Hi guys, I've been snooping around for a few days and have learned a whole lot about engagement rings, I need some help and reassurance. My budget is around 8k - 12k and I'm pretty much set on either Tiffany (dont torch me yet) or White Flash online ordering. I'm looking for a cushion cut, White Flash only has virtual selections available for this cut which means I need to pay it in full before they can receive it in-house. I'm worried about ordering the diamond online without being able to see it's shine in person.
I was quoted a few rings at Tiffany's and it looks like I can get larger diamond with a few colors and clarity levels higher on the chart if I go with White Flash (I'm aware of Tiffany's higher costs). I'm torn between grabbing a nicer diamond online, or the wow factor of the blue box delight. Any help would be greatly appreciated, below are the Tiffany and WF diamonds in my sights.
Tiffany Novo Ring -
http://www.tiffany.com/engagement/rings/tiffany-novo-2389/1carats-35389156?search_params=param+0/0/0/0/0/1
Some quick quotes they gave me
.89 H VS2 $9,200
.96 F SI1 $10,900
1.01 I VS2 $12,900
.98 H VS1 $11,100
White Flash
1.30 E VVS1 $9,200 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3579064.htm
1.51 E VS1 $10,900 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3578847.htm
1.40 ct E VS1 $9,100 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3539955.htm
1.22 ct E VVS1 $8,000 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3533667.htm
How do you people make a decision on a single ring with a million options out there!!
I was quoted a few rings at Tiffany's and it looks like I can get larger diamond with a few colors and clarity levels higher on the chart if I go with White Flash (I'm aware of Tiffany's higher costs). I'm torn between grabbing a nicer diamond online, or the wow factor of the blue box delight. Any help would be greatly appreciated, below are the Tiffany and WF diamonds in my sights.
Tiffany Novo Ring -
http://www.tiffany.com/engagement/rings/tiffany-novo-2389/1carats-35389156?search_params=param+0/0/0/0/0/1
Some quick quotes they gave me
.89 H VS2 $9,200
.96 F SI1 $10,900
1.01 I VS2 $12,900
.98 H VS1 $11,100
White Flash
1.30 E VVS1 $9,200 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3579064.htm
1.51 E VS1 $10,900 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3578847.htm
1.40 ct E VS1 $9,100 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3539955.htm
1.22 ct E VVS1 $8,000 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut-loose-diamond-3533667.htm
How do you people make a decision on a single ring with a million options out there!!
