Thoughts on the attractiveness of this Fancy Gish Yellow

[qzomak]

Hi Everyone, This is my first post on this forum so apologize in advance if this post is in the wrong place. I have been looking for a unique colored stone to make the perfect engagement ring for some times now. Recently while searching for fancy yellow diamonds i have came across this more adventurous colored diamond :
http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...llow-vs2-radiant-cut-gia-dramatic-stone-r4994

It is GIA graded fancy greenish yellow. I am just wondering on the color attractiveness when set. Is it a light limy yellow color? I am worried that if might look brownish or even dull when under normal day light or low light. But i don't know much about diamonds so here i am.
Please advise. Thank you

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Does your girlfriend specifically want a yellow diamond? I wouldn't do it if she hasn't said that is her top choice.

 

[04diamond<3]

Does your girlfriend specifically want a yellow diamond? I wouldn't do it if she hasn't said that is her top choice.

Ditto. But even yellow's ok, but the green?? Yellow radiant diamonds are just gorgeous! What's your budget?

 

[qzomak]

Does your girlfriend specifically want a yellow diamond? I wouldn't do it if she hasn't said that is her top choice.

Ditto. But even yellow's ok, but the green?? Yellow radiant diamonds are just gorgeous! What's your budget?

My Budget is around 15k. I havn't actually asked her about what kinda of a diamond she would like. I am not saying anything about diamonds around her cuz I don't want to loose the surprise element of a proposal. I have been looking for something that is unique in a nice way, like something she and her girl friends will giggle and talk about, but still distinctive enough so that people will immediately recognize that it is an engagement ring. That is largely the reason that let me to fancy colored diamonds.

I adore the color of a warm event fancy yellow diamond, like the warm sun shines. I think she will love the idea

 

[Niel]

if you are looking for a unique yellow stone (and i am assuming ring) I encourage you to consider this. Im in love with it i have no idea why someone hasnt snatched it up. And Victor Canera is just too fabulous and im assuming based of your center stone, its around budget.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/153ct-Light-Yellow-Diamond/23766473_sJGvT3#!i=1925146479&k=JZwDFCN

 

[04diamond<3]

Does your girlfriend specifically want a yellow diamond? I wouldn't do it if she hasn't said that is her top choice.

Ditto. But even yellow's ok, but the green?? Yellow radiant diamonds are just gorgeous! What's your budget?

My Budget is around 15k. I havn't actually asked her about what kinda of a diamond she would like. I am not saying anything about diamonds around her cuz I don't want to loose the surprise element of a proposal. I have been looking for something that is unique in a nice way, like something she and her girl friends will giggle and talk about, but still distinctive enough so that people will immediately recognize that it is an engagement ring. That is largely the reason that let me to fancy colored diamonds.

I adore the color of a warm event fancy yellow diamond, like the warm sun shines. I think she will love the idea

I love that idea!!! Have you seen these?

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-diamond-202ct-radiant-cut-u-v-natural-light-yellow-vs2-gia-amazing-sparkle-r3975

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/yellow-diamond-ring-212ct-w-x-vs2-radiant-cut-gia-diamond-halo-split-shank-ring-r4316

 

[Niel]

I didn't see your post before I posted. Still think it would work.
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/Daussi-Cushion-Cut-Diamond/24836574_QbQgkg#!i=2032976711&k=XrG5K4f

This one is also fantastic!! On the warmer side with unique cuts but still a classic three stone. Also most of these are just selling to fund more expensive upgrades. No bad karma. I really love these on there I think its suprising they have lasted this long

 

[Niel]

Oh or this. I always forget about it then every time I see it I fall in love again
Its a classic three stone with very unique cuts and color!

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/yellow-diamond-y-z-si1-cushion-diamond-cut-for-color-antique-diamond-gia-r4448

 

[qzomak]

These are the two i really like, but it is over my budget and i am tempted to stretch a little:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...ht-yellow-si1-gia-eye-clean-great-price-r4202

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...4ct-fanc-yellow-vs2-radiant-diamond-gia-r4681

Especially the second fancy yellow one, the warmth coming out of it is just breath taking.
Why can't guys rock a ring like that ;P

 

[MsP]

It seems your GF hasn't said anything specific about yellow diamonds.... I would advise against ooooor purchase from somewhere with a superb return policy. (Diamonds by Lauren is 14 days... Not sure about Jewels by Erica Grace).

Yellow diamonds are beautiful... But a very specific style.

 

[04diamond<3]

These are the two i really like, but it is over my budget and i am tempted to stretch a little:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...ht-yellow-si1-gia-eye-clean-great-price-r4202

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/ind...4ct-fanc-yellow-vs2-radiant-diamond-gia-r4681

Especially the second fancy yellow one, the warmth coming out of it is just breath taking.
Why can't guys rock a ring like that ;P

$10k is quite a stretch! I really love the 2.45 cushion one! It's gorgeous!! If you can afford it then go for it! If you do get it, do keep in mind their return policy, and I'd really ask her her opinion on it ASAP.

Ok, had to add this one because I've been drooling over it since they put it up there:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/Halo-branded-dbl-diamond-252ct-y-z-light-yellow-double-decker-historic-cut-gia-r4069

Last one, but this might be a nice compromise because it's definitely warm, but not yellow:
http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/loose-cushion-diamond-209ct-kvvs1-cushion-cut-gia-remarkable-stone-r4803

 

[JulieN]

I think fancy yellow radiant is a super risky move, but I don't have a horse in the race.

That said, I prefer this one because it is a Fancy Intense Yellow, if the color is more even than those pictures show: http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/yellow-radiant-cut-diamond-122ct-fancy-intense-yellow-vs2-radiant-cut-gia-great-value-r4569

Or this one for the cut: http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/yellow-radiant-cut-diamond-180ct-fancy-light-yellow-vs1-radiant-cut-gia-stunning-stone-r4468

 

[qzomak]

It seems your GF hasn't said anything specific about yellow diamonds.... I would advise against ooooor purchase from somewhere with a superb return policy. (Diamonds by Lauren is 14 days... Not sure about Jewels by Erica Grace).

Yellow diamonds are beautiful... But a very specific style.

How could I ask her about her opinion without getting her suspicious

 

[Niel]

Show her a celebrities clearly ugly or gaudy ring ( cat von d is a great example ) and ask her opinion. Like pull up a news article or something. Then be like " you know who I've always like, ( incert famous yellow diamond, like maybe the tiffany diamond) and then see what she says. I'm sure she will be happy to give you her opinion if she has one, and its not really talking about rings its talking about pop culture.

I'm sure if shes been looking for a way to tell you what she likes she would usw that as an opportunity

 

[04diamond<3]

It seems your GF hasn't said anything specific about yellow diamonds.... I would advise against ooooor purchase from somewhere with a superb return policy. (Diamonds by Lauren is 14 days... Not sure about Jewels by Erica Grace).

Yellow diamonds are beautiful... But a very specific style.

How could I ask her about her opinion without getting her suspicious

I would suggest getting the ring you love and the one you think she'll love and work in your thought and how much it means to you that she have the "sun" on her finger and want her to feel like there's never going to be another cloudy day etc, and see how she reacts. As you're saying this (unless she absolutely hates it) it will automatically mean more to her. Then after she says yes, you ask her how she feels about having something so unique. She will either love having something hardly anyone else will have or hate that it's so different.

 

[babs23r]

I personally LOVE the fancy green/yellow cushion, but you really have to like an nontraditional diamond color. I don't know anything about your GF, but would not buy the stone until you find out. Also, the stone is not a typical fancy yellow. It has a lot of green in it, which I adore, but she may not. I would try and draw it out from her, but if its a fancy yellow that she wants, keep looking.

 

[qzomak]

It seems your GF hasn't said anything specific about yellow diamonds.... I would advise against ooooor purchase from somewhere with a superb return policy. (Diamonds by Lauren is 14 days... Not sure about Jewels by Erica Grace).

Yellow diamonds are beautiful... But a very specific style.

How could I ask her about her opinion without getting her suspicious

I would suggest getting the ring you love and the one you think she'll love and work in your thought and how much it means to you that she have the "sun" on her finger and want her to feel like there's never going to be another cloudy day etc, and see how she reacts. As you're saying this (unless she absolutely hates it) it will automatically mean more to her. Then after she says yes, you ask her how she feels about having something so unique. She will either love having something hardly anyone else will have or hate that it's so different.

Is it a good idea to ask her best friend which always happens to be a good friend of mine to try to ask my gf discretely about yellow diamonds??