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Originally Posted by TurboFan
Buy the stone first, then look for a setting.
You really want to focus on the cut. Next is color, then clarity. A flawless cut from GIA is what you want. The only reason to look at DEF stones is for investment purposes. Even an experienced diamond broker can't tell an H from an E without a very close side by side comparison between the two stones, or to a refrence set of stones. DEF is a suckers play, you're doing wise to go with GHI.
SI2 is fine, just look for the inclusion and see if it can be hidden behind the setting.
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Agree except for the clarity...for a ring...I would not go less than...VVS1 or 2 maybe a VS stone if it is well cut...
The cut is the most important...NEVER view a stone mounted...only look at loose stones...make and appt and they should have 5 or so stones with your specs ready for you to see