Hi all - I''m in the beginning process on buying a diamond. Long story, but my engagement and wedding ring was stolen. Luckily, I had insurance, so I was covered and now I''m going to get a new stone and rings. I still don''t know what I want (the same or something different?) or what cut. Honestly, I want my original ring back, but I know that''s not going to happen. So to make the best out of a crappy situation, I''m doing my research as suggested by the smart members of PS.
I''ve read through the entire diamond knowledge section on the board. I do feel more prepared and smarter than I was before I read it. Not to mention a lot smarter than when my DH and I bought my first stone/ring. But my head is swimming a bit.
So my question is what are the important aspects when looking at a fancy cut diamond? I''ve reviewed the cut charts. But what I want to know is what would you not settle for? I know we all have to sacrifice on somethings based on price, but what are the top things I should look for? I also know this is a personal question, but as so many of you are very experienced, I''d like to know.
I''m considering an emerald cut (what I had before...and it was beautiful)as well as radiant, asscher, cushion and everything in between except round. So yes, I have to do more research. I know they are all wonderful cuts and very different.
My budget is between 9 - 10,000 for the stone. I would like at least a 1.5 c (but do not need a magic weight). I would like at least a G in color and a VS1/2 in clarity. That much I have down...I think. I''d also really like to work with a PS vendor since they seem to have such great reps here. Beyond that, I''m not sure. Do my specs seem reasonable given my budget?
I''ve read through the entire diamond knowledge section on the board. I do feel more prepared and smarter than I was before I read it. Not to mention a lot smarter than when my DH and I bought my first stone/ring. But my head is swimming a bit.
So my question is what are the important aspects when looking at a fancy cut diamond? I''ve reviewed the cut charts. But what I want to know is what would you not settle for? I know we all have to sacrifice on somethings based on price, but what are the top things I should look for? I also know this is a personal question, but as so many of you are very experienced, I''d like to know.
I''m considering an emerald cut (what I had before...and it was beautiful)as well as radiant, asscher, cushion and everything in between except round. So yes, I have to do more research. I know they are all wonderful cuts and very different.
My budget is between 9 - 10,000 for the stone. I would like at least a 1.5 c (but do not need a magic weight). I would like at least a G in color and a VS1/2 in clarity. That much I have down...I think. I''d also really like to work with a PS vendor since they seem to have such great reps here. Beyond that, I''m not sure. Do my specs seem reasonable given my budget?
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