If this were Thanksgiving, I'd mention how thankful I am for PS. This is hands down the best place for knowledge. The threads on here are amazing tools and show prime examples.
Although, since each experience is different, I decided I must make a thread. After searching like Decaprio, I believe I may have found something that could fit the bill (1.21ct/I/VS2/Excellent Cut):
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?pt=findsimilar#certViewer_cert_pid=LD04163270|cert_num=1
The HCA lands at a 1.7
I inquired with BN regarding the "additional clouds" and if there was any haziness or cloudiness. I had no luck while requesting a picture, but their response is below:
"A VS2 like the one you're looking at will always be what we call "eye clean", which is to say that when you're looking at it under normal conditions, you will not see any of those inclusions. Actually, seeing a larger number of inclusions on a stone of this quality makes me feel better about it. Although it's counterintuitive, having a large number of inclusions is better than having a fewer number on a diamond of the same clarity grade. The GIA grades on a combination of quantity and quality of inclusions and you are less likely to be able to see a large number of small inclusions.
As for the florescence, we have a report from the vault that that florescence doesn't affect the look of the diamond. I did double check that for you as well, and the vault confirmed that this stone has excellent luster. In a lower color like an I, a blue florescence can actually trick the eye into thinking the diamond looks like a higher color. So in this case you have all of the advantages, and none of the disadvantages."
It sort of sounds like I just walked into a casino.
My goal is to have something in hand by Easter, but now I am torn. I am really just looking for something sparkly, clean, white and >1ct... [VS1>, I>, Excellent Cut?]. I think the VSB might be a winner here, with a minimal effect. But, I was really leaning toward a pave sort of setting. Would the color of the small diamonds make the large, blue I look awful? http://www.bluenile.com/petite-pave-ring-platinum_17875 I also looked at their line of Signatures, but they seemed a bit too pricey. edit: the more I look, the pave seems to be the wrong choice....
Any opinions or suggestions are greatly appreciated! Oh, and did I mention her best friend mentioned that she wanted a princess cut? Ick...stubborn me will likely be sticking with a RB that wows her. Thanks so much for your time and help.
-sn0w
Although, since each experience is different, I decided I must make a thread. After searching like Decaprio, I believe I may have found something that could fit the bill (1.21ct/I/VS2/Excellent Cut):
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?pt=findsimilar#certViewer_cert_pid=LD04163270|cert_num=1
The HCA lands at a 1.7
I inquired with BN regarding the "additional clouds" and if there was any haziness or cloudiness. I had no luck while requesting a picture, but their response is below:
"A VS2 like the one you're looking at will always be what we call "eye clean", which is to say that when you're looking at it under normal conditions, you will not see any of those inclusions. Actually, seeing a larger number of inclusions on a stone of this quality makes me feel better about it. Although it's counterintuitive, having a large number of inclusions is better than having a fewer number on a diamond of the same clarity grade. The GIA grades on a combination of quantity and quality of inclusions and you are less likely to be able to see a large number of small inclusions.
As for the florescence, we have a report from the vault that that florescence doesn't affect the look of the diamond. I did double check that for you as well, and the vault confirmed that this stone has excellent luster. In a lower color like an I, a blue florescence can actually trick the eye into thinking the diamond looks like a higher color. So in this case you have all of the advantages, and none of the disadvantages."
It sort of sounds like I just walked into a casino.
My goal is to have something in hand by Easter, but now I am torn. I am really just looking for something sparkly, clean, white and >1ct... [VS1>, I>, Excellent Cut?]. I think the VSB might be a winner here, with a minimal effect. But, I was really leaning toward a pave sort of setting. Would the color of the small diamonds make the large, blue I look awful? http://www.bluenile.com/petite-pave-ring-platinum_17875 I also looked at their line of Signatures, but they seemed a bit too pricey. edit: the more I look, the pave seems to be the wrong choice....
Any opinions or suggestions are greatly appreciated! Oh, and did I mention her best friend mentioned that she wanted a princess cut? Ick...stubborn me will likely be sticking with a RB that wows her. Thanks so much for your time and help.
-sn0w
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