Is there going to be a big difference between the L and the K, is it worth the extra $1000?
Thought the better color might be a good idea in case we want to put it in white gold one day.
Do you think this will be eye clean? Will the K color be bad on a rock that size for a rose gold solitaire ring?
Is this one too big to get a color that bad? Would the smaller ones with better color look better?
What diamond would you pick?
Color-wise, K/L color is a bit too low for a rose gold solitaire setting (especially given the size of the diamonds you’re looking at). I’d go with a J at the lowest to ensure the colorless impression. Should there be additional diamonds in the band, you’d need to go even higher than that, to an I or H respectively.
Would you like me to suggest some alternatives?
yes, I’d like some recommendations.
The budget is $13,000 – $15,000. We are hoping for a 2 or a 1.9 in size.
Here’s what I found:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.02-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5586396?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6781949?a_aid=dmnd1357
You need to request the GIA certificate so that we can check the cut parameters and clarity notes.
These two diamonds from Blue Nile have a gorgeous cut and either of them will be very bright and brilliant.
Thank you. What do you think of this one?
The report said it has clouds not shown. Does that mean it will be hazy? I liked the JA ones but they’re sold.
Unfortunately, the “clarity grade based on clouds not shown” note is a big issue. It means there is a very large cloud that covers a large percentage of the diamond and saps the brilliance from it. You should never buy a diamond with this note, it has zero brilliance.
I really like these two and think we will get one of these. If you have time pls let me know your thoughts on what stone is better. I like that the BN is a bit bigger and less expensive. I think the JA one is maybe a bit prettier.
We went with this one!
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6808143?a_aid=dmnd1357
The diamond you ended up with was a great choice, it has a beautiful cut and is perfectly eye-clean. You did a great job finding it!
The stone came and it looks great.
Thanks again!!
My pleasure.
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What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
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