Hello,
Unfortunately I didn't find this site until after my purchase. I don't have a lot of money and it took me quite a while to save up for a 2k max loose diamond budget. My future wife deserves the best and being the nerd I am I wanted to really maximize my budget. I have been looking for a diamond for forever that fit into ideal/excellent cut ranges with good color that was around the average ring 1.2 ct weight. I obviously went with a lab grown as I couldn't afford this on natural, and no argument for natural diamonds could convince me lab grown is a poor choice or worth the price jump.
Here is the diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-19208465
How did I do?
I spent so much time looking at different tables of ideal pavilion and crown angles, table size, and depth(Etc.) I finally found this one for right at $1900. From my research there is a lot of variation in Gia "excellent" cut diamonds, but everything on this one seemed to fit more towards the "ideal" range. What do you all think? Should I look for a different one or was this a good find on a 2k loose budget? I will probably go with a solitaire ring to be upgraded later so I have enough for a nice wedding band. It would make me feel better to know my effort in finding this wasn't a waste and if it was I'd appreciate help! Thanks so much!
Unfortunately I didn't find this site until after my purchase. I don't have a lot of money and it took me quite a while to save up for a 2k max loose diamond budget. My future wife deserves the best and being the nerd I am I wanted to really maximize my budget. I have been looking for a diamond for forever that fit into ideal/excellent cut ranges with good color that was around the average ring 1.2 ct weight. I obviously went with a lab grown as I couldn't afford this on natural, and no argument for natural diamonds could convince me lab grown is a poor choice or worth the price jump.
Here is the diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-19208465
How did I do?
I spent so much time looking at different tables of ideal pavilion and crown angles, table size, and depth(Etc.) I finally found this one for right at $1900. From my research there is a lot of variation in Gia "excellent" cut diamonds, but everything on this one seemed to fit more towards the "ideal" range. What do you all think? Should I look for a different one or was this a good find on a 2k loose budget? I will probably go with a solitaire ring to be upgraded later so I have enough for a nice wedding band. It would make me feel better to know my effort in finding this wasn't a waste and if it was I'd appreciate help! Thanks so much!