Help and any advice with finding a diamond

[scheitma]

Hey guys and gals,

I created an account years ago and am ready to purchase a diamond immediately. We are somewhat flexible in the ranges:

Size: 1.8 - 2.2ct
Color: G thru J
Clarity: VVS2 - SI1
Cut: most likely super ideal, from research it seems like we want the best cut but maybe some experts can find rare exceptions that are graded ideal but would be close to super ideal.

We are looking at anywhere from $12k-$16k,obviously getting the most bang for the buck is ideal. She would rather have a 2ct J over a 1.8ct G. I know clarity can also vary. Having a SI1 with inclusions that are mostly hidden or a SI1 that could be considered a VS2 to someone else would be acceptable.

I like having access to all of the info that most of the top places offer for better comparison. We have searched on BG, WF, HPD, JA. It is hard to narrow some of this down and we would appreciate any advice.

We just purchased a Tacori Petite Crescent HT 254725rd for this. Photos attached!

Thanks!

 

[rockysalamander]

What exact size in mm does the setting you bought allow? Most settings will need a stone within a narrow size range.

 

[scheitma]

The range should be 7.8mm - 8.2mm

Thank you

 

[Durham Rose]

Hello @schetima. Sound like a beautiful project. It seems you’re purchasing the diamond from a separate source than your setting. That isn’t unusual, but just a heads-up to investigate where best to have the loose diamond set. I imagine the diamond sellers you’re considering will cover (insure) the diamond while mounting it into a provider setting. Some will not, however. And the source providing the setting will usually not insure diamonds brought in from elsewhere. Just a question to have on the list. I Hope this is helpful.

-Melissa

 

[scheitma]

Hello @schetima. Sound like a beautiful project. It seems you’re purchasing the diamond from a separate source than your setting. That isn’t unusual, but just a heads-up to investigate where best to have the loose diamond set. I imagine the diamond sellers you’re considering will cover (insure) the diamond while mounting it into a provider setting. Some will not, however. And the source providing the setting will usually not insure diamonds brought in from elsewhere. Just a question to have on the list. I Hope this is helpful.

-Melissa

Thank you for reply Melissa. Yes, we have looked into this and will most likely have it set from the diamond vendor as that seems like the best option.

 

[coda72]

This diamond would be my pick:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3969523.htm
They have other ones as well in the size and price range that you are looking.

Here’s one by Crafted by Infinity:
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD9893

Here’s one a bit outside your specs, but it gets you over the 2 carat mark:
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...ls/2.018-k-si2-round-diamond-ags-104074500008

 

[scheitma]

This diamond would be my pick:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3969523.htm
They have other ones as well in the size and price range that you are looking.

Here’s one by Crafted by Infinity:
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD9893

Here’s one a bit outside your specs, but it gets you over the 2 carat mark:
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...ls/2.018-k-si2-round-diamond-ags-104074500008

Thanks for the suggestions. We had already checked out the WF and CBI diamonds. The WF has a cloud right near the center that we didn't like. Not sure how noticeable IRL, so we hoped to find better options. The CBI report show some big clouds but no video to really tell much. As far as Brian Gavin goes, there's not really many options in our ranges at the moment.

 

[TreeScientist]

Nice option:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4637597

The SB fluorescence could help it face-up whiter provided that it didn't have a negative effect on the stone (I would want confirmation of this from the gemologist). Would be a nice, eye-clean SI1 over the 2-carat mark.

 

[latte_espresso]

From my understanding, CBI has a few more diamonds coming into stock. You should speak with Wink from HPDiamonds and he should be able to tell you if a stone that you want is within the pipeline.

 

[coda72]

This one is also nice, although not from their ACA line.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3784253.htm

 

[ac117]

Really like the stone @coda72 just posted - slightly more expensive than finding the stone from another vendor, but you get the lifetime upgrade benefits of the other WF lines.

I will also say that this is a beautiful stone if you want a higher color and lower price and if the WF upgrade policies aren't as important to you: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

 

[sledge]

Some more alternates. I'd ask for IS and ASET images to confirm everything.

https://www.fourmine.com/shop/diamond/3826590103
https://www.fourmine.com/shop/diamond/8826720128
https://www.fourmine.com/shop/diamond/150W722667

 

[rockysalamander]

Tacori uses G colored diamonds in their settings. You may see a difference between those G and a J. Personally, I'd stick with an I or above unless you have seen a J in a Tacori and are ok with it.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4892238 {like these angles. Very lively stone. Keeps color at I. Put on hold and request and IS if you like it }