So the GF and I began our diamond search at Jared over the weekend (please dont laugh 
. We were both extremely impressed with their ''Peerless'' ideal cut princess stones. As far as I can tell this is just an AGS0 certified cut -- is there anything special about them? They sparkled unlike any diamond I have ever seen before.
In any case I am hoping to replicate a ring we saw at Jared for substantially less. The ring we were looking at was a 3-stone setting in white gold. All three stones were AGS0 princess cuts with color of G-H. The main stone was 0.76 carat, just a hair under 5x5mm and SI1. The side stones were just over 0.4 carats each, just under 4x4mm and had a clarity of VS1. The ring was priced at $8799.
My goal is to get something that is close in the $3500-4500 range. I have seen loose AGS0 stones in the 0.70-0.75 carat range for around $3000 on sites like whiteflash which leads me to think this is doable. However, it is looking like to get the setting + sidestones for under $1500, I will have to forgo the AGS0 ranking and simply get a very good cut for the side stones. Thoughts on this?
I could also use some advice on the overall process in general. As of the moment I understand that the general procedure would be to purchase the main stone online, have it appraised and make sure it has the fire and sparkle I want, then have it set locally. I am in the Washington DC area if anyone has some suggests for local jewelers. My GF did like the garuntee and buy-up policies at Jared, so perhaps buying some or all of it locally would get me these things without paying double the price.
Thank you so much for all of your help.
-Dan
. We were both extremely impressed with their ''Peerless'' ideal cut princess stones. As far as I can tell this is just an AGS0 certified cut -- is there anything special about them? They sparkled unlike any diamond I have ever seen before.In any case I am hoping to replicate a ring we saw at Jared for substantially less. The ring we were looking at was a 3-stone setting in white gold. All three stones were AGS0 princess cuts with color of G-H. The main stone was 0.76 carat, just a hair under 5x5mm and SI1. The side stones were just over 0.4 carats each, just under 4x4mm and had a clarity of VS1. The ring was priced at $8799.
My goal is to get something that is close in the $3500-4500 range. I have seen loose AGS0 stones in the 0.70-0.75 carat range for around $3000 on sites like whiteflash which leads me to think this is doable. However, it is looking like to get the setting + sidestones for under $1500, I will have to forgo the AGS0 ranking and simply get a very good cut for the side stones. Thoughts on this?
I could also use some advice on the overall process in general. As of the moment I understand that the general procedure would be to purchase the main stone online, have it appraised and make sure it has the fire and sparkle I want, then have it set locally. I am in the Washington DC area if anyone has some suggests for local jewelers. My GF did like the garuntee and buy-up policies at Jared, so perhaps buying some or all of it locally would get me these things without paying double the price.
Thank you so much for all of your help.
-Dan
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