Help!! Did we over pay for a 1ct. Leo daimond ring? ??

[Estrella185]

1.00 Carat round diamond

This 1 carat round diamond I color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

This one is pretty! Scores 2.3 on HCA

 

[tyty333]

I must be the Grinch today because I think you're going to have a hard time finding a 1 carat (+) D-H for $5k. I'm afraid something is
going to have to give. Cut is the most important and we'll get you a decent cut but you're either probably going to have to go with
a plainer solitaire setting with close to 1 carat or the fancier setting with sub 1 carat stone or perhaps a lower color like an "I" ?
Folks on this thread have made some good suggestions.

 

[anangel]

I must be the Grinch today because I think you're going to have a hard time finding a 1 carat (+) D-H for $5k. I'm afraid something is
going to have to give. Cut is the most important and we'll get you a decent cut but you're either probably going to have to go with
a plainer solitaire setting with close to 1 carat or the fancier setting with sub 1 carat stone or perhaps a lower color like an "I" ?
Folks on this thread have made some good suggestions.

I think this close to the holidays the selection is a bit thinner. I think she could hit 1 carat with a plain setting, or buy shy (like a .9) and getting the setting she wants in 14k white gold but not both.

 

[xxxxxx]

Or you could just go with a Labgrown diamond. And get the same look for 2k and a far higher color. Or you use your whole 6k budget and you can get a 2ct man made diamond. Just be aware you have to vet man made diamonds just as much as you have to vet mined diamonds.

 

[MK86]

I am willing to look at anything u guys find that is a good deal.

 

[Eeveepenny]

These lab diamonds are stunning!
Both have super ideal proportions

1.34 G VS2 $2000

https://www.rarecarat.com/product/85841038?ntb=1&online=35,23,32,17,27,55,54,30,24,107,39,53,38,15,103,52,105,12&local=&searchId=5ee42fbe-6ee6-4d54-b37e-f24215b42f8c&postalCode=

1.21 F VS2 $2129

https://www.rarecarat.com/product/86661747?ntb=1&online=35,23,32,17,27,55,54,30,24,107,39,53,38,15,103,52,105,12&local=&searchId=5ee42fbe-6ee6-4d54-b37e-f24215b42f8c&postalCode=

Or if you want to spend your original budget..

2ct G VS1 $6210 super ideal proportions too

https://www.rarecarat.com/product/85111377?ntb=1&online=35,23,32,17,27,55,54,30,24,107,39,53,38,15,103,52,105,12&local=&searchId=a5315657-f2f5-4298-8272-1983fb9878c8&postalCode=

I purchased my diamond from 1215diamonds and they were great, no issues at all

 

[MK86]

How about this?

1.02-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

Petite Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1/10 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Complement your center diamond perfectly with this 14k white gold engagement ring accented with pavé-set diamonds along the shank.

www.bluenile.com

Riviera Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1/6 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Classic elegance, this diamond engagement ring setting features pavé-set diamonds set in 14k white gold.

www.bluenile.com

 

[Snowdrop13]

I can’t see the GIA cert for that diamond. Did you look at some of the suggestions from the experts above? I like the setting, though!

Please don’t forget that your original diamond was graded H Si2 by the GSI, which is likely not as strict as GIA or AGS. It may well have been an I or a J colour.

 

[tyty333]

Yes, where are you seeing the GIA report for that stone to know it's well-cut @MK86 ?

Please post if you have it. The photo of the stone looks promising.

 

[MMtwo]

How about this?

1.02-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

Petite Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1/10 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Complement your center diamond perfectly with this 14k white gold engagement ring accented with pavé-set diamonds along the shank.

www.bluenile.com

Riviera Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1/6 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Classic elegance, this diamond engagement ring setting features pavé-set diamonds set in 14k white gold.

www.bluenile.com

I like the visuals on that stone, it is lovely. I would want to see it's GIA Report. No way would I commit to a SI1 without seeing the flaws.

 

[MK86]

I like the visuals on that stone, it is lovely. I would want to see it's GIA Report. No way would I commit to a SI1 without seeing the flaws.

I just realized there is no GIA for this daimond. LoL
Ok, scratch that. Cancel this one.

 

[4lfclover]

I used to work for one of the stores that is under the umbrella of where you purchased this. You should be able to stop the purchase. Usually they will give you a window of time of how long it will take for them to size it. So, if you were to process your return today, you should be good. The sizing likely hasn't taken place yet. Depends on where you live. But, regardless, the item is not in your possession. It is in theirs. And, they have a window for returns. You should be just fine.

 

[MK86]

I used to work for one of the stores that is under the umbrella of where you purchased this. You should be able to stop the purchase. Usually they will give you a window of time of how long it will take for them to size it. So, if you were to process your return today, you should be good. The sizing likely hasn't taken place yet. Depends on where you live. But, regardless, the item is not in your possession. It is in theirs. And, they have a window for returns. You should be just fine.

Thank you for this information.
And yes, we were able to do a return.

 

[4lfclover]

Thank you for this information.
And yes, we were able to do a return.

You are welcome! Good luck with whatever you go with.

 

[MMtwo]

I just realized there is no GIA for this daimond. LoL
Ok, scratch that. Cancel this one.

Too bad, it looked very pretty. With that medium fluorescence on an F would have been awesome (okay, to me, but I love fluorescent stones). Si1's though could have clouds or other sparkle killers. No Bueno.