Hey everyone,
Here's another one of the "New Guy" threads that I'm sure you get way too many of! I just started looking for an engagement ring and diamond for my girlfriend, and quite frankly, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. I've been reading up over the last week and think I have an idea of the ratings I want in a stone, but would like to know what you guys think of what I've come up with. From the research I've done so far, I've narrowed my search down to the following:
Shape: Round
Cut: Excellent
Color: I-G
Clarity: VS2-VVS2
Carat: 0.7 - 0.75
Price Range: Up to 3k maximum if I need, but I would really prefer to keep it around $2500
I came across this one on James Allen that Looked good to me initially, any input?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-711043
I found a setting at a local jeweler yesterday that I really like, and would try to put the stone in, if that has any impact on which of the C's I can let slide. I have attached some (unfortunately terrible) pictures below. I was told the example stone in it was close to 0.5ct. It is a 6 prong mount, and white gold, if you can't make it out in the pictures.
Anyways, I've been doing a lot of reading over the past week, but it feels like trying to learn a new language. If you can see me placing too much emphasis on some areas and not enough on others, please let me know!
Thanks!
Jake
Here's another one of the "New Guy" threads that I'm sure you get way too many of! I just started looking for an engagement ring and diamond for my girlfriend, and quite frankly, I'm out of my knowledge zone here. I've been reading up over the last week and think I have an idea of the ratings I want in a stone, but would like to know what you guys think of what I've come up with. From the research I've done so far, I've narrowed my search down to the following:
Shape: Round
Cut: Excellent
Color: I-G
Clarity: VS2-VVS2
Carat: 0.7 - 0.75
Price Range: Up to 3k maximum if I need, but I would really prefer to keep it around $2500
I came across this one on James Allen that Looked good to me initially, any input?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-711043
I found a setting at a local jeweler yesterday that I really like, and would try to put the stone in, if that has any impact on which of the C's I can let slide. I have attached some (unfortunately terrible) pictures below. I was told the example stone in it was close to 0.5ct. It is a 6 prong mount, and white gold, if you can't make it out in the pictures.
Anyways, I've been doing a lot of reading over the past week, but it feels like trying to learn a new language. If you can see me placing too much emphasis on some areas and not enough on others, please let me know!
Thanks!
Jake