E-Ring opinion. K, Faint Brown, B2C

[garrettc134]

I think I am really close to making a decision about what E-Ring to buy but wanted to get some opinions on the 3 I have narrowed it down to. I have seen K colors in mortar stores and I believe she will be happy with that. What I do not know is what effect the "faint brown" or the medium blue florescence will have on the diamond. Also the HCA score is pretty high on the biggest one. I guess all things considered, which one do you think will look the best in a white gold Tiffany setting?

Lastly going on a little rant here (Feel free to ignore I did find an amazing looking 1.2 VVS2, J in a local store that has a very knowledgeable military friendly staff but they wanted ~7200 for the stone (Stone budget ~4300) I mean when I took it outside in the sun that thing almost blinded me, it was beautiful. Does anyone feel its possible to talk them down to at least $5k for the stone, or is the only way to avoid their up-charge by purchasing online? The first thing they mentioned when I tried to talk about the price is "layaway" and "payment plans" YUCK lol not going into debt over this I guess the good thing is they agreed to verify any stone I brought into them matched the certificate. Also, I will call them tomorrow and try and get a link to the certificate to that diamond so the experts here can give me their opinions.

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4420582-1.26-carat-Round-diamond-K-color-VS1-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4143888-1.22-carat-Round-diamond-K-color-VS1-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4402230-1.16-carat-Round-diamond-K-color-VVS1-clarity.aspx

Thanks for all the help

 

[MarionC]

None of these score well. Ideally you want a stone with a score around 2 or under.

 

[ecf8503]

I would drop clarity a bit to get better color. Why pay for something you literally cannot see? You WILL see color.

 

[kay1]

Maybe get these two checked out:

1.25 / K / VS2 / HCA 1.0 / $4,284.17
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4441040-1.25-carat-Round-diamond-K-color-VS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=4441040&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

It's got a messy table, but being VS2 it may be eye clean still - you need to get that confirmed.

1.22 / K /VS1 / HCA 2.0 / $4,342.63
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4713352-1.22-carat-Round-diamond-K-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=4713352&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

I was trying to check lower clarity for you, but the PS diamond search seems to be freaking out! Stuck on loading for me.

 

[geoffreysnow]

faint brown should have a brown tint to it and be pretty obvious. Here's what a K, faint brown looks like zoomed in and where you can rotate:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-k-color-si2-clarity-sku-281491
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-k-color-i1-clarity-sku-288847
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-k-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-244320

if you want a well cut diamond, you'll probably have to sacrifice either size or clarity to keep it in the price range you're after.

 

[garrettc134]

I liked the rings you posted. Might have to consider that second one especially. Any insight into the one I liked at the store? Got the cert below.

http://oi57.tinypic.com/153oi7b.jpg

Thanks

 

[MarionC]

One of these is a faint brown K, one is a G and one is a D. All excellent cut.

my 2 cents: Because the camera has one eye it doesn't capture all the sparkle which, in a well-cut diamond, masks color in person [2 eyes]. I found that the K pictured above [seen in person] had hardly any discernible color from the top and was beautiful.

 

[garrettc134]

Awesome picture. Makes me much more confident in buying the K. Any opinion about if its worth the extra 500$ for a J?

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4713352-1.22-carat-Round-diamond-K-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=4713352&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4718434-1.20-carat-Round-diamond-J-color-VS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=4718434&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

 

[Magpie4426]

Feelings on colour are really personal, some actively like warm stones and others don't. For me personally, I think $500 extra is worth it, as K's are a pretty broad colour range, so a J is safer if you haven't seen the stone.

 

[garrettc134]

Should I be worried that for the above J "Clarity grade is based on clouds that are not shown." ?