Newbie...A couple of questions?

[AllieK315]

Hi, I''m new! I''ve been doing some research for my engagement ring (I''m not engaged yet, but my boyfriend and I are discussing...)

We''re on a budget, and I''ve been doing research on shapes that I like. i love Pear and Emerald.

So my question is, would a G color and VS2 color be acceptable for these two cuts? I have been able to find many sizable diamonds within our budget that are this color and clarity. Would these be a good value, if the other factors of the diamond are favorable? thanks!

 

[Regular Guy]

It''s a combination I chose.

I think it''s a classic.

Like basic black.

Of course, the bigger...if you are more sensitive to either color or inclusions...the more of a question this raises. How sizeable are you talking?

Without more info...G VS2 are well regarded, classic, targets, I think.

 

[chrono]

For fancy cut stones like a pear, and a step cut like an EC, G VS2 is what I would recommend. Both are safe enough not to see anything with the naked eye (from the top only) and very white to the eye.

 

[Lorelei]

Depending on the size diamond you are looking at, as Ira says, this can make a difference too. I have a 2 ct pear which is an H and is very white, so you could broaden your options to an H and SI clarity even if the cut was good. But G VS is usually a safe choice in both shapes.