Please help me!!! Looking for a diamond ring. I tried...

[rocksandrolls]

...to search through the forums, but I just got lost looking through all the pages. I thought it would be much quicker if I registered on this forums and asked directly.

I am looking to purchase a diamond engagement ring and have done some research.

I am looking for the following:

Cut: Round Ideal or better cut, Would love to have it H&A quality.
Carat: at least 1.00
Color: D-G
Clarity: VS or VVS
No florescence


I don''t know anything about proportions so I am wondering if anyone can put the most ideal proportions for a round solitaire diamond or at least provide a website link that would provide that kind of info.

I know about Tiffanys and Cartier, but where else should I go to buy diamonds. In other words, what are some of the other top retailers?

I am not just interested in going to those kinds of places, but are there other places where I can go to get great diamonds without paying a premium price?

Can anyone help me with this, or provide me a link that answers these questions?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Regular Guy]

Give yourself time to get oriented here; the tutorial above under knowledge should help a lot, reviewing the kinds of things you'll want to be concerned about, with respect to proportions, for example.

I should think something like this one would be in line with what you're looking for, but based on your very brief review of requirements, you have a big field of options to consider; do you have budget in mind?

Best,

 

[hoorray]

There are some good tutorials here and on other websites such as www.googoldgold.com and www.niceice.com etc that will help you get familiar with what really makes a difference in how a stone performs. The following specs are a good guideline on getting a great ideal cut round stone, but there can be beautiful stones outside of these specs also. These are a very tight definition of "ideal", published a while ago here. An idealscope will help you determine the light performance of stones as you look at them in person. Independant jewelry (non-mall) stores can be a good place to look at stones. If you are informed about what you are looking for and market/internet prices, many will be competitive.

Total depth between 59 - 61.8%
Table diameter between 55 - 57%
Crown angle between 34.3 - 34.8 degrees
Pavilion angle between 40.6 - 40.9 degrees
Girdle: thin to medium, faceted or medium, faceted
Culet: GIA None or AGS Pointed
Polish: GIA Excellent or AGS Ideal
Symmetry: GIA Excellent or AGS Ideal

Good luck!

 

[rocksandrolls]

WOW!

Thanks guys/gals for all your suggestions. It will take some time until I read through these tutorials and websites. My budget is around the $4000-$8000 range.

I really like the one that was linked from the post above, but I couldnt'' find a price.

I''ll keep you guys updated, and if you guys have any more thoughts I''d truly appreciate it.

Thanks again