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Please help with specifics... |
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| P: 9/2/2004 10:00:09 PM | |
slgbug1 Rough Rock Total Posts: 35 Last Post: 11/19/2004 Member Since: 7/26/2004 |
Hi, My boyfriend has budgeted $8000 for my ring. I want an eye clean SI1, F or G color, and the best cut possible. Two questions: What would be the dimensions for ideal cut? Is that possible for $8000? I'd like 1.3ish ct solitaire. I know there are so many threads on here, but I'm still confused about the angles, etc! Sooo much to learn! Any feedback would be much appreciated. 
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| Posted: 9/2/2004 10:00:09 PM | |
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| P: 9/3/2004 2:57:36 AM | |
quaeritur Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,238 Last Post: 2/3/2005 Member Since: 3/12/2004 |
The diameter for a 1.25 in an ideal cut with medium girdle should be just around 7mm. If you have the crown/pavilion/table/depth measurements for a stone you're considering, I'm sure folks here would be happy to take a look and give you some opinions 
quaeritur |
| Posted: 9/3/2004 2:57:36 AM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 9:59:46 AM | |
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004 |
I checked quickly on WF, GOG, Nice Ice & Wink's sites & didn't see anything w your desired specs under $8K - maybe i missed something... regardless, I did find several candidates on engagement rings direct. if you're potentially interested in any of these, Mark would be able to run sarins on the best ones & give you HCA scores & if you have any questions as to what the numbers mean, we'd be happy to help you when the time comes $7619 F SI1 1.25 $7862 F SI1 1.29 $7472 G SI1 1.37 $7935 G SI1 1.36 _______________________________________ |
| Posted: 9/3/2004 9:59:46 AM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 10:06:18 AM | |
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alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004 |
Ok - found one more on Superbcert 
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| Posted: 9/3/2004 10:06:18 AM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 7:41:28 PM | |
Todd07 Cut Rock Total Posts: 455 Last Post: 3/17/2005 Member Since: 8/17/2004 |
My suggestion is you think carefully about your wish list.
- Agree that cut is King. All the posts I read indicated a good cut makes any stone appear much whiter and beautiful.
- Eye clean SI1 is a good value
- If the size is important to you then you may need to losen up on your color. Personally, I could tell a D from F, G & I but found it very difficult to seperate F G & I. Have you compared well cut stones in the H-J range? Read the FAQ on color and do a forum search. Also, look at some of the ring photos.
Use the Search by Cut Quality link to see what good cuts cost for different specs
Personally, I ended up getting a J H&A SI1 with an HCA of 1.4 It's a stunning piece and allowed me to get a larger size with my budget.
Todd(aka Ricardo, aka Cowboy) |
| Posted: 9/3/2004 7:41:28 PM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 8:10:50 PM | |
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SeanSD Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 10/11/2004 Member Since: 8/24/2004 |
I'd also check Dirtcheapdiamonds.com where I bought my gf ring. Very nice to deal with and very good deals. From what I have read on this site and many others NiceIce, WhiteFlash, Wink are also all very reputable and the savings vs. brick and mortar is substantial.
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| Posted: 9/3/2004 8:10:50 PM | |
| P: 9/3/2004 8:13:34 PM | |
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SeanSD Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 10/11/2004 Member Since: 8/24/2004 |
oh yeah, can't forget GoodOldGold, who also get great reviews from buyers here. All I can say is, thank you to the inventor of the internet (and I don't mean Al Gore)
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| Posted: 9/3/2004 8:13:34 PM | |
| P: 9/4/2004 4:29:03 PM | |
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Muppetina Rough Rock Total Posts: 25 Last Post: 10/16/2004 Member Since: 7/23/2004 |
I strongly suggest going to Tiffany's and asking to see 1.25 rounds in different colors - that's how I determined I wanted an F, not a G, because I could see the yellow in a G. But as many around here say, most people can't see the difference, and if you're lucky, you'll think a G or even H are just as white as an F, and save some money.
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| Posted: 9/4/2004 4:29:03 PM | |
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