Hi,
I'm pretty new to this and am looking for an engagement ring with 2+ carat center diamond. My budget for the diamond is in the 23-28K range. From what I've read up, I've narrowed my criteria to be a 2+ carat diamond with excellent/ideal cut (BN - signature ideal, GOG - Hearts & Arrows, AGS Ideal, etc.; VS1 or VS2.
I think the biggest dilemma is what color grade to pick for something this size. G was my initial requirement since she would like a diamond that's white, but then from what I've read, H or I would be OK as well, especially from a top view. The range from G to I as you know plays has a big effect on the price of the diamond.
I'm hoping to get some insight on the following (or any other insight would also be greatly appreciated):
1. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP|builder=BYOR|pid=LD02637652 This one is an I, so it allows me to get a little larger diamond. I've also read that the medium fluorescence may help make it look whiter than the same diamond with no or little blue fluorescence
2. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP|builder=BYOR|pid=LD03342442
3. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...r=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP&pid=LD03202027
4. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...r=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP&pid=LD02454930
I'm slightly all over the map, but, at least from the HCA results, these all return results of excellent. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I'd prefer to keep it bluenile since thats where I've chosen the setting from though I would be open to any other suggestions.
Thanks
I'm pretty new to this and am looking for an engagement ring with 2+ carat center diamond. My budget for the diamond is in the 23-28K range. From what I've read up, I've narrowed my criteria to be a 2+ carat diamond with excellent/ideal cut (BN - signature ideal, GOG - Hearts & Arrows, AGS Ideal, etc.; VS1 or VS2.
I think the biggest dilemma is what color grade to pick for something this size. G was my initial requirement since she would like a diamond that's white, but then from what I've read, H or I would be OK as well, especially from a top view. The range from G to I as you know plays has a big effect on the price of the diamond.
I'm hoping to get some insight on the following (or any other insight would also be greatly appreciated):
1. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP|builder=BYOR|pid=LD02637652 This one is an I, so it allows me to get a little larger diamond. I've also read that the medium fluorescence may help make it look whiter than the same diamond with no or little blue fluorescence
2. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP|builder=BYOR|pid=LD03342442
3. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...r=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP&pid=LD03202027
4. http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...r=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP&pid=LD02454930
I'm slightly all over the map, but, at least from the HCA results, these all return results of excellent. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I'd prefer to keep it bluenile since thats where I've chosen the setting from though I would be open to any other suggestions.
Thanks