questions for the newb

[PONCH]

I am kinda in a bind right now, so Im hoping someone could help. Im overseas on deployment, and looking at diamonds other then via internet is out of the question....impossible really. I want to purpose to my girl when I come home. That will happen before christmas. I have a limited budget, So I was looking for something around 3g...for the diamond. I have a idea what I want for the ring. Ok now my question. Can you tell the diffrence between a D and E color? Or anything colorless. I would like to get her a platnium or a white gold ring. I really want the diamond to sparkle. Her hands are small, 4.5 ring size. So I think a .75 carat would look good. I found this on the website
0.75
E
VVS2
62.4%
56%
GIA
tn-stk
no
gd
gd
slt
5.78*5.85*3.63
$3106 From Engagement Ring Direct.
Thanks ahead for the help.

 

[PONCH]

or 1 of these 2 from white flash

Compare Selected Diamonds
Item Code 2847405 2774508
Shape Round Ideal Cut Round
Carat 0.81 0.75
Color F F
Clarity VS1 VS1
Measurements6.03-5.96X3.70 5.83-5.91X3.58
Table % 56 58
Depth % 61.7 61
Polish Very Good Excellent
Symmetry Excellent Very Good
Girdle M- T-STK
Culet None None
FluorescenceNo No
Certificate EGL GIA
Price $3,095.00 $3,126.00

 

[alexah]

You'll not be able to tell the dif btwn D & E, no. You'd be plenty safe with an F also & anything VS2 or above you could not go wrong with, since you may not feel cumfy buying an eye-clean SI1 w/out being able to see it? Many of the vendors, tho, would be happy to tell you if an SI1 is eye-clean from all angles & at close distances....

As far as the stones you posted, I'd actually recommend this WF .72 E VS2 that WF has in-house

it scores a fab 1.5 on the HCA & has a pretty idealscope shot. Don't forget to mention PS to get a discount from WF on the $3194 listed price

 

[ChooChoo]

None of those seem like the best cuts, although the EGL one is more promising - but EGL is considered to be more lenient on grading color (and it seems that having an E or F is important to you).

Check out this one:
.72 E VS2

 

[ChooChoo]

haha, Alexah, great minds think alike

 

[TLS]

on a limited budget, i would say you might want to downgrade the color and clarity a bit and get a bigger stone.... but make sure you stick with a very good cut. I think most average people wouldn't see color in a G. Even an H would be hard for most people to probably see color. If you got an SI1 that was eye clean, you could afford a bigger diamond. so if you went with a G, and eye clean SI1 you could get her a bigger stone. just my two cents!

 

[alexah]

yeah choochoo! nice pick!
group support for the .72 E WF stone! are you convinced yet ponch?

 

[alexah]

oh- and since you listed an ERD stone, i'd recommend this one over the other one - Mark would be able to run a sarin on this one if you're interested (I've worked w him twice & think the world of him)

.79 F VS2

 

[PONCH]

Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it. I am currently in contact with whiteflash right now. Havent yet decided on the diamond though. There are so many decisions to make. The band will be platinum solitare, so I want the diamond to really sparkle. Ive considered down grading a bit on color and clarity, for a bigger diamond. Her hands are small 4.5 ring size. So I wouldnt want to go over a 1ct. Decisions, decisions...its hard. What does everyone think, downgrade for bigger, or stay around 3/4 ct with a colorless color and good clarity. Again thanks for all the help.

 

[PONCH]

what does the diffrence in girdle mean.

 

[PONCH]

how do Item Code AGS-4963202 2577278
Shape Round Ideal Cut Round Ideal Cut
Carat 0.72 0.82
Color E E
Clarity VS2 VS2
Measurements 5.84-5.86X3.57 59.60-6.02X3.74
Table % 55 56
Depth % 61 62.4
Polish Excellent Very Good
Symmetry Ideal Very Good
Girdle Thin to Medium M-
Culet Pointed None
Fluorescence Negligible No
Certificate AGS GIA
Price $3,194.00 $3,455.00

 

[Todd07]

why pay for what you can't see and appreciate? There are some great polls and posts on size. Yes, it does matter.




You will notice an extra 1/4 c but can either of you tell the difference between an E and G color.

 

[MrsFrk]

God bless you for your service to this country!!

Rest assured that an F/G/H color diamond is still colorless, and well cut I/J stones appear very white as well. I also agree that paying for clarity you can't see with the naked eye is kind of silly. So even though your intended has small fingers, I say go for a lower color/lower clarity/bigger stone (trust me, you gotta go BIIIIIG) for a woman (I am one) to think it's too big. A one carat on a size 4.5 finger will look fantastic. Substantial but not impractical for everyday wear.

 

[PONCH]

Thankyou for your support.
Ill look into a lower color grade and clarity. And go bigger. I really appreciate all the help. Im sure my girl does too. 6 months is a long time to be away.

 

[PONCH]

Ok, its clear that Im not going to get what I want for the price I want. So I think the best idea is...up the price. Im now looking for diamonds in the 4500 range. I think its probably the best investment. So any ideas? Ive found some good diamonds in the .90 - under a carat. This what I found.
Price: $4437.60
Laboratory: GIA
Carat Weight: 0.96
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Shape: Round
Depth: 62.5
Table: 58.00
Polish: G
Symmetry: G
Culet: N
Girdle: M-STK
Fluorescence: N
Measurements: 6.24-6.33-3.93

and
Price: $4,362.00
Report: GIA
Shape: Round Ideal Cut
Carat: 0.90
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Depth: 62.8
Table: 57
Girdle: M-STK
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Culet: None
Fluorescence: No
Measurements: 6.11-6.16X3.85

 

[PONCH]

anyone know how busy Mark Morrell is right now?