isukendall
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2007
- Messages
- 22
First of all, what a great forum you have created here. I have learned more on PS just browsing than I could have ever learned online or talking with other people. I''ve held off on specific questions, but I have a few:
First of all, I understand that most on PS are very pro-Internet purchasing when it comes to diamonds, or at least that''s the impression I get. I do plenty of transactions online, but I really feel like this is something I would rather do by seeing with my own eyes and shaking a hand that I trust. So I''ve been using online vendors for market research (keeping in mind that they will be cheaper) but looking around at local vendors. I live in the Omaha area, so Berkshire-Hathaway owned Borsheim''s is one of the area''s more trusted jewelers, and their prices are very competitive. I''m looking at others (trying to avoid malls), but pretty sure I''d like to go with them.
In terms of what I''m looking for, I''d like to get quality over quantity. My girlfriend is about 5''4" and pretty petite. She does wear jewelry for weddings and other dressy events, but normally wears little jewelry (and doesn''t even have her ears pierced).* Not the flashy type who ~must~ have a certain size or extremely intricate setting. I''m really looking for a high-quality cut diamond that will shine and sparkle rather than for size (much like my GF, LOL). I don''t mind slight inclusions too much as long as they don''t take away from the brilliance.
Here''s one that I really like on paper:
GIA cert
0.57 ct round
D
SI2
Excellent Polish
Excellent Symmetry
Depth 63.8%
Table 57%
$1570
Strong Blue Fluorescence
I haven''t seen it in person yet, but is this a good deal? I realize that there''s a discount on the fluorescence, but as long as it doesn''t take away from the sparkle, it''s a unique characteristic that would give the diamond some personality, and I think my GF would feel the same way. I was actually looking at a larger budget, but (again, without seeing it) the only things I''d change are a bit more on size and maybe smaller depth %. Opinions?
Also, I''m torn on a setting. Again, looking for something bold but not flashy. Maybe "not flashy" is the wrong term to use here. I''m looking for Jennifer Aniston flashy, not Paris Hilton flashy. I like the look of some cathedral settings and the safety of a sloped profile, but I also sort of like some designs I''ve seen with sapphires as side-stones. Would that be too old-fashioned, or too intricate? We''re mid-20s, and while I realize that age is always changing, I wonder if something more versatile would be better. Also thinking platinum over wgold, but anyway.
General thoughts/opinions? I might take a look today if I can distract the lady. Thanks for your help,
isukendall
*At this point, I realize that I''ve probably put too much information here, and because the engagement shouldn''t be a complete surprise, I sure hope she isn''t reading this*
First of all, I understand that most on PS are very pro-Internet purchasing when it comes to diamonds, or at least that''s the impression I get. I do plenty of transactions online, but I really feel like this is something I would rather do by seeing with my own eyes and shaking a hand that I trust. So I''ve been using online vendors for market research (keeping in mind that they will be cheaper) but looking around at local vendors. I live in the Omaha area, so Berkshire-Hathaway owned Borsheim''s is one of the area''s more trusted jewelers, and their prices are very competitive. I''m looking at others (trying to avoid malls), but pretty sure I''d like to go with them.
In terms of what I''m looking for, I''d like to get quality over quantity. My girlfriend is about 5''4" and pretty petite. She does wear jewelry for weddings and other dressy events, but normally wears little jewelry (and doesn''t even have her ears pierced).* Not the flashy type who ~must~ have a certain size or extremely intricate setting. I''m really looking for a high-quality cut diamond that will shine and sparkle rather than for size (much like my GF, LOL). I don''t mind slight inclusions too much as long as they don''t take away from the brilliance.
Here''s one that I really like on paper:
GIA cert
0.57 ct round
D
SI2
Excellent Polish
Excellent Symmetry
Depth 63.8%
Table 57%
$1570
Strong Blue Fluorescence
I haven''t seen it in person yet, but is this a good deal? I realize that there''s a discount on the fluorescence, but as long as it doesn''t take away from the sparkle, it''s a unique characteristic that would give the diamond some personality, and I think my GF would feel the same way. I was actually looking at a larger budget, but (again, without seeing it) the only things I''d change are a bit more on size and maybe smaller depth %. Opinions?
Also, I''m torn on a setting. Again, looking for something bold but not flashy. Maybe "not flashy" is the wrong term to use here. I''m looking for Jennifer Aniston flashy, not Paris Hilton flashy. I like the look of some cathedral settings and the safety of a sloped profile, but I also sort of like some designs I''ve seen with sapphires as side-stones. Would that be too old-fashioned, or too intricate? We''re mid-20s, and while I realize that age is always changing, I wonder if something more versatile would be better. Also thinking platinum over wgold, but anyway.
General thoughts/opinions? I might take a look today if I can distract the lady. Thanks for your help,
isukendall
*At this point, I realize that I''ve probably put too much information here, and because the engagement shouldn''t be a complete surprise, I sure hope she isn''t reading this*