I’m looking for a .9-1.0 pear-shaped diamond that will be set in rose gold.
I have a few questions…
First, is a VS1 diamond always going to be eye clean?
Second, what is your opinion on color if a diamond is going in rose gold… go down to J?
How do I know when looking at a zoomed-in image what inclusions would be visible without magnification?
And last, your opinion on 14 vs 18 ckarat rose gold. Is the 18k too close to the same color as conventional gold? Thanks
It is true that most VS1 diamonds are eye-clean, but it’s not a rule. It always depends on a particular diamond and its inclusions.
For a rose gold setting, I’d go with at least an H color if you want a colorless diamond. Pear shape diamonds don’t refract light just as well as round diamonds and thus tend to show their true color more.
I’d recommend 14k gold. It’s cheaper and more durable than 18k.
I’m happy to recommend some diamonds to you. Do you have a ballpark budget for the purchase?
Budget 3000-3500.
Thank you.
Have a look at this diamond:
Blue Nile LD10849255
It’s well cut, eye-clean and will be very brilliant.
What do you think?
I like it. Any a little bigger that would also be eye clean and brilliant?
I found this one, but it’s a little bit over your budget:
Blue Nile LD11004972
Do you only look at Blue Nile or is a coincidence that both are from Blue Nile? Do they offer ASET images?
I search other sites as well, but Blue Nile still wins:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5376277?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.96-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5505860?a_aid=dmnd1357
Regarding the ASET pictures, contact their customer service directly.
Thank you for all your help. I went ahead and bought the first diamond you recommended and transitions are underway.
That’s great news! I’m glad I could help.
If you can also write me back once you receive the ring, that would be great. I’d love to know how you like it in person.
Will do!
Received the diamond and it’s beyond our expectations! Thanks again for your help, I will recommend to others to use this service!
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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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