Alexandra23
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Oct 30, 2016
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Dear Members of the community,
First, thank you so much for all your help! I appreciate your time.
My husband and me decided that we want to pick the ring together because we come from a country where its not common to give engagement rings. But I still want one since I go to school in US and plan to live here, and I just like them
I know I want an oval. Many people tried to persuade me to go with a round shape, saying its more classic, elegant, reflects light better, holds the value better. I do agree with all of these statements, but I know for a fact that I am more a "showy" type of girl with a very strong personality, and the round shape just doesn't match my character. I really really tried to love it but all I think when I see them is "oh, how boring". While I do understand that others tend to like round shapes more and there are more standards regarding the cut of the round diamond, I still don't want to go with it.
So, oval let it be. I want 1 ct at least. Preferably, 1.3 ct. My budget total is $7000, but thats with setting, so stone should be more like $5500-6000. Would you please recommend me anything on James Allen? I am extremely overwhelmed with understanding oval specs, I know people recommend a 1.5/1-1.3/1 ratio, "bow tie" but besides that I don't know what to look for!
Also, regarding the color and clarity... Is it true that with oval its better to go with a better color since the oval shape does not hide the imperfections as well as the round shape? If so, would you give me any recommendations for a good IN YOUR OPINION OF COURSE color and clarity?
Am I looking for something like D-H color and up to VS2 clarity?
Oh, and I want a halo setting
Thank you so much!!! Please forgive me for my ignorance if something that I said is not true regarding the diamonds, I am trying to do my research but still I feel like I have to learn so much more!
First, thank you so much for all your help! I appreciate your time.
My husband and me decided that we want to pick the ring together because we come from a country where its not common to give engagement rings. But I still want one since I go to school in US and plan to live here, and I just like them
I know I want an oval. Many people tried to persuade me to go with a round shape, saying its more classic, elegant, reflects light better, holds the value better. I do agree with all of these statements, but I know for a fact that I am more a "showy" type of girl with a very strong personality, and the round shape just doesn't match my character. I really really tried to love it but all I think when I see them is "oh, how boring". While I do understand that others tend to like round shapes more and there are more standards regarding the cut of the round diamond, I still don't want to go with it.
So, oval let it be. I want 1 ct at least. Preferably, 1.3 ct. My budget total is $7000, but thats with setting, so stone should be more like $5500-6000. Would you please recommend me anything on James Allen? I am extremely overwhelmed with understanding oval specs, I know people recommend a 1.5/1-1.3/1 ratio, "bow tie" but besides that I don't know what to look for!
Also, regarding the color and clarity... Is it true that with oval its better to go with a better color since the oval shape does not hide the imperfections as well as the round shape? If so, would you give me any recommendations for a good IN YOUR OPINION OF COURSE color and clarity?
Am I looking for something like D-H color and up to VS2 clarity?
Oh, and I want a halo setting
Thank you so much!!! Please forgive me for my ignorance if something that I said is not true regarding the diamonds, I am trying to do my research but still I feel like I have to learn so much more!
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