Q&A: “I am looking for a stone that is eye clean and rectangular”

Thank you so much for this site- it is great and saved me from buying an EGL certifiied stone.

I am looking for a stone that is eye clean and rectangular ( 1.4- 1.6 or more) to set in a simple white gold ring with a buguette on either side. Thought of getting a stone above 0.7 carats. How much do you think i need to pay for such a stone. I was initially thinking of a budget of 2000-2500 – but if that bdget is too low then i can adjust upwards. Appreciate your advice and help in finding such a stone.

Thanks so much. You are great! I think I am going with the second stone- the jamesallen agent said it was eye clean. ( the first was

not). But I do have a couple of questions.

The setting i have in mind is

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/-14k-White-Gold-Tapered-Baguette-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-17150w14.html

1) The tapered baguettes in the ring are G-H and VS1-VS2. Will that work with a D SI2 center stone?

2) The wedding ring is a simple platinum ring – does it matter if the engagement ring is 14K white gold?

Sorry – question 2 is not about diamonds but just thought I’d ask ….

Thanks!

I am excited !

Thanks for your reassurance on mixing the stones (diff colors). I saw on blogs how some others had problems with mismatched center stones.

Thanks again for your search and for the site in general – it is a difficult market to navigate. Since i am someone who does not believe

in “ignorance is bliss” -it was a challenge choosing a stone and setting. Your objectivity is mucho appreciated and a lifesaver.

– just cleared my credit card- gonna buy it today !

thanks again

I am afraid some unanticipated things came up and I delayed the ring purchase. I am ready to go now and luckily the stone you suggested is still available. I did one last quick look through again and came across this stone which is 270 dollars more.

It would be great to get your opinion if the new stone is worth the extra $270. Sorry its been a tough decision ! You advice is much

appreciated.

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1483536.asp

The original one i was going for that you found for me was

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI2-Very-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1478131.asp

I am putting in a setting with sidestones G-H VS1 VS2 as seen below

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/-14k-White-Gold-Tapered-Baguette-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-17150w14.html

Thanks so much Ira. Much appreciated. !