swtmelissa
Rough_Rock
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- Jan 10, 2016
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Hi all,
I'm in the market for an ering and while I love my fiancee to death, he is absolutely no help when it comes to shopping for the diamond. And I have to tell you - I'm so anxious and nervous about making a poor choice that I can't sleep at night!
Right now I have this diamond on reserve:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1.08ct-h-si2-platinum-select-round-ideal-cut-diamond.html
I have several concerns:
To begin with I am scared to death to purchase a SI2 diamond. I'm told that it's eye clean (i realize I need to clarify what that means at GOG) but what if it's not - what if I miss an inclusion or something while looking at in the store? Realistically I can't sit in the store and stare/inspect it the way I would at home when it's on my finger or out in the "real world." Plus I'm nervous and it's difficult to take your time and stare at a diamond with a salesperson standing in front of you (no one pressured me, it's just awkward for me). I only looked at it once, I plan to go back this week to take another look (look at it from the side, turn it from side to side, etc.) but there is part of me that just wants to play it safe and get a VS2 for peace of mind but my fiancee isn't thrilled about paying $2000 more (on average) for something he can't see (and I understand his thought on that point). Has anyone else had this fear and if so how did they deal with it?
Another concern is whether or not I'm getting the best RB possible. I keep hearing about hearts and arrows....is that a recommended cut? Is that something I should be looking at in order to have a beautiful RB? As you will see when you click on the link there is a picture of the hearts, but nothing about arrows. And I'm not quite sure what that means.....does that mean it has no arrows?
Is it worth getting a cheaper setting so I can pay more for a better clarity on my diamond? And should I be looking at a hearts and arrows or any other type of optimal cut? Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated!
And what about the inclusions? Are any of them or their placement "red flags?"
Edit: Sorry about the lengthy post, I'm just so worried about making the right choice....and I would love to be able to sleep again at night, lol!
I'm in the market for an ering and while I love my fiancee to death, he is absolutely no help when it comes to shopping for the diamond. And I have to tell you - I'm so anxious and nervous about making a poor choice that I can't sleep at night!
Right now I have this diamond on reserve:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1.08ct-h-si2-platinum-select-round-ideal-cut-diamond.html
I have several concerns:
To begin with I am scared to death to purchase a SI2 diamond. I'm told that it's eye clean (i realize I need to clarify what that means at GOG) but what if it's not - what if I miss an inclusion or something while looking at in the store? Realistically I can't sit in the store and stare/inspect it the way I would at home when it's on my finger or out in the "real world." Plus I'm nervous and it's difficult to take your time and stare at a diamond with a salesperson standing in front of you (no one pressured me, it's just awkward for me). I only looked at it once, I plan to go back this week to take another look (look at it from the side, turn it from side to side, etc.) but there is part of me that just wants to play it safe and get a VS2 for peace of mind but my fiancee isn't thrilled about paying $2000 more (on average) for something he can't see (and I understand his thought on that point). Has anyone else had this fear and if so how did they deal with it?
Another concern is whether or not I'm getting the best RB possible. I keep hearing about hearts and arrows....is that a recommended cut? Is that something I should be looking at in order to have a beautiful RB? As you will see when you click on the link there is a picture of the hearts, but nothing about arrows. And I'm not quite sure what that means.....does that mean it has no arrows?
Is it worth getting a cheaper setting so I can pay more for a better clarity on my diamond? And should I be looking at a hearts and arrows or any other type of optimal cut? Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated!
And what about the inclusions? Are any of them or their placement "red flags?"
Edit: Sorry about the lengthy post, I'm just so worried about making the right choice....and I would love to be able to sleep again at night, lol!