Starting the initial process of finding an engagement ring (for myself with my boyfriend of course).
IDEAL RING
• shape: oval
• weight: 3 carats
• cut: the best
• color: colorless
• LTW ratio: 1.35-1.45 roughly
• clarity: SI1 or SI2 (eye clean)
(Have my eye on the Ring Concierge Whisper Thin style however just initiated an inquiry to see what we are looking at in terms of their pricing.)
QUESTIONS
1. Cut: With an oval, how many options for cut are there.... brilliant, excellent, very good? Or is it all dependent on the vendor? The cut may be the most important in terms of priority for us so want to be sure of all my options. Obviously nothing with bow tie but I feel like I’ve seen “very good” oval cuts on Blue Nile’s website and can see a bowtie in just the 360 video. Confirming that a the bow tie effect has everything to do with the cut, correct?
2. Clarity: I want absolutely no inclusions to the naked eye so SI1 would be ideal however not sure if my price range would allow for such. Eye clean is important.
3. Florescence: How much this really matter? Is it a crucial deciding factor in choosing a stone?
4. Budget: $30k for the stone, is that realistic? Also hoping to avoid tax via Oregon state.
Really appreciate in advance everyone’s answer/insight/advice!
IDEAL RING
• shape: oval
• weight: 3 carats
• cut: the best
• color: colorless
• LTW ratio: 1.35-1.45 roughly
• clarity: SI1 or SI2 (eye clean)
(Have my eye on the Ring Concierge Whisper Thin style however just initiated an inquiry to see what we are looking at in terms of their pricing.)
QUESTIONS
1. Cut: With an oval, how many options for cut are there.... brilliant, excellent, very good? Or is it all dependent on the vendor? The cut may be the most important in terms of priority for us so want to be sure of all my options. Obviously nothing with bow tie but I feel like I’ve seen “very good” oval cuts on Blue Nile’s website and can see a bowtie in just the 360 video. Confirming that a the bow tie effect has everything to do with the cut, correct?
2. Clarity: I want absolutely no inclusions to the naked eye so SI1 would be ideal however not sure if my price range would allow for such. Eye clean is important.
3. Florescence: How much this really matter? Is it a crucial deciding factor in choosing a stone?
4. Budget: $30k for the stone, is that realistic? Also hoping to avoid tax via Oregon state.
Really appreciate in advance everyone’s answer/insight/advice!
Last edited: