I am trading in a diamind band and upgrading to a 3 stone ring. I have seen 2 stones that I like (for the center stone) but I am having trouble deciding. I want the ring to be a substantial piece, but not too much (if there is such a thing).
I know from reading the posts in this forum that I should be providing more info, but this is what I have so far:
Stone 1 is 1.21ct, G color, VS1 and is considered Ex/Ex, w/GIA ratings ($8900)
Stone 2 is 1.51 ct, H color, SI1 and is considered VG/VG w/GIA ratings ($9900)
To me, they look the same, one is just a smaller version. Beautiful stones. But, I am trying to stick to a budget and the price difference is frankly a hurdle. Is the bigger stone truly the better value even though it costs more, but has lower ratings across the board? Or would you recommend I go with the 1.21 stone?
I plan to have these paired with matching stones (each around .40 ct)
I just don''t want to look at the ring and kick myself for not going bigger but I''m not sure the difference in size would be that noticable.
Thanks for your help.
I know from reading the posts in this forum that I should be providing more info, but this is what I have so far:
Stone 1 is 1.21ct, G color, VS1 and is considered Ex/Ex, w/GIA ratings ($8900)
Stone 2 is 1.51 ct, H color, SI1 and is considered VG/VG w/GIA ratings ($9900)
To me, they look the same, one is just a smaller version. Beautiful stones. But, I am trying to stick to a budget and the price difference is frankly a hurdle. Is the bigger stone truly the better value even though it costs more, but has lower ratings across the board? Or would you recommend I go with the 1.21 stone?
I plan to have these paired with matching stones (each around .40 ct)
I just don''t want to look at the ring and kick myself for not going bigger but I''m not sure the difference in size would be that noticable.
Thanks for your help.