Less than 1 Ct vs 1 Ct

[dkennedymi]

If I am considering purchaing astone that is 1.14 Ct, should I consider stones slightly less than 1 ct to sabe money on the price/ct and upgrade the colr and calrity. Will I notice the size difference?

 

[sunkist]

What is the diameter in mm''s of the stone you are considering? What color, clarity, etc.?

 

[dkennedymi]

The 1.14ct is a GIA G SI1. Dimensions are 6.71 x 6.74 x4,18

 

[belle]

you will definitely save a chunk of change by going with a stone that is less than 1ct. there are significant price jumps at all of the carat marks. side by side you will notice a difference but both sizes are generous and you may not miss anything from the slightly bigger diamond. it''s what is important to you (and her!)

best of luck!

 

[sunkist]

Date: 4/19/2006 10:21:38 PM
Author: dkennedymi
The 1.14ct is a GIA G SI1. Dimensions are 6.71 x 6.74 x4,18

The color is already fairly high, and if the SI1 is eyeclean you probably don''t need to go to a higher clarity. Like Belle said, it''s all about what you prefer. If you would like a higher clarity and color, going just below a carat would be a great option. IMO, your color and clarity look good, if eye clean. The only reason I''d go lower in ct would be to save some $$. Let us know what you decide!

 

[linvillegorge]

I had no choice but to stay below a carat due to budget and the setting that I wanted. The diamond you''ve picked out at 1.14 carats, if well cut, will face up noticeably larger than a diamond below 1 carat. A lot of it depends on the setting. A halo setting can make a diamond look much larger. It all just depends on what you want.

 

[f0rbidden]

I went just below a carat too, at .98 my diamond is a smidge under, but saved me some serious cash in our search!

 

[XChick03]

If you''re happy with that diamond, I would stick with that one. G/SI1 is a pretty good combo, IMO. If it''s eyeclean I would stay with the larger size. Many people here upgrade to larger sizes and actually go down in color & clarity. In the end, it really depends on your preferences and your budget.

 

[blodthecat]

Date: 4/20/2006 9:31:36 AM
Author: XChick03
If you''re happy with that diamond, I would stick with that one. G/SI1 is a pretty good combo, IMO. If it''s eyeclean I would stay with the larger size. Many people here upgrade to larger sizes and actually go down in color & clarity. In the end, it really depends on your preferences and your budget.

Ditto!!!