Help finding a smaller diamond on a budget

[msop04]

No I live in Europe, so it's about 25% extra in tax

Ahhh... Bummer.

Well, sadly, that's really going to limit you. I will look some more, but that's about it on JA.

 

[msop04]

OP - may I suggest that if you're in NYC, you should stop by IDJ to see if they can help you find what you're looking for. Yekutiel is very helpful and quite resourceful. Just a suggestion. Have fun in NYC and hope you find a nice stone.

Yes! This was my next suggestion! Tell them your budget and that you want a PS-picky stone that faces up white in the J/K range. Also, mention you want to hit the 5 mm mark if possible.

 

[msop04]

This should be eye clean (VS2) in real life... see if it is in stock in NYC.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.45-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1106840

 

[Najo]

Thank you, will see what they say!

Is there any other jewelry store in nyc? With diamonds in all price ranges.

 

[msop04]

Thank you, will see what they say!

Is there any other jewelry store in nyc? With diamonds in all price ranges.

Check with Yuketiel at IDJ.

 

[Najo]

This is on hold now
What do you think? Do I dare to go for this one without aset images?

 

[msop04]

This is on hold now
What do you think? Do I dare to go for this one without aset images?

...which stone, OP?

 

[Najo]

This one https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.45-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1106840

 

[msop04]

This one https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.45-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1106840

I mean, it scored well on the HCA. Since you will be able to lay eyes on it IRL, I would absolutely go check it out. I think it will be great. [emoji1360]

 

[Najo]

Thanks!

Not sure JA has a store though? I don't think I will be able to see it if I don't buy it :/

 

[msop04]

Thanks!

Not sure JA has a store though? I don't think I will be able to see it if I don't buy it :/

Buy it, then return it before you leave if you don't like it... But I think you will like it.

 

[msop04]

I wouldn't let another one get away if you can help it.

 

[Najo]

Thanks!

Not sure JA has a store though? I don't think I will be able to see it if I don't buy it :/

Buy it, then return it before you leave if you don't like it... But I think you will like it.

I think I will like it, and its only something special for myself for my birthday lol.

 

[msop04]

Thanks!

Not sure JA has a store though? I don't think I will be able to see it if I don't buy it :/

Buy it, then return it before you leave if you don't like it... But I think you will like it.

I think I will like it, and its only something special for myself for my birthday lol.

I agree!! I'm excited to see the finished ring!

 

[hathalove]

I wouldn't let another one get away if you can help it.

Remind me who did your bezel bands? Was one milgrain and the other plain? What size are the diamonds?

 

[Queenie60]

Thanks!

Not sure JA has a store though? I don't think I will be able to see it if I don't buy it :/

They have a store on 5th Avenue - by appointment only.

 

[msop04]

I wouldn't let another one get away if you can help it.

Remind me who did your bezel bands? Was one milgrain and the other plain? What size are the diamonds?

Hey hathalove! I have one that has milgrain on it and is 1/2 eternity, and the other is a full eternity band with no milgrain. DK actually has it right now to size it down and add milgrain like my other one. I have no idea who did the half, but I bought the full from an Etsy dealer, MasterJeweler. I can't even remember the specs, but I'll look... I do know the stones are G/VS, and the band is just shy of 2.5 mm.