Looking for the perfect one

[jerbop]

I posted this under my other post but I figured I would move it to a new topic. Any ideas for good stones that are between 1.1-1.25 carats that are H-I and SI1-SI2 between $5,000-$6,000? I definitely want to go with one of PriceScope''s recommended vendors.

I found one on GoodOldGold''s site: http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_135ct_i_si1_h&a.htm in addition to the one I posted here:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-do-you-think.39433/

Any others that look good?

Thanks so much for your help.

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 1/30/2006 1:59:56 PM
Author:jerbop
I posted this under my other post but I figured I would move it to a new topic.

Why? It''s actually easier if you don''t begin a ton of new threads, especially if folks have recommended stones in those other threads. Who wants to toggle back and forth between several threads trying to figure out what''s been suggested already? It really would be easier to stay within a thread.

Having said that, I''m going to put my suggestion here.

1.125 H, SI2 for $5586 - looks really clean in the pics....simple call to WF would confirm. #s are stellar.

 

[jerbop]

I apologize.

 

[Kaleigh]

No worries, it''s just easier to have one thread instead of several. People will get confused and it''s hard to keep track that way.

BTW, the stone Al just posted looks great.

 

[jerbop]

What about this one?

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-499911.htm

 

[aljdewey]

No apologies needed....I''m just trying to help you get more response, and one thread is the best way to do it, that''s all.

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 1/30/2006 2:28:29 PM
Author: jerbop
What about this one?

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-499911.htm

I saw that one, and almost linked it too........but I think the H is a better choice if it's eyeclean. There is virtually no size difference between the H and the I, but the H/SI2 maximizes color and really hits the sweet spot if the stone is clean.

If you do want to consider the I stone, I'd suggest getting on the phone with Whiteflash to make sure that's eyeclean. I can see the inclusion reflection in the pictures, but that doesn't mean you'll see them "in real life".

I'd ask the folks at WF to pull both stones and tell you which is the better pick. You'd be surprised, but sometimes SI2 stones are cleaner than SI1 depending on the color and placement of inclusions.

When we were buying, I called in about an H, SI1. Brian recommended an H, SI2 instead, saying the SI2 was actually cleaner than the SI1, and he'd have reversed clarity gradings on the two stones.

Honestly, if the H is eyeclean, I'd prefer that over the I stone. H really hits the sweet spot for color.

 

[jerbop]

Or this one, in their ES collection:

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1137368.htm

 

[Kaleigh]

I still like the 1.125 H SI2 the best. As Al said give them a call and see if it''s eye clean. They can pull the other one too, and let you know which is the nicer stone. But that H looks great to me.

 

[jerbop]

Apparently all three of the stones we have been discussing are not eye clean. From 8'''' away, you can see inclusions in each of those three stones. Not sure what to do. How about my original posted stone? https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-do-you-think.39433/

Any potential problems with that? It is supposed to be eye clean.

 

[noobie]

Date: 1/30/2006 2:14:49 PM
Author: aljdewey





1.125 H, SI2 for $5586 - looks really clean in the pics....simple call to WF would confirm. #s are stellar.

I like this one as well. If it's eye clean I favor color over clarity. Opps just saw the comment about being clean. Sorry

I like the one form the other thread provided it is clean. Just make sure you are OK with I color.

 

[aljdewey]

Well, what about this:

1.108 I, VS2 for $5208 - great #s, should easily be eyeclean at VS2, and great price!

another possibility........

1.19 G, SI1 for $6035........again, looks eyeclean, but confirm first.

another possibility......

1.05 I, SI1 for $4572

It''s 1.05 ct.; looks like it would be eyeclean. I know it''s a bit under the 1.1, but I gotta tell you...you won''t see the difference on the hand.

 

[jerbop]

Here is a close-up (30x mag) of the 1.20 I SI2 stone. Any problems with it?

 

[noobie]

I like it for a SI2. I prefer many smaller inclusions to one large grade maker in a SI2. Stones of this nature will be more eye clean than many SI1s. I recently bought a 1.25c SI2 that was cleaner to the eye than many SI1s I looked at. If Jim says it''s eye clean, just make sure you are consistent with definition. If you want totally eye clean at close inspection and staring at it from bottom and top, and not at 10" face up only, make sure it''s understood.

The idealscope looks great. It''s priced well. It may or may not be a H&A, but it doesn''t seem to be priced as a super H&A. This may or may not be super critical to you.

 

[jerbop]

Thanks, Noobie. The idealscope shows arrows. Why would it not be H&A? I''ll ask them about the eye clean definition as well.

 

[JDgirl]

Did your GF decide she likes a bigger stone? If a 1 carat looked ridiculously big, are you sure you want to go substantially above 1? I''d put the extra money into the cut or color, if it were me. These looks gorgeous:

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-756269.htm#

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2173439.htm#

And I agree with the idea of the Ritani setting you mentioned in the other thread...it''s so beautiful and delicate!

 

[jerbop]

On the size issue - I have decided that she will get used to it, as many others suggested. I also think that a dainty setting like the Ritani will help. If it is clean, as they suggest, I will likely go for it. Seems like a great deal.

Does the Idealscope on the 1.20 carat stone look too light? Or is it just the camera angle that was used to take the picture? Also, does anyone have any hand pics of 1.2ish carat rings on very small hands?

 

[flower12]

Date: 1/30/2006 9:59:14 PM
Author: jerbop
On the size issue - I have decided that she will get used to it, as many others suggested. I also think that a dainty setting like the Ritani will help. If it is clean, as they suggest, I will likely go for it. Seems like a great deal.

Does the Idealscope on the 1.20 carat stone look too light? Or is it just the camera angle that was used to take the picture? Also, does anyone have any hand pics of 1.2ish carat rings on very small hands?

jerbop. I am 5''2 /98lbs. and ring size is 3 1/4 .
I belive she will get use to 1.25ct

even 1.5