Terrified, looking for some help!

[gom712]

Hello everyone!

This is my first post, and I’m shopping for an engagement ring. Terrified of this whole proposing thing (never proposed before), and I could use some help. I have done some research, and I am looking for lab grown, 3+ carat round diamond, Ideal cut, VVS2, E with a budget of around $3500.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you all, and God Bless.

EDIT: Should I bring down the VVS2?

 

[0-0-0]

Can drop down to VS1 in most cases and not see any difference. This would be an exception: https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG602383601/video/500/500

Assuming a round start with a search like this:

Inventory

Shop your perfect lab grown diamond from thousands of ethically sourced certified lab created diamonds inventory.

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

 

[SparkleMax]

Hey Gom!

Very exciting time I'm in the same boat but my ring is on the way!

Firstly I would want to confirm that your other half is ok with a Lab diamond. For ethical reasons I/my GF wouldn't touch a Natural, at any price, if I wasn't absolutely sure where it came from. Other people don't care or view lab diamonds as fake and hate the idea of anything other than natural.

Second I would want to confirm if she has a maximum size diamond or if bigger is better. My gf didn't want anything over 1.5ct as it seemed to be out of proportion to her finger/hand size.

Then if she has a specific size personally I would get the best cut possible then reduce the other C's to match the budget. If she is a bigger is better type of gal you could even lower the other C's to get a bigger stone. There are heaps of "eye clean" stones at even VS2 and lower but every stone needs to be looked at beyond what it says on the report.

I Hope I've given you food for thought and not just confused you more, you're definitely in the right place though , good luck!

 

[Kim N]

I agree with 0-0-0 on dropping down to VS1.

How about this diamond?

Inventory

Shop your perfect lab grown diamond from thousands of ethically sourced certified lab created diamonds inventory.

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

 

[gom712]

I agree with 0-0-0 on dropping down to VS1.

How about this diamond?

Inventory

Shop your perfect lab grown diamond from thousands of ethically sourced certified lab created diamonds inventory.

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

What do you think of this? Is this a reputable company?

3.62 carat (ct) IGI Round Loose Diamond E Color VVS2 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[Kim N]

What do you think of this? Is this a reputable company?

3.62 carat (ct) IGI Round Loose Diamond E Color VVS2 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

The pavilion angle of 40.3 is too shallow, especially for a ring. I usually recommend 40.6-40.9 with a crown angle of 34-35. Generally, a shallower crown angle will pair better with a steeper pavilion angle and vice versa.

 

[LightBright]

Find out her minimum clarity, color, size (diameter rather than carat weight).

I personally want high color and a certain size (diameter). I can flex on clarity, eg if lower clarity but eye clean. VS1 is fine.

But others might feel differently, make sure you know HER preferences for a lifetime diamond.

Cut is imperative for a lifetime stone. Get Pricescope prosumer advice/checks before purchasing. Run your numbers through the Pricescope HCA. I see you are getting good advice on cut above.

 

[gom712]

Thank you all for your help. I learned a lot here, and did my research, but you all gave me a great starting point. My Diamond is on the way, and getting the ring custom made.

Thank you all.