I''m still in the learning mode but am to the point where I need to make a decision. I have finally narrowed it down to a E-G Color, VVS2-VS2 Clarity, ideal cut, 1 Carat princess cut diamond (likely from Blue Nile).
I still have a few questions though:
First, how does the above sound? Between color and clarity, which should I splurge on and which should I skimp on, or some combination of each. For example I could likely afford an E, VS2 as opposed to a G, VVS2. Or I could go somewhere in the middle and get a F, VS1. Any preferences when it comes to this?
Also, the part which still confuses me is regarding the girdle, depth, and table. I think I have read enough to determine that a medium girdle is good on a princess because too thin could lead to breaking and too thick could take away some brilliance, but just looking for some confirmation on this. Also, I know the basics that depth/table should not be too far apart and neither percentage should be extremely high or low (right?).
If I can narrow it down to a list of, say, 3 or 4, diamonds from Blue Nile''s inventory, could I post the links here and have someone more experienced than myself look them over?
BTW, this is the band it will be mounted in: http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=5854&filter_id=1
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
I still have a few questions though:
First, how does the above sound? Between color and clarity, which should I splurge on and which should I skimp on, or some combination of each. For example I could likely afford an E, VS2 as opposed to a G, VVS2. Or I could go somewhere in the middle and get a F, VS1. Any preferences when it comes to this?
Also, the part which still confuses me is regarding the girdle, depth, and table. I think I have read enough to determine that a medium girdle is good on a princess because too thin could lead to breaking and too thick could take away some brilliance, but just looking for some confirmation on this. Also, I know the basics that depth/table should not be too far apart and neither percentage should be extremely high or low (right?).
If I can narrow it down to a list of, say, 3 or 4, diamonds from Blue Nile''s inventory, could I post the links here and have someone more experienced than myself look them over?
BTW, this is the band it will be mounted in: http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=5854&filter_id=1
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.