Help with loose diamond on $5K budget (new)

[lucky3]

Hi,

Thank you in advance for your advice on a loose diamond I am looking at. I have looked a long time at the options available and the one I found and tried to purchase was unfortunately sold although the website still let me purchase it, so I have had to start over. I am looking for close to a 1 carat solitaire engagement ring, with a pave band. My budget is approximately $5,000.

Here are the details:
Shape: Round
Carat: 0.93
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Cut: Excellent (GIA)
Depth: 60.2%
Table: 59%
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 41.0
Girdle: Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
Clarity Characteristics: Feather, Needle

Price: $4,819.00

Can I please get opinions on this specific diamond? Also, what are recommendations for changing the color or clarity (higher or lower) to get a larger stone or cheaper price?

Thank you!

 

[JulieN]

Could be really nice, have a picture?

 

[lucky3]

Also, would it be better to purchase the diamond and setting from the same place so that there is a lifetime warranty with it? I'm a little worried in purchasing from separate places and not having a warranty will end up costing more in the future. Thanks again!

 

[JulieN]

Gorgeous. I think the price is good. I would prob not drop to I SI1 just to jump the 1 ct mark... what are the dimensions? Not that there is anything wrong with I SI1, but G VS2 is very nice quality.

Insurance is better than a warranty... but usually anywhere that sells the setting should warranty the setting from defects for a certain amount of time...

 

[lucky3]

Length 6.33
Width 6.35
Height 3.82

Thank you so much for your advice, it is so kind of you!

 

[Laila619]

Stone looks good!

As for whether to lower color/clarity to get over the 1ct mark, that's personal preference. Some people are fine with J SI2 to get over the 1 ct mark, while others would prefer a smaller stone with higher color/clarity. But the main thing to remember is that CUT is what makes a diamond sparkle, not really color or clarity. I prioritize size myself, so I would be fine with an I or a J color stone.

 

[JulieN]

Just to compare prices: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2772510.htm

And another poster was looking at an ideal cut .9 G VS2 for 5700.

This is a spready stone, it looks big for its weight. I don't think the tradeoffs to lower color/clarity is worth it for a small increase in appearance.

 

[lucky3]

Thank you for the comparison. I thought that the price on the diamond I found seemed reasonable compared to others that I have looked at. I had my heart set on one I found earlier and completed the purchase and it showed up on my credit card and everything, then a few hours later I got the dreaded e-mail saying it was sold and not updated on the website. I might have to jump on this one so that doesn't happen again. It will be nice to be able to see it in person and I am always safe knowing there is a return period.

 

[Adrienne2006]

We've been looking at diamonds with those same specs and budget. I think you've hit a great sweet spot with color,cut and size. I'm a very picky girl who isn't into changing up jewelry, i wear the same pieces every day so I want my ring to be quality and I would be thrilled with that. If the community likes the specs/angles I'd say go for it!

 

[wbarnwell]

Uh nice find. I am looking for the EXACT same thing you are. Pave, solitare, same budget, same diamond specs etc. etc. I think for that price you can't beat it, especially if the specs line up right.

 

[lucky3]

Thanks everyone, I can't wait to see how it looks in person! I wish you all the best on your search for diamonds as well. Now onto finding the perfect setting. We like the look of the Tiffany Novo (with a round diamond), so I'll be looking for something similar to that on a fairly tight budget since I wanted to focus most of the money on the diamond. I'm open to any ideas, suggestions, or examples you all have. Thanks again!