Hey everyone,
I'm new to the site but have been doing a fair amount of research and met with different local (GTA/Toronto, Ontario) jewellers/wholesalers over the past month or two. I feel like I've come a little bit overwhelmed trying to figure out the best option, which is why I turned to this forum for some help.
I'm looking for a round diamond, 1.2 ct or better, H colour or better, around VS2 (curious on your thoughts of going to VS instead of SI), best possible cut (min. triple EX), and minimal or faint fluorescence. I'm trying to stick to a budget of about CAD$11,500, including taxes (13% in Ontario but not sure how online/US purchases work).
For the setting, I am essentially looking for something like the James Allen Petite Pave Flush Fit. I'm not particularly set on any metal, so I figured 14k so more money can be put towards the stone, but I am open to your opinions.
I think I would prefer to purchase locally so that any maintenance work on the ring could be done locally (most local jewellers seemed to include cleaning/polishing/ and some cases replating free of charge). If you have any Toronto recommendations I would certainly be open to them. Is this a valid concern, or is the frequency and cost of maintenance so limited that it makes more sense to purchase online/through a US retailer?
Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.
I'm new to the site but have been doing a fair amount of research and met with different local (GTA/Toronto, Ontario) jewellers/wholesalers over the past month or two. I feel like I've come a little bit overwhelmed trying to figure out the best option, which is why I turned to this forum for some help.
I'm looking for a round diamond, 1.2 ct or better, H colour or better, around VS2 (curious on your thoughts of going to VS instead of SI), best possible cut (min. triple EX), and minimal or faint fluorescence. I'm trying to stick to a budget of about CAD$11,500, including taxes (13% in Ontario but not sure how online/US purchases work).
For the setting, I am essentially looking for something like the James Allen Petite Pave Flush Fit. I'm not particularly set on any metal, so I figured 14k so more money can be put towards the stone, but I am open to your opinions.
I think I would prefer to purchase locally so that any maintenance work on the ring could be done locally (most local jewellers seemed to include cleaning/polishing/ and some cases replating free of charge). If you have any Toronto recommendations I would certainly be open to them. Is this a valid concern, or is the frequency and cost of maintenance so limited that it makes more sense to purchase online/through a US retailer?
Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.