Tiffany I colour diamonds?
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Depending on how they are cut the difference could be minimal or more noticeable. You should ask for the diameter of the stones to find out the actual face up size.
Not drastically noticable unless the were side by side. But not worth paying 10k for either. But are the specs identical to warrant that huge spread in price? My assumption is no.
Are these the two you're considering right now? Do you have the reports showing all angles?
I am not OP but as an owner of a Tiffany I colored dimaond, I am extremely happy with my stone, the beautiful Tiffany setting and the Tiffany service. I travel a lot for work and for leasure. I can just walk into any Tiffany in any country and get my ring cleaned, inspected and polished for free. I originally wanted a F or G stone but after seeing a few I stones, I decided to get an I and because I went with a lower colored stone, I was able to get a bigger diamond. It was a win win for me. If I do decide to upgrade to a larger stone , I would definately get another I.
If both stones have the same cut, the difference in size will be minor. For me, I would pick the less expensive stone and drop a few thousands on a beautiful diamond band.
I am so excited for you, please keep us posted on the progress.
So excited for you cupcake! I just picked up my Tiffany ring this month.
Back to your original question, I read somewhere while doing my own research that "minimum colors" depend on cut and size. Eg. round brilliants are more forgiving than princess cuts. And the larger the stone, the better the color is required.
I color for a 1.4-1.5 ct round brilliant is fine
Back to your original question, I read somewhere while doing my own research that "minimum colors" depend on cut and size. Eg. round brilliants are more forgiving than princess cuts. And the larger the stone, the better the color is required.
I color for a 1.4-1.5 ct round brilliant is fine
No, I don't have the reports (yet) as the stones are not even in the store but would have to be ordered.
Is the price of the 1.39 carat too "low" to be true? Just FYI, the 1.39 is H colour and VS2 clarity, and the 1.51 is H colour and VS1 clarity.
I'm still waiting for offers on I colour diamonds with VS2 clarity.
Define too "low" to be true? They set their own prices. And they are definitely higher than what that stone would be outside the brand.
The 10K difference you're seeing in pricing between these two stones/rings is that you're paying for the size being over the 1.5 mark which carries a premium on it's own, and the clarity being different by a grade. The 1.51 is a VS1 which is a higher price on it's own.
By "too low to be true" I mean that the price could be so low (which it not really is!!) because the stone is not well-cut and faces up smaller?
But as you said, the 1.39 might also be cheaper because it's below the 1.5 mark and of a lower clarity quality.
I do not consider a VS2, I stone low quality unless you are talking about a fair or poor cut diamond. Clarity wise and color wise, it isn't bad at all. As for as I can see, Tiffany diamonds are at least 'good' cut if not better, and cut is what that determines the brilliance and fire in a diamond. As already mentioned many times, an I stone that is well cut will show up very white.
Visually, our eyes cannot a 1.39 carats versus a 1.5 carats diamond unless you are comparing them side by side, which even slight differences are noticeable if the two diamonds are of the same cut quality.
If I were you, I would go ask the SA for a diamond search that would show the specifies of each diamond you are considering. They can pull the data from the database of diamonds in inventory nationwide. The data is quite detailed and shows information like diameters of the stone (minimum girdle - maximum girdle, depth), clarity, weight, depth %, table %, crown angle, pavilion angle, etc. You will need the data to make an informed decision and pick the one that meets your needs. Your SA can arrange to have the stone shipped to your local Tiffany store for inspection. Nothing beats visual inspection before purchasing.
What hikes up the price is the carat mark.....1.0 carat, 1.5 carats, 2.0 carat, 2.5 carats, 3.0 carats..... get it? If you go 1.49 carats instead of 1.5 carats, your will save a bunch. It is always better to not make the carat mark. A 1.99 carats is better for your wallet than a 2.0 carat stone, and savings is very noticeable.
Its not so much of lower quality, but of a lower clarity grade. But the 1.5 carat mark is a magic number for a price point if you were at 1.49 there would be a definite price difference even with the VS1 that was less obvious than the 1.51 of the same specs. Does that make sense?
Agree with Ame, and if you opt for 1.49 carats in VS2 and an I color, you get the bang for your bucks! On the other hand, if you opt for 1.5 carats and higher clarity, you WILL pay the premium. Rather going for VS1 or VS2 is really up to you. They will be eye clean because Tiffany selects eye clean stones. They even sell eye clean SI1, which is even more bang for your bucks. The key is to know your budget. Some people will not go lower than VS1, like Ame, while others cannot even look at less than VVS2. But with eye clean stones, you will not see the inclusions with your naked eyes.
Yes, of course, visual inspection before purchasing is always important. I know I can use the HCA tool for checking the proportions of the diamond, but I can only do this at home.
What if I fall in love with a stone that doesn't get an excellent HCA score? Does that mean that it is of a lower quality or shall I just let my eyes decide?
Yes, it does. I just wonder whether there will be any differences in cut? Does Tiffany cut all their diamonds to the same standards?