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bayou_rouge

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Hello all! I have been coming to Pricescope for the past few months. I have learned so much from you all. I am now trying to buy an oval diamond. I have 2 on reserve with Ritani that I am currently looking at. I am wondering if the depths are too shallow? What about the bowtie effect? Are these good options? ANY advice would be greatly appreciated!

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/oval-diamond-1-03-Carat-E-color-GIA-certified/D-ZM3NW8?search_key=D-ZM3NW8

http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/oval-diamond-1-04-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-DP72Y2
 

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of the two i prefer the I, i dont like the shape or bowtie of the first one.

Does it have to come from ritani? you can buy a loose stone and ship it to Pearlmans, if you really want a ritani setting.
 
No! It doesn't have to come from Ritani. I just liked a Ritani setting. I am about to look into Pearlmans now.

Is the I just ok? lol. You don't seem moved by it! Thanks so much for replying!
 
Thank you for helping. I have one more question...
Is there a certain length to width ratio that I should stay in? What I am compromising with a 1 carat stone that is about 8mm with a shorter width. Versus one thats about 7mm with a wider width? Thanks again!
 
I don't know anything about ovals, but I've been working with both Pearlman's and Ritani on my SO's partially custom engagement ring. Tell them you are a PS member and they will give you a 15% discount off of the setting only. You can also get a 2% discount on the diamond if you pay by bank wire. Basically, find a setting you like on Ritani.com, choose a metal, and then use this formula:

List price * 0.85 = Pearlman's price. Pearlman's does not offer an upgrade policy and they do not accept returns for non-stock settings, so that should be taken into consideration. They will try to work with you if you want to upgrade the stone in the future, but it isn't guaranteed.
 
bayou_rouge|1383101547|3547197 said:
Thank you for helping. I have one more question...
Is there a certain length to width ratio that I should stay in? What I am compromising with a 1 carat stone that is about 8mm with a shorter width. Versus one thats about 7mm with a wider width? Thanks again!
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a lot of that is personal preference, do you like a rounder oval or "roval" or a elongated oval? Personally I prefer a chubbier oval, as if i was going for "elongated", i would go for a marquise as in MHO they seem to more flattering at longer shapes, and seem to perform better than a long oval. (just from what ive seen)

Depth will make a stone look smaller than its ctw. Like, if it had a depth of 70+, itll looks smaller than other stones at the same CTW. thats what will really effect how big it looks to your eye
 
Oh wow! Thanks for that info! I am def gonna look into that!
 
may i ask what setting you were going to get? I used to have a ritani. Truth be told i might reset my marquise into one again... Very high quality. They use a great kind of white gold that doesnt need plating and doesnthave any issues with allergies. Nice to look into if you wanted a white metal
 
oh how pretty! i always liked that setting. should be lovely with an oval!

If you like that one from JA, they let you reserve it (for free) along with 2 others, if you find any other ones you like, they will give you ASET, and tell you which they think performs best. they Also give you a pricescope discount as well as one if you pay by wire transfer, it usually ranges from 1-5%

ETA: but i didnt see a lot of other ovals around 4k...

Ive alwas loved this stone, someone almost bought it recently, it had a nice ASET, but probably too low for what youre looking at.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.36-carat-k-color-vs1-clarity-sku-41446
 
Thank you so much for your help! I am going to look at some more ovals from JA. $5500 is my limit for the diamond. So hopefully I can find something nice!
 
bayou_rouge|1383104019|3547221 said:
Thank you so much for your help! I am going to look at some more ovals from JA. $5500 is my limit for the diamond. So hopefully I can find something nice!
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5500! Shoot I was looking under 4k... OK I'll look again.
 
LOL! Thanks!
 
Niel|1383102854|3547210 said:
may i ask what setting you were going to get? I used to have a ritani. Truth be told i might reset my marquise into one again... Very high quality. They use a great kind of white gold that doesnt need plating and doesnthave any issues with allergies. Nice to look into if you wanted a white metal
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I actually spoke with Ritani directly about their white gold. They alloy it with palladium, which is a hypoallergenic sister to platinum. It's also more expensive and it stays whiter than other alloys. I agree with Niel that Ritani is very high quality. I haven't owned one (yet), but I've seen plenty in person and they are all lovely.
 
That is very reassuring to hear. I have not seen one in person. Only pics. Glad to hear opinions from Pricescopers. Thanks.
 
I still even looking at the more expensive ones would personally include that G in my 3

this one has potential if its eye clean (the people at JA can tell you that )
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.03-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-sku-170937

this one has been for sale a while, a bit more cushiony.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.13-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-171378

High color and clarity, though i like to look at it at an angle slightly more than strait on.. but shell be looking at it at all angles, so might be worth it

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-22198
 
I REALLY like the first one! Gonna try to talk to someone about that one! Thank you again!
 
I love that one you found. I see that it isn't GIA. Do you know the differences btw GIA and IGI?
 
I missed that. Good call. I wouldn't buy an IGI graded stone and shouldn't have recommended one.

Stick to GIA only for ovals. AGS would be ok but few if any ovals will have AGS certificates.
 
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