Hey everyone, love this forum, already learned so much.
Wanted some opinions on my e-ring strategy:
Problem:
My fiancee to be said she prefers size over everything else, but wants the diamond to still look good. (obviously) In this vein I want a 2 carat stone or just above that to ensure the 2c threshold.
Budget:
$10k Canadian - $8k U.S. (just for the stone)
Solution:
1. I really can''t tell the difference in the colours and I don''t think she will either except between large bands. (i.e. d/e vs h/i) I want to go with a I or J color stone with a medium blue flouresance to mask
2. I have heard that cut is the most important aspect in terms of brilliance so I want an ideal cut (is there any leeway here?)
3. I am willing to go as low as an SI2 if I can find one with imperfections that are on the edges and can be covered up a bit by a 6-prong setting (negligable I know but I''m reaching
Questions:
- Is this at all reasonable or am I in lala land here?
- Are there any other parameters I should consider with regards to lowering the price without compromising the integrity/brilliance of the stone?
Thanks everyone!
Wanted some opinions on my e-ring strategy:
Problem:
My fiancee to be said she prefers size over everything else, but wants the diamond to still look good. (obviously) In this vein I want a 2 carat stone or just above that to ensure the 2c threshold.
Budget:
$10k Canadian - $8k U.S. (just for the stone)
Solution:
1. I really can''t tell the difference in the colours and I don''t think she will either except between large bands. (i.e. d/e vs h/i) I want to go with a I or J color stone with a medium blue flouresance to mask
2. I have heard that cut is the most important aspect in terms of brilliance so I want an ideal cut (is there any leeway here?)
3. I am willing to go as low as an SI2 if I can find one with imperfections that are on the edges and can be covered up a bit by a 6-prong setting (negligable I know but I''m reaching
Questions:
- Is this at all reasonable or am I in lala land here?
- Are there any other parameters I should consider with regards to lowering the price without compromising the integrity/brilliance of the stone?
Thanks everyone!