Tiffany Engament ring : Men in Need

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#16
I know you didn't want to have anything said about the size, and I'm not saying that it's a bad choice or anything, but have you seen this ring in person?

My BF and I tried on rings at Tiffany, and the 1ct solitaire actually looks really tiny in person, so a .5ct may be very very small. For a similar price as the .5ct solitaire, they have some really pretty styles. They are a little different, but they're unique in a beautiful way.
 
#17
AECornell said:
I know you didn't want to have anything said about the size, and I'm not saying that it's a bad choice or anything, but have you seen this ring in person?

My BF and I tried on rings at Tiffany, and the 1ct solitaire actually looks really tiny in person, so a .5ct may be very very small. For a similar price as the .5ct solitaire, they have some really pretty styles. They are a little different, but they're unique in a beautiful way.
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A 1 carat isnt small! :nogood: in other countries a 1 carat is considered large. I know in Australia the average is more like half a carat and in some Euro countries its even smaller. So maybe its just what you are used to.
 
#19
I don't think that questions should be raised as to whether the size chosen by the OP is big enough or not.
He know his soon to be fiancee's tastes. And, as he stated, in European countries the "big rocks" are not common.
OP- Best of luck to you.
 
#20
victor2101 said:
I need your kind help again :p

A Diamond Sales Professional from Tiffany's (who's very kind and professionnal btw) just answered to my email.

She confirmed that "6" is the size all of their diamond engagement rings. (Wich should be fine with her finger's size btw) but sizing of the ring only takes about 2-4 days if they do need to size the ring. That's good news then...

She told me that the diamond specifications for the entry level prices are color I and clarity SI1 (and Perfect Cut) and asked me what Color and Clarity I would like to have for my diamond so she can select me some.

Color "I" should be fine am I wrong ? Is the color easy to see in normal viewing environments ?

And what about clarity SI1 ? I've understood that it means "Noticeable inclusions easy to locate at 10x" but is it REALLY noticeable at naked eye for a small diamond (and for a novice...) ?
I've read that "The Certified Gemologist-Appraisers recommend selecting a diamond with a clarity grade between FL and SI2. Diamonds with a clarity grade of SI2 usually will not display inclusions to the unaided eye in diamond sizes under one carat." So SI1 should be fine ? Isn't it ?

The big question then is : should I go for as "big" as I can afford and to content myself with a color I and clarity SI1 OR should I go for a superior clarity and/or color and then get a smaller one ?


I am a student and my budget is not unlimited :sad:

Thank you again for your kind help
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My ring is an "I", .72 carats. The color is amazing. It looks so much whiter than I thought it would. I think you should go as big as you can, any thing they have there color or clarity wise is going to be just fine. :) You aren't going to get a bad diamond at Tiffanys.
 
#21
OP good luck to you and your future fiance!

I just want to add, it's not the size of the diamond that matter.. but more important, the fire. My stone has exellent cut,polish and symmetry and I constantly get compliments on how the stone sparkles.
 
#22
I think you have gotten some great advice her.

I just want to wish you a lovely trip, and all the happiness in the world. I hope it all works out just as you have planned and that it is the experience of a lifetime. I hope also that you will come back and share with us!! :heart:
 
#26
I don't think Tiffany's sells SI stones in engagement rings. VS2 is I thought the lowest they would go.

Regardless, I think you should have quite a great experience!
 
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