crimsonbear
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I think I've narrowed down my selection for an engagement ring stone to two options, both from Blue Nile. One has a higher color grade (K to I), and the other is larger (1.41 to 1.6) with a better clarity grade (SI1 to VVS1). Same price, both Ideal cut with Strong fluorescence, and the SI1 diamond has been confirmed to be eye clean. I'm interested in your opinion on which to purchase. To me, it really hinges on color - some places I read you shouldn't go lower than I, especially on the "larger" (~1ct+) end, which these are. Other places I read that K is really (or should be) on the "near-colorless" spectrum, granted, on the bottom. Also, with the fluorescence, might the color be improved (in sunlight)? Is there such thing as too yellow for an engagement ring, and does this fall into that category?
Honestly, I was about ready to purchase the 1.41 and I'm sure she'd be thrilled with it. As a novice, it just feels very tempting to trade the 2 color grades for .19ct and better clarity, but before I decide, I figured I'd get some advice.
One last note, it will be in a 14k White Gold setting.
1.41: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12944111
1.60: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13411209
Thanks in advance!
Honestly, I was about ready to purchase the 1.41 and I'm sure she'd be thrilled with it. As a novice, it just feels very tempting to trade the 2 color grades for .19ct and better clarity, but before I decide, I figured I'd get some advice.
One last note, it will be in a 14k White Gold setting.
1.41: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12944111
1.60: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13411209
Thanks in advance!