help for a rookie...

[mike43]

Hello All:

I’ve been doing some research and trying to find a diamond for a solitaire engagement ring.

I''m looking for a diamond that is eye clean SI1(it doesn''t matter to me if you can see inclusions under a loupe), carat size .74-.86(I think), color D-F(I think).

Ultimately I want the best looking diamond for the money, to me (I think my soon to be fiancé feels the same) the fire and sparkle is more important than the size. I want to spend up to $3,500 on the diamond itself. Am I on the right track with the diamond below, found on James Allen.

Any recommendations,comments, advice etc?


Shape: RB
Carat: .81
Cut: Excellent (GIA) Ideal(James Allen)
Color: E
Clarity: SI1 (eye clean according to the rep I’m dealing with)
Florescence: Faint
Depth: 61.1%
Table: 55%
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion: 40.8
Cutlet: none
Girdle: Thin to Medium
Price: $3,370

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Looks like a terrific stone to me! Do they have it posted on their site so you can see the magnified image?

 

[cectra79]

I think you can safely drop color to F, G or even H and get a larger stone. F will look just as white in this size stone. G will too depending on the setting you choose. If you get an ideal cut, even an H will look sparkley white. I''m very color sensitive, but F is definitely white. In fact, I''m getting an F tomorrow from WhiteFlash.com!

Good luck!

 

[mike43]

yes the do and They also sent me an idealscope image (attached) and it looks good as far as I can tell.

 

[honey22]

is what I say! I love the icy white of D-E (unfortunately for my SOs wallet, I can tell the difference between D/E and F). If you are looking for an icy white, ideal cut stone then I think you have hit the nail on the head with this one! You mentioned that fire and sparkle in more important than size, so I am taking a guess and assuming here that colour might (?!) might be more important to you than size too, so I would say don''t drop colour to increase size in this case. Yes, you can get a larger stone with a lower colour grade, but I think a smaller (well, these are not really small stones you know, it''s just he PSitis) icy white stone will look stunning.

Disclaimer

- I have an 0.8ct D VS2 ACA - I could have gone a fair bit larger in budget, but I felt like 0.8ct was plenty big enough on my 5.25 finger, and the icy white colour - I just can''t tell you how much I love it. She is going to be totally thrilled with her diamond! What setting are you thinking of? And of course, we need pics too!!

 

[Lorelei]

Looks great Mike by the numbers and Idealscope!! Good job!

 

[chrono]

Looking good. It''s up to you if you want the icy D/E/F look which I understand. Some prefer a bigger rock, so they drop the colour to G and H where it is still colourless. But you did well. Lovely stone.