TXEngagement
Rough_Rock
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- Dec 11, 2018
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Hello PriceScope fam,
I am having a bit of analysis paralysis when it comes to choosing a diamond. I have spent as much time as a layman can trying to get educated, but the experience of knowing how aset, idealscope, proportions, etc. translate into diamond performance when it hits your eye is something I just can't replicate. So I need the experts.
Looking for your feedback and thoughts.
My qualifications for choose a diamond (in order of priority)
I went ahead and bought this diamond (last one I liked was sold within hours of me finding it)
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6054166
Things I like about it:
Big open question: Is this going to be a high performing diamond and generally a great choice for <$9000 ish that meets the above criteria and preferences. Are there others out there that may be even better and I should just be more patient? As I said, I have around 2-3 months of time I can sit on the sidelines to get a better fit for my preferences if this forum gives me feedback in that direction.
Thanks,
J
I am having a bit of analysis paralysis when it comes to choosing a diamond. I have spent as much time as a layman can trying to get educated, but the experience of knowing how aset, idealscope, proportions, etc. translate into diamond performance when it hits your eye is something I just can't replicate. So I need the experts.
Looking for your feedback and thoughts.
My qualifications for choose a diamond (in order of priority)
- Budget: Under $10K (ring included) +/- 10% flexibility.
- Cut- I want as ideal of a cut as I can find within ~2-3 month time frame (with all other qualifications maximized). This is where my analysis paralysis is coming from. I love symmetry and perfection (as close as I can get to it in a natural diamond) and value light performance as the number 1 quality of the diamond I pick.
- Carat- Trying to maximize this while meeting the other criteria.
- Quality- VS2 - VS1 (picked based off of the fact I don't particularly want to see imperfections, or pay for quality I can't appreciate).
- Color- This diamond is going in a yellow gold ring, likely https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-3784.htm From my readings, I'm likely looking for an 'I' color and up. I'm hesitant to go much lower, but that is mostly from lack of knowledge to the contrary. I don't think my lady would appreciate much warmth, however I know my obsession with cut will help here.
I went ahead and bought this diamond (last one I liked was sold within hours of me finding it)
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6054166
Things I like about it:
- Fit the general proportions of a super ideal cut that I have read.
- Crown and pavilion angles are complimentary.
- Good looking, symmetrical light performance map in the AGS report (aside from the larger "less bright" regions at 4 and 9 o'clock.) I read an article on painting and digging that may explain this? How much will this really impact light performance?
- Hoping the cluster of inclusions for a VS1 wont be visible to the eye... guess I'll find this out here in a few days.
- Should I be concerned about the natural inclusion on the edge of the diamond?
Big open question: Is this going to be a high performing diamond and generally a great choice for <$9000 ish that meets the above criteria and preferences. Are there others out there that may be even better and I should just be more patient? As I said, I have around 2-3 months of time I can sit on the sidelines to get a better fit for my preferences if this forum gives me feedback in that direction.
Thanks,
J