Hi guys, I'm looking for some help before purchasing a diamond for an engagement ring and thought I would ask the forums here. I began where I suspect many prospective buyers begin with researching the "4 c's." I eventually found my way to Blue Nile, these forums and a number of other sites. As I kept digging deeper, I started learning about more specific/advanced things like light performance, crown/pavilion angles, HCA ratings and all that fun stuff.
With the help of these forums I have gained an appreciation for the Brian Gavin signature diamonds and I think I'm leaning in that direction, although I haven't ruled out the WF ACAs or the James Allen True Hearts. My girlfriend's preference is for a round stone and I've concentrated my search in the G-I color range, as that seems to be where I find a balance between my budget and still getting the kind of cut/carat/clarity that I'm hoping for. The one thing I know for sure is that there is infinitely more knowledge, experience and insight on these boards than my self-education could ever provide, so I figured I would post and see what feedback you guys have on which to pick (or perhaps reasons you may see to stay away from any of these):
1) Brian Gavin Signature 1.888 carat H SI1 ($20,976):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.888-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104079100016
2) Brian Gavin Signature 2.098 carat I SI1 ($23,63
:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/2.098-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104079604023
3) James Allen True Hearts 2.05 carat I VVS2 ($23,050):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.05-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-548999
4) James Allen True Hearts 1.80 carat G VS1 ($20,790):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.80-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-584261
5) White Flash ACA 1.828 carat G SI1 ($20,450):
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3075971.htm
I definitely put a premium on the quality of a BG Signature diamond, but would love to hear whatever thoughts you have to offer. You'll probably notice that I'm wrestling with the cost/value versus "it's a 2.+ carat stone" issue, so I will just say that it would be nice to have but that's not a huge factor for me, especially when those stones push the price up 2-3k, which stretches my budget towards its upper limit. I'm leaning towards #1 at present moment for whatever that's worth.
Thoughts/feedback welcome and thank you in advance!
With the help of these forums I have gained an appreciation for the Brian Gavin signature diamonds and I think I'm leaning in that direction, although I haven't ruled out the WF ACAs or the James Allen True Hearts. My girlfriend's preference is for a round stone and I've concentrated my search in the G-I color range, as that seems to be where I find a balance between my budget and still getting the kind of cut/carat/clarity that I'm hoping for. The one thing I know for sure is that there is infinitely more knowledge, experience and insight on these boards than my self-education could ever provide, so I figured I would post and see what feedback you guys have on which to pick (or perhaps reasons you may see to stay away from any of these):
1) Brian Gavin Signature 1.888 carat H SI1 ($20,976):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.888-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104079100016
2) Brian Gavin Signature 2.098 carat I SI1 ($23,63
:http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/2.098-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104079604023
3) James Allen True Hearts 2.05 carat I VVS2 ($23,050):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.05-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-548999
4) James Allen True Hearts 1.80 carat G VS1 ($20,790):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.80-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-584261
5) White Flash ACA 1.828 carat G SI1 ($20,450):
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3075971.htm
I definitely put a premium on the quality of a BG Signature diamond, but would love to hear whatever thoughts you have to offer. You'll probably notice that I'm wrestling with the cost/value versus "it's a 2.+ carat stone" issue, so I will just say that it would be nice to have but that's not a huge factor for me, especially when those stones push the price up 2-3k, which stretches my budget towards its upper limit. I'm leaning towards #1 at present moment for whatever that's worth.
Thoughts/feedback welcome and thank you in advance!
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