What can I get for $5K to $8K?

Destiny2002 My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 08-09-02 Posts: 3 Years: My Karma Power: 0 Points: 10	What can I get for $5K to $8K? Post#1 @ 08-09-02 , 06:49 PM I need to buy an engagement ring. I only have around $5K to $8K to spend. I wish for over 1 carat and better than F or F color. Is that too much to ask with my budget? The above message was filled out via an online form located here

StevL My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 11-04-99 Posts: 2,225 Years: My Karma Power: 63 Points: 10 Hits: Out=587, In=0	Post#2 @ 08-09-02 , 07:24 PM You have some unanswered questions on your post. But in short, you should be able to get a very nice diamond that meets your requirements. You may want to check out www.pricescope.com and look at some pricing and different combinations of qualities. Best of luck!
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photogold My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 01-02-02 Posts: 279 Years: My Karma Power: 35 Points: 10	Post#3 @ 08-09-02 , 07:26 PM No, that's not asking too much at all. You can definetely get a 1 ct+ diamond, F color, ideal cut, set in a nice ring with that budget. You can probably even get 1.15 ct. if you want. Have you tried pricescope.com? A great tool for pricing diamonds.

43facets My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 07-30-02 Posts: 623 Years: My Karma Power: 36 Points: 10	Post#4 @ 08-09-02 , 07:34 PM hi ...have you considered a gh stone(one that is properly graded. you may be able to get something larger than a carat

Destiny2002 My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 08-09-02 Posts: 3 Years: My Karma Power: 0 Points: 10	Post#5 @ 08-09-02 , 08:20 PM Thank you Steve and Photogold for your reply. I love that chart. It's so helpful. Thanks for your referral.
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sweet7696 My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 09-10-01 Posts: 1,216 Years: My Karma Power: 46 Points: 10 Hits: Out=0, In=1	Rhino Post#6 @ 08-09-02 , 09:01 PM That is gorgeous!!! I want one!! Jess

drggowns My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 02-26-02 Posts: 333 Years: My Karma Power: 35 Points: 10 Hits: Out=93, In=0	Hey you Post#7 @ 08-09-02 , 09:47 PM You should be able to get a 1 carat center stone plus smaller side stones with 8k that are nice

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Post#8 @ 08-09-02 , 10:10 PM

You would have a difficult time (if you were Canadian), purchasing a $5000.00 "over one carat" stone without major black inclusions that can be seen easily and without the aid of a 10x loupe. However, I assume you're American and the price range you just quoted appears to be right up DT's alley! ~inaudible mutter~

Most of the reputable vendor's here will most likely explain how important the cut is and how that supercedes even the choice of colour. F or E, or ~faints~ D (eegads) would be lovely, but keep your eyes peeled for the cut first.

Any jeweller worth their salt will also explain that the beauty of the stone is in the eye of the beholder. In mho, all four C's are important but if I had to choose it would be:
cut
clarity
colour
carat

I know of others more learned than myself who might change the order of importance, but if you do your research here, you'll find your perfect stone.

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OMG ...what a beautiful stone!

Post#9 @ 08-09-02 , 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by UltimateDiamondSite
Thanks song!

I would not disagree with your order of preference although that can be determined by a person's priorities. It's no secret I am a cut geek and would personally rather sell this 1.17ct I color http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_17ct_i_vs1_h&a.htm
over a poorer cut quality F any day of the week.

Just my .02c

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emnightingale My Profile Joined: 11-28-01 Posts: 1,049 Years: My Karma Power: 0 Points: 10	Post#10 @ 08-09-02 , 11:57 PM Oh. Hey Rhino, Next time you have a diamond giveaway, I want this one: http://www.goodoldgold.com/emerald_1_50ct_g_vs1.htm Em

atalantah My Profile Registered User: offline Joined: 02-09-01 Posts: 946 Years: My Karma Power: 45 Points: 10	Post#11 @ 08-10-02 , 02:38 AM Here is a new a new super ideal brand on the market - Infinity Diamonds. Stock # RB30106002 Shape - Round Weight - 1.00 ct. Color - G Clarity - SI1 Table- 57.0 % Depth - 60.3% Price - $5,605.00 Not to bad of a price. I pulled this information from http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds_browse.html
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Post#12 @ 08-10-02 , 11:17 AM

Thanks for bringing my goods to the attention, atalantah.

To go back to the original question, it is definitely possible to stay under the budget of 8k with a 1ct. F-colour, good clarity. If you need to go under 5k however, you will definitely have to accept a lower cut or a smaller size.

Good luck with your search; I do hope that your destiny includes infinity

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I dont know why people are hung up on numbers

Post#13 @ 08-11-02 , 02:13 AM

I would much rather buy/give a .92ct nice stone than to break some magical 1ct barrier. My sister recently told me that she thought no E-ring under 1ct was really sufficient and that to her, a ring HAS to be over a carat. Then she saw the one I bought and while she thinks the stone is "smallish" its .826ct, she was amazed at the cut and clarity. I think that if it comes down to a 1.0x or a .9x stone...dont give up something better to break that barrier. Buy her the better stone, size isnt everything.....in diamonds

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Post#14 @ 08-11-02 , 08:16 AM

Destiny;

Go for Cut! It will make your diamond look bigger!
Consider the following SuperbCert options:

1. .91 F/VS-1 @ $5740
2. .94 F/VS-2 @ $5735
3. .94 F/VVS-1@ $7577

You'll get the 1-ct Look, at considerable savings
which you can then use to purchase a beautiful setting!

If you want to stay in the 1-ct area, here are some
SuperbCert choices for your consideration:

1. 1.00 G/VS-2 @ $6633
2. 1.05 F/SI-1 @ $6403
3. 1.07 G/SI-1 @ $6285
4. 1.13 F/SI-1 @ $7209

Don't be put of by an SI clarity grade. With our
state-of the art digital photography, you can actually
'see' the nature and location of the inclusions.

Barry
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