Hello All,
I hope you can help me. I got engaged a few weeks and have been looking at home (Europe) for a ring. Prices seem to be very inflated here and apart from a cert (eg GIA), no jeweller seems to be able to give me any further information on the rings eg with idealscopes etc.
FYI I've been offered at local jewellers-
2.01 carat, K, SI1, very good cut (no cert) in a simple white gold band for $14,500 (ex vat as second hand)
1.51 carat, F, VS2, excellent cut GIA in a simple white gold band for $19,000 (incl vat 22%)
1.71 carat, I, VS2, triple Ex GIA in a simple white gold band for $19,000 (incl vat 22%)
Apart from being out of our budget (!) they seem to be quite a bit more expensive than online retailers in the US such as WhiteFlash, Brian Gavin, James Allen and don't offer idealscope, Aset etc so we would only have part idea of what I'm getting.
Because of this, we've decided to look for a diamond with a recommended online retailer as named above, however we are both novices when it comes to diamonds. 3 weeks ago I just about knew about the 4C's and even though we've read a lot since I don't feel confident in making a decision.
I'd like to buy a diamond on its own and get it set here as it will cost me more (duty) to import as a ring.
This is what I'm looking at ideally-
$11,500 - $13,000 USD (before vat)
Solitaire, round, F to H colour, around 1.5 carats, VS1-SI1, H&A cut.
I think this is realistic for our budget but correct me if I'm wrong? I'm 5ft9in tall and have medium-large hands so small diamonds look a bit lost on me hence the 1.5 carat. Also, I will be putting the ring in a plain white gold setting so the stone will be doing all the work on its own!
If anyone could make any suggestions, I'd be really grateful. I don't intend to upgrade this ring so we want to make a good decision.
Many thanks!
I hope you can help me. I got engaged a few weeks and have been looking at home (Europe) for a ring. Prices seem to be very inflated here and apart from a cert (eg GIA), no jeweller seems to be able to give me any further information on the rings eg with idealscopes etc.
FYI I've been offered at local jewellers-
2.01 carat, K, SI1, very good cut (no cert) in a simple white gold band for $14,500 (ex vat as second hand)
1.51 carat, F, VS2, excellent cut GIA in a simple white gold band for $19,000 (incl vat 22%)
1.71 carat, I, VS2, triple Ex GIA in a simple white gold band for $19,000 (incl vat 22%)
Apart from being out of our budget (!) they seem to be quite a bit more expensive than online retailers in the US such as WhiteFlash, Brian Gavin, James Allen and don't offer idealscope, Aset etc so we would only have part idea of what I'm getting.
Because of this, we've decided to look for a diamond with a recommended online retailer as named above, however we are both novices when it comes to diamonds. 3 weeks ago I just about knew about the 4C's and even though we've read a lot since I don't feel confident in making a decision.
I'd like to buy a diamond on its own and get it set here as it will cost me more (duty) to import as a ring.
This is what I'm looking at ideally-
$11,500 - $13,000 USD (before vat)
Solitaire, round, F to H colour, around 1.5 carats, VS1-SI1, H&A cut.
I think this is realistic for our budget but correct me if I'm wrong? I'm 5ft9in tall and have medium-large hands so small diamonds look a bit lost on me hence the 1.5 carat. Also, I will be putting the ring in a plain white gold setting so the stone will be doing all the work on its own!
If anyone could make any suggestions, I'd be really grateful. I don't intend to upgrade this ring so we want to make a good decision.
Many thanks!