kybridetobe
Rough_Rock
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- Dec 29, 2010
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Good evening,
I've been looking for guidance regarding the choices I've encountered while searching for a round, ideal cut loose diamond to be set in a solitaire or simple minimal diamond band setting.
We would like to make a decision on a diamond this week if at all possible - and are paying cash so several local jewelers claim to be offering a bit of a discount off their normal prices. I have a size 8 finger so even a larger stone looks a little smaller on my finger than it would on a more petite lady.
This is what I've encountered so far. I like each of them yet want to get the highest quality diamond for our money. All stones are ideal cuts. The 1.54 carat diamond is listed as a hearts and arrows stone on the certificate. I viewed the 1.51 carat diamond in a Sarin scope and saw hearts and arrows as well. The other two are ideal cuts though I'm unsure about the presence of the hearts and arrows designation as of yet - if that makes a difference regarding the prices listed and your opinions.
IDEAL CUT PRICE
1.54 G SI1 8500 - This stone has two small light looking bubbles that I cannot see without the loupe.
2.01 J SI2 8900 - Has a small minimally-noticeable inclusion on the bottom & was told a prong may hide it (?). Like the size.
Walked outside with this stone on cloudy day and it did not appear yellow.
1.60 H VS2 9568 - Like the bigger size/clarity. (Settings pricey at this jeweler though owner's son is an acquaintance.)
1.51 H VS1 10000 - Beautiful stone on high end of price range. (Jeweler doesn't rhodium plate or replace small stones in bands.)
We want to stay around the $10,000-$11,000 price range to include the diamond and either a white gold solitaire setting or a minimal diamond setting and wedding band for $1000-1500 additional.
There's something to be said for being able to take the diamond back to the jeweler for free rhodium plating and replacement of any setting/band diamonds that may get lost. The last store offers those services at a charge.
Please let me know what you think about the best value here based on the information given.
Thanks!
Pam
I've been looking for guidance regarding the choices I've encountered while searching for a round, ideal cut loose diamond to be set in a solitaire or simple minimal diamond band setting.
We would like to make a decision on a diamond this week if at all possible - and are paying cash so several local jewelers claim to be offering a bit of a discount off their normal prices. I have a size 8 finger so even a larger stone looks a little smaller on my finger than it would on a more petite lady.
This is what I've encountered so far. I like each of them yet want to get the highest quality diamond for our money. All stones are ideal cuts. The 1.54 carat diamond is listed as a hearts and arrows stone on the certificate. I viewed the 1.51 carat diamond in a Sarin scope and saw hearts and arrows as well. The other two are ideal cuts though I'm unsure about the presence of the hearts and arrows designation as of yet - if that makes a difference regarding the prices listed and your opinions.
IDEAL CUT PRICE
1.54 G SI1 8500 - This stone has two small light looking bubbles that I cannot see without the loupe.
2.01 J SI2 8900 - Has a small minimally-noticeable inclusion on the bottom & was told a prong may hide it (?). Like the size.
Walked outside with this stone on cloudy day and it did not appear yellow.
1.60 H VS2 9568 - Like the bigger size/clarity. (Settings pricey at this jeweler though owner's son is an acquaintance.)
1.51 H VS1 10000 - Beautiful stone on high end of price range. (Jeweler doesn't rhodium plate or replace small stones in bands.)
We want to stay around the $10,000-$11,000 price range to include the diamond and either a white gold solitaire setting or a minimal diamond setting and wedding band for $1000-1500 additional.
There's something to be said for being able to take the diamond back to the jeweler for free rhodium plating and replacement of any setting/band diamonds that may get lost. The last store offers those services at a charge.
Please let me know what you think about the best value here based on the information given.
Thanks!
Pam
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