Which Diamond?!

[duffdouglas]

Ok - this will be going in a Brian Gavin Truth Micro Pave ring with matching band.

Which stone?

Diamond A - 1.032 G Si2 (Scores a 1 on Holloway Machine)
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-1040363310011

or

Diamond B - 1.051 I Si1 (Scores a 0.7 on Holloway Machine)
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-1040381680041

I''m concerned about having a I colour diamond. Should I be?

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[Southtown57]

I would call and ask if they are eye clean unless that doesn't bother you. As to the I color, I just ordered a J. Use the search bar to search for I colored diamonds. Should pull some pics up for you to look at.

 

[Dreamer_D]

From the photo and the plot that looks like a dream SI2. I''d get it. G color is awesome.

 

[D&T]

$600 difference (could get you a nice solitaire from Brian as well

) hmmm, toughy, I'm not as color sensitive and 'I' is still plenty colorless. Size wize, you won't be able to tell. Maybe you can ask Brian/Lesley which ones they think looks more beautiful and toss a coin...unless you could use the difference to get a nice setting.

 

[duffdouglas]

And this diamond has caught my eye

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544519

It''s 1.11 H Si1. It comes out to a 1.2 on the Holloway so it''ll sparkle. And the price is right.

Is getting a 1.11 over say a 1.05 or 1.03 much of a difference?

And there''s this 1.11 H si1 as well.... It scores a 0.8 and is $4773

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544518

Sigh. I need to figure this out today.

 

[D&T]

I don''t know if I could tell a difference from 1.01- 1.11 (from personal experience) however when I upgraded my ring from a 1 ct to a 1.20 yes I could tell albeit small difference but I could tell.

you have many beautiful options... 1.11 is larger than 1ct so it could be a mind thing. if that''s in your budget and size is what you are after (all of brian''s diamond I''m sure is exquisite) then go with the biggest H-I diamond is my take

SI2 or SI1

 

[laurenfischer5]

Date: 2/1/2010 10:48:21 PM
Author: duffdouglas
And this diamond has caught my eye

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544519

It''s 1.11 H Si1. It comes out to a 1.2 on the Holloway so it''ll sparkle. And the price is right.

Is getting a 1.11 over say a 1.05 or 1.03 much of a difference?

And there''s this 1.11 H si1 as well.... It scores a 0.8 and is $4773

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544518

Sigh. I need to figure this out today.

This one is Beautiful!

 

[duffdouglas]

Ok last one And I think this is it...

1.076 Si1 I 0.9 on the Holloway Machine

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-1040375050003

Now for the band. I am leaning towards the Truth Micro Pave from Brian Gavin

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However, there is one option from James Allen that I like; .54ct French Cut Pave and matching Band. But I don't know if the set will be flush together. That's the key for me.

The diamond would be 1.05 H Si1. Is hearts and arrow but not listed as that.



http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-3711.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-rings/eternity-rings/white-gold-diamond-eternity-bands.html
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1278555.asp

Or use this set?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/wedding-ring-sets/diamond-wedding-sets.html

Thanks for all your help!

 

[swingirl]

Date: 2/2/2010 12:37:34 AM
Author: laurenfischer5

Date: 2/1/2010 10:48:21 PM

Author: duffdouglas

And this diamond has caught my eye

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544519

It's 1.11 H Si1. It comes out to a 1.2 on the Holloway so it'll sparkle. And the price is right.

Is getting a 1.11 over say a 1.05 or 1.03 much of a difference?

And there's this 1.11 H si1 as well.... It scores a 0.8 and is $4773


http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544518


Sigh. I need to figure this out today.

This one is Beautiful!

There are no images for these. They must be new but you do want to see the images BGD provides. Ask for them. The BGD stones are all beautiful. I would pick the G. But the I stones are lower priced so it depends when you want and what your budget is.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/2/2010 2:35:54 AM
Author: swingirl

Date: 2/2/2010 12:37:34 AM
Author: laurenfischer5

Date: 2/1/2010 10:48:21 PM

Author: duffdouglas

And this diamond has caught my eye

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544519

It''s 1.11 H Si1. It comes out to a 1.2 on the Holloway so it''ll sparkle. And the price is right.

Is getting a 1.11 over say a 1.05 or 1.03 much of a difference?

And there''s this 1.11 H si1 as well.... It scores a 0.8 and is $4773


http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-details/?product_id=24544518


Sigh. I need to figure this out today.

This one is Beautiful!

There are no images for these. They must be new but you do want to see the images BGD provides. Ask for them. The BGD stones are all beautiful. I would pick the G. But the I stones are lower priced so it depends when you want and what your budget is.

Ditto.