What diamond should I look for to put in a pendant

[jeguzik]

I am looking to find the best value diamond I should put in a white gold bezel set pendant for my wife. I would like the largest size I can afford, but still get something that is bright and mostly eye clean. I have about at $1500 budget, so I am looking for some advice. Your help on the matter is greatly appreciated.

 

[jstarfireb]

I think 0.5ct is a good size for a bezel pendant. My ACA pendant from Whiteflash cost about $1200. This was for a 0.5 J/SI1 round ACA and the basic WG bezel pendant.

Any of these would be nice choices if you''re interested in going the WF route:
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2133655.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1467068.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1975315.htm

 

[D&T]

Date: 6/17/2009 12:56:20 AM
Author: jstarfireb
I think 0.5ct is a good size for a bezel pendant. My ACA pendant from Whiteflash cost about $1200. This was for a 0.5 J/SI1 round ACA and the basic WG bezel pendant.

Any of these would be nice choices if you''re interested in going the WF route:
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2133655.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1467068.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1975315.htm

Nice! you can''t go wrong with those ACAs...

 

[Jelly]

I second going to WF, but also contact Lesley at Brian Gavin Diamonds and see what she can do for you.

http://www.brianthecutter.com/

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/17/2009 1:25:52 AM
Author: Jelly
I second going to WF, but also contact Lesley at Brian Gavin Diamonds and see what she can do for you.

Ditto

www.briangavindiamonds.com

 

[stone-cold11]

The budget is just for the stone or the entire pendant?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

For the budget you have, you should be able to find a great stone .50-.59 J SI for around the price. You didn''t mention if the $1500 includes the setting or not. (J color stones make great pendants. My pendant is an E and in retrospect, I would have gone down in color to purchase a larger stone. The one I have is from WF and it is spectacular. They''re an excellent company to purchase from.)

 

[jeguzik]

My preference would be for the whole pendant, but I could go higher for the right stone.

 

[jstarfireb]

In that case, here''s one that''s a smidgen bigger and I color instead of J, but a tad over budget...

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5708/

 

[stone-cold11]

If you are not looking for pedigree H&A stones but just ideal stone cut for pendants, these BN stones might fit the budget and specs.

0.60c J VS2 for $1012
report here as the copy on BN is not clear.

0.56c H VS2 for $1168

This stone will require more caution, it has a much shallower crown and pav angle and with a feather inclusion, depending on feather position might not be good. If interested, even if BN says it is eye-clean and no problem, best to send to independent appraiser as loose stone.
0.57 F SI1 for $1091

 

[JoeNewbie11]

Here''s a .72 carat I-I1 to maximize the size.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-I1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1230528.asp