Here the general criteria:
budget: around 6000(??)
stone size: thinking 2.4-3 carat
ring size: 5.5(for gemstone size reference only)
Please critique the following 2 stone from the perspective of a knowledgeable enthusiast. Also, I'm open to suggestions if someone finds a better stone elsewhere that fits my criteria and is a better deal. Thanks in advance
1.
https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1161
large, consistent color
but not quite as vibrant as the one below... appraisal wise, how big of a difference is the color gap? worth the smaller size/$1000 more?
2.
https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1221
vibrant colors! but seems drastically different in color split in the middle?! is it just lighting? if not, how big of a deal is this?
budget: around 6000(??)
stone size: thinking 2.4-3 carat
ring size: 5.5(for gemstone size reference only)
Please critique the following 2 stone from the perspective of a knowledgeable enthusiast. Also, I'm open to suggestions if someone finds a better stone elsewhere that fits my criteria and is a better deal. Thanks in advance
1.
https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1161
large, consistent color
but not quite as vibrant as the one below... appraisal wise, how big of a difference is the color gap? worth the smaller size/$1000 more?
2.
https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1221
vibrant colors! but seems drastically different in color split in the middle?! is it just lighting? if not, how big of a deal is this?