Round recommendation

[superflyordie]

Hi everyone, I have been learning about diamonds on this site and decided to ask for some recommendations. I am looking for a round brilliant diamond, at least 1 full carat, eye clean with good color and clarity (thinking F color and VS1 clarity) and excellent cut. Would also be nice to have little to no fluorescence and a GIA cert. I want it to be sparkly and clear and will want to put it in a platinum halo setting.
I am also in Canada and would need it shipped here and will pay in CDN. Any good picks out there?
Thank you in advance!

 

[rockysalamander]

What is your budget in usd, excluding taxes or conversion costs? Ha's the Weare looked at diamonds and found to be color sensitive? Some can see D vs. G, but not all. Can you describe what setting you have in mind?

 

[tuckie]

Hi there! A few questions:
1. What is your budget?
2. What is the timing by which you want to purchase the stone?
2. Are you looking for a branded superideal cut vs. a well-cut well-performing ideal specs stone?
3. You say "good" color and clarity and so I wonder if you have seen stones in person to understand whether F and VS1 are your preferred specs? If so - great! If not, many prosumers are very satisfied by eye clean VS2 and SI1 stones and near-colorless G and H colors - which can be very budget friendly.

 

[superflyordie]

What is your budget in usd, excluding taxes or conversion costs? Ha's the Weare looked at diamonds and found to be color sensitive? Some can see D vs. G, but not all. Can you describe what setting you have in mind?

I would say around $7000 to $9000 USD, we looked at diamonds yes and found G to be acceptable, just kinda wanted to push for F if I could. And for the setting, a platinum halo style with pave down the sides.

 

[superflyordie]

Hi there! A few questions:
1. What is your budget?
2. What is the timing by which you want to purchase the stone?
2. Are you looking for a branded superideal cut vs. a well-cut well-performing ideal specs stone?
3. You say "good" color and clarity and so I wonder if you have seen stones in person to understand whether F and VS1 are your preferred specs? If so - great! If not, many prosumers are very satisfied by eye clean VS2 and SI1 stones and near-colorless G and H colors - which can be very budget friendly.

1. 7000 - 9000 USD
2. Ideally would like to have it before February.
3. Just a well performing stone.
4. I prefer F and VS1 although could be convinced to go with G and VS2

 

[tuckie]

Is your budget for the stone alone, or including the halo setting?

 

[superflyordie]

Is your budget for the stone alone, or including the halo setting?

Stone alone