First, I would like to thank PS for being an awesome source of info and to its contributors.
I have been reading non-stop for 3 weeks on diamonds, and the more I read, the less I feel like I know, and what diamond is the right one for me.
Here is what i'm looking for: Round Approximately 1.5 G (F-H), SI1 (VS2), best possible cut and performance. It will be set in a Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum (1/2 ct. tw.), width 3.1mm.
I would love a higher quality diamond as far as clairty and color, but don't want to spend money on what I think would only being for reading off stats to other people to brag, Eye clean + performance + 1.5 size, is what matters most.
I have to admit I really love Blue Nile, and James Allen is in my state, so I want to avoid sales tax. Blue Nile is annoying in that they only really provide a certificate of the diamond. Questions I have, will Blue Nile provide Idealscope, ect, and will they ship to an independent appraiser before setting the stone. I'm open to other vendors though I like the size of the company, return policy, years in business, BBB rating of Bluenile, and its name recognition.
Any help would be welcomed. Is this process supposed to be fun? She is my soul mate and I need a diamond to match.
How is this diamond? What should I look for in it?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond.php?d=9931&shape=1&ctMin=1.37&ctMax=1.61&clarity=32&color=8&priceMin=8000&priceMax=13000&resultsColumns=268435471&singleResult=1
I have been reading non-stop for 3 weeks on diamonds, and the more I read, the less I feel like I know, and what diamond is the right one for me.
Here is what i'm looking for: Round Approximately 1.5 G (F-H), SI1 (VS2), best possible cut and performance. It will be set in a Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum (1/2 ct. tw.), width 3.1mm.
I would love a higher quality diamond as far as clairty and color, but don't want to spend money on what I think would only being for reading off stats to other people to brag, Eye clean + performance + 1.5 size, is what matters most.
I have to admit I really love Blue Nile, and James Allen is in my state, so I want to avoid sales tax. Blue Nile is annoying in that they only really provide a certificate of the diamond. Questions I have, will Blue Nile provide Idealscope, ect, and will they ship to an independent appraiser before setting the stone. I'm open to other vendors though I like the size of the company, return policy, years in business, BBB rating of Bluenile, and its name recognition.
Any help would be welcomed. Is this process supposed to be fun? She is my soul mate and I need a diamond to match.
How is this diamond? What should I look for in it?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond.php?d=9931&shape=1&ctMin=1.37&ctMax=1.61&clarity=32&color=8&priceMin=8000&priceMax=13000&resultsColumns=268435471&singleResult=1