Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 ct

[Gypsy]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

Thanks for all the helpful responses.

I've read up on 60/60 stones and it seems like there is some controversy about them... but from the posts here, this one is cut well and should be a good performer that's brighter than it is fiery.

Should I be concerned about fish-eye with those angles?

Nope. No fish eye on that stone.

 

[Reptar]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

I need to choose a setting for this stone.

Would a setting inspired by this http://www.whiteflash.com/wedding-bands/lotus-diamond-wedding-band-by-leon-mege-1245.htm
(with all white gold and colourless diamonds) work with the size of my diamond? I'm afraid if there's too much going on with the head it would take away from the center stone. I'd want something that makes the center stone appear larger but no halos.

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

Whether you go with a pave band or not a 2mm band is a great width. It will make your stone POP but will also be safe for daily wear.

I like pave bands, personally. So yes, I think one like that would be nice. I would keep the pave at only 2/3rds of the band though. And please remember that sometimes pave doesn't size well.

 

[Reptar]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

Sorry I posted the wrong link above. I meant to post this http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/lotus-diamond-engagement-ring-by-leon-mege-1244.htm

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

I do not like that setting with that squat head. Setting the diamond like that will make it look smaller. Plus 4k for that thing? Heck no!

Much better options:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/fishtail-pave-with-novela-head-18k-white-gold-5768w18 First choice in that style.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/fishtail-pave-with-truth-head-18k-white-gold-5360w18

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/fishtail-pave-with-straight-head-18k-white-gold-5354w18

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/sabrina-18k-white-gold-5522w18

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/classic-truth-sleek-micro-pave-18k-white-gold-5542w18

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/the-valentine-micro-pave-2-18k-white-gold-5684w18

 

[Reptar]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

Thanks for the suggestions. I like that those are simple and not too busy. Though logistically it may be easier for me to go with a Vatche or JA setting. I had originally thought about the Vatche Caroline Pave but I'm not sure if it will showcase the diamond like those will.

The Vatche 1521 and 1535 look similar to the 2nd last one you posted.
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=6&id=164&alt=2
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=30&alt=1

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

Thanks for the suggestions. I like that those are simple and not too busy. Though logistically it may be easier for me to go with a Vatche or JA setting. I had originally thought about the Vatche Caroline Pave but I'm not sure if it will showcase the diamond like those will.

The Vatche 1521 and 1535 look similar to the 2nd last one you posted.
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=6&id=164&alt=2
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=30&alt=1

I've tried that one on and it's too thin, in my experience. If she has bony finger it might work. If she has any squish on them at all though, it's not a good look. Stick to 2mm shank widths. Not thinner. The Caroline is actually a perfect choice. This one herhttp://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=36&id=11

e is nice as well: http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=24&id=185

ETA:

These are nice as well:

http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=30&id=10&alt=2
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=3,11&startRow=36&id=18&alt=2



And this is my favorite:

 

[Reptar]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

It seems like your favorite is missing

The 1502 looks like the Caroline with the pave basket.

Things I'm concerned about that might make the center stone look smaller?
-pave basket on 1502, 1011 and Caroline obscuring the diamond.
-prongs on the 1021 look thick

 

[Reptar]

Re: Buying a diamond: Round, Ideal, SI+, H+, as close to 1 c

How can you tell what shank widths those rings are? Some vendors list them but the discrepancy between vendors seems differ, up to 1mm sometimes.