Diamond Color Help

[Bedazzzled]

Hey everyone,

So I've been trying to search through the forum for my answer, but I'm only getting generalities, so here's my specific question, which I'm sure some of you can "answer" (it's actually more of an opinion) with just a moment's thought

I can either get a ~.90 ct or a ~1 ct stone. SI1 "eye clean". AGS Ideal, "top-rated" optical symmetry, ideal polish, ideal stone symmetry. This is a Round Brilliant, probably from Brian Gavin, as he's doing my ring.

The deciding factor is the color.

At this size of diamond, how noticeable would a shift from G to H be? G to I?? To afford the 1 ct, I'll probably have to go I color.

I'm guessing the average untrained eye wouldn't be able to tell, unless they were side by side. What about you experts on this forum?

Really trying to decide whether to prioritize the color or the size at this point.

THANKS SO MUCH!!

 

[Bedazzzled]

Just to clarify, I know that the difference would be more noticeable in a large 2ct plus stone (or at least I think that''s what I''ve understood on here), just trying to figure out how noticeable on a 1ct stone, in a setting.

FYI, it will be something like a Tiffany Setting.

Thanks!

 

[D&T]

color sensitivity is subjective and only you can answer, however if you are on a tight budget, I would definitely consider an I! it will face up still pretty white

I think of course you can detect some slight "tint" if you have all three G H I loose and all lined up, but once mounted (you might be surprised if you can see much of a difference), I is still pretty white to me, and yes, I've seen some myself that were AGS 0 lined up and mounted before.

ETA: and since this will be a killer BGD stone... You have nothing to worry about imo!

 

[Laila619]

An 'I' in that size should be fine. Once you start getting into the 1.5 range, then I would not do it. But at 1 carat I think it'll still be very white.

 

[swingirl]

If you are really unsure purchase the lower color, have it sent to you and check it out. If you like it send it back and have Brian start on your ring. If it looks a little too warm you'll know you need to up in color. Honestly the sending back and forth isn't a big deal and will give you piece of mind.

Some people are going to tell you an I is good enough, others are going to tell you you need a G. But it's all personal preference. Personally I can live with a little warmth in the stone to get a bigger size.

I will say that Brian's stones are fabulous and you are in good hands.

 

[miraclesrule]

It takes a pretty good eye to be so color sensitive on that size that wouldn''t be "mind clean". I am sure that with BGD you will find that that you can go to an I and not be concerned because that baby would blind you with flashiness and you wouldn''t think twice about the color grading. But that''s just me.

 

[sparkler-crazed]

Date: 12/2/2009 9:44:16 PM
Author: swingirl
If you are really unsure purchase the lower color, have it sent to you and check it out. If you like it send it back and have Brian start on your ring. If it looks a little too warm you''ll know you need to up in color. Honestly the sending back and forth isn''t a big deal and will give you piece of mind.


Some people are going to tell you an I is good enough, others are going to tell you you need a G. But it''s all personal preference. Personally I can live with a little warmth in the stone to get a bigger size.


I will say that Brian''s stones are fabulous and you are in good hands.

I agree - and two I''s can look completely different (IMO) - I have looked at larger stones and I have seen an I look very white and an I look very dingy...check it out first and send it back if you like it!!!

 

[aarikacareese]

hey i just made a topic about this. you can go to rokstok.com and play around and compare two colors at a time. or go to https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/diamond-color-d-z.130939/ and i listed almost all the colors there side by side.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/2/2009 7:32:04 PM
Author:Bedazzzled
Hey everyone,

So I''ve been trying to search through the forum for my answer, but I''m only getting generalities, so here''s my specific question, which I''m sure some of you can ''answer'' (it''s actually more of an opinion) with just a moment''s thought

I can either get a ~.90 ct or a ~1 ct stone. SI1 ''eye clean''. AGS Ideal, ''top-rated'' optical symmetry, ideal polish, ideal stone symmetry. This is a Round Brilliant, probably from Brian Gavin, as he''s doing my ring.

The deciding factor is the color.

At this size of diamond, how noticeable would a shift from G to H be? G to I?? To afford the 1 ct, I''ll probably have to go I color.

I''m guessing the average untrained eye wouldn''t be able to tell, unless they were side by side. What about you experts on this forum?

Really trying to decide whether to prioritize the color or the size at this point.

THANKS SO MUCH!!

Really thats all we can give you, best thing if you are unsure would be to view some AGS0 Peerless from Jareds in person if you have a store conveniently located or Hearts on Fire if you have a dealer in your area. This would give you a good idea of your colour preference and tolerance.

 

[fr8train]

Date: 12/2/2009 7:32:04 PM
Author:Bedazzzled
Hey everyone,

So I''ve been trying to search through the forum for my answer, but I''m only getting generalities, so here''s my specific question, which I''m sure some of you can ''answer'' (it''s actually more of an opinion) with just a moment''s thought

I can either get a ~.90 ct or a ~1 ct stone. SI1 ''eye clean''. AGS Ideal, ''top-rated'' optical symmetry, ideal polish, ideal stone symmetry. This is a Round Brilliant, probably from Brian Gavin, as he''s doing my ring.

The deciding factor is the color.

At this size of diamond, how noticeable would a shift from G to H be? G to I?? To afford the 1 ct, I''ll probably have to go I color.

I''m guessing the average untrained eye wouldn''t be able to tell, unless they were side by side. What about you experts on this forum?

Really trying to decide whether to prioritize the color or the size at this point.

THANKS SO MUCH!!

Bedazzzled,

I just made the purchase of my BGD a 1.01 I SI1 actually. I was considering I vs J for the same reasons (size).. I spoke with several vendors, some who made me feel stupid for looking at higher colors and some who encouraged it. So, after 2 months of phone work I was frustrated

. Then I did exactly what fellow PS''ers advised me to do, I went to a few jewelers and compared them. I really put myself at ease by putting the diamonds against my skin rather than a white paper. I even took diamonds outside, in direct sunlight where there was no noticeable difference compared to a G (IMO). Also remember we don''t live in a white world......! I think this will clear up any questions you may have about what is good for YOU. Don''t forget, what you see in the stores probably won''t come close to the beautiful diamonds BGD produces. The reason I didn''t go for the J was not because of its color. In fact, Brian spent almost an hour on the phone comparing diamonds with me and listening to what I wanted. When it came to size Brian encouraged me to do was get a mm ruler and compare. Express your concerns to the vendor, see if they want to satisfy you or sell you?? All I can say is that Brian and Lesley have been great to work with and they didn''t care if i was buying a D or an M nor what the dollar amount was. Best of luck to you

 

[Liane]

In the real world, while it''s worn, and at that size, an I will be fine. I feel pretty comfortable saying that if it''s a Brian Gavin stone it''s going to be strictly graded (an EGL I might give me pause) and the "average untrained eye" will be totally unable to distinguish between that and a completely colorless stone.

I find that a lot of people can''t distinguish my EGL "J" (as in, it''s really a K/L) from a colorless stone, so I shouldn''t think you would have anything to worry about with an I. But to absolutely be on the safe side, yes, go look at some in person yourself.