lovindiamonds
Shiny_Rock
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- Feb 24, 2009
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Ok, so I admit that I''ve been a lurker for a week or so, and all of this info is completely overwhelming!!!! My significant other is very confused and nervous about buying a ring and asked for help. We both have different wants for this ring - he wants size (I can''t blame him and won''t be mad at that
) and I want something eye clean and fairly white. I''ve been reading about table, depth, clarity, etc., and it seems that finding the right diamond without breaking the bank is going to be very hard.
Nitty Gritty: I like a round center with pear sides!!!! I tried on one last night and we both loved it! He wants a 2.0 - 2.5 center - although I''m fine with a 1.8-1.9, who''s gonna notice the difference??? He doesn''t care about the rest (except the finances) - where as I would like it to be eye clean but would go down to an SI2 as long as the dealer says it''s eye clean. As for color I tried on an I color last night and I have to honestly say it didn''t have any tint to it at all, it was very beautiful, just the clarity was horrible at an I1, I could see all kinds of inclusions without looking hard (damn mall stores!) As for table, depth, girdle....honestly, you lose me here.
So,,,lastly the budget, he would like to get this all done with the setting and all for between $13,000 and $15,000 - yes I know it seems almost impossible. I know there are going to be some who say to increase the clarity and color and lower the size, but I think it might be a man thing the size
. I''ve read posts from Lynn B who loves her rings with a lower clarity and a bigger size and I think that we''re right with her thinking.
Can anyone help??? I did already contact Mark at ERD and I''m waiting on an email back. I''d truly love help from all you experienced ps''ers!!
Nitty Gritty: I like a round center with pear sides!!!! I tried on one last night and we both loved it! He wants a 2.0 - 2.5 center - although I''m fine with a 1.8-1.9, who''s gonna notice the difference??? He doesn''t care about the rest (except the finances) - where as I would like it to be eye clean but would go down to an SI2 as long as the dealer says it''s eye clean. As for color I tried on an I color last night and I have to honestly say it didn''t have any tint to it at all, it was very beautiful, just the clarity was horrible at an I1, I could see all kinds of inclusions without looking hard (damn mall stores!) As for table, depth, girdle....honestly, you lose me here.
So,,,lastly the budget, he would like to get this all done with the setting and all for between $13,000 and $15,000 - yes I know it seems almost impossible. I know there are going to be some who say to increase the clarity and color and lower the size, but I think it might be a man thing the size
Can anyone help??? I did already contact Mark at ERD and I''m waiting on an email back. I''d truly love help from all you experienced ps''ers!!