I colored stone too low?

[Sam82]

Hello,

My bf just told me that he wants to buy my engagement ring soon (within the 3 months). He said I can pick what I want. The budget for the stone only is $2,000. I''m hoping to get a stone that is about .75 carats. My question is, if I go with an I colored stone, will it show the color? If it helps, I''ve already picked the setting , which is yellow gold. I really apprieciate any help. Thanks

 

[D&T]

not at all! especially a very well cut diamond. I had a J then I downgraded to a K and mine is set in Yellow gold. the diamond still looks white. You won''t really even notice any body color with an I.

 

[Lorelei]

I colour is definitely not too low to me.

 

[vespergirl]

You will be fine with an I color, especially in yellow gold. You won''t be able to see any color at all in a stone that size from the top, and probably not even any from the side. Can''t wait to see your ring!

 

[FB.]

The Mrs has a well-cut, I-colour, VS1, 1ct, Princess in a yellow gold pendant that I once bought her as a gift - mainly to experiment with her taste in jewellery.

I didn''t let her see the cert for the stone until she made a guess of the colour. She guessed "E". She was shocked when she saw the "I" colour on the certificate.

Smaller stones (especially round brilliant cut) are even less likely to show colour tints.

 

[swingirl]

0.72ct I SI1 GOG

0.7ct H SI2 GOG

0.738ct J VS2 WF

If you are looking at a round you might consider something like these.

 

[diamondringlover]

My I colored princess cut shows no color at all

 

[joelly]

Heavens no!!! I color is just perfect! It won''t show any body of color at all. The mall is flooded with this color grade. You can visit an see it for yourself.

Are you looking for round brilliant? If you are, I suggest go for ideal cut. Congrats and have fun finding the ring!!!

 

[joelly]

Here is 0.75 I SI1 for $1,930.-
It is a round brilliant, ideal cut.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1241745.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

I can only suggest but am no expert.

If you like this, the other expert in this forum can help you determine whether this one is worth to go for or not.

Have FUN hunting for your e-ring!!!

 

[jstarfireb]

Date: 7/14/2009 7:01:04 PM
Author: diamondrnglover
My I colored princess cut shows no color at all

Ditto; everyone is always shocked to hear mine is an I!

 

[zavy]

I have a GIA J and I cannot not see any color at all from the top, however I do see a slight tint of color from the side. HTH

 

[Kaleigh]

Not too low at all. Face up and well cut it will look colorless.

 

[Diva0413]

I color isn't too low at all. I have a I/VS2 cushion and it faces up very white, especially compared to my side stones that are F-G colored. But each diamond shows its color differently so you'd need to see it and play it by ear because some people's eyes are "sensitive"to the warmth in a diamond's color and can see it a mile away (well, not literally). Wearing it with yellow gold or having flourenscence in the diamond gives it a whiter appearence.

 

[Kaleigh]

Yes you can see a tint when viewing it from the pavilion. Best to see it unset, to be sure it''s what you are comofratable with. I am thinking it will be fine. But the CUT is key here... Don''t sacrifice on that...

 

[Moh 10]

Nobody can answer this question but you.
You may be color sensitive, or not.

There is no such thing as color that is "too low" . . . only color too low for you.
I'd never buy a diamond below F, but that doesn't matter here.
YOU are one who has to live with this diamond, not me.

You need to get out and see all these color grades for yourself.
But, as said, better cut will return more light and obscure the body color of the diamond.

 

[swl]

are you set on a solitaire? or you are open to other options?

I think with your budget, you can get a very substantial 5 stone ring.

what do you think of this set? 1.5ctw H/I color in SI1
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.jsp?__fun_frm=b&pid1=LD01321578&pid2=LD01312060&pid3=LD01321556&pid4=LD01321577&pid5=LD01321596&filter_id=10

 

[UCLABelle]

It depends on a number of factors, but a round brilliant in yellow gold will now appear yellow if the diamond is a GIA (or another well-certified) "I".

 

[Sam82]

Thanks everyone for all of the help. I have seen H diamonds in person, but not I. I guess there is not that much of a difference. Thanks again.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/15/2009 5:31:09 PM
Author: Sam82
Thanks everyone for all of the help. I have seen H diamonds in person, but not I. I guess there is not that much of a difference. Thanks again.

Not to my eyes Sam but if you could view some in person it would settle the question for you.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 7/14/2009 9:31:28 PM
Author: Kaleigh
Yes you can see a tint when viewing it from the pavilion. Best to see it unset, to be sure it's what you are comofratable with. I am thinking it will be fine. But the CUT is key here... Don't sacrifice on that...

What Kaleigh said.

I'm fairly certain you'll love it, but always best to look in person first!

 

[LadyLilac]

Well cut I colors are BEAUTIFUL!

 

[jmw5016]

I just purchased a J color solitaire. Check out the pics to see what you think. It wasn''t an issue for me. The cut should be top notch though. Good luck.

 

[Sam82]

Wow! What a beauty!