Newbie: Whiteflash ACA round 2.5-3ct or something else? (budget $50k)

[FL_runner]

Thank you for the super detailed questions, love it!

She's currently finishing up a master's to become a psychologist/therapist. She's not a big jewelry wearer and rarely wears anything but a simple earing, and her jewelry box is full of her mom's more traditional rings. And she generally leans towards more classic/discreet rather than blingly.

I think she'd prefer a classic Tiffany solitaire or simple prong to show off the stone.

I mentioned in another answer above, but her fingers are quite small, ring size is a 5-5.5 so that's another thing to consider when considering the size!

I think that a classic solitaire sounds like it would suit her style and career plans. I agree that in healthcare going a bit smaller on carat weight may feel more appropriate for workplace wear (for practical and interpersonal sensitivity reasons). The beauty of Whiteflash is that even if you go a bit smaller and she decides she wants a larger stone, you can upgrade.

The Vatche U-113 setting is a six-prong tiffany style solitaire. https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-1778.htm

 

[jasonbourne1]

Thank you everyone. I have gone with this one on a Vatche U-113 setting!

Diamond | 2.411 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4406918

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.411 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4406918

www.whiteflash.com

Based on the feedback here, I went down on the carat as I found out her ring size is barely a 4 and went up on color to a G. The size difference between the 2.4 and 2.5ct was minimal so the $10k+ savings to the 2.5 F seemed worth it.

Also, taking a look at the detailed AGS reports and close-up images, the color on the 2.4 G seemed more clear/white than the 2.5 F did, albeit to my very untrained eyes. The WF rep also seemed to agree but of course they mostly want to support your views. WF was simply a pleasure to work with.

Sincerely appreciate everyone's time in giving such great and upfront feedback and advice, truly a great community. I will make sure to post pictures when I receive!

 

[jasonbourne1]

We did it!! We both love the diamond, so beautiful and white. My educated guess of her 4.25 size was just perfect. WF ACA is really something. I will take more closeups later

 

[sarahb]

Congratulations on your engagement! It looks perfect on her 4.25 finger, nothing like a gorgeous ACA!

 

[Kim N]

Congratulations to you both! It looks beautiful on her!

 

[LLJsmom]

Looks beautiful. Can’t wait to see more hand shots!!

 

[Sparkles88]

Congratulations to you both!

 

[mrsctobe]

Cant wait to see more shots of the diamond/ring!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Looks gorgeous - congratulations to you both!

Can't wait for more pictures!

 

[OdetteOdile]

Congratulations!! The ring is absolutely beautiful!!

 

[FL_runner]

Congrats!!!

 

[tyty333]

Looks beautiful and a great size! So lucky to have such tiny fingers!

 

[jasonbourne1]

Thank you all for your kind words! Attaching some close ups. It's tough to take close up photos! Again this is the 2.4 G VS2 Whiteflash ACA on Vatche solitaire setting

 

[foxinsox]

Congratulations! I think you aced it

 

[jasonbourne1]

Congratulations! I think you aced it

Thank you. Much of it thanks to you and this wonderful community and all the advice!!

 

[Bonfire]

Well done! Congratulations to you both, I hope she’s over the moon!

 

[LLJsmom]

Gorgeous stone and setting. So classic. I am sure she will wear it proudly for many years to come.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Stunning. Looks huge on her beautiful hand!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Tigerlilyrosepetal]

Thank you all for your kind words! Attaching some close ups. It's tough to take close up photos! Again this is the 2.4 G VS2 Whiteflash ACA on Vatche solitaire setting

It looks perfect on her hand! You did a terrific job!!! Wishing many years of happiness!