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donne

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Hello All..

I Need help in choosing an engagement ring very soon. I have an absolute $3K max budget including the setting.
I''m looking for a GIA certified, .7 thru 1.0 carat , good to ideal cut , color G-H , clarity Vs2 thru vs1, round shape.

Questions..

1) I''m I asking too much for the price?


Here''s an example

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1231683.htm# <--- is this a good one?
2) Another big question is Will a .7 carat look too small ?

3) What else (Other important aspects) should I look for such as table, depth, Symmetry: , etc..what do those mean?

4) Is GIA a must ? or can it be other certs?

Help
 
Drop the clarity and up the cut. I''d rather see you get this one:

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1467053.htm

You''ll never notice the difference in clarity but you will notice the difference in cut.

.7 is a great size and besides it is what you can afford which is the most important part. This stone has a bit of a PS discount too, so make sure to ask about that. Put it in a basic solitaire setting and you are good to go.

AGS is another good cert.
 
Date: 12/2/2008 11:36:43 PM
Author: donne
What about this one?


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1192028.asp


Is this seller reputable?


I know $3K is not a lot for a rock ,but that''s what I can afford right now, and I may upgrade later. I will chose the best one based on feedback ..thanks for the help.
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James Allen is certainly a reputable vendor, but I would worry about that big black inclusion right in the center being visible with that stone. But the cut is nice.
 
I just noticed the inclusion..that ''s a great magnifying toll they got though. so, I''m worried alright..so I guess I will look at others at James..Can anyone see others that are better?
 
 
No, i do not think .7 is too small.
 
Here is another option. With vendors that have an upgrade policy you can always upgrade for some future anniversary if you want, although this size is quite respectable.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4464/
 
Date: 12/3/2008 3:46:25 PM
Author: swingirl
Here is another option. With vendors that have an upgrade policy you can always upgrade for some future anniversary if you want, although this size is quite respectable.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4464/
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I''d snap that one up in a hearbeat!!!
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To the OP, if you''re planning on upgrading in thge future, James Allen''s upgrade policy is not as good as GOG or Whiteflash...
 
I think .7 is a beautiful size. Most of the women I work with have .5 or below, and I think those are gorgeous, too. Trust the great people here and in Rocky Talky to make sure you get a stunning stone (and definitely put money into a better cut diamond for something that will sparkle and shine), and stay firmly within your budget, and you''ll get a beautiful ring and not spend more money than you have.
 
I love diamonds in the .70 size range. I think that size is perfect. I have a .60 and I don't think it is too small at all.

Here are pics of my .60

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/wanna-see-my-ring.100885/


and Here is one of my fav threads all the diamonds are under 1 carat.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/under-1ct-diamonds.25028/
 
My ring is a .7 ct, and I think it''s lovely! Good luck with your search!
(Here are some pics of mine for reference, and cuz I love to show it off!!!)
my ring
 
I agree with NeatFreak... go down on clairty and up on cut... if you want it to have maximum sparkle!

I think 0.7 is perfectly fine. Too big or too small depends on the woman''s preference. Some like it modest, and others like it flashy. Staying under a carat makes it a lot easier to stay in budget too.

If you concerned about the size, you can always save up later in life and get a really gorgeous wedding band, if you want more flash... or even upgrade the stone itself (if it''s not too sentimental by then) For now 0.7 certainly isn''t "too small". I do think it''s good to get the best stone you get get within the budget (and bigger size doesn''t mean better stone).
 
My e-ring is a .62 pear and I don''t think that it looks too small at all. I think that .7 is a great size!
 
Last year we got a .59ct stone plus setting from WhiteFlash and spent just $2100. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something in your pricerange, you might just have to go more simple with the setting.
 
Date: 12/3/2008 3:46:25 PM
Author: swingirl
Here is another option. With vendors that have an upgrade policy you can always upgrade for some future anniversary if you want, although this size is quite respectable.


http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4464/
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That is a beautiful diamond swingirl! Great find!
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Donne
I don''t think a .7 stone is small at all. I have a .54 and I am very happy with it. That good old gold diamond that swingirl found is .81 too. So it would offer a little more finger coverage, if you were to go with that one.
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That GOG one is beautiful!!!!! GOG is great to work with, too (speaking of reputable vendors).

I don''t think .7 - 1.00 is REMOTELY small. If you pay attention to buying a well-cut stone, the diamond will be an absolute ball of fire! Also in my opinion? Stones that are more well-cut appear larger to my eye. They just handle light much better.
 
I think the .7 ct range is fine. If you go with the ideal cut diamond it will be a dynamite stone.
 
I have a .75 and adore it.
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Not too small at all! As others have said, you can always go with WG, GOG etc. and insure that you have a great upgrade policy for the future.
 
Ok ..thanks for the replies. So, now I know the ranges of .7 to 1.0 carat is not too small..thanks for the feedbacks.

1) Now, everyone keeps mentioning to "up the cut" and I'm confused about that "cut stuff" since this stone:

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1231683.htm

I previously selected stated that it's an "Ideal cut" ..ins't that the highest cut out there? or Am i looking at the wrong thing?

2) Also, what's excellent cut and is that the same as Ideal?

3) I know about the 4 c's.. what about the c#5 "cut grade"

Where does it state the true cut of the diamond?

Help

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Ps.. I just saw one that 's a 0.73 ct J SI1 A Cut Above H&A

Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 0.730
. Depth %: 61.6
. Table %: 56.7
. Crown Angle: 34.7
. Crown %: 15
. Star : 54
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 78
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 5.76-5.79X3.56
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible


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..what do you think about that one?..is the Fluorescence a big issue?
 
Date: 12/5/2008 10:19:50 AM
Author: donne
Ok ..thanks for the replies. So, now I know the ranges of .7 to 1.0 carat is not too small..thanks for the feedbacks.

1) Now, everyone keeps mentioning to 'up the cut' and I'm confused about that 'cut stuff' since this stone:

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1231683.htm

I previously selected stated that it's an 'Ideal cut' ..ins't that the highest cut out there? or Am i looking at the wrong thing?

2) Also, what's excellent cut and is that the same as Ideal? It depends. Vendors may use these terms and they don't necessarily mean you get a well cut diamond. The only meaningful use of these terms ( to a certain extent) is for AGS labs use of Ideal, which means a diamond has to meet strict criteria to get this, or GIA Excellent cut grade - but with GIA Ex you need to carefully evaluate each diamond as the Ex cut grade is wide and can allow for some lesser cut diamonds to receive the excellent designation.

3) I know about the 4 c's.. what about the c#5 'cut grade' Cut is crucial for a diamond's beauty and therefore of utmost importance.

Where does it state the true cut of the diamond? The only way to know ( unless you are choosing AGS0 cut grade) is to evaluate each diamond on its proportions and visual properties by considering the numbers, reflector images such as Idealscope and trusted vendor/ appraiser input. Then the rest boils down to personal taste and the level of cut quality you want.

Also read this tutorial on cut grading to learn the basics. http://diamonds.pricescope.com/tolk.asp

Help

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Ps.. I just saw one that 's a 0.73 ct J SI1 A Cut Above H&A

Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 0.730
. Depth %: 61.6
. Table %: 56.7
. Crown Angle: 34.7
. Crown %: 15
. Star : 54
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 78
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 5.76-5.79X3.56
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible


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..what do you think about that one?..is the Fluorescence a big issue?
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Ideal Cut can be a term that is used to describe the cut of a diamond but it doesn't always guarantee you a well cut stone, so evaluate each diamond on its own desirable physical and visual properties. The first diamond above, you can do better than that one, it is what we call a steep deep and won't be the best performer. The A Cut Above however is a superbly cut stone, so I would concentrate on that one or others of great cut quality. And no issue whatsoever with fluorescence.
 
.7-.75 is the perfect size. FWIW, when I tried on diamond rings, .80 was the largest that looked good on my hand. Even if I won $5 million in the lotto, I''d still go with a diamond around that size
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I would buy a bigger house, though!
 
Date: 12/5/2008 1:19:47 PM
Author: donne
I think I will choose this one:


http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1148655.htm


What do you think?
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I think that's some very nice "bang" for the buck! I also think you'll enjoy working with WF, they're an excellent company.

Looking at the Sarin for that stone, I'm thinking you'll be getting those bright "spears" of white light in addition to the scintillation. The light will definitely please you when you see it in person, gathering from the posted info. I also think it will "face up" like a stone that's a carat (or close to it). Lots and lots of light return helps stones look larger (to my eye, anyway). This forum has a thread for stones up to one carat in size, and when you see some of those fireballs, you'll know what I mean when I say they "look larger." IMHO, you done good! She'll love it!!!
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ETA: Sweetpink started a thread called "under one carat rings." On the first page is sourgirl's engagement ring, which is a WF ACA H&A (I think .72ct) That stone is a prime example of what i mean when I say FIREBALL! And it looks MUCH bigger than .72ct
 
Sounds like a perfect size
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