Prices to expect?

[lovelee]

Hello all,

My boyfriend and I were on the verge of engagement a while back, then we weren't and now we're on again.

We've actually already set a date but we've been having some difficulty finding the diamond.

What I'm wanting is a round brilliant F color, eye clean SI1, 1.8-2.1 ct (closer to 2 of course

).
I like a bigger table because I prefer chunky flashes to tiny sparkles. Does that even make sense to anyone?
I don't know how else to word it. No fluorescence, very good symmetry, very good polish, and an excellent rating on the HCA. Table 58-60 and depth 59-61.

What can we expect to pay for a stone matching these descriptions? What price range would be considered a great deal vs. being duped?

Thanks so much!

We are dealing with several jewelers that some coworkers have recommended and we're not sure.

Thank you all so much!!!

 

[JulieN]

Honestly, that range is so huge...you could go from 15K to 30K...I think it's more helpful to decide your budget, and then work within that...?

I don't think a bigger table makes bigger flashes. That's more like minor facets.

 

[lovelee]

And I thought I was being specific....

I feel like the more research I do, the less I know.

Julie, what do you mean by minor facets?
Am I just crazy?

 

[JulieN]

Use the Pricescope Price Comparison to look up prices. The two carat jump is usually significant.

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds_info/t/all_about.aspx?articleid=154&zoneid=22

 

[Lorelei]

A bigger diamond of the size you propose should give chunkier flashes anyway, look for the best cut and balance you can get, then you should get the performance you want.