URGENT! IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A 1 CARAT RING UNDER 2000?

[lovestruck1]

Need to find an enagagement ring today.

Apparently it has to be a 1 CARAT round solitaire, tiffany style. if possible an H clarity. Can I get that today?

I could use the guidance and a small ring is out the question

 

[chrono]

H is the colour. To get a 1 ct H colour stone, the clarity has to be very low, possibly SI2 and lower.

I have no idea how well cut it is because I don't have all the angles:
http://search.virtcert.com/cgi/u/1012/v.cgi?stock=9060833&_s=1012&_p=sdf348gd743&_c=&_fs=1&prestock=&_ln=ps

There was another one that was less but it's already sold.

 

[lovestruck1]

wow thanks for clearing that up about the clarity; i guess the biggest issue is the size right now

any suggestions on where i can purchase such a ring?

 

[lovestruck1]

thanks I take it that this does not include the setting

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/26/2009 9:39:09 AM
Author: lovestruck1
wow thanks for clearing that up about the clarity; i guess the biggest issue is the size right now

any suggestions on where i can purchase such a ring?

Hi lovestruck,

It is going to be extremely difficult trying to find a well cut and eyeclean full carat for 2 k, especially if you have to buy today. I think it would probably have to be an EGL graded diamond as GIA or AGS graded will probably not be within the price range.

Is the 2k for the setting also?

Here is one diamond - you would need to check if it is eyeclean which it may not be and what the crown and pavilion angles are from the grading report, it is a GIA graded stone.

http://search.virtcert.com/cgi/u/1012/v.cgi?stock=9560306&_s=1012&_p=sdf348gd743&_c=&_fs=1&prestock=&_ln=ps

 

[vintagelover229]

This is the closest I could find
http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity&id=575

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.9_Carat_N_Color_SI1_Clarity_diamond-263299.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.9_Carat_M_Color_SI1_Clarity_diamond-264867.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.98_Carat_K_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-304364.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.94_Carat_L_Color_SI1_Clarity_diamond-270190.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.93_Carat_L_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274473.html

You'll need to check that these are eyeclean, and they might show some warmth...and the first one is out of budget, but I thought I'd throw it out there anyways. I know you said "H" clairty (which as the other poster noted is actually color) but I just couldnt find anything in the SI range in that. Sorry!

Hope this helps!

 

[lovestruck1]

wow thanks stephanie

 

[denverappraiser]

Sure. You can get a 1ct diamond ring for half of that. It’s a matter of zeroing in on what you want. An attractive price on the wrong thing is no bargain. You’ve got lots of good advice and I’m sure you’ll get more about specific stones but I have a question. Why must it be done today? It will improve your chances of getting what you want dramatically if you spend a bit of time educating yourself about the differences between diamonds, actually looking at a few real stones and shopping for what dealer you want to do business with. There's quite a bit of money at stake and you're likely to be living with this choice for quite a while. This is a bad thing to buy on an impulse or from the first dealer who tells you they’ve got a good deal.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[Lorelei]

I don''t see the grading reports loaded with Stephanie''s choices, the angle ranges will be needed in order to find the best ones, Excel should be able to give you that info.

 

[justinislooking]

It definitely seems that you will have to venture into the I/J/K color range. If you do, you can look for strong/medium blue fluorescence in the diamond. In some diamonds, fluorescence can make the stone look whiter... it can also make some look milky. So be careful there.

 

[justinislooking]

Date: 4/26/2009 10:21:39 AM
Author: denverappraiser
Sure. You can get a 1ct diamond ring for half of that. It’s a matter of zeroing in on what you want. An attractive price on the wrong thing is no bargain. You’ve got lots of good advice and I’m sure you’ll get more about specific stones but I have a question. Why must it be done today? It will improve your chances of getting what you want dramatically if you spend a bit of time educating yourself about the differences between diamonds, actually looking at a few real stones and shopping for what dealer you want to do business with. There''s quite a bit of money at stake and you''re likely to be living with this choice for quite a while. This is a bad thing to buy on an impulse or from the first dealer who tells you they’ve got a good deal.


Neil Beaty

GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

Professional Appraisals in Denver

I agree. Do not buy on impulse. Educate yourself first.

 

[phoenixgirl]

This 1.05 K I1 GIA graded stone scores a 1.4 on the Holloway Cut Adviser. It''s got strong blue flourescence, which should be a plus with the K color.

Mondera''s cheapest setting is $380 so that puts you at about $2200 for everything.

You''ve got to be careful with I1, though. You might not like the inclusions.

If you''re set on a one carat, H color stone that is graded by a reputable lab and has a top cut, then you should consider upping your budget. Something''s got to give in this equation for you to get what you want.

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1958017 Of course you can. Question is, would you want it?

 

[Kaleigh]

Why do you have to buy it today? I''d hate for you to rush this...

 

[Kelli]

You can, but it may not be a very pretty diamond. I assume you don''t want a diamond that has very visible inclusions, so something''s got to give. You also should realize that the CUT of a diamond could make it face up bigger or smaller, so a poorly cut one carat won''t necessarily look like a one carat anyway. Plus, you''re going to want it to sparkle nicely. If I were you I''d look for stones in the SI range, drop the color to I,J, or even K, and look for the best cut possible. Why on earth does it have to be today? Impulse buys more often than not end up being a disappointment.

 

[kama_s]

People take weeks, and even months to find the right stone. Are you doing an impulse proposal????

I''d hate for you to get something that you think is okay, but your girlfriend may not like. If I got a 1ct frozen spit diamond from my boyfriend, I would NOT be a happy camper. I''d much rather go down on size and get a nicer, blingier diamond. What''s the point of having a big stone that doesn''t look any different from a CZ?!

 

[kcoursolle]

What''s the rush? Why not slow down, learn about diamonds, and buy the most beautiful ring your budget will afford and plan an exquisite proposal for the special woman in your life?

Finding a quality ring takes time and getting a quality setting also takes time. It will be time worth spending to get it right!

 

[amyjokerette]

Date: 4/26/2009 5:38:04 PM
Author: kama_s
People take weeks, and even months to find the right stone. Are you doing an impulse proposal????


I'd hate for you to get something that you think is okay, but your girlfriend may not like. If I got a 1ct frozen spit diamond from my boyfriend, I would NOT be a happy camper. I'd much rather go down on size and get a nicer, blingier diamond. What's the point of having a big stone that doesn't look any different from a CZ?!

I agree 100%!! A proposal should not be an impulse and neither should buying a diamond! Your better off propsing with a plain band and taking the time to find something she can wear proudly for the rest of her life. That being said, are we too late? Did you buy anything?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Honestly, I wouldn''t want a 1 ct. stone that cost $2000. I''d MUCH rather have a nice quality .75 ct. stone at that price.

 

[swingirl]

0.811ct K SI1

An option is you can drop lower on color and size but still a nice cut.

 

[lovestruck1]

Ok went to the mall found a ultra canadian diamond at 3999 over budget but beautiful F, S12
EGL is this a good deal?

 

[lovestruck1]

oh by the way it is a .70 ring

 

[elle_chris]

EGL stones are sold at a bit of a discount as they''re known to be soft on grading color and carity.

For an EGL F/SI2, it could very well be a GIA G/SI1. Is that a good deal?

Also, with an SI2, (or more than likeyly I1) I''d be very concerened with the stone having visible inclusions.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/27/2009 7:41:54 AM
Author: lovestruck1
Ok went to the mall found a ultra canadian diamond at 3999 over budget but beautiful F, S12
EGL is this a good deal?

EGL are thought to be less strict on grading than the top top labs GIA and AGS, you might already be aware of this but here is more info.

http://diamonds.pricescope.com/grading.asp

As to the cut of this diamond we need the following info.

depth%
table%
crown and pavilion percentages or angles
girdle thickness
diameter measurement
polish and symmetry grades.

If you can up the budget to almost 4k you could get a lovely diamond online? Have you checked this diamond very carefully away from the store lights to see if it is eyeclean to your standards or not? It might not be.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

My recommendation is to start with an excellent/ideal cut/quality ring in your budget--perhaps in the 3/4 carat range--but the KEY is to work with a vendor who has an excellent upgrade policy. In a year or two for an anniversary, upgrade the ring to another excellent/ideal cut at the carat mark. Many vendors online offer both these options (ideal cut quality and excellent upgrade policies).

cheers--Sharon

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 4/27/2009 7:41:54 AM
Author: lovestruck1
Ok went to the mall found a ultra canadian diamond at 3999 over budget but beautiful F, S12

EGL is this a good deal?

No it isn''t. Especially if it''s a .70 carat as you implied below.

 

[Kelli]

If you want the most for your money I highly suggest buying online from one of the trusted vendors here. Three quarters of a carat is a great size and will get you MUCH better quality. To be honest, I wouldn''t spend the money on a colorless (D,E, or F) stone. If you get a really great cut, you can easily go all the way down to J without it looking yellow. You may have seen yellow looking Js in mall stores because most mall stores carry less strictly graded diamonds and poorly cut diamonds. So what they call a J could really be more like a K,L, or M, and the poor cut will show a LOT more color than a well cut diamond of the same color. They''re also highly over-priced. If you focus on AGS ideals or GIA excellents (still check all the numbers first with either, especially GIA) you will be looking at much more sparkly stones. We will all be happy to check the numbers for you and make sure everything looks good before buying.

 

[Lorelei]

Also to add to the ladies' advice above, a well cut .75ct diamond can look comparable in size to a heavier diamond of around the carat mark if this is poorly cut, due to the light within the well cut diamond lighting it up inside and from edge to edge. Poorly cut diamonds don't make the best use of light and may look lacklustre, dark and dull as a result as well as looking small for the weight. Also poorly cut diamonds often hide weight in the depths, girdles and pavilion so will actually have small dimensions for the weight.

 

[HpiRally]

Date: 4/27/2009 7:41:54 AM
Author: lovestruck1
Ok went to the mall found a ultra canadian diamond at 3999 over budget but beautiful F, S12

EGL is this a good deal?

no...I bought a .75 F VVS2 for $3500 that is almost ideal.

question though...why the rush? It took me about 4 months with research to find the stone and the setting I designed because I couldn''t find one I liked. I still dont have the ring as its being built...

joe

 

[swingirl]

0.795ct G Si1

0.763ct F SI1

Here are a couple ACA stones, AGS and beautifully cut.
(I missed the part about wanting an H)

0.703ct H SI1

Not having too much luck finding anything larger that is well cut.