HELP ME SPEND MY MONEY!!!!

[jmoney81]

I''m am looking to propose this summer. My girlfriend works in jewelry, has a keen eye and passion for gems, and I would really like to get her a diamond that knocks her off her feet. She likes round brilliant diamonds of approximately 1 carat. Anything above 1.25 carats looks too big on her finger in her opinion. I was thinking..... .9 to 1.25 carat weight, Ideal cut, D-F color, VS1-SI1 (she is ok with SI1 if it is pretty eye clean face up). Cut is by far the most important factor to her, followed by color. I have a $10,000 budget to work with. I do like the H&A diamonds, I think they add a nice touch. So please help me out! Fire away with your suggestions!

 

[kenny]

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-6809401


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-7011605

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-7011606

 

[seeker78]

Here are a few:
http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds/dbs.cgi?sf=detd.setup.cgi&active=active&stock=RB20106151&submit_search=1

http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds/dbs.cgi?sf=detd.setup.cgi&active=active&stock=RB20104081&submit_search=1

http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_03ct_f_vs2_h%26a1.htm

I don''t know if you know about eightstar diamonds, but I bought one for my fiance, and it''s unbelievable! They are a very special and somewhat rare superideal diamond.

 

[kenny]

Eightstar is great but will blow his budget out of the water for a 1 ct E VS2

 

[seeker78]

He said he could go down in clarity if it is eye clean. I think he could find one in the range he''s looking in that he could fit into his budget.

 

[ivanadiamond]

http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_241ct_f_si1_h&a.htm

still got some moulah left over for a nice setting too~

 

[ChooChoo]

I love love love that last setting - and I agree, get her a really special setting! What styles does she like?

 

[firebirdgold]

How about this one? http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1332188.htm#

If it was for me and I had to come in under 10k, I''d set it in this: http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/U-Prong-w-Accent-by-WF_743.htm# Even without the pricescope discount you''d come in at $9535.

 

[Dandi]

Great find, Wren!!

 

[kevinyonker]

IMHO, I think your situation is a bit unique compared to most of us guys buying their fiancee an engagement ring. Your girlfriend works in a jewelry store. Her coworkers and others will probably have her diamond scruitinized alot more than the diamonds we buy our girlfriends. I may be paranoid, but I believe I would err on the conservative side with regards to clarity.
10 grand will get you an awesome diamond and setting.

 

[jmoney81]

Wow, thanks for all the great advice. Wren....I especially like your pick and I''m strongly considering that stone!

 

[Kaleigh]

That''s an awesome stone. Good find wren!!!

 

[Gonzodogg]

Date: 3/13/2006 12:59:36 PM
Author: jmoney81
Wow, thanks for all the great advice. Wren....I especially like your pick and I''m strongly considering that stone!

That one would get my vote as well.

 

[firebirdgold]

I have to admit that I bear a slight resemblance to your gf. I''ve worked in several different levels of jewelry stores during my life and I still have acquaintances in the industry. So you know my ring is going to scrutinized too. And that combination is a ring I''d be proud to show off!

 

[kevinyonker]

Wow...that diamond is absolutely stunning, Wren. What a find!