new here with lots of questions

[MarineRandy]

I''ve been lurking around here for a few days and after reading many articles I decided to join and hopefully get some great advice regarding diamonds. I am going to propse to my girlfriend of 4yrs in about a month,since I am being deployed a short time after that, I have the setting picked out but not the diamond. I found two diamonds that I liked and just wanted some reliable and expert advice. So here it goes :

1.23ct ROUND CUT
DEPTH:57.7 %
TABLE: 54 %
CULET:NONE
POLISH: GOOD
SYMMETRY:GOOD
CLARITY:VS1
COLOR
MEASUREMENTS:7.09-7.14X4.10mm


1.52ct ROUND CUT
DEPTH:62.3 %
TABLE: 55 %
CULET:NONE
POLISH: VERY GOOD
SYMMETRY:VERY GOOD
CLARITY:SI1
COLOR:F
MEASUREMENTS:7.32 X 7.27 X 4.54 mm

 

[marcy]

Welcome to PS. Can you tell us your budget? I am sure you''ll get lots of suggestions. The rule of thumb for most PS members is to get the best cut stone.

 

[MarineRandy]

Around $11000
Any advice would be great

 

[Kaleigh]

Read the tutorials here on CUT. Cut is key to buying a gorgeous stone. Check out www.whiteflash.com and www.goodoldgold.com I have bought from both vendors, and have nothing but great things to say about them. Good luck. I admire what you are doing for our country. Make sure you mention PS, you''ll get a discount. Good luck.