$8500 for a carat?

[ashville]

Hi,

I've been looking for a 1 carat stone for a halo setting.
My budget on a round cut diamond(only) is $8500.
I narrowed down to two stones that I've posted earlier and,
I am waiting for actual pictures of them that I requested at the moment.
In the meantime, I want to hear some expertises if I am missing something.


So here is what I was going by:

GIA with triple ex
Color: At least F
Clarity: at least VS2
HCA: under 2


Due to my limited budget, I was only looking at the stones that normally comes without detail images such as IS, Sarin, or ASET
Is my budget too low to find a 1 carat round cuts?
Or should I lower color or clarity and find something that comes with supporting images?
I've been browsing on BN a lot lately as it seems like it's the best choice for my budget.
I am open to hear any suggestions and
It will be highly appreciated if you can leave a link to a stone that meets my need.


Thank you very much.
I'm learning everyday.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think you need to have idealscope or ASET images. I just don't think I'd pay $8500 for a diamond I had not at least seen pictures of and have evidence of it's light return. I'll see what I can find and be back.

 

[Jamiegems]

ashville

That is not a limited budget for a one carat stone you should be able to get a beautiful 1 carat for that much money.

jamiegems G.G.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Okay, is there some reason you have to have F color? Because you will have more options with G. This is a beautiful ideal cut stone that looks like it must have just missed the ACA category because the images are great.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3144248.htm

Here is another with hearts and arrows cut:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-00ct-g-vs2-superior-round-hearts-and-arrows-diamond.html

I would far rather go to G color with an ideal cut over F color with no images and lack of assurance on cut.

 

[dveeg]

Okay, is there some reason you have to have F color? Because you will have more options with G. This is a beautiful ideal cut stone that looks like it must have just missed the ACA category because the images are great.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3144248.htm

Here is another with hearts and arrows cut:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-00ct-g-vs2-superior-round-hearts-and-arrows-diamond.html

I would far rather go to G color with an ideal cut over F color with no images and lack of assurance on cut.

After a lot of research online and in-store before my recent 1.1 G purchase, I agree with DS. IMHO the difference between an F and G is unrecognizable, and you can get more value for the money moving 'down' to a G. Both diamonds DS recommended look like they would be great options.

 

[pfunk]

I agree you could likely drop to G color and not notice a difference most likely. But, since you said "at least F" here are a couple options:

This one is cut well as you can see in the photos. Good optical symmetry and ASET looks really good too.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R103-7EW685

Would like more images but I like the numbers on this one. Hiding a bit of weight in the depth but definitely not too deep.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R101-BNV9GF

Now IF you decide to look at G, here is a sweet one.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R102-JGKBX7

Here is a showroom diamond that they should have in house and may be able to get more info on.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R105-MTE7T6

Another larger one that has good numbers and good looking symmetry

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R107-DW43MX

 

[ashville]

Thank you for the links everyone

I think I set my mind to color G as suggested so I have more options to play with.
However, I lowered my budget on diamond little bit as the setting I am looking at is slightly more than I expected.
I do like the stone from WF that diamondseeker2006 recommended as well as pfunk's recommendation.
but I ended up finding this diamond:

I know there are better diamonds out there, but the pictures do look good to me.
My only concern is it's HCA is ex/vg/vg/vg with 1.8
Should I worry about fire and scintillation not being excellent?
Am I missing something? Any thoughts?


Thank you

 

[ashville]

and hearts

 

[Dancing Fire]

Hi,


Due to my limited budget, I was only looking at the stones that normally comes without detail images such as IS, Sarin, or ASET
Is my budget too low to find a 1 carat round cuts?
Or should I lower color or clarity and find something that comes with supporting images?
I've been browsing on BN a lot lately as it seems like it's the best choice for my budget.
I am open to hear any suggestions and
It will be highly appreciated if you can leave a link to a stone that meets my need.


Thank you very much.
I'm learning everyday.

How about this stone??.. if it is eye clean and you don't mind owning a fluorescence stone.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.110-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104076040008#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/1/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-03ct-f-si1-superior-round-hearts-and-arrows-diamond.html

 

[Sphene]

and hearts

Thats a beauty go for it