Biggest diamond possible? Eye clean and low colour

[pearaffair]

Here's a weird thought... Could I get this setting, and then save up and out an asscher in the middle? Is that nuts? http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/art-deco-inspired-princess-cut-diamond-halo-ring-70#.Vp2U6PZe6K1

 

[Mayk]

So nothing in your budget presently but a great vendor with trade up and these cool new Cape diamonds.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.380-s-si2-round-diamond-ags-cbl-104082557003

I don't think you will get the face up value of a high color OEC but thought I would toss this out given the suggestion of trade up.

 

[pearaffair]

I'm also very drawn to this one: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-50tcw-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-3-row-band#.Vp2Wyppe6K2

My mom first showed it to me, and she's not going for it. I'm really drawn to the bright sparkle of the diamonds and the excellent finger coverage. My only concern is that if it's a hollow setting then I won't like it.

 

[Mayk]

I'm also very drawn to this one: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-50tcw-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-3-row-band#.Vp2Wyppe6K2

My mom first showed it to me, and she's not going for it. I'm really drawn to the bright sparkle of the diamonds and the excellent finger coverage. My only concern is that if it's a hollow setting then I won't like it.

That's a lot of coverage, lovely. You get a few days to look when you buy. Very pretty!

 

[pearaffair]

So nothing in your budget presently but a great vendor with trade up and these cool new Cape diamonds.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.380-s-si2-round-diamond-ags-cbl-104082557003

I don't think you will get the face up value of a high color OEC but thought I would toss this out given the suggestion of trade up.

Oooo this is verrrry pretty. If you see something a little cheaper around the 1.2ct range, let me know!

 

[pearaffair]

I'm also very drawn to this one: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-50tcw-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-3-row-band#.Vp2Wyppe6K2

My mom first showed it to me, and she's not going for it. I'm really drawn to the bright sparkle of the diamonds and the excellent finger coverage. My only concern is that if it's a hollow setting then I won't like it.

That's a lot of coverage, lovely. You get a few days to look when you buy. Very pretty!

It's tempting! I think I need to go to a B&M, try on a bunch just to see what my heart really wants.

 

[pearaffair]

Hmmm. Here's what I'm thinking: M colour, excellent/ideal cut. I'm going to try on a bunch of rings to figure out the best size of centre stone. Thinking either one solitaire, or a three stone ring with either rounds or cushions. Hmm. I've got some shopping to do!

 

[rubybeth]

Here's a weird thought... Could I get this setting, and then save up and out an asscher in the middle? Is that nuts? http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/art-deco-inspired-princess-cut-diamond-halo-ring-70#.Vp2U6PZe6K1

I wouldn't recommend that for two reasons:

1) Asschers face up small for their carat weight.
2) It's a bezel setting and resetting something else into it would be complicated, may damage the setting, plus you'd have to have exact measurements for the center stone and it still may not work out.

Another, perhaps controversial idea: if you want a 1.5 carat, just wait and keep saving. I had a specific size stone in my head for many years before the right thing popped up, in budget. Just getting the biggest stone you can for the money on hand might not satisfy you, either, and then you'll be locked into a specific vendor or stuck selling your ring on the secondary market, which can be tough (and you're in Canada, so maybe even tougher). </voice of reason>

 

[Niel]

Hmmm. Here's what I'm thinking: M colour, excellent/ideal cut. I'm going to try on a bunch of rings to figure out the best size of centre stone. Thinking either one solitaire, or a three stone ring with either rounds or cushions. Hmm. I've got some shopping to do!

I wouldn't get anything that faces up small. Including step cuts and cushions

 

[pearaffair]

That's some good advice from Niel and Rubybeth!

I'm going to see if I can try on some rounds today or tomorrow, I'll post pics and you an help me decide which size looks best

 

[Niel]

That's some good advice from Niel and Rubybeth!

I'm going to see if I can try on some rounds today or tomorrow, I'll post pics and you an help me decide which size looks best

Try some marquise too

 

[ariel144]

I'm liking the faceting on this pear and 1c. Pears and MRB's hide inclusions well. But cut is KING.
The largest well cut stone is what you should be looking for....you've come to the right place...
PSr's love the search!

almost 6mm x 8.5mm will be a lot of finger coverage...and more when set in a halo.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.00-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-sku-805105

The MRB 1.22 N I1 would be nice but yellow.

Have you checked loupetroop?

 

[Niel]

I'm liking the faceting on this pear and 1c. Pears and MRB's hide inclusions well. But cut is KING.
The largest well cut stone is what you should be looking for....you've come to the right place...
PSr's love the search!

almost 6mm x 8.5mm will be a lot of finger coverage...and more when set in a halo.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.00-carat-i-color-i1-clarity-sku-805105

The MRB 1.22 N I1 would be nice but yellow.

Have you checked loupetroop?

The tip on that pear looks a dead.

 

[Niel]

if you really think youd be happy with a brown diamond, hears one 60/60. and you oculd afford to buy side stones or a halo
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/yellow/round-cut/0.86-carat-si1-clarity-sku-747400

 

[ariel144]

You might call the guy at USAcertedDiamonds.com They are in Canada....here are the cheapest I could find on his search that were large
Results 1-20 of 79 diamond(s) found 1 2 3 4 >>
REMOVE Stock Number Shape Carat Color Clarity Cut Lab Price▲
NC1208 Marquise 3.16 L SI3 2,432.64
20657 Old European 1.28 O VS1 2,467.31
A-558652 Pear 2.01 H I1 2,848.17
15931 Old Miner 1.15 L VS2 3,013.16
CA93896228 Pear 1.53 H SI3 EGLUSA 3,068.57
OE-61620 Old European 1.42 L SI1 3,095.60
31652 Round 2.55 J I1 Very Good 3,396.55
D214HT1 Oval 3.09 H I1 Very Good 3,408.52
28673 Pear 1.57 I SI1 IGI 3,533.83
32779 Round 2.55 Y N/A GIA 3,543.86
14CJ55971M Pear 2.02 D SI2 3,583.43
XTJ55380 Pear 1.50 H VS1 3,704.91
33133 Round 2.55 J SI3 Very Good 3,751.69
33884 Round 2.42 H I1 Excellent 3,772.05
33877 Round 2.49 H I1 Good 3,956.49
32681 Round 2.50 H I1 Very Good 3,972.38

 

[ariel144]

A little over budget but nice:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.07-carat-f-color-i1-clarity-sku-180807

 

[bluelotus]

Check this out:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/2-01-to-3-00/2-60ct-transitional-cut-diamond-egl-q-r-si1#.Vp60DPk4G00

 

[Niel]

if you really think youd be happy with a brown diamond, hears one 60/60. and you oculd afford to buy side stones or a halo
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/yellow/round-cut/0.86-carat-si1-clarity-sku-747400

ok, so i kind of love this idea...three stones for your budget! Ja's trade up just means you have to spend double... if you ever decide to trade up the center, it will be almost impossible NOT to spend 2k lol

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.30-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550777
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.30-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550700

 

[Niel]

Set it in gold, it would look like this very expensive Anna Sheffield ring

 

[ariel144]

The faceting on this 1.27c OEC is perfection...the halo setting is nice as well. Don't know what your total budget is for stone and ring.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-49ct-OLD-EUROPEAN-1-27ct-CTR-DIAMOND-EGL-USA-FILIGREE-ENGAGEMENT-RING-VINTAGE/151955957185?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D4d28b07bb6784e0eadc2313dfc54a991%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151955957185

If you go to their retail website (in Chicago) and then call them you can get a discount. This was posted on another thread about Diamond Zone.

 

[msop04]

if you really think youd be happy with a brown diamond, hears one 60/60. and you oculd afford to buy side stones or a halo
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/yellow/round-cut/0.86-carat-si1-clarity-sku-747400

ok, so i kind of love this idea...three stones for your budget! Ja's trade up just means you have to spend double... if you ever decide to trade up the center, it will be almost impossible NOT to spend 2k lol

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.30-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550777
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.30-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550700

This is the best idea by far! That would look amazing!

 

[Mayk]

Another option. I know zip about radians but close to budget. Nice looking to my uneducated eye.

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-diamond-92ct-radiant-cut-L-vs1-beautiful-crushed-ice-r4011

 

[msop04]

You might call the guy at USAcertedDiamonds.com They are in Canada....here are the cheapest I could find on his search that were large
Results 1-20 of 79 diamond(s) found 1 2 3 4 >>
REMOVE Stock Number Shape Carat Color Clarity Cut Lab Price▲
NC1208 Marquise 3.16 L SI3 2,432.64
20657 Old European 1.28 O VS1 2,467.31
A-558652 Pear 2.01 H I1 2,848.17
15931 Old Miner 1.15 L VS2 3,013.16
CA93896228 Pear 1.53 H SI3 EGLUSA 3,068.57
OE-61620 Old European 1.42 L SI1 3,095.60
31652 Round 2.55 J I1 Very Good 3,396.55
D214HT1 Oval 3.09 H I1 Very Good 3,408.52
28673 Pear 1.57 I SI1 IGI 3,533.83
32779 Round 2.55 Y N/A GIA 3,543.86
14CJ55971M Pear 2.02 D SI2 3,583.43
XTJ55380 Pear 1.50 H VS1 3,704.91
33133 Round 2.55 J SI3 Very Good 3,751.69
33884 Round 2.42 H I1 Excellent 3,772.05
33877 Round 2.49 H I1 Good 3,956.49
32681 Round 2.50 H I1 Very Good 3,972.38

That's a lot of stones... but none are close to her budget.

 

[msop04]

The faceting on this 1.27c OEC is perfection...the halo setting is nice as well. Don't know what your total budget is for stone and ring.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-49ct-OLD-EUROPEAN-1-27ct-CTR-DIAMOND-EGL-USA-FILIGREE-ENGAGEMENT-RING-VINTAGE/151955957185?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D4d28b07bb6784e0eadc2313dfc54a991%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151955957185

If you go to their retail website (in Chicago) and then call them you can get a discount. This was posted on another thread about Diamond Zone.

That ring does look nice, but it's also TWICE her budget. Even with a negotiated discount, I seriously doubt they'll take 50% off... It's really of no help to the OP for us to post items that are so far out of budget.

The idea of the three stone with a brown diamond is really good. ...and it would look so luxe!!

I wish I could help, but I feel like Niel's idea is gonna be your best bet by far...

Best of luck to you, OP!! I can't wait to see what you choose!

 

[Niel]

If 2 k is your whole budget. You could halo it like either of these stunners.

 

[singer]

How about this GIA graded emerald cut? Not sure if it would be completely eye clean, but it looks pretty good for an SI1! Good depth and table too!

James Allen has a great trade-up policy as well! They also give a Prisecope member discount.

http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.02-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-sku-855739

 

[pearaffair]

I'm intrigued by this one: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/brown/round-cut/1.02-carat-vvs2-clarity-sku-746825

 

[pearaffair]

How about this GIA graded emerald cut? Not sure if it would be completely eye clean, but it looks pretty good for an SI1! Good depth and table too!

James Allen has a great trade-up policy as well! They also give a Prisecope member discount.

http://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.02-carat-k-color-si1-clarity-sku-855739

WOW that's pretty! I'll try on some emerald cuts tomorrow. Pics soon! This is getting hard to decide... Good problem!

 

[pearaffair]

This kind of setting might be totally rad: http://eriebasin.com/eb-diamond-engagement-ring-1505.html?___SID=U

 

[Niel]

This kind of setting might be totally rad: http://eriebasin.com/eb-diamond-engagement-ring-1505.html?___SID=U

You don't like a three stone? I know you want the biggest stone, but you would get a bigger look with the .8x brown and side stones.

What is your finger size?