Hi all,
I've been reading through the forum for advice, and I think I've convinced myself that I have a slightly better idea of what I'm looking for for an engagement ring than when I started.
The GF is wanting a yellow gold solitaire ring (I think ring size 7 - how much can a ring like this be resized?) with a round cut diamond. I'm shooting for not spending more than about 3k for the entire ring if at all possible. From what I understand, by going with the yellow gold, I can safely go down to more tinted diamonds then I'd otherwise want to against a white gold setting, thereby saving a bit of cash. In my search, I've been focusing on VS1 - SI1, eye clean, Excellent Cut, I/J color, and somewhere in the neighborhood of 0.75 carats.
I've been mainly focusing on James Allen, though I'm open to looking at other options. So far, I've found 2 diamonds at James Allen I like:
1) 0.75 carat VS2 J for $2240. HCA says it has a score of 1.0. I asked them about getting Idealscope images, but they said it's in the inventory of another vendor, so it isn't available. Pictures look pretty good I think though, and no clouds on the GIA certificate https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2270924?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
2) 0.72 carat VS2 J "True Hearts" for $2150. HCA score of 1.7. I guess the hearts and arrows moniker carries some weight, and nothing jumps out at me on the idealscope. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2323772
I'd appreciate advice on whether either of those 2 would be a good pick, or if you can find other good sparkly options that'll fit the bill. Colorwise, is going down to J, even on a yellow gold ring, going to mar the appearance appreciably? Should I look to bump up a color or 2 at the cost of ~.05 carats? Would a K diamond be reasonable at this carat range?
Furthermore, I'd love any suggestions on good yellow gold solitaire settings James Allen (or other vendors) have to offer. The notion of 6 vs 4 prong and the myriad of other options is daunting.
Thanks!
I've been reading through the forum for advice, and I think I've convinced myself that I have a slightly better idea of what I'm looking for for an engagement ring than when I started.
The GF is wanting a yellow gold solitaire ring (I think ring size 7 - how much can a ring like this be resized?) with a round cut diamond. I'm shooting for not spending more than about 3k for the entire ring if at all possible. From what I understand, by going with the yellow gold, I can safely go down to more tinted diamonds then I'd otherwise want to against a white gold setting, thereby saving a bit of cash. In my search, I've been focusing on VS1 - SI1, eye clean, Excellent Cut, I/J color, and somewhere in the neighborhood of 0.75 carats.
I've been mainly focusing on James Allen, though I'm open to looking at other options. So far, I've found 2 diamonds at James Allen I like:
1) 0.75 carat VS2 J for $2240. HCA says it has a score of 1.0. I asked them about getting Idealscope images, but they said it's in the inventory of another vendor, so it isn't available. Pictures look pretty good I think though, and no clouds on the GIA certificate https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2270924?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
2) 0.72 carat VS2 J "True Hearts" for $2150. HCA score of 1.7. I guess the hearts and arrows moniker carries some weight, and nothing jumps out at me on the idealscope. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2323772
I'd appreciate advice on whether either of those 2 would be a good pick, or if you can find other good sparkly options that'll fit the bill. Colorwise, is going down to J, even on a yellow gold ring, going to mar the appearance appreciably? Should I look to bump up a color or 2 at the cost of ~.05 carats? Would a K diamond be reasonable at this carat range?
Furthermore, I'd love any suggestions on good yellow gold solitaire settings James Allen (or other vendors) have to offer. The notion of 6 vs 4 prong and the myriad of other options is daunting.
Thanks!
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