Hi, I am looking for an engagement ring/diamond. I have been shopping locally as well as here and elsewhere on the net. I am not an impulse buyer and want a balance of quality and size for a fair price. I have been looking for ovals, marquise, and hearts in the 1.5-2.5 carat range.
One of the local places found me a 2.08 carat marquise. It is an H color and SI3 clarity. It is huge looking however at 14.2 by 6.98 mm. So it has the right dimensions at a 2:1 ratio. The trade off is in depth at I think 52.7%. There are of course some inclusions visible with the loupe at an SI3. They seem to be at the tip and perhaps could be covered by the mounting. He is asking $6500 which seems to be much less than that I can see here at pricescope for comparable size, color, and clarity. It does have the face dimensions of something closer to three carats and does seem to sparkle nicely.
Any opinions from the community here or other things I should ask or consider? I know in the end it does come down to a balance between size and price....
thanks!
One of the local places found me a 2.08 carat marquise. It is an H color and SI3 clarity. It is huge looking however at 14.2 by 6.98 mm. So it has the right dimensions at a 2:1 ratio. The trade off is in depth at I think 52.7%. There are of course some inclusions visible with the loupe at an SI3. They seem to be at the tip and perhaps could be covered by the mounting. He is asking $6500 which seems to be much less than that I can see here at pricescope for comparable size, color, and clarity. It does have the face dimensions of something closer to three carats and does seem to sparkle nicely.
Any opinions from the community here or other things I should ask or consider? I know in the end it does come down to a balance between size and price....
thanks!