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Hello all!
I've been lurking on these forums for a few weeks now, as I'm ready to pick out an engagement ring and want to get the best ring for my budget (about $4500). These forums have been extremely helpful regarding what specs are important, what to look for when selecting a diamond, what are the ideal proportions and angles for maximizing light return, etc. I'm a geochemist, so I've actually found this whole diamond science thing quite fascinating.
Trying to milk some info about my girlfriends preferences over the last few months without giving anything away, I've gotten out of her that she wants a platinum ring with " a pretty diamond, but not a big one" which I took to mean that I should prioritize the other 3 Cs to get a brilliant diamond and get the largest carat size I could find after maximizing those other parameters.
So after looking on multiple online diamond retailers and spending all weekend pouring over stones, I've finally decided on this one:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4278570
Specs are as follows:
Carat: 0.77
Size: 5.90*5.87*3.62
Color: G
Clarity: VS1 (And face clean in the Super Zoom)
Cut: GIA Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
girdle: Medium-Slightly Thick
Depth: 61.60%
Table: 57.00%
Crown Angle: 34.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.60
Price is $3380, which when combined with the $100 off for new customers and this ring in Platinum:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53652
puts me at around $4300, which is perfect for my budget. I really like the symmetry in this ring (nice looking arrows) and the brilliance, but I just wanted to get the "experts" opinion on this site.
So, what do you all think?
Is this a good price for the quality? (It seems to be, but of course I'm new to this)
Is there any red flags to this stone that I should look out for?
Are the dimensions well proportioned?
I just put the stone on hold for 48 hours before purchasing, so any help, guidance, or moral support are greatly appreciated. Whenever I make a big purchase, I like to get a wide range of opinions. My mom thinks it's beautiful, but then again she's no expert beyond the "Ohhhh, it's so shiny!" part.
Thanks again, and looking forward to being a part of this community!
I've been lurking on these forums for a few weeks now, as I'm ready to pick out an engagement ring and want to get the best ring for my budget (about $4500). These forums have been extremely helpful regarding what specs are important, what to look for when selecting a diamond, what are the ideal proportions and angles for maximizing light return, etc. I'm a geochemist, so I've actually found this whole diamond science thing quite fascinating.
Trying to milk some info about my girlfriends preferences over the last few months without giving anything away, I've gotten out of her that she wants a platinum ring with " a pretty diamond, but not a big one" which I took to mean that I should prioritize the other 3 Cs to get a brilliant diamond and get the largest carat size I could find after maximizing those other parameters.
So after looking on multiple online diamond retailers and spending all weekend pouring over stones, I've finally decided on this one:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4278570
Specs are as follows:
Carat: 0.77
Size: 5.90*5.87*3.62
Color: G
Clarity: VS1 (And face clean in the Super Zoom)
Cut: GIA Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
girdle: Medium-Slightly Thick
Depth: 61.60%
Table: 57.00%
Crown Angle: 34.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.60
Price is $3380, which when combined with the $100 off for new customers and this ring in Platinum:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53652
puts me at around $4300, which is perfect for my budget. I really like the symmetry in this ring (nice looking arrows) and the brilliance, but I just wanted to get the "experts" opinion on this site.
So, what do you all think?
Is this a good price for the quality? (It seems to be, but of course I'm new to this)
Is there any red flags to this stone that I should look out for?
Are the dimensions well proportioned?
I just put the stone on hold for 48 hours before purchasing, so any help, guidance, or moral support are greatly appreciated. Whenever I make a big purchase, I like to get a wide range of opinions. My mom thinks it's beautiful, but then again she's no expert beyond the "Ohhhh, it's so shiny!" part.
Thanks again, and looking forward to being a part of this community!