Poor Grad Student & $1000 Engagement Diamond Help

[mrsthirdcharms]

Does anyone know if the Lightbox diamond is a typical 1 ct. size? I keep getting asked by jewelers if it is.

You’re going to have to wait until you get it to measure the stone. My LB one carat was 6.34mm, but others have been smaller, or a little larger. If you get a setting that fits a 6-6.5 mm round, you should be fine.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Im learning a lot from your thread Samual
Thank you and good luck with the ring - im sure she will love it and i look forward to the hand shots you will remember to post in may

 

[OdetteOdile]

I love this thread @SamuelS. I hope whatever you decide, that you will come back here and share photos with us! I think the combination of Lightbox 1 carat diamond and classy solitaire setting is

 

[fdc89]

Did you have a look on Vrai, I think they have well-priced selection of H to J VS diamonds.
And Rare Carat is a good market place.
Good luck!

 

[SamuelS]

Long story short...the price for the setting was going to only be about $100 less if I used a Lightbox diamond vs choosing my own. Decided to go with my own and it checked out excellent on the HSA tool and diamondscanner. I got a 1.06 ct. Ideal cut VVS2 H color. Super excited to get it! Proposing near Christmas time so wish me luck!

 

[ThiaChelf]

Looks beautifuL!!

Long story short...the price for the setting was going to only be about $100 less if I used a Lightbox diamond vs choosing my own. Decided to go with my own and it checked out excellent on the HSA tool and diamondscanner. I got a 1.06 ct. Ideal cut VVS2 H color. Super excited to get it! Proposing near Christmas time so wish me luck!

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Long story short...the price for the setting was going to only be about $100 less if I used a Lightbox diamond vs choosing my own. Decided to go with my own and it checked out excellent on the HSA tool and diamondscanner. I got a 1.06 ct. Ideal cut VVS2 H color. Super excited to get it! Proposing near Christmas time so wish me luck!

Wow you did a wonderful job! It’s a real beauty!! Congratulations on your upcoming engagement!!

Where did you finally get the diamond from btw?

 

[123ducklings]

Congratulations! Please share where you found the diamond!

 

[SamuelS]

Wow you did a wonderful job! It’s a real beauty!! Congratulations on your upcoming engagement!!

Where did you finally get the diamond from btw?

Got it from With Clarity!

 

[ThiaChelf]

Got it from With Clarity!

I've gotten several rings from them. Love them!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Got it from With Clarity!

So excitted for your bride to be

 

[glitterata]

She will love it!

 

[OdetteOdile]

Well done @SamuelS !! Your diamond and setting look gorgeous!!

 

[mrsthirdcharms]

Very nice! She’s a lucky lady!

 

[OoohShiny]

Awesome!

 

[AprilBaby]

You did fantastic!