G/H/I and SI1/SI2 OK for pendant?

[Brilyant]

Hi everyone!

Long time no see.

Since hounding these forums daily in mid-2008, I have gotten married to my wife and we have just been honeymooning ever since (not literally, of course.

Her birthday is this week and I am considering a diamond pendant for her. I am considering around a 0.50 carat diamond in a halo pendant in white gold. My only concern is, of course, price. In order to get the size I want for the pendant, I would have to go down to a G/H/I color and possibly even an SI2 clarity. Are these characteristics OK for a diamond that will be in a pendant? Her engagement ring is an F/VS2, so I don''t want the pendant to fall too far behind.

Thanks all!

 

[amyjokerette]

I think those specs would be great for a pendant

 

[vespergirl]

Those specs are fine for a pendant.

 

[jstarfireb]

Not only would those specs be great in a pendant, but the would be more than fine for an engagement ring as well (provided the SI is eye-clean). My pendant is J/SI1 and my engagement ring is I/VVS2.

 

[Lorelei]

MANY CONGRATS Brilyant and good to see you! I hope the wedding went well!

Yes indeed, those specs are fine for a pendant. Would you like some suggestions of diamonds which might suit? What is the budget?

 

[Brilyant]

Thanks, everyone!

Lorelei - the wedding was awesome! It was a ton of fun and everyone had a spectacular time. Going to Maui for our honeymoon was surreal the day after.

The budget for the pendant is around $1000-1200, give or take a $100 or so (for the setting and diamond).

She likes this Tiffany's pendant, but in white gold (http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=23954133&mcat=148210&cid=287465&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+5-p+2-c+287465-r+101323351-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+), but I am sure a forum favorite can reproduce it for much less (the Tiffany's one comes with a 0.12 carat diamond for that price! Wow, even though it's in platinum it is still quite pricey.)

Thank you.

Date: 4/20/2009 2:28:01 PM
Author: Lorelei
MANY CONGRATS Brilyant and good to see you! I hope the wedding went well!


Yes indeed, those specs are fine for a pendant. Would you like some suggestions of diamonds which might suit? What is the budget?

 

[Lorelei]

I am so glad it all went well, it really is great to see you back!!

I had a quick look and I stumbled on this, it could work as it is in budget if eyeclean.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5518/


http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1148636.htm#


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197122.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2095749.htm#

This one is considerably cheaper and we would need to confirm the numbers as the report isn't clear, but it could make a decent pendant diamond as it has shallower proportions, it could be very bright and brilliant.

http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Dialog.aspx?ControlPath=Controls/ImageViewer.ascx&ImageUrl=http://www.solomonbrothers.com/certs/IR621034.gif

 

[MMT]

Sounds perfect for a pendant. How sweet of you

 

[Brilyant]

Date: 4/20/2009 2:44:22 PM
Author: Lorelei
I am so glad it all went well, it really is great to see you back!!


I had a quick look and I stumbled on this, it could work as it is in budget if eyeclean.


http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5518/



http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1148636.htm#



http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197122.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131


http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2095749.htm#


This one is considerably cheaper and we would need to confirm the numbers as the report isn''t clear, but it could make a decent pendant diamond as it has shallower proportions, it could be very bright and brilliant.


http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Dialog.aspx?ControlPath=Controls/ImageViewer.ascx&ImageUrl=http://www.solomonbrothers.com/certs/IR621034.gif

Wow, thank you for those. I really like the last WF one. I think it''s a nice combination of size, color and clarity. I will have it looked at to see if it''s eye clean.

 

[Lorelei]

As always, my pleasure Brilyant!

Keep us posted on how you get on and if you need any more help!

 

[LadyBlue]

I''m agree with the other girls, for a pendant or earrings i will consider SI1 or SI2

 

[Brilyant]

UPDATE: I have placed an order with White Flash for a Halo Bezel pendant in 18k white gold. I went with this stone:

WF 0.464 F/SI1

Very exciting! Thanks everyone!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/20/2009 6:30:44 PM
Author: Brilyant
UPDATE: I have placed an order with White Flash for a Halo Bezel pendant in 18k white gold. I went with this stone:

WF 0.464 F/SI1

Very exciting! Thanks everyone!

YAY!! Many congrats!!!

 

[Imdanny]

Congrats!

 

[Rockit]

Color, size, clarity... everything sounds wonderful for a pendant or whatever you want to do. Congratulations to you and your lucky bride!

 

[Brilyant]

Thank you, everyone! I''ll have pictures within a week.