Hello from the land down under (Sydney, Australia)!
I have been trying to rapidly educate myself and finding it a bit overwhelming. I plan to propose very soon so need to lock in my diamond order asap and hoping for help choosing the stone.
My budget is US$11,500 all up incl the setting.
I am aiming for 1.6-1.7ish carat, H or I color, given the $ constraints vs size...I think it needs to be SI1? Tiffany style platinum 6 prong setting.
If I'm getting an eye clean SI1 do I need to be very clear with my definition when asking sellers to confirm (as some define it as top down but what about side on)?
I can't decide on these options:
Option A) to use Australia based diamond wholesalers (who sell direct to public) that vet/choose stones and import then build the ring locally. (They check all the stone/know what they are doing etc)
B) import a loose diamond (James Allen/whiteflash/bluenile etc) -> have local jeweller do the setting
C) have both the stone and setting created overseas and import the whole thing.
I need the ring by Christmas. Using option A I can get a 1.7ct si1 excellent cut in Tiffany setting all up for US11.5k (right on budget)- but wondering if I import something in whether I can get better specs. However want to avoid drama and great risk of things going missing or delayed in post or local jewellers not keen. If I just import a loose stone I imagine I'll get slugged more for a setting as the jeweller isn't making a profit on the stone too. If I import I pay 10% tax but not too much of an issue.
Depth, dimensions, table and fluorescence confuses me
but I'm pretty ok with the 4Cs (should I get triple excellent?)
If anyone can help steer me in the right direction (or has any specific stones I should consider or retailers which can do the stone+setting) it's greatly appreciated !!
I have been trying to rapidly educate myself and finding it a bit overwhelming. I plan to propose very soon so need to lock in my diamond order asap and hoping for help choosing the stone.
My budget is US$11,500 all up incl the setting.
I am aiming for 1.6-1.7ish carat, H or I color, given the $ constraints vs size...I think it needs to be SI1? Tiffany style platinum 6 prong setting.
If I'm getting an eye clean SI1 do I need to be very clear with my definition when asking sellers to confirm (as some define it as top down but what about side on)?
I can't decide on these options:
Option A) to use Australia based diamond wholesalers (who sell direct to public) that vet/choose stones and import then build the ring locally. (They check all the stone/know what they are doing etc)
B) import a loose diamond (James Allen/whiteflash/bluenile etc) -> have local jeweller do the setting
C) have both the stone and setting created overseas and import the whole thing.
I need the ring by Christmas. Using option A I can get a 1.7ct si1 excellent cut in Tiffany setting all up for US11.5k (right on budget)- but wondering if I import something in whether I can get better specs. However want to avoid drama and great risk of things going missing or delayed in post or local jewellers not keen. If I just import a loose stone I imagine I'll get slugged more for a setting as the jeweller isn't making a profit on the stone too. If I import I pay 10% tax but not too much of an issue.
Depth, dimensions, table and fluorescence confuses me
but I'm pretty ok with the 4Cs (should I get triple excellent?)If anyone can help steer me in the right direction (or has any specific stones I should consider or retailers which can do the stone+setting) it's greatly appreciated !!
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