Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on stones

[nycguy2]

Hi all
So, I'd like to buy a stone in the next week or so and I'm looking for recommendations for specific stones. The setting will be a solitaire 6 prong white gold. My budget is $15k-$20k for the stone and I'm looking for a 1.5-1.9 carat round. Fluorescence is okay for me too.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Short list:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11810/
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.842-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104068650003 My preference.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3016703.htm

 

[RockyRacoon]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Here are some solid options (ask for Pricescope discount for more savings):

1.504ct, G, VS1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.504-g-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104068959057

1.563ct, F, VS2
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.563-f-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973009

1.7ct, G, SI1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11695/

1.842ct, H, SI1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.842-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104068650003


If you are a fan of warmer colored stones:
2.173ct, K, VS1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/2.173-k-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067041010

 

[RockyRacoon]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Short list:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11810/
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.842-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104068650003 My preference.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3016703.htm

I picked that 1.842ct, H, as well.

Worth investigating that stone further, OP!

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

One more: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.81-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-265952

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Also, I suggest platinum for the setting, given your budget.

 

[nycguy2]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Thanks for the quick suggestions. Other than size, are there specific things that you like better about the 1.84 than the 1.67? Maybe something in the ASET? Other?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.842-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104068650003#

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11810/

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

No they are both gorgeous. I really like the 6 prong solitaires at Brian Gavin, they have a lot of high quality selection in 6 prongs. Plus it is larger.

But the GOG stone is gorgeous, only slightly smaller, higher color and more budget friendly. AND if you go with GOG you can get THIS setting which is probably one of my all time favorite 6 prongs, and Mark Morrels workmanship is exquisite and worth the money.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/SettingsGallery/mark_morrell/ and this one in particular: http://www.goodoldgold.com/images/classicjewelry/Mark%20Morrell/Torchiere/TM_Torch_Comp1b.jpg


(Are you CERTAIN she wants a round diamond in a solitaire though? You've checked with her that this is exactly what she wants? Or if not with her then with her Pinterest Account, or her Mother, cousin, Bestfriend, sister... whoever to make sure you are choosing what she wants???).

 

[nycguy2]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Yes she wants a solitaire setting.....I think she likes the simplicity of this setting and having a single diamond on center stage. Wedding band might be something like
www.goodoldgold.com/images/Vatche/Wedding%20Bands/193%20large.jpg

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Good Old Old and Whiteflash are both Vatche vendors. So you can get the setting and band from them.

 

[Andelain]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Take a look at this one, too. http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3059432.htm

 

[nycguy2]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

Any recommendations of one of these over the other? Thanks!

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11810/

http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity-new&id=1130

 

[Andelain]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

The GOG looks much better, and it's 2 color grades higher for the same $$$.

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

The GOG looks much better, and it's 2 color grades higher for the same $$$.

Agree.

 

[nycguy2]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

The GOG looks much better, and it's 2 color grades higher for the same $$$.

these are both the same color grade (G), right? Thanks for the feedback! I do have a hold on the GOG one; the price is $16,938. Is that a fair/good price?

 

[Andelain]

Re: Help me spend $$. Actually, I'm looking for advice on st

The GOG looks much better, and it's 2 color grades higher for the same $$$.

these are both the same color grade (G), right? Thanks for the feedback! I do have a hold on the GOG one; the price is $16,938. Is that a fair/good price?

I think you're getting what you're paying for, which is a very nice stone.