Hello all!
I've been a lurker on PS for a while now. I am trying to get a better sense of Diamonds vs my budget.
I am ready to make the next step.
My GF and I has some casual talks about the diamond ring she wants. Honestly, I feel she does not have real knowledge about diamonds beside what her social circle have told her. the carats, color (D) and clarity (VVS1). I wish I can get what she wants but it's way out of my budget.
I've been going B&M and viewing all different diamonds but ultimately they all look the same. However, I know that's not true.
Here is a little background about her.
-> She is very petite, size 3.5- finger.
-> She's loves her luxurious goods. (Bags, Shoes, Clothes)
-> Her social circle seems to gets about 1.5 ct rings, but with high specs (e.g. D, flawless, etc) solitarie setting.
-> She wants a higher carat like 2 carats. I was thinking like 1.8 based on my budget.
->Her second need is color. It seems all of her social circle talks about color.
->She wants a halo style with mirco pave.
My budget is about 15k with the halo setting . However, I am willing to go up little more.
I'm really trying to get the best "bang for the buck". However, I don't want to her feel embrassed when she shows off the ring. Especially when people asks her about the color or clarity .
Want:
1.75- 2.0 carats
XXX cut
G-H but I wish for a F
SI-S2 eyen clean of course.
No fluorescence
Question: does it matter if it's GIA or AGS?
Perhaps it doesn't fit in my budget but from previous feeds... it seems like you guys come up with some solid recommendations.
Please help this poor lad.
Thank you all in advance.
I've been a lurker on PS for a while now. I am trying to get a better sense of Diamonds vs my budget.
I am ready to make the next step.
My GF and I has some casual talks about the diamond ring she wants. Honestly, I feel she does not have real knowledge about diamonds beside what her social circle have told her. the carats, color (D) and clarity (VVS1). I wish I can get what she wants but it's way out of my budget.
I've been going B&M and viewing all different diamonds but ultimately they all look the same. However, I know that's not true.
Here is a little background about her.
-> She is very petite, size 3.5- finger.
-> She's loves her luxurious goods. (Bags, Shoes, Clothes)
-> Her social circle seems to gets about 1.5 ct rings, but with high specs (e.g. D, flawless, etc) solitarie setting.
-> She wants a higher carat like 2 carats. I was thinking like 1.8 based on my budget.
->Her second need is color. It seems all of her social circle talks about color.
->She wants a halo style with mirco pave.
My budget is about 15k with the halo setting . However, I am willing to go up little more.
I'm really trying to get the best "bang for the buck". However, I don't want to her feel embrassed when she shows off the ring. Especially when people asks her about the color or clarity .
Want:
1.75- 2.0 carats
XXX cut
G-H but I wish for a F
SI-S2 eyen clean of course.
No fluorescence
Question: does it matter if it's GIA or AGS?
Perhaps it doesn't fit in my budget but from previous feeds... it seems like you guys come up with some solid recommendations.
Please help this poor lad.
Thank you all in advance.