might not be a voice raised in song." -Muriel Barbary
Posted: 6/17/2009 10:58:05 PM

P: 6/18/2009 9:05:51 AM
Stone-cold11 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,937 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 9/9/2008	If you are not looking for pedigree H&A stones but just ideal stone cut for pendants, these BN stones might fit the budget and specs. 0.60c J VS2 for $1012 report here as the copy on BN is not clear. 0.56c H VS2 for $1168 This stone will require more caution, it has a much shallower crown and pav angle and with a feather inclusion, depending on feather position might not be good. If interested, even if BN says it is eye-clean and no problem, best to send to independent appraiser as loose stone. 0.57 F SI1 for $1091
Posted: 6/18/2009 9:05:51 AM

P: 6/18/2009 9:25:31 AM
JoeNewbie11 Cut Rock Total Posts: 248 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/27/2008	Here's a .72 carat I-I1 to maximize the size. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-I1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1230528.asp - Joe in Caifornia
Posted: 6/18/2009 9:25:31 AM

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