Hey Everyone! Just to introduce myself, I'm 27, from Toronto, Canada and I'm in a the market for an engagement ring. I've been doing my research for the last 2 weeks and I think I've learned enough about diamonds that I'm pretty confident in what I want to purchase. Many thanks to Pricescope and its user-base for the wealth of info!
Just as a preface, I will most likely go with the below James Allen setting:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/Platinum-Common-Prong-Ring.html
For the center diamond, I have found two similarly priced diamonds that I like but having a hard time deciding which one I should go with:
(1)1.04ct G SI1 Round, GIA triple Excellent
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7274/
(2) 1.12ct H SI1 Round, GIA triple Excellent
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7277/
I have read that an H or even an I color diamond can still look very white to an untrained eye when mounted on a platinum ring. It just seems that comparing the two photos of the actual diamonds, I do notice the slight yellow hue of the H diamond, but if it indeed looks unnoticeable when mounted, I don't think I'd mind the higher color grade.
The other conflicting factor is the inclusions, the G diamond has a crystal which I can see as black inside the NE arrow on the photo. I question if that will be naked eye visible when mounted. On the other hand, the H diamond has some feathers near the edge which I'm sure can be covered by a prong.
So my question is, taking into account the diamond being in the setting, should I go with the slightly smaller, better color, but possibly more noticeably included G diamond, or the larger, slightly colored, more clear H diamond?
Any commented on the diamonds, setting or vendors are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Just as a preface, I will most likely go with the below James Allen setting:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/Platinum-Common-Prong-Ring.html
For the center diamond, I have found two similarly priced diamonds that I like but having a hard time deciding which one I should go with:
(1)1.04ct G SI1 Round, GIA triple Excellent
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7274/
(2) 1.12ct H SI1 Round, GIA triple Excellent
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7277/
I have read that an H or even an I color diamond can still look very white to an untrained eye when mounted on a platinum ring. It just seems that comparing the two photos of the actual diamonds, I do notice the slight yellow hue of the H diamond, but if it indeed looks unnoticeable when mounted, I don't think I'd mind the higher color grade.
The other conflicting factor is the inclusions, the G diamond has a crystal which I can see as black inside the NE arrow on the photo. I question if that will be naked eye visible when mounted. On the other hand, the H diamond has some feathers near the edge which I'm sure can be covered by a prong.
So my question is, taking into account the diamond being in the setting, should I go with the slightly smaller, better color, but possibly more noticeably included G diamond, or the larger, slightly colored, more clear H diamond?
Any commented on the diamonds, setting or vendors are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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