Advice choosing a ring with a 10k budget

[Kingkong1]

I have been reading a lot on this forum and it has been great for knowledge. I have found a ring on white flash and would like your opinion.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2972960.htm
What do you think?
Anything better out there?

Thanks

 

[kaoms352]

I think you can do better. See all the grey and green color on the AGS report? That is all light leakage, not good for a diamond.

Look at this one, see the report? Minimal leakage. They offer a pricescope discount as well. Remember when it comes to a diamond, cut is paramount.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.247-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973006

 

[Kingkong1]

What is the discount? Should I look for a smaller stone for better quality. I have not been to any b&m stores to look at anything

 

[Niel]

What is the discount? Should I look for a smaller stone for better quality. I have not been to any b&m stores to look at anything

I do not think you need to go any higher in color or clarity. Cut is most important. H will be plenty white and eye clean is eye clean.

 

[kaoms352]

What is the discount? Should I look for a smaller stone for better quality. I have not been to any b&m stores to look at anything

The discount is probably similar to the pricescope discount on whitefish, it is difference with every diamond not a set percentage.

I would buy the best cut diamond you can get with your budget that is eye clean and in the color range you want. At that price, you can't really beat the diamond I just suggested to you.

 

[Niel]

here are a few i like they off a 1-5% discount if you ask for a PS discount and pay by wire.

( blurry photo but still...)
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-164428

this one if its eye clean

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.33-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232979

 

[Kingkong1]

kaoms352, I noticed that the diamond has very strong fluorescence. Is that an issue?

 

[JulieN]

First one leaks more than I'd like to see, but still good enough for AGS 0.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-271774

 

[kaoms352]

kaoms352, I noticed that the diamond has very strong fluorescence. Is that an issue?

Very few diamonds with florescence suffer negative effects such as milkiness. All of Brian Gavin's diamonds are individually inspected to insure no negative effects.

Read here.
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/brian-gavins-blue-diamonds-with-fluorescence/