sherryberrybear
Rough_Rock
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Hi all,
It seems that I am extremely fickle when it comes to picking out my engagement ring. After reading about many experiences, I started to think sinking ~40% of our budget into a setting and having to compromise with the stone. So, we've decided instead to spend $4800-5000 to get a fantastic diamond in the 0.90ct range and get a simple, solitaire setting that is much less expensive.
I've got two diamonds reserved and am hoping you can help me choose between them. One is with WhiteFlash, the other with James Allen (both seem great to work with based on this forum!). Both score <2.0 on the HCA tool and have Idealscope images in the links below.
Ring size 3.75
1) Whiteflash Expert Selection 0.927 I/SI1 that's verified eye clean from 6 inches
Vatche 1513 "Felicity" setting (http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/felicity-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-1613.htm)
Diamond: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3638384.htm#
Total cost: ~$5800
2) James Allen True Hearts 0.92 I/VS2
Setting: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53674
Diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.92-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-1059478
Total cost: ~$5500
The cost difference is not particularly important to me. I am really interested in choosing the best diamond that my budget will allow for. Thanks in advance for your help! I feel like I've learned SO much from this forum in the past week.
Sherry
It seems that I am extremely fickle when it comes to picking out my engagement ring. After reading about many experiences, I started to think sinking ~40% of our budget into a setting and having to compromise with the stone. So, we've decided instead to spend $4800-5000 to get a fantastic diamond in the 0.90ct range and get a simple, solitaire setting that is much less expensive.
I've got two diamonds reserved and am hoping you can help me choose between them. One is with WhiteFlash, the other with James Allen (both seem great to work with based on this forum!). Both score <2.0 on the HCA tool and have Idealscope images in the links below.
Ring size 3.75
1) Whiteflash Expert Selection 0.927 I/SI1 that's verified eye clean from 6 inches
Vatche 1513 "Felicity" setting (http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/felicity-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-1613.htm)
Diamond: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3638384.htm#
Total cost: ~$5800
2) James Allen True Hearts 0.92 I/VS2
Setting: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-crown-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53674
Diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.92-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-1059478
Total cost: ~$5500
The cost difference is not particularly important to me. I am really interested in choosing the best diamond that my budget will allow for. Thanks in advance for your help! I feel like I've learned SO much from this forum in the past week.
Sherry