How would YOU spend 11k?

[Niel]

So after a bit of a discussion about personal preference in anther thread, we though of a fun experiment to try.

Please play along!!

So heres the idea. What diamond would you pick if you had 11k for ONLY the diamond.
we wanted a large but yet still limiting budget, so i was thinking 11k MAX! ( i didn't want to say 1 million! )
it has to be just the diamond, don't worry about the setting.

Don't think of it as what you would recommend to somebody else with a budget, but what you yourself would get....

any shape, any color, any other C you can think of, but keep it a diamond.

Maybe post the stats, or if you would post a pic too, that would be great, not just the link

 

[cpower03]

Decided to take the challenge and honestly, it is damn hard to find what I want on a site that will let you look at the diamond. The basic would be F color, VVS2, about a carat round, with the certified hearts and arrows IE perfect or close to it symmetry with an ideal cut. I couldn't actually find anything within that range but most sites just kind of drop off right around $12,000 then drop down significantly.

 

[MMtwo]

A warm 2ct OMC or EC diamond with gasp-worthy faceting and then I will spend my day throwing prismatic rainbow bombs around the room while sitting in a patch of sunshine. Heaven.

 

[heididdl]

http://www.bluenile.com/fancy-yellow-radiant-cut-diamond_c-LD04220475

 

[Niel]

A warm 2ct OMC or EC diamond with gasp-worthy faceting and then I will spend my day throwing prismatic rainbow bombs around the room while sitting in a patch of sunshine. Heaven.

What color would you have to go to to get 2k? Or what would you aim for?

 

[KristinTech]

The biggest, baddest, blingiest AVR 5-stone I could get for the money!

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

This is hard! Honestly I think what I want would be a custom request. I would want one of DBL's colored antique style cushions in light brownish yellow as big and square as it could be!

This stone but square and maximize for size!

 

[kay1]

Boring but i'd get a 1.4 to 1.5 ct / H / VS2 (dropping to Si1 eye clean to increase size if possible).

 

[Niel]

Boring but i'd get a 1.4 to 1.5 ct / H / VS2 (dropping to Si1 eye clean to increase size if possible).

Not boring!





Keep them coming. It's so interesting, just like I had hoped!

 

[MMtwo]

A warm 2ct OMC or EC diamond with gasp-worthy faceting and then I will spend my day throwing prismatic rainbow bombs around the room while sitting in a patch of sunshine. Heaven.

What color would you have to go to to get 2k? Or what would you aim for?

A 2ct M...mmmm, M is for mmmm.
I am in love with this stone/faceting...I would just need it's big sister:



Not only is an M buttery warm, it is like "water" to me...a neutral canvas filled with reflected light from everywhere. A whiter diamond clouds the symphony in my eyes, for an old cut. I'm weird like that. For a RB, I like whiter...go figure.

I want an old cut L/M warm stone for my engagement ring in the next few months, tho our budget is smaller than 11k. the boyfriend is iffy on a low color, but I hope to talk him into it. If it's still there, I would consider the one above, even though it's under budget
Can you tell I'm jonesing?

 

[Niel]

A warm 2ct OMC or EC diamond with gasp-worthy faceting and then I will spend my day throwing prismatic rainbow bombs around the room while sitting in a patch of sunshine. Heaven.

What color would you have to go to to get 2k? Or what would you aim for?

A 2ct M...mmmm, M is for mmmm.
I am in love with this stone/faceting...I would just need it's big sister:



Not only is an M buttery warm, it is like "water" to me...a neutral canvas filled with reflected light from everywhere. A whiter diamond clouds the symphony.

I want an old cut L/M warm stone for my engagement ring in the next few months, tho our budget is smaller than 11k. the boyfriend is iffy on a low color, but I hope to talk him into it. If it's still there, I would consider the one above, even though it's under budget
Can you tell I'm jonesing?

Not to thread jack (my own thread no less)
But had you seen?
ETR link

 

[marymm]

I am mad for a gorgeous, eyeclean G/H cushion so I'd find the nicest, biggest 8-main or possibly ERD X-Factor under $11K.

 

[MMtwo]

Neil: holy mother of all!!! Exactly spot on what I want!!!!
Thanks for jacking, sent link to boyfriend...not sure if he'd move (or is ready) or not...

It's not a hijack if it's yours

 

[ihy138]

The largest, eye-clean OEC I could get in the J-K-L-M-N range with amazing faceting. No question.

 

[tweeter8177]

This if fun! Since I am obsessing over a yellow diamond and AVCs...I would either get:

A Fancy Yellow or Fancy Intense Yellow eye clean cushion diamond...it looks like about 1.2ct-1.4ct would eat my budget.

Otherwise, it looks like I could get a 1.5 ct AVC, SI1, Color J at GOG.

I already know I would get a double halo setting for the yellow diamond, but I never thought about the AVC yet...so many choices!!!

 

[MMtwo]

Niel, what's on your wish list? Inquiring minds wanna know.
Awesome fun thread! fun to see what everyone is dreaming about.

 

[Niel]

Niel, what's on your wish list? Inquiring minds wanna know.
Awesome fun thread! fun to see what everyone is dreaming about.

I haven't answered yet because i am not sure! ha! Its pretty much a tie. If i was just making up the perfect stone .... I would love an amazing K 2 ct emerald cut with a culet you could drive a bus though, but as i don't know any

if I'm talking about real life, id get this ADORABLE chubquise! ( though its sold already i know) comparative specs would have it around the same price, it was below about 10k last year

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-35530

 

[MMtwo]

Niel, what's on your wish list? Inquiring minds wanna know.
Awesome fun thread! fun to see what everyone is dreaming about.

I haven't answered yet because i am not sure! ha! Its pretty much a tie. If i was just making up the perfect stone .... I would love an amazing K 2 ct emerald cut with a culet you could drive a bus though, but as i don't know any

if I'm talking about real life, id get this ADORABLE chubquise! ( though its sold already i know) comparative specs would have it around the same price, it was below about 10k last year

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-35530

Cute chubquise Reminds me of that fat little windowless pear JbEG (I think think, I can't find it now) had before they split. It was quite the looker. Can't find it now

 

[baby monster]

I would pick the largest L-M-N-O diamond with a brown/pink modifier to put in a rose gold setting. I couldn't find anything like that available for sale right now.

ETA. This is over budget but something like this
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/brown/round-cut/3.01-carat-si2-clarity-sku-226193

 

[04diamond<3]

This for sure:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-236116

 

[Gypsy]

I would buy this:
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/1-ct-to-2-00/1-71ct-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-k-vs2.html#.UyJ524Xg9Co

"Unmistakably antique! This diamond has very blocky facets, with great light return and sharp contrast. Would make a lovely center stone, and very white facing for its stated color too! No nicks or chips. Measures 7.45 - 7.57 x 4.87 mm."

It's under budget, but faceting and color matter more to me than just a little more size (there is a larger M but I prefer K or better in my IDEAL OEC). And this is the prettiest large OEC I could find.

 

[arkieb1]

Out of your budget but I have a bad crush on the starship enterprise;

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/2-47ct-vintage-shield-step-cut-diamond-gia-g-si2/

 

[Amour_Et_Diamants]

I'd scoop this up

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...odified-cut/1.81-carat-vs2-clarity-sku-286527

 

[Gypsy]

A warm 2ct OMC or EC diamond with gasp-worthy faceting and then I will spend my day throwing prismatic rainbow bombs around the room while sitting in a patch of sunshine. Heaven.

What color would you have to go to to get 2k? Or what would you aim for?

A 2ct M...mmmm, M is for mmmm.
I am in love with this stone/faceting...I would just need it's big sister:



Not only is an M buttery warm, it is like "water" to me...a neutral canvas filled with reflected light from everywhere. A whiter diamond clouds the symphony in my eyes, for an old cut. I'm weird like that. For a RB, I like whiter...go figure.

I want an old cut L/M warm stone for my engagement ring in the next few months, tho our budget is smaller than 11k. the boyfriend is iffy on a low color, but I hope to talk him into it. If it's still there, I would consider the one above, even though it's under budget
Can you tell I'm jonesing?

In budget too: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/2-01-to-3-00/2-13ct-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-m-vs1.html#.UyJ_nYXg9Co Not exact faceting, but it looks like a nice stone.

 

[Gypsy]

....I have a bad crush on the starship enterprise;

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/2-47ct-vintage-shield-step-cut-diamond-gia-g-si2/

That's hilarious!

 

[Fancygems]

Hi

I would get the best warmest step cut I could find like this:

 

[Gypsy]

Second choice (sorry I'm having fun):
http://www.leibish.com/yellow-diamond/160ct-fancy-yellow-cushion-vs2-8057 "1.60ct Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamond with VS2 clarity. A gorgeous light golden yellow stone with an incredible luster and shine! A perfect choice for the center stone in an engagement ring for a lucky lady!"

6.45x6.4x4.23

 

[doubledouble]

Is this just one diamond for $11k or can I buy several?

If one diamond, the biggest eye clean AVR at G or better color. (Don't see a suitable one right now)

If I can get several, I might try for ACA studs, again G color and as big as I can afford.

 

[Circe]

I would be rushing over to that thread Jimmiane started about the big old-cut heart in the emerald halo, and pocket the 4k.

OR I would see what Jon at GOG or David at DBL could do for me in a stone with eye-visible fluorescence. I have a wide range of love for color, so while I don't wanna go above J, everything else on the playing field is free and clear. And I'm a total sucker for that one weird quality, as well as the gorgeous big chunky facets of old cuts.

 

[Andelain]

Is this just one diamond for $11k or can I buy several?

If one diamond, the biggest eye clean AVR at G or better color. (Don't see a suitable one right now)

If I can get several, I might try for ACA studs, again G color and as big as I can afford.

For the purposes of this, just one stone.


The pickings are a bit slim in that price range, but here's the stone I'd pick from WF. http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2715446.htm . And here's the stone I'd pick from BGD. http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.093-d-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973013 . I might have liked to drop to an E or F, but there was none to be had.