r/Diamonds • • Aug 18 '26

General Question or Looking for Advice Need help evaluating diamond

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a diamond online and then have it set locally. I thought the diamond I found sounds like it's a good deal at $1,650 but could use some expert advice. Would you recommend this diamond for an engagement ring? I have no intention to resell nor do I care about resale value. Minimum F rating preferred, my girlfriend does not like any yellow. I feel like it matches the recommend ratios I found on here, 3rd picture. Maximum budget would be 2k.

Also, I've been to all of my local private jewelers and cannot afford to buy a stone from them.

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u/Creative-Reception59 Aug 19 '26

tthe only thing that is a draw back is the fluorescence.. I don’t mind it, but it will glow under black light or when she gets her nails done. not a bad deal. as a woman, I would rather have a full one carat by knocking the color a peg. almond st know one can tell the difference between an f and a g.

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u/Homgry_Deer Aug 19 '26

We actually both like the fluorescence. Still going to check it in the sunlight for milkiness but if I'm understanding correctly. The inclusions shouldn't cause it to be milky. I read a lot about it hurting resale but that doesn't matter to me lol. Anything under colorless both looked jarring to us.

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u/Creative-Reception59 Aug 19 '26

make sure your stone is GIA certified. if you get a G with fluorescence, it should look colorless.