Is there a huge difference between a 1.4ct and a 1.5ct?

[FieryBrilliance]

I've read that stones typically jump significantly in price at every .5ct, but is the difference between a 1.4 and a 1.5 really THAT noticeable? I'd like to get my lady a decent size stone, but i'll be putting a halo around it and one of the nicer stones w/in my budget is a BGD Quadex that's 1.41ct. The g/f doesn't care too much about stone size, and i'm putting a halo around it in the setting, so that'll make it look a bit bigger too. My biggest focus is the brilliance of the stone and the fact that it won't look too small on a size 5 finger.

thanks!
Liam

 

[Gypsy]

I think it should be great. I have a bigger finger than that, a smaller center, and a halo and it's very proportional on me. I think you'll be fine. Put the diamond on hold now before someone snatches it. Now, which halo are you getting?

 

[Fly Girl]

No, it would only be noticable side by side, without the halo. No one will look at the finished ring and say, too bad it isn't at least 1.5 carats.

Going just below 1.5 ct is a good buy and makes a lot of sense when you can find one.

 

[kenny]

Visually, no.
Bragging rights, yes.

 

[FieryBrilliance]

I am planning on getting her a setting like this: http://www.debebians.com/halo-engagement-ring-setting-with-micro-pave-split-shank.html

but with a rose gold halo similar to the one found here: http://www.debebians.com/rose-gold-engagement-ring-settings.html

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Gypsy]

I am planning on getting her a setting like this: http://www.debebians.com/halo-engagement-ring-setting-with-micro-pave-split-shank.html

but with a rose gold halo similar to the one found here: http://www.debebians.com/rose-gold-engagement-ring-settings.html

Thanks for the feedback!

Does she like that first one? the style?

If you don't mind, I'd like to suggest this setting for you:

http://www.elizabetajewelry.com/products/beverley-k-diamond-engagement-ring-semi-mount-center-stone-not-included-number-9412-slash-60

It's similar to the one you want. Has tapered pave split shank halo. But is more feminine, is cheaper, by a great brand name AND Beverly K can do the halo in a custom cushion shape/octagona in Rose Gold for you. And the price for the quality is great.

I just think the way the split shanks on this one taper is really finger flattering. If you don't have a Beverly K vendor in your area, we can help you find one (there are two PS vendors that carry the line).

 

[Fife]

The difference between 1.4 and 1.5 carat diamond round brilliant ideal cuts.

 

[Gypsy]

The difference between 1.4 and 1.5 carat diamond round brilliant ideal cuts.

It's even less difference with the Quadex! Great visual demo.

 

[Alexiszoe]

No, it would only be noticable side by side, without the halo. No one will look at the finished ring and say, too bad it isn't at least 1.5 carats.

Going just below 1.5 ct is a good buy and makes a lot of sense when you can find one.

I second this. Unless it is important to her that it must be at least 1.5, and you have said she doesn't care much for stone size, it makes more sense to get the 1.4.

 

[Gypsy]

My 1.09 Asscher 5.89 x 5.87 mm in a halo on my 6.5 finger:



She's gonna be just fine.

 

[FieryBrilliance]

Hey Gypsy,

Thanks for the recommendation - I don't mind at all!

The one I've chosen, however, IS the one she likes. She's a fan of larger rings as her fingers are shorter and wider. We looked at a ton of split-shank settings and this is the one she liked the most. Hoping it looks as good to her when on her finger as it does when on her computer screen...

Thanks again for the suggestion though - that ring looks lovely!
LD

 

[FieryBrilliance]

Forgive me, Fife, but I don't quite understand what that visual difference b/w the bars represents. Could you elaborate for me?

Thank you!

 

[Gypsy]

Hey Gypsy,

Thanks for the recommendation - I don't mind at all!

The one I've chosen, however, IS the one she likes.
LD

That's all that matters. If she likes it... ignore what I suggested. It was just a suggestion if she hadn't weighed in.

Fife's illustration just mean that it's a very small difference (a picture of a 1.4 and a 1.5 side by side would have been better).

If you are really still worried (you have nothing to worry about) you CAN ask BGD to take a picture of the 1.4 next to the 1.5 G they have and you can see for yourself. They are full service.

 

[FieryBrilliance]

Thanks! I still don't understand how the difference b/w the 1.5 bar and the 1.4 bar would be represented b/w the stones - is it the difference between how much larger the 1.5 would be?

Either way, your suggestion of having BGD take a picture of both side by side is a great one. Thus far, i've been really impressed with their customer service! Have had an ongoing back and forth w/ Jamie C. for about a month and we've exchagned probably 20 e-mails (i ask a lot of questions and am new to this whole diamond buying thing) and she's professional and prompt w/ replies every time!

Thanks again for your help!

 

[ariel144]

It depends on how deep the diamond is cut. A shallower cut 1.4c can face up larger than a 1.5 c.

Also, I had a setting similar to the one you posted (but no halo) and received a lot of complements on my ring but it was too bulky for my size 5 finger, although I loved it at the time. It was set with a 2.10c radiant that faced up rather large. 8.9mm x 6.7mm. with a 64% depth. It was custom made locally.

I agree with Gypsy on the halo setting she posted. It is a more delicate looking setting and I think you will be happier with the end result. Besides you can save $1,000!

 

[Fly Girl]

Thanks! I still don't understand how the difference b/w the 1.5 bar and the 1.4 bar would be represented b/w the stones - is it the difference between how much larger the 1.5 would be?

A 1.5 ct diamond has a diameter of about 7.4 mm, so my guess is that the scale on the left of the bar graph was meant to be the diameter of the diamonds in millimeters.

 

[FieryBrilliance]

I hear you all on delicate settings... can totally see why they are recommended and popular, but i've shown her several rings like that and she still likes the one I posted. She knows what style she likes better than I, which is why i asked her

I do appreciate all of your feedback though!

 

[oldminer]

If you are an engineer and highly involved with "numbers", the difference between 1.4 and 1.5 is distinct and could be highly important. If you are an observer of jewelry and not a numbers person, you likely could not tell there was any difference, In the marketing structure of diamonds there is a rather steep price jump at each major fraction of a carat so that 1.00ct is more costly than a stone just below 1.00ct weight. The same is true at 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 etc. Depending on your perspective, the difference bewteen 1.4 and 1.5 can be nominal or large, but it is more a state of mind or in the amount of money than a visual difference.