What diamond shape has the biggest "table"
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Hi Girls. Thank you for all your compliments and well wishes. I don't talk about jewelry very much with my friends, they'd think I was nuts they already don't understand the purse thing. I know I made the right decision but it feels good to have it validated by jewelry mavens such as yourselves!
I hope it is not a too OLD thread.
I had believed long time that the price of RB is most expensive. However, when only 5% of rough diamonds are suitable for emelard shapes, they must be most precious!!! I wondered where I got that misguided thinking and I knew it today! I found this post by marialc121 who is purchasing her e-ring from VCA soon! She wrote:
We are trying to decide between a 1.5 or 2 carat depending on which shape. Since the round shape is more expensive, we can only go to a 1.5 but with the emerald, we may be able to go with the 2. In any case, I appreciate you guys for your advice. This has been great help for me.
Which reminds me! When I checked the price of solitare ring at Tiffany website, the price of emerald cut solitaire was less expesnsive than that of RB (The Tiffany setting with 2 ct RB starts from 22,000 pounds (approx. $35,000) and the Emerald cut from 20,800 pounds ($33,000)).
I checked with HW. They said the price of round per carat is most expensive.:?:
When I was looking at the 2ct Asscher cut at Tiffany (not on the website, but VERY much exists... I found one in two different stores), the price for a 2.04 I/VS2 was $28k and the price for a 2.04 H/VS1 was $34k. Since it was a step cut, I could definitely see color in the I stone, so that was completely out. The H stone was out of our budget.
We stumbled upon my 2.07ct three stone e-ring after my fiancé was told by a SA at our local Tiffany that he couldn't get a 1 carat for less than $13k. They kept showing him .75 stones at that price (???), so when we were researching that we stumbled on my ring: three round brilliant stones and authentic from an auction house/estate shop out of state. The price for 2 carats was $11k but after sending the ring to NYC for their official "insurance evaluation" Tiffany stated it's value at over $25k. I had no idea that rounds are the more expensive cut! My fiancé and I are pleased as punch already at our little deal, since our wedding expenses just keep climbing
We stumbled upon my 2.07ct three stone e-ring after my fiancé was told by a SA at our local Tiffany that he couldn't get a 1 carat for less than $13k. They kept showing him .75 stones at that price (???), so when we were researching that we stumbled on my ring: three round brilliant stones and authentic from an auction house/estate shop out of state. The price for 2 carats was $11k but after sending the ring to NYC for their official "insurance evaluation" Tiffany stated it's value at over $25k. I had no idea that rounds are the more expensive cut! My fiancé and I are pleased as punch already at our little deal, since our wedding expenses just keep climbing
I hope it is not a too OLD thread.
I had believed long time that the price of RB is most expensive. However, when only 5% of rough diamonds are suitable for emelard shapes, they must be most precious!!! I wondered where I got that misguided thinking and I knew it today! I found this post by marialc121 who is purchasing her e-ring from VCA soon! She wrote:
We are trying to decide between a 1.5 or 2 carat depending on which shape. Since the round shape is more expensive, we can only go to a 1.5 but with the emerald, we may be able to go with the 2. In any case, I appreciate you guys for your advice. This has been great help for me.
Which reminds me! When I checked the price of solitare ring at Tiffany website, the price of emerald cut solitaire was less expesnsive than that of RB (The Tiffany setting with 2 ct RB starts from 22,000 pounds (approx. $35,000) and the Emerald cut from 20,800 pounds ($33,000)).
I checked with HW. They said the price of round per carat is most expensive.:?:
Yes, RBs tends to be a bit more expensive.
My Tiffany SA said pricing has to do with popularity of the cut and the fact that the cutter loses more material when cutting a RB.
I am looking at a potential upgrade right now which is the "Asscher"/square emerald cut that Gimmethebag has referenced above, and it is less than what a RB would be in the same carat weight. The ring I am looking at has stones in the band, which adds a little extra to the total price, but is still less than a RB solitaire.
When I was looking at the 2ct Asscher cut at Tiffany (not on the website, but VERY much exists... I found one in two different stores), the price for a 2.04 I/VS2 was $28k and the price for a 2.04 H/VS1 was $34k. Since it was a step cut, I could definitely see color in the I stone, so that was completely out. The H stone was out of our budget.
We stumbled upon my 2.07ct three stone e-ring after my fiancé was told by a SA at our local Tiffany that he couldn't get a 1 carat for less than $13k. They kept showing him .75 stones at that price (???), so when we were researching that we stumbled on my ring: three round brilliant stones and authentic from an auction house/estate shop out of state. The price for 2 carats was $11k but after sending the ring to NYC for their official "insurance evaluation" Tiffany stated it's value at over $25k. I had no idea that rounds are the more expensive cut! My fiancé and I are pleased as punch already at our little deal, since our wedding expenses just keep climbing
Gimmethebag, really? They have a solitaire with an Assher cut? I did not know that. I want to see it!
Well, it's all coming back to me. You know, I was looking for an Oval 3-stone ring. When I asked the SA about if they had RB 3-stone rings, I was told that they were more expensive and asked if I would like Emerald 3-stone instead since I was looking for a 3-stone with the center over 1.5 carat.
Your RB 3-stone is so beautiful and elegant. The balnace is gerat! Hard to find. I have an experience tryinng to find an ideal 3 stone ring, so I know it.
LabRatPhD, nice! You have a potential to upgrade! An Assher or Emerald cut with diamond bands for less than a RB solitaire, which is great! Somewhow, squre-shaped rings do not look good on my hand, perhaps my knuckles are big and round!!! You must have a straight, slender fingers! Lucky you!
upps, I forgot to add this.
The manager at the HW store I talked to yesterday said the same thing.
He also said excellent RBs can only be cut from proper octagon shaped rough stones and the very best of octagon shaped rough stones can be acquired only by established jewellers! (meaning "HW" LOL! but also other brand jewllers I believe.
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