Am I Asking for the Impossible?

[ANDELSOL]

I want a diamond that is over 2.5ct, F-G, SI1 or better, with an excellent polish and cut, lots of fire. I want to pay no more than $20,000. Am I asking for the impossible? What sites on-line offer the best deals? Is it a mistake to get an EGL certified diamond?

 

[Rhea]

It''s not a mistake to get an EGL certificate, you just need to be more careful than you may with an AGS certificate. There is a thread on SMTR from a bit ago asking to see EGL beauties. You may want to search for it.

IMO, yes, 2.5 carats in that colour for $20K is very hard, if not impossible.

 

[CrookedRock]

Is there a reason why you are stuck on that size and color? Just out of curiosity are you replacing an engagement ring or wanting a right hand ring?

 

[dmus]

I think your price point for a 2.5 f-g SI1 rb is impossible in a decent cut. If you got an EGL with those specs I''d be very suspicious of the EGL cert. I''d be suspicious of the EGL cert in any case. I''d stick with AGS or GIA cert. I''m afraid a diamond with those specs for $20,000 would be a very poor cut and you wouldn''t be getting the fire, brill and scint you want. Good luck.

 

[Ellen]

Yes, I think to find a great cut in that color range will be.

I would recommend going down in color and size, but stick to ideal cut.


An idea of what you could get. And remember, a very well cut smaller stone will out shine a poorly cut larger one.

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/4247/

A bit over budget.

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/2645/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4273/


5% off w/PS discount

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-67465.htm#


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1125890.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[Rhea]

For example, this is an ES from WF, it''s very slightly smaller than what you want, the clarity that you want, and 4, yes 4, colour grades down.

Could you expand what you want in order to get to your goal of 2.5 carats? What size is your current e-ring? If you want larger now you could always upgrade to 2-2.2 carats with someone who offers a good upgrade policy so you could reach your 2.5 goal in another couple of years.

 

[CrookedRock]

Are you sure you don''t want to reconsider that Cushion option? LOL

 

[swingirl]

Uh! I''d take the K in a heartbeat!

 

[ANDELSOL]

I think that I found a good diamond from Abazias. What do you think?

Round
8.70 x 8.75 x 5.41
2.53 ct
G
SI2 (Abazias told me it is eye clean)
Cut Grade Excellent
Polish Very Good
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence Faint
table 57%
depth 62%

Cost is $21,500