WTB ~1 carat diamond, lab or natural

[DoeEyes]

Interested in a ~1 carat round diamond, lab or natural. Not a big budget so definitely interested in stones with inclusions, maybe in the lower color range, more important to have a good cut.

 

[SimoneDi]

@frogplus saw this on IG today and thought of you - link. You might also be interested in this - 1.6 D I1

 

[OoohShiny]

What is 'not a big budget'?

BE have apparently released a lot of new stones this past week, at lower prices than previously (or so I read on here!)

 

[DoeEyes]

Thank you! The IG one looks like it sold, and the 1.6 being I1 makes me nervous. Plus it's still above what LB would be if they released a full carat which is kind of my benchmark right now. Patiently waiting for them to release so I can upgrade, and if they don't, well I might just commit to loving my half carat and call it a day.

 

[DoeEyes]

I've actually been trying on wedding bands with my half carat seeing if I can love her. Don't need to buy anything until early 2020 for May wedding so I'm waiting to see if I can upgrade first before I buy a band, but I'm thinking I could love this look if I can't get the LB one carat by then. (I'll wear the wedding ring on the inside, just slipped it on for a pic in the store to see if they would sit next to each other without a big gap and see how it looked).

 

[OoohShiny]

I've actually been trying on wedding bands with my half carat seeing if I can love her. Don't need to buy anything until early 2020 for May wedding so I'm waiting to see if I can upgrade first before I buy a band, but I'm thinking I could love this look if I can't get the LB one carat by then. (I'll wear the wedding ring on the inside, just slipped it on for a pic in the store to see if they would sit next to each other without a big gap and see how it looked).

I think that looks great!

 

[SandyK]

I've actually been trying on wedding bands with my half carat seeing if I can love her. Don't need to buy anything until early 2020 for May wedding so I'm waiting to see if I can upgrade first before I buy a band, but I'm thinking I could love this look if I can't get the LB one carat by then. (I'll wear the wedding ring on the inside, just slipped it on for a pic in the store to see if they would sit next to each other without a big gap and see how it looked).

I agree with @OoohShiny ! That band looks fabulous with your ring!! (And every time I see your ring I am always shocked that it is a .5 carat. Seriously -- it looks way bigger and has such great presence on your hand).

 

[SimoneDi]

I agree! Your ring looks perfect on you! Enjoy the wedding band hunt.

 

[MamaBee]

I think you diamond does look larger than a .50...It looks beautiful next to the band!

 

[eapj]

Agreed - that stone size looks lovely on you and that band looks great.

 

[xxxxxx]

I know this is double what you would like to pay. But it is a good deal on a 1 carat certified lab diamond https://www.augustvintageinc.net/co...-colorless-vs-hearts-arrows-lab-grown-diamond

 

[DoeEyes]

Aww thank you guys!