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I would be very careful with that ring. It is not certified and I1-I2 is very low clarity regardless. It will have inclusions that are quite noticeable. S1 is the lowest you should go if on a tight budget and even then, you should ensure that it is "eye clean". VS1-2 is the best compromise IMO...

If you're going to get the diamond from overseas, I would just get the ring too. That way you have one person that's responsible for the entire product.

I don't mean not having a car at all but not having a reasonably expensive car (say one that costs a third of your yearly salary or more). That's considered pretty normal. My husband works part-time in a retail warehouse and has colleagues who own cars that cost more than their annual salary...

Isn't a car in the same category as a ring? At least with a ring, you know (or least hope) that you will wear it for the rest of your life. I never understood how cars got elevated to the same status as a house when really they are more similar to an expensive TV or something.

Not necessarily. With my engagement ring, for example, the centre stone is an oval diamond. With oval diamonds, a common issue that many have is a sort of "bow tie" that appears in the centre of the stone. This is caused by the way the diamond is cut and subsequently, how it reflects light...

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Many people, actually. A G grade diamond graded in a reputable lab still faces up very white. A lot of people fall in the trap of wanting a high grade in colour because that is more "easier" (for lack of a better word) but don't put much effort in ascertaining cut quality. Cut quality is far...

Buying from Cash Converters could be a good idea but you need to be very careful and make sure the diamonds come with a reputable certificate (either GIA or AGS). Other grading labs don't use as strict criteria as these two so you can't be too sure of what you're buying (i.e. they may grade a...

I agree with Aaron, except engagement ring mark ups in Australia are probably more like 200-300% of the US price. If you have some idea of what you're after, I'm happy to help you find something. I did a certificate in diamonds and gemstones a few years back. Wouldn't mind having my own...