Hi PS users,
I need to decide on my diamond engagement ring within 1 or 2 days and have an absolute drop deadline delivery date of July 2nd. I have been reading and absorbing the content on this site for days and narrowed it down to this one:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1493106.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
... deciding between the following settings:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum-60ct-channel-set--princess-cut-engagement-ring-1217p.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum-thin-channel-set-briliant-diamond-engagement-ring-11103p.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum-thin-channel-set-princess-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-11106p.html
I also checked white flash but they had limited setting selection for my delivery date.
Basically looking for the following characteristics:
Carat: 1 Ct
Cut: Ideal (no compromises here)
Clarity: VS2 or above
Color: H or above
Budget: Under $10K.
I'd appreciate the community's thoughts around the quality of the diamond and whether I'm getting the most bang for my buck. My layman's interpretation of the images posted online cannot see any perceivable flaws with the diamond. I have seen diamonds at the mall stores with an I color rating and did not like the yellowish tint especially noticeable on the side of the stone. I am not really sure about 'Eye Clear' diamonds and whether that's somehow indicated on JA website.
Finally, do you think it's worth shopping around at more stores or are the prices going to be fairly competitive? I don't really care about upgradability and just looking for the most bang for buck.
Thanks in advance and I would really appreciate a quick response since I'm under bit of time pressure!
I need to decide on my diamond engagement ring within 1 or 2 days and have an absolute drop deadline delivery date of July 2nd. I have been reading and absorbing the content on this site for days and narrowed it down to this one:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1493106.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
... deciding between the following settings:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum-60ct-channel-set--princess-cut-engagement-ring-1217p.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum-thin-channel-set-briliant-diamond-engagement-ring-11103p.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/platinum-thin-channel-set-princess-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-11106p.html
I also checked white flash but they had limited setting selection for my delivery date.
Basically looking for the following characteristics:
Carat: 1 Ct
Cut: Ideal (no compromises here)
Clarity: VS2 or above
Color: H or above
Budget: Under $10K.
I'd appreciate the community's thoughts around the quality of the diamond and whether I'm getting the most bang for my buck. My layman's interpretation of the images posted online cannot see any perceivable flaws with the diamond. I have seen diamonds at the mall stores with an I color rating and did not like the yellowish tint especially noticeable on the side of the stone. I am not really sure about 'Eye Clear' diamonds and whether that's somehow indicated on JA website.
Finally, do you think it's worth shopping around at more stores or are the prices going to be fairly competitive? I don't really care about upgradability and just looking for the most bang for buck.
Thanks in advance and I would really appreciate a quick response since I'm under bit of time pressure!