Just received our loose RB diamond today!

[futurehibbs]

Hey! First post, but I've read many helpful threads on Pricescope. Boyfriend and I purchased this diamond a couple weeks ago. Ideal cut, 1.29 carats, IF, K Faint brown. Going to have it set in 18k Rose Gold, knife edge style w/ 6 platinum prongs most likely. BGD.

All opinions, questions and thoughts are welcome!

 

[whitewave]

Wow, that is a gorgeous stone!! What made you choose a K and was it as you expected? Better? I've been interested in warmer colors lately.

 

[foxinsox]

I like it! can you see the brown tint? I've never understood why brown is thought of negatively in diamonds when it's so pretty

 

[marcy]

Very pretty diamond.

 

[futurehibbs]

Wow, that is a gorgeous stone!! What made you choose a K and was it as you expected? Better? I've been interested in warmer colors lately.

Thank you so much!!
I knew I wanted a yellow or rose gold setting, and figured there isn't a point getting a color grade higher than I or J. I'm not a diamond expert by any means, but the more I looked into it I realized that warmer colors are just so beautiful. This one is super sparkly and faces up pretty white in my opinion. It doesn't have any fluorescence either. I love the steely quality it has in other lights too. Go for the K or lower!!

 

[futurehibbs]

Very pretty diamond.

Thank you!

 

[futurehibbs]

I like it! can you see the brown tint? I've never understood why brown is thought of negatively in diamonds when it's so pretty

Thanks! It looks steely and white to me, I don't see any brown. Totally agree.

 

[futurehibbs]

Update: Since the diamond is much whiter/steelier than expected, we're going to set it in 18k White gold.

 

[ringo865]

Oh, nice! Are you going to do unplaited (slightly buttery or "whellow" - but no need to replate it) or rhodium plated (very bright silvery white - but which needs replating periodically)?

 

[futurehibbs]

Oh, nice! Are you going to do unplaited (slightly buttery or "whellow" - but no need to replate it) or rhodium plated (very bright silvery white - but which needs replating periodically)?

I need to look into this. Thank you for making me aware!

 

[Diamond_Hawk]

Hi futurehibbs,

I think we all would love to see the finished product. Do come back with photos!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think the diamond looks beautiful, but it is going to look whiter in the rose gold. The tint will be more apparent in white gold.

 

[AprilBaby]

Agreed, I think rose gold would be stunning!

 

[futurehibbs]

R just forwarded me the glamour shots that BGD took. Can't wait to see it in person. We went with 18K white gold. I'll post hand pics hopefully soon.

 

[ac117]

Stunning!

 

[betty6333]

Wow!! It's beautiful! Enjoy !

 

[valeria101]

It looks steely and white to me, I don't see any brown.

Interesting K ! Good to see a classical ring - they are getting RARE !? [half-joking]

Beyond 'fine print':
The 'steely' description makes me wonder if the subtle colour of your diamond really is gray, or, even more interesting, a cold brown (greenish or purplish - distinctive among darker browns) ... Not sure I could even tell apart these options no mater how I'd look at a set K diamond ! The grader may have squinted & puzzled too, then decided to put the more common 'brown' word on the report, rather than the rarer 'gray' - which, could be perfectly corect by the house rules meant for 'colorlessness', not colour proper in this range. There is a G&G article I may not recall perfectly & cannot download: WWW.

 

[ringo865]

Oh my! You're proposing right away I hope (then posting hand shots, right?)!

 

[futurehibbs]

Interesting K ! Good to see a classical ring - they are getting RARE !? [half-joking]

Beyond 'fine print':
The 'steely' description makes me wonder if the subtle colour of your diamond really is gray, or, even more interesting, a cold brown (greenish or purplish - distinctive among darker browns) ... Not sure I could even tell apart these options no mater how I'd look at a set K diamond ! The grader may have squinted & puzzled too, then decided to put the more common 'brown' word on the report, rather than the rarer 'gray' - which, could be perfectly corect by the house rules meant for 'colorlessness', not colour proper in this range. There is a G&G article I may not recall perfectly & cannot download: WWW.

Wow, that is so interesting! Thank you so much for this info.

 

[futurehibbs]

Oh my! You're proposing right away I hope (then posting hand shots, right?)!

I hope he asks me soon, I'm dying to see it!! I'll post hand shots asap.

 

[Monnyjay]

Beautiful stone and setting

 

[foxinsox]

I hope he asks me soon, I'm dying to see it!! I'll post hand shots asap.

Aargh, how can you wait knowing he's got that lovely in hand? I hope he doesn't hold out on you for too much longer. This is really really pretty.

 

[Matthews1127]

Absolutely beautiful!! Can't wait to learn the proposal story & see hand shots!!!
CRM

 

[futurehibbs]

He proposed earlier this week at a nearby lake So excited.

Valeria101 gave me some great info and suggested that this diamond is grey or a cold brown K with green/purple undertones. I completely agree now that its set-- the diamond flashes so many different colors but always maintains its steely/grey quality. I'm glad we had it set in white gold, because it plays up the unique color. It also looks white from many angles too. For those interested I'm a ring size 4.

Hand shots taken on cellphone:

 

[futurehibbs]

It looks very gray/cold brown in certain lights!

 

[Tekate]

Best wishes! I love your ring.

 

[ringo865]

It's a beautiful stone and the color! Wow. Love it in white gold.

Not sure if it's a smudge too big for your finger or you like wearing it up by your knuckle. I would be afraid of it slipping right off. (Get married quick so you can stack!)

 

[HappyNewLife]

Wow! Congratulations! It is beautiful!!!!

 

[AprilBaby]

It turned out beautiful!

 

[dkata]

Very beautiful pictures and ring! I also wanted to suggest to maybe check the size once more, it seems a little bit big. Or are you going to stack it with more than one band?

By the way I’m looking to get a K colored heart diamond for a pendant, so your pictures helped me a lot. I’m sure, I’m going to like it!