Looking for an engagement ring! I've done some research about the 4 c's but not super clear about Ideal Scope, ASET, etc...
The ring itself is going to be a halo. The only thing I am (pretty) certain I want is an excellent cut. I think I want somewhere around 1.7+ carats, less would be okay too.
As I understand it, I or better is probably okay for color. I spent some time at a local chain and can only tell the difference between I, H, G and F when compared side to side and even then, barely. SI2 or better as long as it's eye clean. Budget is probably up to $14k for the diamond but flexible if it's worth it.
I picked three at James Allen that seem to have good table, depth, crown angle, pavilion angle and are between .9 -1.4 on the HCA tool. But .9 might not be good for rings? Not sure why...
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3498193
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...color-si1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-3208465
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5063606
Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!!
The ring itself is going to be a halo. The only thing I am (pretty) certain I want is an excellent cut. I think I want somewhere around 1.7+ carats, less would be okay too.
As I understand it, I or better is probably okay for color. I spent some time at a local chain and can only tell the difference between I, H, G and F when compared side to side and even then, barely. SI2 or better as long as it's eye clean. Budget is probably up to $14k for the diamond but flexible if it's worth it.
I picked three at James Allen that seem to have good table, depth, crown angle, pavilion angle and are between .9 -1.4 on the HCA tool. But .9 might not be good for rings? Not sure why...
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3498193
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...color-si1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-3208465
https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5063606
Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!!