might be a difficult/stupid question, but what is your guess?

[Kissmark]

okay this might be a stupid question, but since i have very few experience in buying diamonds and have not had a chance to hit the stores, just want to get a rough idea first.

suppose it''s a round cut diamond
1 carat
F or G
VVS2 or VS2 or VS1

how much do you think it''ll cost? roughly

sorry if it seem stupid to ask

 

[neatfreak]

Use the "search by cut" function under PRICES up top. You can search all the vendors and see what that type of stone would cost to your heart''s content.

 

[Gypsy]

Hi and Welcome to PS.

In the Bar about you will see some drop down menus... go to the Prices section and use the search to find out.

VVS2 unless its a cultural thing is, frankly a waste of money. And you if you are looking for anything other than an EC or Asscher I would seriously consider an eyeclean SI. Also most people are fine with H color rounds.


CUT (and I don''t mean shape) is the most important thing to look for if you want a sparkly, bright, white diamond.

SO look for Ideal or Excellent cuts only.

Also in the FAQ section there is a lot of useful information for a newbie.

Good luck!

 

[Kissmark]

oh thank you both very much!! so SI and H would be considered pretty good?

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 5/29/2007 10:04:39 PM
Author: Kissmark
oh thank you both very much!! so SI and H would be considered pretty good?

As long as it''s eyeclean SI can be a GREAT deal.

As for the H, it depends on personal preferences. As long as it''s a round, an H is pretty darn safe. In a fancy cut, I personally would stick to G or higher, but it''s all about YOUR tolerance for a bit of color from the sides...

 

[Regular Guy]

Do as my friends said above. Consistent with that, I'd say $5 to $10 K....(eta...mindful of certification of GIA & AGS...with more variation possible if you bring in third tier certs...)

 

[nsaids_nurse420]

whiteflash has them for 6300-7800 just for diamond

 

[Kissmark]

ohhhhhh thank you very much. i know the differnt gradings of diamond, but didn''t know what is considered decent or good. now i have a good benchmark. thanks all!