Hi PriceScope! I’m looking to get an engagement ring for my girlfriend made from a 1.5 – 2.0 carat round cut diamond from Brian Gavin with strong blue fluorescence. I have a couple concerns I’m hoping people here could help me with.
1. Lower color grade: I am considering a “K/L” colored stone, which I understand is near the end of the spectrum with regards to acceptable grades for “white” diamonds. I plan to get this 14K rose gold pave setting: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/e...side-stones/romy-sholdt-14k-rose-gold-5346r14 which I hope will partially offset the color. I understand that the fluorescence helps the stone face up white more as well. My favorite stone is AGS 0 ideal cut (HCA below 1.5) which I also heard helps to neutralize the effects of the color due to better brilliance (?). Do you all think there would still be a distinct yellowish tint to the center stone, especially in contrast to the pave stones?
2. Explaining fluorescence: After doing my share of research I am comfortable with blue flour, but of course I’m not the one who will be wearing the ring. I know for certain that my girlfriend appreciates a good value (she explicitly told me not to “waste money” on a brand name ring). My understanding is that blue flour. diamonds are a very good value, but my fear is that if I get a stone with strong flour she will view this as a defect. Any thoughts? I doubt she is fully aware of the concept of fluorescence and educating her on the idea may be difficult post proposal.
3. Setting costs: The setting which I like (and which I think my girlfriend would as well) is the one linked above. However, I do feel it is quite expensive (about 30% the cost of the stone I’m considering). Is there any rule of thumb as to the price of the setting relative to the cost of the stone? In the end I’ll still end up picking what I think looks best, but I would love to hear any opinions you all may have.
I have found all the posts here on PS exceptionally informative and am thankful for all the insight that this community has provided. Anything that helps would be much appreciated.
1. Lower color grade: I am considering a “K/L” colored stone, which I understand is near the end of the spectrum with regards to acceptable grades for “white” diamonds. I plan to get this 14K rose gold pave setting: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/e...side-stones/romy-sholdt-14k-rose-gold-5346r14 which I hope will partially offset the color. I understand that the fluorescence helps the stone face up white more as well. My favorite stone is AGS 0 ideal cut (HCA below 1.5) which I also heard helps to neutralize the effects of the color due to better brilliance (?). Do you all think there would still be a distinct yellowish tint to the center stone, especially in contrast to the pave stones?
2. Explaining fluorescence: After doing my share of research I am comfortable with blue flour, but of course I’m not the one who will be wearing the ring. I know for certain that my girlfriend appreciates a good value (she explicitly told me not to “waste money” on a brand name ring). My understanding is that blue flour. diamonds are a very good value, but my fear is that if I get a stone with strong flour she will view this as a defect. Any thoughts? I doubt she is fully aware of the concept of fluorescence and educating her on the idea may be difficult post proposal.
3. Setting costs: The setting which I like (and which I think my girlfriend would as well) is the one linked above. However, I do feel it is quite expensive (about 30% the cost of the stone I’m considering). Is there any rule of thumb as to the price of the setting relative to the cost of the stone? In the end I’ll still end up picking what I think looks best, but I would love to hear any opinions you all may have.
I have found all the posts here on PS exceptionally informative and am thankful for all the insight that this community has provided. Anything that helps would be much appreciated.
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