r/Diamonds

Things to consider:
-Cut, Polish, and Symmetry are all Excellent across the four diamonds.
-All four diamonds are between $18.1k and $20.2k (about 2k difference between cheapest and most expensive)
-The difference in carat weight is negligible for us and therefore can be disregarded/considered equal.
-All four diamonds have very minor inclusions/imperfections that are not visible to the naked eye, so disregard or consider equal as well.

Any experts out there can chime in on which is most ideal to least ideal in terms of overall proportions/pairing of pavilion and crown angles/light performance?

I just bought this diamond.
It’s a 5.08 Modified Pear
F VVS1
Excellent Polish
Excellent Symmetry
57% Table 59.2% Depth
14.69 X 9.34 X 5.53 MM 1.57 Ratio

Folks, can you help me pull the plug?

Does this look okay, considering all elongated cuts have this.

Or this is a bad one?

Posting to help out my mother in law. She got her family heirloom diamond from the 1930s reset. It has a natural inclusion on one quarter of the diamond. We had this noted when we brought it in to Shane co. Now that we got it back, there is a new scratch that appeared on top, so stark you can see it with the naked eye. This was not on the diamond description when they evaluated it before setting it. This is in addition to really messy prong settings, with scratches on the sides of the prongs, excess platinum goop(?) on the undersides, and the ring in general has several asymmetrical details. This was pretty hard to catch in photos.

Shane will back the ring with a full refund, but the diamond is not covered and they valued it at $0 when it was brought in. My MIL is just terrified to bring it back to them, even if it’s just to take the diamond out of the setting.

What can be done about the diamond? What should we expect from Shane co? She is heart broken and is so worried to trust another jeweler.

Does my ring have a bow tie? Are bow ties bad? Thanks!

First is a 3 carat elongated cushion with 3 mm round diamond band.

Second is a 3.5 carat elongated cushion with 3.3mm oval diamond band.

Both center stones are between a 1.35-1.37 ratio L:W, though only the first has a bow tie to my eye

Thoughts? Which style look better?

If you seen my hand, would you think I’m married?

One is white gold.

One is fake, sterling silver.

First pic is 2.55 carats and second is 3.37. Let me know what you guys think!!

I need help deciding which of these eternity rings look best with my engagement ring? (Ignore the wedding band in pic 1)
I love both equally and both are within the same price range.

My main idea is that my engagement ring looks like a flower, so i wanted a floral/leaf-like eternity ring to compliment it and add to the look.

E-ring #1:
Pros: beautiful design, super sparkly and shiny.
Cons: a but bulky so not for everyday wear i think?

E-ring #2:
Pros: daintier design and fits well with the engagement ring without overpowering it.
Cons: the stones aren’t shiny and a bit dull (replacing the stones isn’t an option)

Which one would you choose? Or should i look for something else entirely?

3.59 carat/2mm 14k band on a size 7 finger

Posted the diamond few months ago and now I’m finally wearing it ! Very happy with it ! It’s a D, IF 2.1 carat in a two tone cathedral setting

I’d love to get some feedback on a stone I’m looking to purchase.
It’s a natural 1.41 elongated cushion cut diamond, L color, SI2.
It’s a little warmer in color but I actually love it. I was hoping to get something unique and different. I’m ok with it not being a clear white stone. Would love any feedback here and should note, I think I’m worried it be yellow in a bad way. Thanks for any help!
Also is adding a halo/hidden halo and good idea with this stone.

I’m trying to figure out if this size oval looks proportionate to my finger/hand…can I pull this off or is it too big/costume-y?

Size 6.5 finger

Edit to add info from appraisal: 1.3 ct, VVS-1, H color

This diamond was probably cut in the 1920’s-1930’s, originally my great-aunt’s (grandpa’s older sister), then my grandmother’s, then my mom’s. My grandpa was born in 1918, for reference. Hand cut diamond. It’s wild to me the craftsmanship! I required my husband to do six prongs for safety!

Please no negative comments on my wedding ring. The stones are the birthstones of my three bonus daughters and the child I never got to meet.