New Diamond Shopper needing help!

[diamondshopping11]

I am just beginning my search for an engagement ring and need some suggestions/help on where to shop and what to look for with diamonds. I've done some basic research and think that I want to go with an Ideal/Excellent cut, then somewhere between a G-I color with a budget of $3,000-$5,000. I'm not really sure about much else or if what I think I want to do is even the best option. I could really use some advice and suggestions of things that fit within my budget.

Thanks!

 

[slg47]

shape? carat size? clarity?

 

[minmin001]

budget is just for the diamond or with setting?

 

[centralsquare]

Assuming you want a round, eye-clean (regardless of clarity rating), and the $5k is for just the diamond, here are a few choices:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2677732.htm

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8553/

You would have to verify whether they are eye clean.

 

[diamondshopping11]

budget is just for the diamond and I know she wants a circle circle cut

 

[slg47]

3000-5000 is a big range. what would you like to spend on the diamond?

do you know what type of setting she likes?

 

[yssie]

Really think you need to do a bit more reading and narrow down what you're looking for so that we can usefully help you - at least to answer slg's questions. Start with the first tutorial "Diamond Guide" under the Knowledge tab at the top of the page below the sponsor advertisement. By circle cut do you mean round shaped?

 

[Regular Guy]

I don't know...might give the guy a break. The circle circle could mean OK, OK.

Good suggestions made based on search by cut engine here, but...

here's another possible sleeper. Ask where the cert is, and do they/can they get reflector image:

http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/diamond_detail.php?id=482579&ref=pricescope

Ira Z.

 

[Gypsy]

I don't know...might give the guy a break. The circle circle could mean OK, OK.

Good suggestions made based on search by cut engine here, but...

here's another possible sleeper. Ask where the cert is, and do they/can they get reflector image:

http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/diamond_detail.php?id=482579&ref=pricescope

Ira Z.

That's a nice find. Good price too. Plus eternity has very affordable settings. http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-ring/Violet-Diamond-Solitaire-with-Angled-Band-by-Eternity-%28.05-ctw.%29-147.htm

 

[diamondshopping11]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I have done a little more research from the links you all provided and can give a little more information now on exactly what I am looking for.

Round Shape
Excellent or above Cut
SI1 or above Clarity
J or above Color
.75-1.00 Carat

My price range is that I am willing to go as high as $5,000 on just the diamond.

From what I understand on what I've read as long as I go for a high quality cut and decent clarity I can afford to sacrifice a little on the color. I'm not terribly concerned about the size range and am more interested in getting the best quality I can in cut and clarity within my price range.

Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[yssie]

0.82 H SI1 Branded TrueHearts $4.1k http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1380141.asp
0.9 I VS2 $5k http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1370695.asp
0.93 H VS2 5.3k http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1383676.asp

0.76 G SI1 Branded AVR $4.4k http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8243/
0.84 H SI1 Branded H&A $4.7k http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8553/

0.81 I VS2 Branded ES $4.5k http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2677731.htm
0.825 I VS2 Branded ACA H&A $4.9k http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2680223.htm
0.813 G SI1 Branded ACA H&A $5.1k http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2677730.htm

1.022 J SI1 Branded Blue (vsb) $5.4k http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=BLAGS-104052029005
0.816 G VS2 Branded H&A $5.4k http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-104052884013



...So, you have tons of options depending on how you want to prioritize

 

[diamondshopping11]

This is great! I actually was doing some of my own searching on whiteflash after my last post and was looking at your second whiteflash option before I saw your post! Any further thoughts on the pros and cons of that diamond?

 

[yssie]

This is great! I actually was doing some of my own searching on whiteflash after my last post and was looking at your second whiteflash option before I saw your post! Any further thoughts on the pros and cons of that diamond?

I can't see a single thing I'd consider a "con" - other than spending ~5k on a 6mm piece of rock, I suppose