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I think I prefer the first, which one do you like?
 
Hi Lorelei, Do you mean the first one of the two i just posted or the first one of the original two I posted? Lol, this thread is starting to get a little confusing.
 
She means the first one in this thread.

I am inclined to agree.

You should ask your salesperson which is the nicest.
 
Date: 1/6/2009 4:07:21 PM
Author: JulieN
She means the first one in this thread. I agree, that''s the nicest of the 4.
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LOL! Thanks Julie, I did indeed mean the first one in the thread!
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Wow, each and every vote has gone with the first one. 1196839

To be honest, that is the one I have liked the most all along. It''s a G, VVS2. It''s got a ratio of 1.01, almost perfectly square!

The ring I set it in will either be white gold or plat. With a G, will any yellow show in the stone with these settings? I know some people like their stones to have some color, but I would prefer mine to have none to very little. And by mine I mean the one I''m going to offer my GF when I pop the question. Ultimately it will be her ring.
 
Date: 1/6/2009 4:15:51 PM
Author: LookingForClarity
Wow, each and every vote has gone with the first one. 1196839

To be honest, that is the one I have liked the most all along. It''s a G, VVS2. It''s got a ratio of 1.01, almost perfectly square!

The ring I set it in will either be white gold or plat. With a G, will any yellow show in the stone with these settings? I know some people like their stones to have some color, but I would prefer mine to have none to very little. And by mine I mean the one I''m going to offer my GF when I pop the question. Ultimately it will be her ring.
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No, it will be plenty white. Get that diamond reserved if you are going to want to buy it to prevent it being nabbed!
 
Ok, Josh (my James Allen Salesman) likes the G and the two E''s I''ve been looking at and says to rule out the F. I tend to agree with him on this. He seems to be leaning towards the G himself, says the cut and clarity are the same as his wife''s while hers is a D in color. That G really stands out though doesn''t it!

Now, on to settings.

Will this one look ok with only a ''G'' color center stone? I don''t know if the fact that the sidestones are the same or better in color than the center stone whether or not it will affect the look of the main attraction. I am a totaly noob when it comes to buying jewelery. ahhhhh! Just incase the link doesn''t work for you its item number 1205w at jamesallen.com


http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-877.asp


Here''s my second choice. Will it look good with a princess? I''m really set on princess as the cut as that is what she likes. Item number 1218p at jamesallen.com


http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-171.asp


Any thoughts?
 
I think the G looks great and if Josh agrees, so much the better as he has a very experienced eye by all accounts!

The settings should be fine for sidestone colour whichever way you go, just personal preference as to which you choose. I think the second would look fine with a Princess if that is what you want.
 

Date: 1/7/2009 2:49:08 PM
Author: Lorelei
I think the G looks great and if Josh agrees, so much the better as he has a very experienced eye by all accounts!

The settings should be fine for sidestone colour whichever way you go, just personal preference as to which you choose. I think the second would look fine with a Princess if that is what you want.
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The listing shows that the sidestones will be in the F-G range in color. I think you aswered my question but the wording is just confusing me a little. I just want to be sure that F sidestones will not cause a problem for a G centerstone. Sorry if I''m asking you to be redundant.

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Date: 1/7/2009 2:59:39 PM
Author: LookingForClarity





Date: 1/7/2009 2:49:08 PM
Author: Lorelei
I think the G looks great and if Josh agrees, so much the better as he has a very experienced eye by all accounts!

The settings should be fine for sidestone colour whichever way you go, just personal preference as to which you choose. I think the second would look fine with a Princess if that is what you want.
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The listing shows that the sidestones will be in the F-G range in color. I think you aswered my question but the wording is just confusing me a little. I just want to be sure that F sidestones will not cause a problem for a G centerstone. Sorry if I'm asking you to be redundant.

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Sorry - my fault, I wasn't clear! With the first setting the sidestones are F/G colour, the second G/H. It is recommended to keep the centre and sidestones within 2 colour grades so as your G centre stone is in the middle of either range, you could choose either setting without fear of a contrast. Clarify with Josh just to make sure but this is probably what he will say also if I am remembering correctly.
 
Ok guys, I think we have a contender.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5179/

How does this diamond look? Is it worth the jump in price vs that ''G'' (or first diamond I posted) we have all fallen in love with?

Are these guys a reputable vendor?

Thanks in advance!!
 
Date: 1/8/2009 2:25:16 PM
Author: LookingForClarity
Ok guys, I think we have a contender.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5179/

How does this diamond look? Is it worth the jump in price vs that 'G' (or first diamond I posted) we have all fallen in love with?

Are these guys a reputable vendor?

Thanks in advance!!
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I agree!

That is a top cut diamond, AGS0 Princess and it looks great! GOG are indeed a reputable vendor and have an excellent rep here. Also I don't know if this would ever be a consideration but both vendors have an upgrade policy, if you think you might ever want to upgrade in the future then you might want to carefully consider the terms of each and factor that into your decision. Which diamond do you prefer?
 
ahhhh, it''s so hard to decide!

The one from GOG is great but so is the one from JA. I''m really torn. I suppose what is going to be the biggest deciding factor for me is whether or not paying the extra $700 for the one from GOG is worth the much lower clarity for the upgrade in color. Not to mention that removes $700 from my ring budget and pretty much leaves me with a solotaire setting as my only optioin with a possible future upgrade of the setting.

Does GOG negotiate on their listed prices?
 
Of the JA stones, I'd choose the first. However, I'd take the GOG stone over all of them! I'm willing to pay a premium for a hand-selected AGS0 princess.

And of the JA settings, I'd take the second. It's less busy and should look fine with a princess. Neither are really *my* style (I prefer a solitaire), but the second is more solitaire-ish and the first is more 3-stone-ish.
 
Date: 1/8/2009 2:37:45 PM
Author: LookingForClarity
ahhhh, it''s so hard to decide!

The one from GOG is great but so is the one from JA. I''m really torn. I suppose what is going to be the biggest deciding factor for me is whether or not paying the extra $700 for the one from GOG is worth the much lower clarity for the upgrade in color. Not to mention that removes $700 from my ring budget and pretty much leaves me with a solotaire setting as my only optioin with a possible future upgrade of the setting.

Does GOG negotiate on their listed prices?
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Ok, check carefully with Jon at GOG that the SI is eyeclean to your standards, if it isn''t then that settles the question!
 
Date: 1/8/2009 2:38:11 PM
Author: jstarfireb
Of the JA stones, I''d choose the first. However, I''d take the GOG stone over all of them! I''m willing to pay a premium for a hand-selected AGS0 princess.

And of the JA settings, I''d take the second. It''s less busy and should look fine with a princess. Neither are really *my* style (I prefer a solitaire), but the second is more solitaire-ish and the first is more 3-stone-ish.
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What sets and AGS0 apart from a standard AGS graded diamond?
 
Date: 1/8/2009 2:50:13 PM
Author: LookingForClarity



Date: 1/8/2009 2:38:11 PM
Author: jstarfireb
Of the JA stones, I'd choose the first. However, I'd take the GOG stone over all of them! I'm willing to pay a premium for a hand-selected AGS0 princess.

And of the JA settings, I'd take the second. It's less busy and should look fine with a princess. Neither are really *my* style (I prefer a solitaire), but the second is more solitaire-ish and the first is more 3-stone-ish.
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What sets and AGS0 apart from a standard AGS graded diamond?
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AGS lab's highest cut grade is the AGS0, they are also the only lab to grade Princess for cut - further reading below. This cut grade is generally recognized to be awarded to diamonds of high cut quality according to AGS lab's standards.

http://www.agslab.com/why_ags_about_ags_laboratories.php

http://diamonds.pricescope.com/grading.asp
 
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I still prefer my original choice, it could be me but the table of this diamond doesn't look level - might be the pic or the angle of the diamond....Check with JA.
 
Thanks Lorelei,

Let''s assume the table from the last one is level. What''s your pick then? I''ll ask Josh today if that is the case. I could be buying a ring today.

We have are best friends coming into town this weekend. I think I would like to propose before they get here so that my GF can share that with her GF while they are here. Is that silly?
 
Date: 1/13/2009 8:24:17 AM
Author: LookingForClarity
Thanks Lorelei,

Let''s assume the table from the last one is level. What''s your pick then? I''ll ask Josh today if that is the case. I could be buying a ring today.

We have are best friends coming into town this weekend. I think I would like to propose before they get here so that my GF can share that with her GF while they are here. Is that silly?
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Most welcome!

Let us know what Josh says about the table on that diamond, it could be an illusion possibly but it would be best for him to check the diamond. Assuming the table is level, I still like my original pick best but get the one you like! As you won''t be buying it for me!
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Well, incase anyone was following this thread, I''ve made my decision and subsequently my purchase!

I went with the ''G'', or the first one I posted pictures of in this thread! Thanks again for everyone that helped!!
 
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