So I''ve saved up my money for the last two years and I''m now in the market to buy an engagement ring for my GF of 7 years.
My budget for the ring (diamond + setting) is 8k and these are the specs I''m hoping for
Setting is from Robbins Bros.
http://www.robbinsbros.com/ProductSearch/productDetail.asp?prod_id=30877&set_shape=&pType=ring&flag=1&intIsJewelry=0
For the Diamond I would like as follows:
Princess Cut
Carat: 1.00 - 1.25
Color: D-G
Clarity: SI1 - VS1
L/W Ratio: As close to 1.0 as possible
A friend from work has recommended a jeweler in the LA Diamond district which I''ll be seeing this Saturday and they might be able to custom make the setting possibly cheaper then just buying it from RB''s. They will also be showing me diamonds as well (I had to call and make an appointment and tell them what I want to see)
So now my questions...
1. For my budget are my expectations reasonable? The setting is around 1500 so that leaves me around 6500 for the stone
2. Is there anything wrong with an EGL cert diamond or should I try and stay with GIA or AGS?
3. I saw a different jeweler in the Tustin jewelry mart this past weekend who showed me the rapport pricing sheet and would go 20 back (possibly 30 back if I haggle with them) for their diamonds. Would this be considered a good price for a diamond?
My budget for the ring (diamond + setting) is 8k and these are the specs I''m hoping for
Setting is from Robbins Bros.
http://www.robbinsbros.com/ProductSearch/productDetail.asp?prod_id=30877&set_shape=&pType=ring&flag=1&intIsJewelry=0
For the Diamond I would like as follows:
Princess Cut
Carat: 1.00 - 1.25
Color: D-G
Clarity: SI1 - VS1
L/W Ratio: As close to 1.0 as possible
A friend from work has recommended a jeweler in the LA Diamond district which I''ll be seeing this Saturday and they might be able to custom make the setting possibly cheaper then just buying it from RB''s. They will also be showing me diamonds as well (I had to call and make an appointment and tell them what I want to see)
So now my questions...
1. For my budget are my expectations reasonable? The setting is around 1500 so that leaves me around 6500 for the stone
2. Is there anything wrong with an EGL cert diamond or should I try and stay with GIA or AGS?
3. I saw a different jeweler in the Tustin jewelry mart this past weekend who showed me the rapport pricing sheet and would go 20 back (possibly 30 back if I haggle with them) for their diamonds. Would this be considered a good price for a diamond?