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Rough_Rock
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I have decided to buy my girlfriend a diamond ring, not for engagement purposes, a promise ring? I explained to her how an engagement ring would be hard to wear daily and I would love to have a humble wedding ring thats industrial looking (hammered?). That is why a promise ring can 1) show my commitment and give a sense of security 2) can wear daily 3) we are both at a very young age, starting our careers (dated for a few years), and it will be years until we get married. Most importantly, there will great sense of pride and satisfaction looking back in the future in this ring being maybe the most valuable to both of us.
My budget was 4k USD in the beginning, she chose the setting - 18k White Gold Vatche 1514 Felicity Pave Diamond Engagement Ring - from WF that cost 1.4k, leaving 2.6k for the diamond.
I found a 0.625ct G color VS2 WF ACA H&A the suits this criteria which the consultant also recommended from a dozen of other alternatives:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3917006.htm
Few days later, her relatives got to know the happy news, but many said that there is no point of buying a small carat diamond and should aim for around 1 carat (go for 0.9ish at least)...
My gf saw the prices of 1 carat diamond are going for and said its perfectly fine if its small, and told me not to listen to her relatives. That still got me very size sensitive, and have been looking for larger diamonds every since within the price but dont seem to be able to find anything. I am very anxious and worried that my original thought of being a romantic thing would now turn into laughters because its just 0.625ct and not a full 1ct. My gf and I are both Chinese, and yes, her relatives look at size and color more than anything else like cut or clarity.
In my final attempt, I have found a few other diamonds that would cost a few hundred more such as:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4175843.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4089762.htm
Is it worth it to choose the above diamond for the increase in price point compare to the original 0.625ct? Is 0.625ct and 0.71-0.73ct a big difference?
With that in mind, is it better to just downgrade and go for non-super ideal cut such as JA or bluenile because you get can a bigger diamond with your buck?
And do the super ideal cut look like the pictures online (contrast of arrows) in real life when it is only 0.625ct? or do I have to go a bigger size to see clearly the arrows?
In a few posts, CIB keeps poping up and therefore checked a few out because the poster said that the color grade looks a grade or 2 grader whiter when it is CIB compared to WF ACA? I am not sure but I bet both brands provide execellent quality diamonds.
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10415
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10526
Should I break the bank with this 1ct?: https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10841
That is all I have got, and if you have read it until this point, I do really appreciate you time and please share your opinion on which is better or even recommend something new if you have the time (haha) Thank you ;p
My budget was 4k USD in the beginning, she chose the setting - 18k White Gold Vatche 1514 Felicity Pave Diamond Engagement Ring - from WF that cost 1.4k, leaving 2.6k for the diamond.
I found a 0.625ct G color VS2 WF ACA H&A the suits this criteria which the consultant also recommended from a dozen of other alternatives:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3917006.htm
Few days later, her relatives got to know the happy news, but many said that there is no point of buying a small carat diamond and should aim for around 1 carat (go for 0.9ish at least)...
My gf saw the prices of 1 carat diamond are going for and said its perfectly fine if its small, and told me not to listen to her relatives. That still got me very size sensitive, and have been looking for larger diamonds every since within the price but dont seem to be able to find anything. I am very anxious and worried that my original thought of being a romantic thing would now turn into laughters because its just 0.625ct and not a full 1ct. My gf and I are both Chinese, and yes, her relatives look at size and color more than anything else like cut or clarity.
In my final attempt, I have found a few other diamonds that would cost a few hundred more such as:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4175843.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4089762.htm
Is it worth it to choose the above diamond for the increase in price point compare to the original 0.625ct? Is 0.625ct and 0.71-0.73ct a big difference?
With that in mind, is it better to just downgrade and go for non-super ideal cut such as JA or bluenile because you get can a bigger diamond with your buck?
And do the super ideal cut look like the pictures online (contrast of arrows) in real life when it is only 0.625ct? or do I have to go a bigger size to see clearly the arrows?
In a few posts, CIB keeps poping up and therefore checked a few out because the poster said that the color grade looks a grade or 2 grader whiter when it is CIB compared to WF ACA? I am not sure but I bet both brands provide execellent quality diamonds.
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10415
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10526
Should I break the bank with this 1ct?: https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10841
That is all I have got, and if you have read it until this point, I do really appreciate you time and please share your opinion on which is better or even recommend something new if you have the time (haha) Thank you ;p