I am looking to buy a solitaire engagment ring (round cut). I have narrowed it down to 2 stores (Tiffany''s or JamesAllen.com) and would like some input from the experts:
TIFFANY''S: .75, F, VS2 w/ platinum setting would be 6,570
JAMESALLEN.COM:
1) .82 F VS1 w/platinum setting would be 4,820
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/classic-solitaire-settings/ring/item_57-1943_design.asp?module=diamond&item=1204034
2) .83 F VS2 w/platinum setting would be 4,460
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/classic-solitaire-settings/ring/item_57-1943_design.asp?module=diamond&item=1213132
Both stones from JamesAllen.com are Hearts & Arrows. I am not sure what the stone from Tiffany''s would be. Which diamond from JamesAllen is a better value. Also, how does the Hearts & Arrows cut compare with a Tiffany cut diamond. And finally, for a solitaire setting should I consider a larger stone? Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
TIFFANY''S: .75, F, VS2 w/ platinum setting would be 6,570
JAMESALLEN.COM:
1) .82 F VS1 w/platinum setting would be 4,820
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/classic-solitaire-settings/ring/item_57-1943_design.asp?module=diamond&item=1204034
2) .83 F VS2 w/platinum setting would be 4,460
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/classic-solitaire-settings/ring/item_57-1943_design.asp?module=diamond&item=1213132
Both stones from JamesAllen.com are Hearts & Arrows. I am not sure what the stone from Tiffany''s would be. Which diamond from JamesAllen is a better value. Also, how does the Hearts & Arrows cut compare with a Tiffany cut diamond. And finally, for a solitaire setting should I consider a larger stone? Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks