Ok. I have been reading the forums for a few weeks now and it has been a breadth of knowledge. To the point of firehose learning and overflow. Thank you all for that! With that said, I hope you all bear with me through this process.
First time buyer of any type of jewelry. It just so happens to be an engagement ring for my first time.
The plan is to buy a loose diamond online, as we have found a white gold channel type setting from a local shop.
****Budget 3k for loose diamond.
My limited understandings of what i'm looking for due to budget and white gold setting-
.7 minimum
Color-F
SI2-SI1
And here is where I'm getting confused regarding JamesAllen.
I've been told to look for 1-2 cut grade per the Tolkowsky Grading Scale, but i'm struggling to find that info...
The two that fit my specs per JA filters minus the 1-2 scale
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2502540
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2253723
Any critiques? Advice? Should I sacrifice somewhere to go bigger ect ect?
My ears are wide open! Feel free to ask me questions and I will try to answer them to the best of my ability as well.
Thank you all for your time!
First time buyer of any type of jewelry. It just so happens to be an engagement ring for my first time.
The plan is to buy a loose diamond online, as we have found a white gold channel type setting from a local shop.
****Budget 3k for loose diamond.
My limited understandings of what i'm looking for due to budget and white gold setting-
.7 minimum
Color-F
SI2-SI1
And here is where I'm getting confused regarding JamesAllen.
I've been told to look for 1-2 cut grade per the Tolkowsky Grading Scale, but i'm struggling to find that info...
The two that fit my specs per JA filters minus the 1-2 scale
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2502540
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2253723
Any critiques? Advice? Should I sacrifice somewhere to go bigger ect ect?
My ears are wide open! Feel free to ask me questions and I will try to answer them to the best of my ability as well.
Thank you all for your time!