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Engagement rings

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  • 07-11-2021 10:35pm
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    Hatch1989
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭


    Looking for advice on selecting an engagement ring. A novice to it all. When looking at the 4 c’s of carat, colour, cut and clarity, what should I not sacrifice on? What specification would you recommend under each for an oval cut diamond. Many thanks

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    Boards.ie: Niamh
    Boards.ie Employee Posts: 12,597 ✭✭✭✭✭Boards.ie: Niamh
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    Moved to the Weddings forum where you should get some helpful advice.

    How can I? User's guide to some features on the new site



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    TheW1zard
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    The cut is the most important, if its cut well it will sparkle.

    The carat is not important, I got a .79 carat the cut was Very good.

    The cut you want Very Good or Excellent.

    The clarity anything from VS2 up.

    The colour aim for G-J up (Near colourless)


    Id almost put carat last on the list!



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    Hatch1989
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭Hatch1989


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118139909#Comment_118139909

    Thanks so much!


    has anyone gone to Dubai or Antwerp for rings? Would it be recommended?



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    sugarman20
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    I can highly recommend Harold Phillipe in Antwerp. He was great to deal with and you get much better value over there.



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    bucketybuck
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    I'm genuinely surprised that one of the four C's isn't "cost".



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    sonyvision
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    Consider "man made" rather than mined diamonds. Carot size was the last thing we looked at. Went for cut/clarity/colour we found that "man made" had a bigger selection of higher quality diamonds at the ready. They are cheaper than mined diamonds too. Explore all options.



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    Squeeonline
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    I got a nice ring on etsy with an unusual stone since the gf was mostly against mined diamonds. Lab gem stones are much better for the world.



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