Hello.
Been perusing this forum for a bit and was hoping to get some advice/help on selecting a diamond for an engagement ring. I'd like to buy my significant other the biggest and the best quality diamond out there, but unfortunately, my current financial situation doesn't allow me to do so, especially with the need to pay for a wedding/honeymoon and all. Anyway, my self-imposed budget is around $2500 and here are couple diamonds I've picked out at Bluenile (I've chosen a platinum band costing approximately $750):
#1
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD01845249
Shape: Round
Price: $1681
Carat: 0.5
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
#2
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD02106894
Shape: Round
Price: $1759
Carat: 0.43
Cut: Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: IF
#3
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD02067634
Shape: Round
Price: $1783
Carat: 0.6
Cut: Ideal
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
#4
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD02069097
Shape: Round
Price: $1809
Carat: 0.7
Cut: Ideal
Color: J
Clarity: SI2
I'm leaning towards option #2 as I'm all about quality over quantity. However, after talking to a few female friends/co-workers of mine, many suggest that it's the size that counts as most can't really notice quality with the naked eye. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Been perusing this forum for a bit and was hoping to get some advice/help on selecting a diamond for an engagement ring. I'd like to buy my significant other the biggest and the best quality diamond out there, but unfortunately, my current financial situation doesn't allow me to do so, especially with the need to pay for a wedding/honeymoon and all. Anyway, my self-imposed budget is around $2500 and here are couple diamonds I've picked out at Bluenile (I've chosen a platinum band costing approximately $750):
#1
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD01845249
Shape: Round
Price: $1681
Carat: 0.5
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
#2
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD02106894
Shape: Round
Price: $1759
Carat: 0.43
Cut: Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: IF
#3
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD02067634
Shape: Round
Price: $1783
Carat: 0.6
Cut: Ideal
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
#4
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-...tep=DIAMONDS_STEP&builder=BYOR&pid=LD02069097
Shape: Round
Price: $1809
Carat: 0.7
Cut: Ideal
Color: J
Clarity: SI2
I'm leaning towards option #2 as I'm all about quality over quantity. However, after talking to a few female friends/co-workers of mine, many suggest that it's the size that counts as most can't really notice quality with the naked eye. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.