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I am looking to spend within $2000 and would like 18k white gold, or platinum if it is not significantly more expensive. I am thinking that SI1 or SI2 clarity should be acceptable on diamonds in this price range. I think a minimum color of H also sounds about right. Any advice on what to look for or where to look is appreciated.


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Date: 12/9/2009 10:45:27 AM
Author:bh9
I am looking to spend within $2000 and would like 18k white gold, or platinum if it is not significantly more expensive. I am thinking that SI1 or SI2 clarity should be acceptable on diamonds in this price range. I think a minimum color of H also sounds about right. Any advice on what to look for or where to look is appreciated.


Thanks,
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Hi bh9

Are you hoping to get the most size for the money? White gold would be cheaper than platinum, also if you included I or J colour that would help the budget also but this is entirely down to personal preference. Let us know then we can have a look for you.

These vendors sell preset or loose diamonds, they could also match you a pair of loose diamonds on request to make your studs.

www.goodoldgold.com

www.whiteflash.com

www.briangavindiamonds.com

www.highperformancediamonds.com

www.jamesallen.com

www.niceice.com

www.exceldiamonds.com
 
Thanks for finding those, Stone-cold11.

I would like to maximize size, but definitely not if the stones look in any way yellowish or have inclusions visible to the naked eye.

My wife''s engagement ring is a 1.7ct/VS2/H/HCA-0.8 that looks quite nice.

Stone-cold11''s recommendations looked good, but a bit bigger would be nicer. I think it''s safe to say on smaller stones that SI1 or even SI2 would be safe. Would I or J be safe?


Thanks for the help.
 
I have I coloured studs, uncerted, and they look great to me. I really think you''d be fine in the size that you''re looking at. Plus, on your ears, no one looks at them as closely as they might your hand.
 
Looks like I am hitting the cusp of a big price jump for 0.5-1.0ct stones and I-SI1/SI2 in this range seem to be rare.
 
Hi, I just picked up a pair of ''uncertified'' bezel studs from Yekutiel at ID Jewelry - .62 ctw, f/g color, SI2 clarity (Yekutiel was honest and told me that one diamond has a feather, I can''t see it without my loupe). The earrings were $600. I made my purchase based on the excellent experience that ''Bliss'' had with ID Jewelry when she was buying earrings. Sorry I don''t have the link. Give him a call maybe he can come up with something ''big'' within your budget. Good Luck.
 
yap, big $/carat jump at the 0.5c mark.
 
I am definitely happy to take uncertified for a significantly bigger stone in this price range, provided the retailer is reputable. Personally, I am a bit wary of buying in the diamond district without a certificate, as I just don''t trust my own eyes for diamond judgment. Are there any reputable online retailers that sell uncertified stones (set in earrings of course) for a decent discount?
 
Looks good if eye clean?
 
As far as I can tell, the only inclusion I can see under the "virtual loupe" is on the first one (1262699) at about 2:00, a little less than half way between the center and edge. For a ring, I wouldn''t risk it, but on earrings I imagine they would be fine. Am I being too optimistic?
 
Just call and ask, no way to tell from image.
 
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