Hi everyone!
I ordered a ring from James Allen that is scheduled to arrive this Tuesday. It is a 0.56 G VS2 AGS ideal cut stone in this setting:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/james-allen-exclusive-engagement-ring-item-49647
Here's a link to the diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-g-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550629
I think I've now re-looked at every picture in the "Under 1 ct diamonds" thread over in Show Me The Bling, and I'm now considering moving up to something closer to 0.7 carats. I know I'll have to see it in person next week to finalize my decision, but I'd like to plan ahead so I don't have to delay the proposal too much.
For the new diamond, I'd like to keep the color at H or better, ideal cut, 0.65 carat or higher, and eye clean. Budget for the stone is around $2250.
I found one stone on JA that seems worth considering:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-584753
Do you guys think this will be an eye clean stone? The JA consultant told me it would be subjective, but that it looks good to him. Are there any durability concerns given the feathers near the girdle? Am I being too strict with my criteria? It's in NY so it's available for idealscope imaging.
I'm open to all suggestions. Thank you.
I ordered a ring from James Allen that is scheduled to arrive this Tuesday. It is a 0.56 G VS2 AGS ideal cut stone in this setting:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/james-allen-exclusive-engagement-ring-item-49647
Here's a link to the diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-g-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550629
I think I've now re-looked at every picture in the "Under 1 ct diamonds" thread over in Show Me The Bling, and I'm now considering moving up to something closer to 0.7 carats. I know I'll have to see it in person next week to finalize my decision, but I'd like to plan ahead so I don't have to delay the proposal too much.
For the new diamond, I'd like to keep the color at H or better, ideal cut, 0.65 carat or higher, and eye clean. Budget for the stone is around $2250.
I found one stone on JA that seems worth considering:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-584753
Do you guys think this will be an eye clean stone? The JA consultant told me it would be subjective, but that it looks good to him. Are there any durability concerns given the feathers near the girdle? Am I being too strict with my criteria? It's in NY so it's available for idealscope imaging.
I'm open to all suggestions. Thank you.