Looking for a diamond. Advice appreciated!

[adewenter]

Hi everyone-

I am new to the diamond scene...and hope to be done after 1 successful purchase!

I have a ring that I purchased...now looking for a stone. To be straightforward, looking for something around 1.15-1.2 carats, D-E, could be SI1 or SI2 for around $6,000. Do you recommend an online dealer, that is reputable?

This is one I was looking at. Thoughts?

http://www.bluenile.com/certs/6202358436.pdf?params=cHJvZHVjdD1CTiZwaG9uZT0xKzg4OC01NjUtNzY0MSZsaW5rPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmx1ZW5pbGUuY29tJTJGX0xEMDYwOTU3Mzgmc2t1PUxEMDYwOTU3MzgmbGFiPWdpYSZjb3VudHJ5PVVTQSZjdXJyZW5jeT1VU0Qm

Of course, if possible, it would be nice to find something reasonable, without an inclusion that is too obvious to the naked eye.

Thanks for your help!

 

[tyty333]

That link isnt working...can you try again?

 

[ecf8503]

Link isn't working

Something's gotta give if you want 1ct for 6k - I'd suggest opening options to F-G as well. Don't compromise on cut quality - that's what makes the diamond sparkle!


http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3256250.htm
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/0.903-f-si1-round-diamond-ags-104079100023
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0.96ct-f-vs2-platinum-select-round-ideal-cut-diamond.html

 

[adewenter]

Try this link

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?stockno=LD06095738

 

[MissGotRocks]

That link takes you to a diamond search on BN - not a particular diamond.

 

[drk14]

I think this is the diamond that OP is trying to link:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD06095738

Scores 5.2 on HCA (G/F/F/VG)

1.20ct-E-SI2; grade-setting inclusions appear to be 5 twinning wisps that stretch from the table to the crown.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You can absolutely forget BN for SI clarity stones. You need a vendor who has photos or videos of the stones such as Whiteflash, Good Old Gold, and James Allen. Here are some measurements to help you get into better cut territory ( within GIA Excellent cut).

table: 54-58

depth: 60-62.3

crown angle: 34-35.0

pavilion angle: 40.6-41.0

It is usually best to buy the diamond and then the setting. Can you show us a picture of the setting? Is it her size? Did the jeweler tell you the size of diamond that fits this setting? Does it have a cz in it now?