Hello everyone,
I am a first time poster but have lurked on the boards for the last few months. I am trying to buy an engagement ring for my awesome girlfriend of 4.5 years
I originally started my research at local retail stores because the the girlfriend stipulated that she wanted a ring from a local place in case she needed work done on the ring. However, not long after we discussed our desire to explore and live elsewhere after school, as such, I have been much more open to buying online. I have also been impressed with the level of customer service, available options and pricing for online retailers. I am primarily looking at Brian Gavin, WhiteFlash and James Allen. My favorite setting is at Brian Gavin but I have a setting I like for each of the other two.
I am in need of some help as I feel my head is spinning trying to find the right diamond. I am hoping some other pricescoper's have some recommendations or advice. Below is my budget and criteria that I have been searching. Thank you kindly!
Budget: $10,000 ($8k for diamond, approx $2k for setting)
Shape: Round
Carat: I get the feeling that the size is important to her; bigger is better
Color: G, H
Clarity: SI1 to VS2
Cut: Ideal/excellent
Setting: platinum, 6 prongs
I know that she prefers a bigger diamond; however, I am trying my best to find a diamond that has good size, yet is also a good all around performer.
I was interested in one diamond from Brian Gavin
1.15carat
G color
Sl1
6.69x6.73x4.16
cut: excellent
polish: excellent
Symmetry: excellent
table: 57
depth: 62
Flu: none
med-slightly thick
pav: 41
Crown: 35
The rep said it was "eye clean" however, the HCA calculator gives a value of 2.4. Also, in the report it appears that there is a lot of clustered inclusions and I am worried about the prongs (feather, needle, crystals). I am emailing the reps for other suggestions. Any help is appreciated! Thank you.
I am a first time poster but have lurked on the boards for the last few months. I am trying to buy an engagement ring for my awesome girlfriend of 4.5 years
I originally started my research at local retail stores because the the girlfriend stipulated that she wanted a ring from a local place in case she needed work done on the ring. However, not long after we discussed our desire to explore and live elsewhere after school, as such, I have been much more open to buying online. I have also been impressed with the level of customer service, available options and pricing for online retailers. I am primarily looking at Brian Gavin, WhiteFlash and James Allen. My favorite setting is at Brian Gavin but I have a setting I like for each of the other two. I am in need of some help as I feel my head is spinning trying to find the right diamond. I am hoping some other pricescoper's have some recommendations or advice. Below is my budget and criteria that I have been searching. Thank you kindly!
Budget: $10,000 ($8k for diamond, approx $2k for setting)
Shape: Round
Carat: I get the feeling that the size is important to her; bigger is better
Color: G, H
Clarity: SI1 to VS2
Cut: Ideal/excellent
Setting: platinum, 6 prongs
I know that she prefers a bigger diamond; however, I am trying my best to find a diamond that has good size, yet is also a good all around performer.
I was interested in one diamond from Brian Gavin
1.15carat
G color
Sl1
6.69x6.73x4.16
cut: excellent
polish: excellent
Symmetry: excellent
table: 57
depth: 62
Flu: none
med-slightly thick
pav: 41
Crown: 35
The rep said it was "eye clean" however, the HCA calculator gives a value of 2.4. Also, in the report it appears that there is a lot of clustered inclusions and I am worried about the prongs (feather, needle, crystals). I am emailing the reps for other suggestions. Any help is appreciated! Thank you.
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