Hello! I am looking at an engagement ring for my girlfriend and have found two stones in person with a family jeweler. I’d like help deciding which is a better value.
I found one stone which is in my budget $17.5k total -
1.7ct E/VS1 XXX Faint Flor - $16.8k
However - I am based in NYC and it seems the average stone here is a bit larger and the feedback I’ve gotten from friends and coworkers would be to go larger upfront.
Another option I am considering is the below - seems to be a bit lower in quality and cut rating (per stonealgo). I’ve seen both in person and it’s a little more grey and less shiny but it’s still very nice but it’s a bit more of a stretch.
2.03ct F/VS2 XXX Faint Flor - $22k
Looking for expert opinion here what to do and if both stones are good value.
One last piece of info - my girlfriend is a size 4 ring and this would be set in a solitaire setting.
Thanks in advance!
I found one stone which is in my budget $17.5k total -
1.7ct E/VS1 XXX Faint Flor - $16.8k
However - I am based in NYC and it seems the average stone here is a bit larger and the feedback I’ve gotten from friends and coworkers would be to go larger upfront.
Another option I am considering is the below - seems to be a bit lower in quality and cut rating (per stonealgo). I’ve seen both in person and it’s a little more grey and less shiny but it’s still very nice but it’s a bit more of a stretch.
2.03ct F/VS2 XXX Faint Flor - $22k
Looking for expert opinion here what to do and if both stones are good value.
One last piece of info - my girlfriend is a size 4 ring and this would be set in a solitaire setting.
Thanks in advance!