DIAMONDS

allure Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:28 AM

DIAMONDS

Does anyone know what the best color & clarity is for an engagement ring?

Misty Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:30 AM

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Well, there is a grading scale...

Flawless being highest on the clarity scale
D being the best on the color scale

OctBride03 Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:30 AM

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Here you go... this might help!

The Four C's

DecBride04 Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:31 AM

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It's hard to say, because it is based on how much your FH can afford... The best color to get is F, but they are hard to find and very $$$$ Most nice rings are a G and a clarity SI

MarcellaBella Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:32 AM

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well, FH told me from all his looking that when he asked the jewlers this they all told him that they believe that there is really no such thing as a perfect diamond..

a certified D color diamond with an internally flawless clarity is the best diamond you can get..

allure Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:34 AM

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Is E a good color?Thanks ladies

Misty Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:36 AM

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E is amazing!

Mine is an F and it's absolutely brilliant...

eroxgirl Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:37 AM

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I've been told that most people have diamonds somewhere from D to H in color....E is very good.

Clarity also ranges but FH knew that I wouldn't be happy with anything less than S1 b/c then you can start to see flaws with the naked eye.

jennbaby Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:39 AM

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D and Flawless or IF are the best.

I have a d & vvs1

it's truly amazing & my insurance bill every month is too

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:40 AM

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I have an F ring EMO9:

jennbaby Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:40 AM

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we know Theresa

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:41 AM

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GREAT!

Misty Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:47 AM

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Fran M Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:20 AM

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Dont forget Cut. You want to look for Color, Cut and Clarity.

A bad cut on a high color and clarity stone takes away from its brilliance.

balilove Posted: Feb 12, 2003 11:26 AM

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When you go to the jeweler it is hard to see the difference sometimes. Unless you have eagle eyes like me...my fiance was pretty amazed at my eyes.
LOL

chefe Posted: Feb 12, 2003 12:41 PM

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As Fran M said, don't overlook the importance of cut. A bad cut can make a D, IF diamond look like crap, while a very good cut can make and I, SI2 diamond look amazing.

Most jewelers would agree that cut is the most important quality as a good cutter can bring out the fire and brilliance.

jennbaby Posted: Feb 12, 2003 12:42 PM

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Mine is round brilliant & I love it

dgtlsunshine Posted: Feb 12, 2003 01:03 PM

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I have a round brillant too. I love it. I can't remember the color though. I think its F.

Thrilled Posted: Feb 12, 2003 01:58 PM

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Mine is E VS1 (very slightly included) It's very white.

Julybaby Posted: Feb 12, 2003 02:07 PM

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My diamond is a J - you can see a slight yellow tint in it. Most importantly, however, the diamond was my FI's great grandmother's, so I am so flattered to be given a family heirloom. I just look at it and tell me (incorrectly) that the diamond is a bit yellow because it's been in the family for over 100 years!