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mmgoodies

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I've been married for 6 years and have not worn a diamond ring before. I was not into diamonds when I got married so I returned my engagement ring and wear a simple band daily. I've been more interested in diamonds (and jewelry) lately and would like to get a ring. After reading this forum for a while, I've becoming increasingly interested in a low color grade, but excellent cut diamond. I saw JA is having their sales on settings right now, and thought it's a good timing to get a ring. Here are the two stones I've been looking at, what do you guys think? I don't know if I will be a daily wearer, I just want something very sparkly and eye clean :) I definitely don't want to pay for any better stats that I can't see

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4535338
HCA 1.3

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4314919
HCA 1.1

I know they are different sizes, I am just wondering which looks like a better cut? I want a very sparkly stone, .7-1.5ct, K,J,I color, budget is pretty open. Any other stone recommendations would be great too, doesn't necessarily have to be JA either.
 
mmgoodies said:
I've been married for 6 years and have not worn a diamond ring before. I was not into diamonds when I got married so I returned my engagement ring and wear a simple band daily. I've been more interested in diamonds (and jewelry) lately and would like to get a ring. After reading this forum for a while, I've becoming increasingly interested in a low color grade, but excellent cut diamond. I saw JA is having their sales on settings right now, and thought it's a good timing to get a ring. Here are the two stones I've been looking at, what do you guys think? I don't know if I will be a daily wearer, I just want something very sparkly and eye clean :) I definitely don't want to pay for any better stats that I can't see

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4535338
HCA 1.3

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4314919
HCA 1.1

I know they are different sizes, I am just wondering which looks like a better cut? I want a very sparkly stone, .7-1.5ct, K,J,I color, budget is pretty open. Any other stone recommendations would be great too, doesn't necessarily have to be JA either.
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Hi mmgoodies and welcome!

It'd be an easy choice for me, the second larger K with the strong blue fluorescence would be the one I'd pick!

Good for you for loving the warmer colours, I take it you've considered this carefully and you don't need near colourless? A K is going to show some warmth, particularly from the side view but with the superior cut it's going to be gorgeous.

Says the wearer of an August Vintage O colour pendant....:tongue:
 
When you say your budget is ' open' what are we looking at for the stone and setting please?
 
I have not decided on a setting yet, but I am currently looking at these for settings:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...set-diamond-engagement-ring-90-ctw-item-53665

https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...nd-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1442

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-trio-micro-pave-engagement-ring-item-53045

Total for the ring could be anywhere 4k-10k, the less the better? lol

Lorelei said:
When you say your budget is ' open' what are we looking at for the stone and setting please?
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Would the higher grade side stones make a K center look dirty (somehow?) that's my only concern.

Lorelei said:
Those are all beautiful, can't go wrong with any of them.
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mmgoodies said:
Would the higher grade side stones make a K center look dirty (somehow?) that's my only concern.
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You might notice a difference depending on the colour grade of the sides, best to ask JA to take a look for you. Usual advice is to keep centre and side stones within 2 colour grades to avoid a noticeable difference but JA should be able to advise. Your K wouldn't look ' dirty' but possibly a softer white face up compared to the side stones, you might notice more of a difference from the side view.
 
those two diamonds have different hues. One is brown, while the other is more on the creamy/yellow side. You just have to decide what you like in terms of tint

I love the idea of a warm diamond in a yellow gold setting personally
 
Get the 1.13c, if you can afford. It is 1.0c+; enough said. Good price, too.
 
Thanks all! I really want to set the stone in Platinum, what type of setting would you choose? Halo to cover up the sides more or sidestone type? Thanks!
 
mmgoodies said:
Thanks all! I really want to set the stone in Platinum, what type of setting would you choose? Halo to cover up the sides more or sidestone type? Thanks!
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If it were me, I wouldn't halo it as that might show the warmth of the stone up more - unless that's the look you're going for. I'd pick sidestones personally but bear in mind you still might notice a difference between sides and main stone for warmth. JA can better advise you with the stone in hand.
 
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