Diamond Clarity
Looking at Engagement Rings. Read quite a lot, and know the style of ring i want to give her (and she would like!!)
Does clarity really matter? I mean obviously it does to an extent, but between a VS2 / VS1 and a SI ring, will you see any difference by looking at it? I'm far from a scrooge when buying an important symbol like this, but is an extra £300 justified for simply a small upgrade in clarity?
Any other advise would be great too!! :-)
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Jump to unread Post a CommentEdited By: choc1969 on Jan 01, 2011 20:50
Anything from around SI1 and above, the inclusions will only be visible through a loupe and not via the naked eye.
Anything from around SI1 and above, the inclusions will only be visible through a loupe and not via the naked eye.
First item we get given for our 16th birthdays ;)
First item we get given for our 16th birthdays ;)
Very good. :p
.... it doesn't have to be the biggest diamond but really...... it has to be a good one!
I'm probably going for a good clarity 0.5...
If you can get to Hatton Garden in London you'll get a good deal.
If you can get to Hatton Garden in London you'll get a good deal.
Cheers. Was going to buy it and propose but the more i look the more i think a trip shopping for a proper ring together may be better!
Edited By: ajay87 on Jan 01, 2011 21:20
As for carat size, I think it depends on the finger/hand size. Go for one that's too big and it will look awful and people will think it's fake.
Good luck! :D
By all means get a good deal but don't compromise on the quality of the stone
By all means get a good deal but don't compromise on the quality of the stone
depends if you get divorced a few years later or not:D
It doesn't even have to be the diamond which is the centre of focus. Theres nothing wrong with a cluster ring with a different centre stone (Kate Middleton) This type of ring can incorporate your dearests favorite stone/colour and still have a modicum of diamonds surrounding it, however you will find that this will be easier on the pocket as 12 smaller diamonds making up a karat will be far less expensive than a 1karat diamond. My dad gave my mum a lovely ruby and diamond engagement ring, the ruby was heart cut and it had 2 1/4 karat diamonds either side and it is beautiful and everyone comments her on it. Now that said I don't know how much it cost but it is far prettier than any plain band with a stone on top, if you ask me.
The Hatton Garden suggestion is a good one as well, you can pick your own stone/s but if thats not an option I'd say to at least avoid the high street shops like Goldsmiths and Browns and find a good local jeweller in your area. It will be far more personal and without all the overheads the big shops have you will get a better deal and be supporting your local community.
Good luck!
Also if possible avoid the high street jewelers as they tend to be less inclined to hand pick diamonds etc . But obviously budget may dictate otherwise.
Whatever you decide she will love - the size of the diamond is not what is important, it is the thought and meaning behind it. Quite frankly if she turns round and complains that the diamond isn't bling enough etc she probably isn't the one.