Hi everyone -
I'm looking for an Emerald Cut diamond and would love some thoughts on which factors are most important. I'll most likely put the diamond in a platinum pave setting.
- Color: How meaningful is the difference between a G, H, and I when looking at the stone in a setting? I have seen some sites that say to stick with a G/H or better for EC, but have been told by someone that an I is fine. There seems to be a big price difference, and I could probably get a bigger size stone with an I color, so curious for any guidance
- Cut: This has probably been the toughest for me to know how to judge. I have seen the table on the pricescope wiki. Should I just be formulaic in looking for diamonds within these ranges? Or can diamonds outside these ranges look great? Are depth and table the most important -- and what ranges would people suggest staying within for these? I don't think I have seen the crown % on websites
- Clarity: I am thinking VS2 or better. Does that make sense? How meaningful is the difference between VVS1/2 and VS2?
- Dimensions: I have noticed that diamonds with similar carat sizes at times have really different overhead surface areas (length and width) -- even when the depth is really similar for the two. Is it recommended to look for diamonds with more surface area from the top, or are you trading something else off in the process?
- For Symmetry / Polish, how much do these matter? Is a "Good" rating OK?
Any other key things I should focus on?
Below are some of the stones I have liked so far. Any feedback on these or other recommendations would be really appreciated!
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5143502-2.11-carat-Emerald-diamond-H-color-VS2-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5142858-2.01-carat-Emerald-diamond-H-color-VVS1-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5163693-2.13-carat-Emerald-diamond-H-color-VVS2-clarity.aspx
If I go for an I color: http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD04369482?pt=setform&track=DiamondSearchEC
Thanks for the help!
I'm looking for an Emerald Cut diamond and would love some thoughts on which factors are most important. I'll most likely put the diamond in a platinum pave setting.
- Color: How meaningful is the difference between a G, H, and I when looking at the stone in a setting? I have seen some sites that say to stick with a G/H or better for EC, but have been told by someone that an I is fine. There seems to be a big price difference, and I could probably get a bigger size stone with an I color, so curious for any guidance
- Cut: This has probably been the toughest for me to know how to judge. I have seen the table on the pricescope wiki. Should I just be formulaic in looking for diamonds within these ranges? Or can diamonds outside these ranges look great? Are depth and table the most important -- and what ranges would people suggest staying within for these? I don't think I have seen the crown % on websites
- Clarity: I am thinking VS2 or better. Does that make sense? How meaningful is the difference between VVS1/2 and VS2?
- Dimensions: I have noticed that diamonds with similar carat sizes at times have really different overhead surface areas (length and width) -- even when the depth is really similar for the two. Is it recommended to look for diamonds with more surface area from the top, or are you trading something else off in the process?
- For Symmetry / Polish, how much do these matter? Is a "Good" rating OK?
Any other key things I should focus on?
Below are some of the stones I have liked so far. Any feedback on these or other recommendations would be really appreciated!
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5143502-2.11-carat-Emerald-diamond-H-color-VS2-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5142858-2.01-carat-Emerald-diamond-H-color-VVS1-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-5163693-2.13-carat-Emerald-diamond-H-color-VVS2-clarity.aspx
If I go for an I color: http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD04369482?pt=setform&track=DiamondSearchEC
Thanks for the help!