More nervous about the ring than the response!

[toast58]

Sorry to bother you, but I was hoping you could put my mind at ease. I just recently purchased a round .72 D VVs2 VG ring from Blue Nile, set in a platinum semi-bezel setting. As I read through this site, it seems less than a carat is some kind of faux paux. Have you seen a diamond this size in a bezel? Does it look too small? I really feel I should have done this at a jeweler, but the price was half of what I was being quoted from local stores.

 

[JDgirl]

No way under a carat is a faux paux! They look beautiful. Check out this thread on stones under a carat:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/

 

[Logan Sapphire]

Sounds like a beautiful ring! How about some pictures??

I don''t think under a carat is a faux pas at all. And I bet your semi-bezel makes the stone seem even larger too. I''m sure she''ll love it!


PS- there''s a thread here somewhere about stones that are under a carat. There a ton of really amazing rings there.

 

[AlyceC]

Don''t worry at all about the size of the diamond you chose. As I''m sure most posters on this site will tell you (and there is even a thread discussing), the majority of engagement diamonds are not over one carat. Your fiancee''s diamond is a perfectly respectable size. It sounds like you chose to spend your money on some other "Cs"--color and clarity. Your fiancee will have a diamond that she''ll never have to worry about seeing a hint of color in. She will also never have to worry about obsessing over seeing the inclusions with her naked eye. For many people, these characteristics are just as important, if not more, than a larger diamond where compromises were made in color and clarity. Good luck with your proposal!

 

[toast58]

Thanks for the link....hard to tell what the rings look like with such close-up pictures...you are right I am of the mindset that quality is far superior to quantity. I though better to go with a much better quality stone than a larger one...I only hope she feels the same way! The proposal should be great since I am doing it when I get home from Baghdad in 3 weeks!!!

Head remaining in the down position!

 

[Slykat12]

No way that is a nice size diamond-Super high clarity and color too. In Europe anything over a carat is considered too much.
I would much rather a perfect cut .73 with good color and clarity than a giant badly cut stone.

 

[jaz464]

There is nothing wrong with getting a diamond under a carat. Some women don't even like diamonds that big.

Having said that, you probably could have gotten a bigger diamond had you chosen the specs differently. I don't know anything about the cut of the diamond that you chose (you said VG, which is either symmetry or polish, it has nothing to do with cut). In a very well cut round diamond (is that what shape you got?) you could have gotten an H or I in color. You could even go lower if you wanted. With a D, you are paying a big premium. VVS clarity is definate overkill. SI1 would look exactly the same to the naked eye, assuming you do your research.

Who is the diamond certified by?

 

[firebirdgold]

Date: 2/1/2006 11:56:19 AM
Author:toast58
Sorry to bother you, but I was hoping you could put my mind at ease. I just recently purchased a round .72 D VVs2 VG ring from Blue Nile, set in a platinum semi-bezel setting. As I read through this site, it seems less than a carat is some kind of faux paux. Have you seen a diamond this size in a bezel? Does it look too small? I really feel I should have done this at a jeweler, but the price was half of what I was being quoted from local stores.

Whoa! Stop worrying. Personally, I would love that ring with that diamond. Semi-bezel settings are a favorite of mine for style, comfort and, um, longevity,. But maybe your fi is not as much of a clutz!

I'm also of the "it's never ever coming off" school of thought. I think that a diamond over 3/4 of a carat would overwhelm the 4mm width band. And once you start getting over 4mm width, I think a decent sized wedding band becomes a bit uncomfortable. Your diamond should be just big enough to stand out from the ring without looking like it's mis-matched. And with that wonderful clarity and perfect color ...

She'll love it!

And of course you realize that you are now obligated to post pics of it at some point?

edited to add: Si over Vvs? bleh. For an e-ring I'm def in the quality over size camp, but different strokes and all that.

 

[XChick03]

I think it will be beautiful! Dont worry about getting under a carat. The ring I''ve picked out is also under a carat and its not a faux paus. Good luck!

 

[SoonIHope]

Don''t worry!!! It sounds like you picked a beautiful ring!!!

I read somewhere that less than 1% of women ever own a 1 carat diamond or larger - pricescope is definitely NOT a random sampling of women/rings, and even a ton of the women here have under a carat! Also, a lot of the women with huge gorgeous rings now, started off getting engaged with a much smaller stone and have only worked up to their current stones through upgrading over the years.

So, in short, I''m sure your ring is PERFECT for her, and you really shouldn''t worry since she''s just going to be thrilled that you''re actually asking her to marry you!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Oh pishaw, it''s not a faux pas!! It sounds beautiful. Make sure you post pics of it when you get it!!!

 

[Kim N]

Not a faux pas at all! I''m sure the ring is beautiful, and she''ll love it. As albicocca said, most women outside of Pricescope have under a carat. The size you''ve chosen will be lovely.

Date: 2/1/2006 12:23:06 PM
Author: Wren

edited to add: Si over Vvs? bleh. For an e-ring I''m def in the quality over size camp, but different strokes and all that.

Just wanted to put in my two cents that SI does not mean lack of quality. There are many eye-clean SI stones out there, and no one would be able to tell the difference between SI and VVS with the naked eye. For my own ring, I''m of the mind, why pay more for what you can''t see?

 

[lumpkin]

Wow! I think you got her a beautiful ring! And there''s that whole "mind clean" thing. Maybe you can''t see SI inclusions, but if knowing they are there would bother you, then it may be eye clean, but not mind clean! You have to get what makes you feel comfortable. I think if you cherish extremely high quality over size, that''s what you should get, and not second guess yourself at all! Besides, what woman could possibly be that hung up on the diamond and ring (even us here) when you''ve been overseas defending the country. I bet she''s most concerned with getting you home safely than whether her diamond is at least a carat! But you are so sweet for putting so much thought and effort into her ring -- she will truly appreciate that.

 

[Garysax]

Date: 2/1/2006 12:45:16 PM
Author: albicocca
- pricescope is definitely NOT a random sampling of women/rings

Exactly. It most surely is not, don't trick yourself into thinking it is. Don't worry about the size if you're happy with everything else.

 

[Rebemdee]

Date: 2/1/2006 12:23:06 PM
Author: Wren

Date: 2/1/2006 11:56:19 AM
Author:toast58
Sorry to bother you, but I was hoping you could put my mind at ease. I just recently purchased a round .72 D VVs2 VG ring from Blue Nile, set in a platinum semi-bezel setting. As I read through this site, it seems less than a carat is some kind of faux paux. Have you seen a diamond this size in a bezel? Does it look too small? I really feel I should have done this at a jeweler, but the price was half of what I was being quoted from local stores.

Whoa! Stop worrying. Personally, I would love that ring with that diamond. Semi-bezel settings are a favorite of mine for style, comfort and, um, longevity,. But maybe your fi is not as much of a clutz!

I''m also of the ''it''s never ever coming off'' school of thought. I think that a diamond over 3/4 of a carat would overwhelm the 4mm width band. And once you start getting over 4mm width, I think a decent sized wedding band becomes a bit uncomfortable. Your diamond should be just big enough to stand out from the ring without looking like it''s mis-matched. And with that wonderful clarity and perfect color ...

She''ll love it!

And of course you realize that you are now obligated to post pics of it at some point?

edited to add: Si over Vvs? bleh. For an e-ring I''m def in the quality over size camp, but different strokes and all that.

I have this setting, the platinum semi bezel from blue nile. I have a 1 carat and it looks good, I think; it doesn''t overwhelm the band. A smaller stone would look lovely as well, and .72 certainly is not SMALL. The setting has held up well and I''m happy with it. It was accidently squished in a revolving file cabinet at work, and other than a little nick on the band, it wasn''t otehrwise damaged. It will get scuffed up pretty quickly, but I consider that normal wear and tear, and it shines up beautifully if the jeweler polishes it. Be aware that the photo online doesn''t quite accurately represent it; the "V" shape on the sides is actually more of a "U", and it''s more rounded. The head is shaped more like a cone.

I had to learn, looking here, that this forum is for people who really LOVE diamonds, so bigger diamonds are going to be represented. I think in the "real world," over half a carat is a sizeable rock! Your diamond sounds wonderful, and your girlfriend will be thrilled.

If you want to see what it looks like "in person," you can scroll to the bottom of this thread:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/am-i-being-too-picky-or-is-this-not-right.37782/=

If you want a side shot, let me know.

 

[mrssalvo]

the ring you chose sounds beautiful. please post pictures once you propose..

 

[decodelighted]

First off ... STAY SAFE!!! Hoping for a drama-free speedy return to the states for you!!!

Secondly ... sounds like a gorgeous ring. All her friends will be impressed by the stylish, modern semi-bezel setting and "high end" stats (D VVS1).

My Dad got my mom''s .70-ish emerald cut "I" color stone 40 years ago through the Navy''s in-house stores. People have always mistaken it for a 1ct stone and she has loved it all these years. They recently got it appraised along with other family jewelry and found out what they already knew -- it was a very, very nicely cut quality stone (Artcarved used good stuff back then).

Good luck with the proposal! Please come back here with pix & the scoop!!!

 

[Shawna13]

Hi there!
You have chosen a beautiful ring with what will surely be a beautiful diamond. I have seen this setting before and it always makes the diamond even look larger than if it were in a standard prong setting.... but even if it doesn't make the diamond look larger... 0.72 is still a very nice size (above average for sure) and the specs are wonderful. For the record... I have a 0.74 stone in a very good cut and it is always mistaken for a 1 carat. We went for the quality over quantity thing as well (more his choice than mine).

Best of luck with the proposal!

 

[JulieN]

Date: 2/1/2006 12:45:16 PM
Author: albicocca
Don''t worry!!! It sounds like you picked a beautiful ring!!!

I read somewhere that less than 1% of women ever own a 1 carat diamond or larger - pricescope is definitely NOT a random sampling of women/rings, and even a ton of the women here have under a carat! Also, a lot of the women with huge gorgeous rings now, started off getting engaged with a much smaller stone and have only worked up to their current stones through upgrading over the years.

That 1% thing was on a De Beers ad.

 

[sevens one]

here''s a great one (and from Blue Nile)
quaeritur''s .79 D SI1

tension setting from Boone Rings
Size 5

 

[Lynn B]

Oh, wow, I had forgotten how gorgeous Q's ring is! Gosh, I miss her! Wonder where she went?!!

Oh... back to the regularly scheduled thread

... silly boy! QUIT WORRYING! You done real good, and I can't wait to see photos!!!

Lynn

 

[valeria101]

Date: 2/1/2006 11:56:19 AM
Author:toast58
Sorry to bother you, but I was hoping you could put my mind at ease. I just recently purchased a round .72 D VVs2 VG ring from Blue Nile, set in a platinum semi-bezel setting. As I read through this site, it seems less than a carat is some kind of faux paux. Have you seen a diamond this size in a bezel? Does it look too small? I really feel I should have done this at a jeweler, but the price was half of what I was being quoted from local stores.

Dunno what ''VG'' cut is... if you worry about quality over quantity, that''s one ''quality'' base uncovered. D/VVS doesn''t hurt, but it doesn''t show much either - over E-VS2, say. Cut is one quality point that shows. The quality of the setting is another thing, and while I have no substantial complaints about BN in general and haven''t seen your ring.... I have my doubts that theirs rank among comparable jewelry as D/VVS tops the scale for the diamond''s color and clarity. Basically, two of four quality marks I can think of (color, clarity and cut of the stone and the design and make of the setting) came tops, the other two - I don''t know anything about from your post.

.72cts sounds good to me regardless.

My 2c