Diamond Ring Help

[Vivianna10]

I want to know which one is the better buy and which one will look bigger?

Princess
0.46 carat
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
Cut: VG
Polish: VG
Symmetry: VG

OR

Princess
Carat: 0.51
Color: H
Clarity: SI2
Cut: VG
Polish:VG
Symmetry: G

Or

Emerald
Carat: 0.56
Color: I
Clarity: SI2
Cut:VG
Polish: GD
Symmetry: GD

 

[antelope1]

For a "looks bigger" comparison, there are two factors to consider: dimensions (length x width x height) and light return. Note that dimensions are not the same as carat weight, but dimensions should be listed separately on the certs. Do you have the certs?

 

[slg47]

Hi Vivianna-there is simply not enough information to determine. If you'd like, I'm sure that some of the PSers can direct you to a beautiful princess or emerald cut diamond that meets your criteria and budget. What specifically are you looking for?

 

[Vivianna10]

I was looking for a website that lets you build/design your own ring.
I only found blue-nile and israel-diamonds.com

 

[slg47]

Hi Vivianna-do you mean custom design your setting or choose your own diamond and your own setting? There are many vendors that will allow you to choose your diamond and your setting, and also many vendors who do custom design work.

Some of the recommended PS Vendors are

whiteflash
brian gavin diamonds
james allen
good old gold
high performance diamonds
engagement rings direct
eternity diamonds

There is nothing wrong with Blue Nile, but they will not be able to provide photos of their diamonds as they are a drop shipper. They are also not able to advise consumers on the 'eyecleanliness' of SI diamonds

If you are looking for a princess or emerald cut I advise you to choose a vendor who provides images of their diamonds (and preferably ASET images as well)-you really can't tell just going by numbers alone. For emerald cuts a video is awesome too.