michael777
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Oct 14, 2011
- Messages
- 14
This is my second go at buying the right diamond. Apparently I didn't choose the right one last time because the marriage didn't work out. I blamed everything on her foremost, and my selection process in regards to the diamond, next.
So this time I know I have chosen the right girl - so now it is time to find the right diamond.
If I could get some help from the "experts," leverage some amateur buyers ( or unbiased professionals ), that would be great. My dilemma, like everyone else with a budget, is to get the most bang, i.e. size and sparkle, for my buck.
Here is what I am looking for (with flexibility of course, with input)
G-H
VS1-SI1
Triple ex - ideal
No Fluorescence (maybe i need some to save $$?)
1.10 (ish) - larger would be better of course
I would like to spend around 7k
I have found a couple nice diamonds using the tool on this site. I have, however, found some price discrepancies with a couple sites (both deemed reputable). Neither one can provide me with anything but a cert.
I have noticed about a 20% premium added to diamonds coming from a website with images (e.g. Idealscope). As an inexperienced buyer, should I pay that premium or take a chance on a stone without an image?
So this time I know I have chosen the right girl - so now it is time to find the right diamond.
If I could get some help from the "experts," leverage some amateur buyers ( or unbiased professionals ), that would be great. My dilemma, like everyone else with a budget, is to get the most bang, i.e. size and sparkle, for my buck.
Here is what I am looking for (with flexibility of course, with input)
G-H
VS1-SI1
Triple ex - ideal
No Fluorescence (maybe i need some to save $$?)
1.10 (ish) - larger would be better of course
I would like to spend around 7k
I have found a couple nice diamonds using the tool on this site. I have, however, found some price discrepancies with a couple sites (both deemed reputable). Neither one can provide me with anything but a cert.
I have noticed about a 20% premium added to diamonds coming from a website with images (e.g. Idealscope). As an inexperienced buyer, should I pay that premium or take a chance on a stone without an image?