Opinion on 3 different diamonds

[smedley12]

Hi all! I''m brand new here but have been surfing around over the past week or so, and it sounds like you guys are really knowledgable! Well, I know the basics based on lots of net research but would love some opinions on a couple of different diamonds I''m looking at for an engagement ring.

Quick background: price range is ~$7K for the setting + stone ($5K for the stone, b/c I already found the perfect setting).

Here are the diamonds I''m looking at (Dimend Scaasi, which works well for me because I live in the area so was able to view these live).

http://www.dimendscaasi.com/diamonds/diamondDetail.asp?stockNum=16248208

http://www.dimendscaasi.com/diamonds/diamondDetail.asp?stockNum=3730131

http://www.dimendscaasi.com/diamonds/diamondDetail.asp?stockNum=3750425

I''m leaning toward the first one because, well, it''s a little bit bigger, and not significantly more expensive (plus, still good color, cut, etc.)

What do you guys think? Oh yeah, and here''s the setting!
http://www.dimendscaasi.com/build/step1.asp?prodID=1-R452

 

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Could they get Asets for you?

 

[smedley12]

Sorry for my lack of expertise, but what are Asets?

 

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No worries - angular spectrum evaluation tool
http://www.goodoldgold.com/Technologies/ReflectorTechnologies/TheVariousReflectorsontheMarketToday/

Will help to evaluate light return when we cannot see it in person. You have the added bonus of being able to actually use your eyes with the physical stone present, we need additional tools when we cannot see in person.

 

[smedley12]

Aha! Thanks for the info... I''ll definitely look into it with DS to see if it''s something they can provide.

On paper, do you guys think any of these diamonds are a "no way" or does one look better (stat wise) than the other. In person, they''re all beautiful.

Lastly, do you think 1c is large enough? Now that I''m starting to shop around and really know more about diamonds, I''m starting to notice other peoples rings. Some of these chicas have huge rocks on their fingers! I just don''t want to disappoint.