I've done my fair of reading and have found that the 4 C's are just the surface level of finding and buying a good diamond. I've looked at the options I had for buying loose stones but the hassle of finding a setting that is able to be sold without a ring and then a local jeweler who can bring it all together was difficult to say the least.
As a way to make things easier for myself and my SO we've decided to get everything from James Allen where we can get warranty for the diamond and the setting together. I realize that I'll be paying up to $4k more this way, but the convenience isn't something I can ignore.
To that extent I appreciate it if those with more experience could help me narrow down my choices. My understand is that a lot of LGD's will tend to score a low HCA, but a low HCA can also lead to diamonds that can appear dark.
I'm looking for a D-F, VVS1-F, Ideal-True Heart, 2.25-2.35 carat diamond. There are only 5 available choices, but I don't know which, if any, would be a good choice. If none of these are viable options I am open to VVS2 which would give me an additional 68 diamonds to consider.
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I would appreciate any guidance, and if there are particular recommendations or standouts I would be more than happy to consider and learn more about the decision making process.
+adding in that the ring will likely be a platinum channel set type setting.
As a way to make things easier for myself and my SO we've decided to get everything from James Allen where we can get warranty for the diamond and the setting together. I realize that I'll be paying up to $4k more this way, but the convenience isn't something I can ignore.
To that extent I appreciate it if those with more experience could help me narrow down my choices. My understand is that a lot of LGD's will tend to score a low HCA, but a low HCA can also lead to diamonds that can appear dark.
I'm looking for a D-F, VVS1-F, Ideal-True Heart, 2.25-2.35 carat diamond. There are only 5 available choices, but I don't know which, if any, would be a good choice. If none of these are viable options I am open to VVS2 which would give me an additional 68 diamonds to consider.
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I would appreciate any guidance, and if there are particular recommendations or standouts I would be more than happy to consider and learn more about the decision making process.
+adding in that the ring will likely be a platinum channel set type setting.
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