Hey guys,
I’ve been a long time lurker and want to say thanks for all the great information. You guys made it so much easier throughout this process of educating myself about diamonds.
Anyways, I’m looking for 1ct round stone, preferably GIA or AGS certified. My minimum requirements are the following: high VS2, H color, and nothing but ideal/excellent cut. I’m hoping to spend less than 6K on the stone.
In regards to the setting, she's hoping to get a thin ring with "pave" or "prong set" diamonds on the both sides of the center stone, 4 prong that is set as low as possible. She wants to get a band that can sit flush against the engagement ring. What would be the thinnest band you guys would advise on for the setting? 1.5mm too thin? I'm thinking 1.8mm so it's a bit more secure. (Attached are some pictures).
I do have a couple questions:
I’ve heard that for a 1ct stone, the ideal diameter is 6.5mm. Is this true? Given that all other dimensions/measurements fall into the “excellent” category for a GIA certified cut grade? Could there be merit in looking for a stone that has a smaller diameter?
Finally, what are your opinions on this stone? I’ve been quoted $5,650+tax
GIA Certified
Measurements: 6.5-6.53x3.98mm
Ct: 1.03
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Polish. Ex
Symmetry: Ex
Flu: Faint
61.1% depth, 57% table, 34° crown angle, 40.8° pavilion angle
(Attached is part of the GIA cert)
Thanks in advance!
Chris
I’ve been a long time lurker and want to say thanks for all the great information. You guys made it so much easier throughout this process of educating myself about diamonds.
Anyways, I’m looking for 1ct round stone, preferably GIA or AGS certified. My minimum requirements are the following: high VS2, H color, and nothing but ideal/excellent cut. I’m hoping to spend less than 6K on the stone.
In regards to the setting, she's hoping to get a thin ring with "pave" or "prong set" diamonds on the both sides of the center stone, 4 prong that is set as low as possible. She wants to get a band that can sit flush against the engagement ring. What would be the thinnest band you guys would advise on for the setting? 1.5mm too thin? I'm thinking 1.8mm so it's a bit more secure. (Attached are some pictures).
I do have a couple questions:
I’ve heard that for a 1ct stone, the ideal diameter is 6.5mm. Is this true? Given that all other dimensions/measurements fall into the “excellent” category for a GIA certified cut grade? Could there be merit in looking for a stone that has a smaller diameter?
Finally, what are your opinions on this stone? I’ve been quoted $5,650+tax
GIA Certified
Measurements: 6.5-6.53x3.98mm
Ct: 1.03
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Polish. Ex
Symmetry: Ex
Flu: Faint
61.1% depth, 57% table, 34° crown angle, 40.8° pavilion angle
(Attached is part of the GIA cert)
Thanks in advance!
Chris