New member and relative diamond new-comer (purchased one before but just signed the check, not a lot of info - my mistake).
The future Mrs. has a specific setting she absolutely loves - Danhov Abbraccio Swril, AE100 style http://www.danhov.com/engagement/abbraccio/danhov-abbraccio-swirl-engagement-ring-ae100
Realizing she is specific on her setting she's given me a mostly free reign of diamond selection - her only request was "around 1 carat please".
I've read about the 4C's, what I can on various settings, metals, etc. I'm a technical person so I can process the numbers well but I struggle to make concessions (my wallet will force me) which is where I'm hoping you can all assist.
My current goals:
Diamond budget: sub-$7500 (a lot is in these dang rings!)
Cut: Excellent/Ideal
Color: H or better
Clarity: SI1 or better
Carat: 0.94-1.24
My questions:
Apologies if that was long winded - I'm trying to do this right!
Thank you in advance for any and all feedback!
The future Mrs. has a specific setting she absolutely loves - Danhov Abbraccio Swril, AE100 style http://www.danhov.com/engagement/abbraccio/danhov-abbraccio-swirl-engagement-ring-ae100
Realizing she is specific on her setting she's given me a mostly free reign of diamond selection - her only request was "around 1 carat please".
I've read about the 4C's, what I can on various settings, metals, etc. I'm a technical person so I can process the numbers well but I struggle to make concessions (my wallet will force me) which is where I'm hoping you can all assist.
My current goals:
Diamond budget: sub-$7500 (a lot is in these dang rings!)
Cut: Excellent/Ideal
Color: H or better
Clarity: SI1 or better
Carat: 0.94-1.24
My questions:
- With a swirl setting like this - is clarity as important? Will side inclusions be covered?
- Will the setting basket and wrap of metal cloud light from the stone? Is it still going to sparkle in a setting like this?
- I realize this is a diamond forum, however; she prefers yellow gold - is 18k ok for a ring of this style or is 14k preferred?
- On yellow gold - I read that some fluorescence is ok to offset - is this true?
- Last but not least - tweak my goals list - what could I change to present more options? With the settings listed I usually only find a handful of options.
Apologies if that was long winded - I'm trying to do this right!
Thank you in advance for any and all feedback!