About to pull the trigger, need some advice

[frugalbf]

Hi everyone, i''ve been a longtime lurker and found everyones advice super helpful buying diamond studs before. I''m now looking at a e-rings and think i''ve found the one. Here are the specs:

Carat wt: 2.22 H VS1
AGS cert
. Depth %: 60.8
. Table %: 57.4
. Crown Angle: 34.8
. Crown %: 14.9
. Star : 54
. Pavilion Angle: 40.7
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 8.43-8.47X5.14
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

The only thing bothering me is that its an H color. To my untrained eye the pictures look fine... But in person will a H color stone of this size not look so good??? The stone fits within my budget, and even a bit bigger than planned. So i''m wondering if i should go a bit higher in color(G or maybe F) and find something smaller...perhaps closer to 2.0 carats. I feel like i may be overthinking this so any and all opinions are welcome! I''ll try to post some pictures! Thanks!

 

[yssie]

Numbers look great

The price jumps between colours become significant at this size - I''m thinking it would be hard to find a 2ct F or even G for the same price as a 2.2 H.



I don''t think a casual observer would see anything but WHITE and SPARKLE. The tint may be noticeable on close inspection from the side, since you have a larger stone, but once it''s set I don''t think you''ll notice anything - H is generally considered a nice safe colour.



Good luck!

 

[jet2ks]

Ditto yssie.

Use the diamond prices search above to see what online dealers would charge for a 2ct F or G and then decide. I think H is a great color and will be very white, but it is you that must be comfortable with the purchase.

 

[jgny]

I have looked at a D and an I, 3 ct and the color difference was barely noticeable to my eye. Also setting comes into play - e.g. bezel white gold might make it more noticeable. You HAVE to be comfortable with it, so do what you need to for you to feel at ease. Good luck!

 

[marcy]

Sounds like a real beauty. I think H in an ideal cut will be fine.