Help! I''m getting ready to make my first diamaond engagement ring purchase and am feeling conflicted about which stone to get.
The first which I think will be great is a 1.06 carat, G color, eye-clean S1.
For about $580 more I could get a .903 carat, F color, VS1.
Both are H&A ACA cuts, so that factor should be equal.
I really want to know that I''m giving my girlfriend the best diamond I can afford. She is not the high maintenance type, so I''m sure she will be happy either way. Other women who I''ve asked for advice have said that bigger is not always better and that I should be mindful of color/clarity standards. However, I''ve also gotten the impression from reading many threads on this forum that if there was one thing many women would do differently with their rings, it would be to trade up to a larger diamond of perhaps a slightly lower color grade.
Seeking input on whether the drop in carat points is worth it here for the small additional cost.
Thanks!
The first which I think will be great is a 1.06 carat, G color, eye-clean S1.
For about $580 more I could get a .903 carat, F color, VS1.
Both are H&A ACA cuts, so that factor should be equal.
I really want to know that I''m giving my girlfriend the best diamond I can afford. She is not the high maintenance type, so I''m sure she will be happy either way. Other women who I''ve asked for advice have said that bigger is not always better and that I should be mindful of color/clarity standards. However, I''ve also gotten the impression from reading many threads on this forum that if there was one thing many women would do differently with their rings, it would be to trade up to a larger diamond of perhaps a slightly lower color grade.
Seeking input on whether the drop in carat points is worth it here for the small additional cost.
Thanks!