Anthony Marziatico
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Aug 4, 2017
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neither! First off, you want stones that are GIA XXX which none are. Secondly, the angles are just not complimentary when it comes to light return.
Stone#1 scores 5.1 on HCA, "Total Visual Performance: Good- only if price is your main criterion"
Stone #2 scores 5.4 on the HCA. again, "Total Visual Performance: Good- only if price is your main criterion"
are you working with a jeweler? Any particular reason you went with such a high color/clarity? Would you be open to looking around online? You'll get LOTS of recs from experienced members if you post a budget and list of wants.
Hi Farrahlyn,
I appreciate the response.
I was working with a jeweller and I have looked online. He's matching the best price I found online.
Honestly, price is a big part of my criterion, as I'm budgeted to just 4000$ CAD for the whole ring.
Knowing this, which seems like the better buy?
I was favouring the latter but I'm uncertain about the inclusions.
Seriously, he is offering you some real losers. Look at how much money you're spending on a stone, you want a NICE performing stone for the money you're spending. Seriously, it's like going to a car dealership and the salesman taking advantage of you because you want a car with a specific color and sound system and he's all, "well, this is the only car i have for you. It has a really crummy paint job so it doesn't really look great on the outside but its the color and sound system you want!"
Nothing wrong with having a limited budget with specific wants but don't you want a truly beautiful stone considering the amount of money you're dropping?
Why not buy online? I just had a quick look and you could do better. Cut is THE most important thing in order for you to have a lovely sparkly stone.
E.g. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...e-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2762136
(Has strong blue fluorescence which you may or may not like!)
Plus this,
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...mfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086
Totals just over $3000 US which is about $4000 CAD.
If you were happy to drop colour and clarity you could probably get a bigger stone, too.
I can understand being concerned with the exchange rate and duties eroding your purchasing power.
PSers... isn't there a PS preferred vendor that's based in Canada? I recall reading that before. *off to do some searching*
TRUTH!! What is FI's finger size?You can do better than that for your budget. My set totaled less than $3600 US - including the band. I have a .8 J stone and it faces up white - my melee is G- H colored.
I'd look into the Pser's stone recommendations - they are pretty good at finding the best stones for your $.
Snowdrop's recommendation is good - if you drop down in color, you can increase size, if that has any importance to you.
Ask your jeweller to find a GIA XXX diamond with the following proportions
table 54-58
crown 34-35
pavilion 40.6-40.8
depth less than 62.3%
btw where do you reside in Canada??