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Irving
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Hello everyone,
I'm a first time poster looking for help with my ring project. I'd like my center stone to be a round brilliant diamond cut to the most ideal proportions.
I can't decide amongst the following: Black by Brian Gavin, Victor Canera Ideal Hearts, or WhiteFlash A Cut Above. I want the best of the best in terms of cut. Which of the above vendors is the absolute best for the cut? Cream of the crop top-notch quality is my #1 criteria. Price is also important in the sense that while I'm willing to pay for the best quality, I don't want to senselessly waste my money either.
Other details: I'm looking for a color of E or F (I want it white/colorless and don't want to see a hint of color, maybe F will do?). Clarity of VS1 (I definitely want eye-clean, though maybe VS2 will still do?). Carat is where I'm undecided. While I don't have a super strict budget (I keep changing my mind), maybe something in the 0.75 to 1.50 range, for now? My finger size is 4.75, if that makes any difference in terms of optimal carat to finger size. The carat size I choose is also related to the setting I choose (see below). I'd want a bigger center stone if it's a solitaire; smaller if I go with side baguettes or halo.
This brings me to the setting. My favorite setting is probably from Victor Canera, as I love the Grymera. If anyone knows another vendor who makes something like the Grymera, please let me know. I read that it is best to buy the stone and the setting from the same place for liability reasons down the road (less finger-pointing), so I will probably end up just choosing one vendor for the stone and the setting.
If I don't end up going with Victor Canera's Grymera, I would be perfectly happy with either a halo with pave band or a tapered side baguettes ring. All three of the above vendors carry these styles. I'm torn between uniqueness (e.g., Grymera) vs. something very classic (e.g., side tapered baguettes). I love the intricate work of halo, but I'm not sure if it will "steal the thunder" from the center stone; plus my current e-ring is an edge halo.
Thank you all in advance.
I'm a first time poster looking for help with my ring project. I'd like my center stone to be a round brilliant diamond cut to the most ideal proportions.
I can't decide amongst the following: Black by Brian Gavin, Victor Canera Ideal Hearts, or WhiteFlash A Cut Above. I want the best of the best in terms of cut. Which of the above vendors is the absolute best for the cut? Cream of the crop top-notch quality is my #1 criteria. Price is also important in the sense that while I'm willing to pay for the best quality, I don't want to senselessly waste my money either.
Other details: I'm looking for a color of E or F (I want it white/colorless and don't want to see a hint of color, maybe F will do?). Clarity of VS1 (I definitely want eye-clean, though maybe VS2 will still do?). Carat is where I'm undecided. While I don't have a super strict budget (I keep changing my mind), maybe something in the 0.75 to 1.50 range, for now? My finger size is 4.75, if that makes any difference in terms of optimal carat to finger size. The carat size I choose is also related to the setting I choose (see below). I'd want a bigger center stone if it's a solitaire; smaller if I go with side baguettes or halo.
This brings me to the setting. My favorite setting is probably from Victor Canera, as I love the Grymera. If anyone knows another vendor who makes something like the Grymera, please let me know. I read that it is best to buy the stone and the setting from the same place for liability reasons down the road (less finger-pointing), so I will probably end up just choosing one vendor for the stone and the setting.
If I don't end up going with Victor Canera's Grymera, I would be perfectly happy with either a halo with pave band or a tapered side baguettes ring. All three of the above vendors carry these styles. I'm torn between uniqueness (e.g., Grymera) vs. something very classic (e.g., side tapered baguettes). I love the intricate work of halo, but I'm not sure if it will "steal the thunder" from the center stone; plus my current e-ring is an edge halo.
Thank you all in advance.