Looking4aRock
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2016
- Messages
- 13
Hi there,
I am a long time lurker who, after much consideration, has decided to take the plunge and ask for my girlfriend's hand in marriage.
Now the hard part, finding the perfect diamond! I have been looking at the great information in the forums over the past year or so and have some ideas, but would be eternally grateful if anyone can help confirm I am on the right path!
I have decided to go the online route as it seems like the best bang for one's buck, and I have been focusing on James Allen as I like that they have 3D images of the diamonds and a hassle-free returns and shipping to Canada (where I am based). I would also consider Blue Nile as it similarly seems like it would be relatively hassle free to Canada.
My basic criteria is as follows:
*Price range for the diamond is US$5700 to US$6500 (but I could go a bit beyond that for the perfect rock)
*Size would ideally be 1 carat or slighlty larger
*I would like a diamond with great fire/sparkle
*GIA certificate
I have never purchased a diamond before, and in my search I am having trouble determining how important colour is - however from what I have read it seems like we would not notice much difference as long is we have H or better. I am struggling with clarity, but think a VS2 is likely what I am after. The VS2s under 20X magnification sometimes have flaws/inclusions that do not look appealing, but practically speaking my guess is the inclusions/flaws would never be noticed - it would be great to get some reassurance on this.
Based on my amateur searching, I have found the following diamonds that seem to meet my goals. It would be great, and I would be eternally grateful, to get some reassurance, suggestions or comments from some more informed people.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1917185
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-892708
Thank you for any assistance!
I am a long time lurker who, after much consideration, has decided to take the plunge and ask for my girlfriend's hand in marriage.
Now the hard part, finding the perfect diamond! I have been looking at the great information in the forums over the past year or so and have some ideas, but would be eternally grateful if anyone can help confirm I am on the right path!
I have decided to go the online route as it seems like the best bang for one's buck, and I have been focusing on James Allen as I like that they have 3D images of the diamonds and a hassle-free returns and shipping to Canada (where I am based). I would also consider Blue Nile as it similarly seems like it would be relatively hassle free to Canada.
My basic criteria is as follows:
*Price range for the diamond is US$5700 to US$6500 (but I could go a bit beyond that for the perfect rock)
*Size would ideally be 1 carat or slighlty larger
*I would like a diamond with great fire/sparkle
*GIA certificate
I have never purchased a diamond before, and in my search I am having trouble determining how important colour is - however from what I have read it seems like we would not notice much difference as long is we have H or better. I am struggling with clarity, but think a VS2 is likely what I am after. The VS2s under 20X magnification sometimes have flaws/inclusions that do not look appealing, but practically speaking my guess is the inclusions/flaws would never be noticed - it would be great to get some reassurance on this.
Based on my amateur searching, I have found the following diamonds that seem to meet my goals. It would be great, and I would be eternally grateful, to get some reassurance, suggestions or comments from some more informed people.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1917185
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-892708
Thank you for any assistance!