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Rough_Rock
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- Nov 13, 2007
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Hi all,
First of all, very nice site this. Glad I found it!!
I'm going to ask the big question soon and have been researching many websites to find a good around-1ct-stone with a nice ring (Yellow Gold + Platium head). I do not really care about the grading, as I went to see various local jewellers and really do not see why I should go above a SI2 as long as it's confirmed as "clean to the naked eye". I do not mind knowing there are 'particles' (feathers/clouds/etc) to be found under a magnifying glass; I think this makes the diamond more special in fact!! One of a kind.
I am more interested in colourless (D-F) with excellent properties e.g. light/brilliance/reflection, etc.
This is the stone I have in mind:
Shape: Round
Color: E
Clarity: SI2
Cut: Ideal Cut Read About Cut
Weight: 1.34 ct
Measurements: 7.03-7.07*4.38
Depth: 62.1%
Table Diameter: 57%
Crown Height: 15%
Pavilion Depth: 43%
Issuer: EGL
It is confirmed as "clean to the naked eye".
It costs US$ 5,494 (ex VAT which I'm sure I'll have to pay the customs people in the UK...!)
Is this a good find? I used the PS Cutadvisor and it says:
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread Very Good
(score=1.3)
Which looks good to me!?
My ring budget is around US$ 5,500-6,000, so I'm already pushing it (total cost incl. TAX paid is ca. US$ 6,500)
Also, does anybody have ANY IDEA how high this stone would be sitting in a 6-prong Tiffany-style setting? I have absolutely no idea how it'll look - and how comfortable it'll be on my to-be-fiancee's finger. I guess it 'sticks up' around 5-6mm (at least 4.38mm according to the specs)?
Anyway, thanks for your views/input!
First of all, very nice site this. Glad I found it!!
I'm going to ask the big question soon and have been researching many websites to find a good around-1ct-stone with a nice ring (Yellow Gold + Platium head). I do not really care about the grading, as I went to see various local jewellers and really do not see why I should go above a SI2 as long as it's confirmed as "clean to the naked eye". I do not mind knowing there are 'particles' (feathers/clouds/etc) to be found under a magnifying glass; I think this makes the diamond more special in fact!! One of a kind.
I am more interested in colourless (D-F) with excellent properties e.g. light/brilliance/reflection, etc.
This is the stone I have in mind:
Shape: Round
Color: E
Clarity: SI2
Cut: Ideal Cut Read About Cut
Weight: 1.34 ct
Measurements: 7.03-7.07*4.38
Depth: 62.1%
Table Diameter: 57%
Crown Height: 15%
Pavilion Depth: 43%
Issuer: EGL
It is confirmed as "clean to the naked eye".
It costs US$ 5,494 (ex VAT which I'm sure I'll have to pay the customs people in the UK...!)
Is this a good find? I used the PS Cutadvisor and it says:
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread Very Good
(score=1.3)
Which looks good to me!?
My ring budget is around US$ 5,500-6,000, so I'm already pushing it (total cost incl. TAX paid is ca. US$ 6,500)
Also, does anybody have ANY IDEA how high this stone would be sitting in a 6-prong Tiffany-style setting? I have absolutely no idea how it'll look - and how comfortable it'll be on my to-be-fiancee's finger. I guess it 'sticks up' around 5-6mm (at least 4.38mm according to the specs)?
Anyway, thanks for your views/input!