WasatchWarrior
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Hello! I am really hoping I can get some help in purchasing an engagement ring from James Allen. I've picked out the setting and a few stones but to be honest I have never proposed to anyone nor have I ever purchased a diamond before! My goal in joining this forum is to get help and make sure my selections are smart choices and that I am not about to buy a terrible stone or make an awful rookie mistake. I've done a lot of reading and visited B&M diamond stores and feel like purchasing online is the best bet. I'm just scared I'm going to make the wrong choice and get a stone that doesn't pair well with the setting I picked or has flaws that are visible to the naked eye. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Here is the setting I've picked out:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...m-diamond-filigree-engagement-ring-item-52845
Few quick notes on the setting.
1. The vintage style is key and this is my favorite I've found online or in person
2. I like that its platinum AND affordable: I worry about the small stones/filigree being vulnerable w/softer metal
Seems logical to me, but am I missing something, is this too good to be true? I was shocked I could get such a pretty setting in platinum for $1300!!
Now here is the part I really need help on; picking out the stone! Budget is $1500 to $1800 range. Want to stick with JA since they have the setting I like. Looking to be in the .5 to .7 carat range, but that is only because it seems like if I go bigger I need to increase my budget (can't do) or I sacrifice quality...maybe someone more astute could find something closer to 1 carat in my budget on JA that still addresses my main concerns: GIA certified, No flaws to the visible eye, great cut, and looks great in the chosen setting. Pretty simple right? And you would think that since JA has photos of the stone that I could do this without needing help but I just don't know what to look for as I am a total rookie when it comes to diamonds!
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1059615
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2205059
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-815293
I'm hoping to get feedback on the stones I've picked out and it would be AWESOME if someone could find other stones on JA that are either better than these for the same money or just as good for less money! Maybe I can actually afford a bigger stone with my budget and I don't realize it since I don't know what I am doing? Also some general feedback on the setting/stone combo...just want to make sure I'm not missing something that will make it look not as nice as I am hoping.
Sorry for the long post! I know that whatever I get she will love because she loves me but one of the reasons she loves me is I am thoughtful so I am trying to be smart about this and do the right thing!!
Here is the setting I've picked out:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...m-diamond-filigree-engagement-ring-item-52845
Few quick notes on the setting.
1. The vintage style is key and this is my favorite I've found online or in person
2. I like that its platinum AND affordable: I worry about the small stones/filigree being vulnerable w/softer metal
Seems logical to me, but am I missing something, is this too good to be true? I was shocked I could get such a pretty setting in platinum for $1300!!
Now here is the part I really need help on; picking out the stone! Budget is $1500 to $1800 range. Want to stick with JA since they have the setting I like. Looking to be in the .5 to .7 carat range, but that is only because it seems like if I go bigger I need to increase my budget (can't do) or I sacrifice quality...maybe someone more astute could find something closer to 1 carat in my budget on JA that still addresses my main concerns: GIA certified, No flaws to the visible eye, great cut, and looks great in the chosen setting. Pretty simple right? And you would think that since JA has photos of the stone that I could do this without needing help but I just don't know what to look for as I am a total rookie when it comes to diamonds!
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1059615
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2205059
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-815293
I'm hoping to get feedback on the stones I've picked out and it would be AWESOME if someone could find other stones on JA that are either better than these for the same money or just as good for less money! Maybe I can actually afford a bigger stone with my budget and I don't realize it since I don't know what I am doing? Also some general feedback on the setting/stone combo...just want to make sure I'm not missing something that will make it look not as nice as I am hoping.
Sorry for the long post! I know that whatever I get she will love because she loves me but one of the reasons she loves me is I am thoughtful so I am trying to be smart about this and do the right thing!!