What color E-I is your e-ring?

[einseine]

I have purchased 3 RB diamond solitaire rings so far. The carats change from 0.75 ->1.31(e ring) -> 2.4 and the remaining 3Cs from D/VVS1/EX -> E/VS1/EX -> G/VS2/3EX (ideal cut). The qualities have been lowering (LOL), but a larger diamond's power to emit sparkle and brilliancy can outweigh the negatives. And actually, warmer colors are not "negatives" IMpresentO.

Kikidoe, your ring is just gogeours!!! Yours is the "E" color, and more than 3 carats, and "HW's"! Invincible! I am unable to see the yellow tint in the "F" color, but I never fail to point out the "D" color, and perhaps the "E" color which is closer to "D", not to the "F."

 

[Jujee]

I agree with some other posters that the grading really matters. I is kind of the tipping point for strong visible yellowness. GIA is stricter than say EGL, so a GIA I is going to cost more and look better than an I-graded stone from a lesser organization.

Is it true that cut is king? I never heard that!

 

[Swanky]

cut is king!
A sucky cut I color can look like a J-K but an ideal I can look like a G from the top.

 

[CMM]

Mine center stone is a 1.5 ct round brilliant H color, VS1, while my setting is 0.6 cts of G colored diamonds. I think both are very white and sparkly. Here is pic- I just got engaged on Friday, so I am happy to display my ring!

 

[Contessa]

cut is king!
A sucky cut I color can look like a J-K but an ideal I can look like a G from the top.

I most definitely agree.

Another thing to be aware of are surface blemishes or "naturals/trigons" on the diamond. Many cutters will leave these in place in order to get the most carat weight as possible. Some may even tell you natural surface blemishes enhance the beauty and distinguish the "real" diamonds from the man-made ones. But I've yet to meet a woman who wants a diamond with a surface blemish!

Anyways.....bottom line, I agree the cut is very important.