PennWashDC
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- May 18, 2004
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Hi everyone,
I''m looking for a stone for an engagement ring and I am thrilled to have found this forum. I would greatly appreciate any advice you could provide.
Here is the situation..
I''m looking for a round, EX or Ideal cut, 1.3-1.4 carats, SI1, H or I color stone and would like to stay under $7000. The setting is picked out: Tacori, platinum, one round stone on each side (G-H color).
I''ve done extensive searching online in addition to visiting 5 B&M retailers.
The best I have been able to do at the B&Ms so far is the following:
EGL certified
1.32 carats, SI1, I
Total Depth: 60.5%
Table Width: 58%
Crown Height: 14%
Pavillion Depth: 43&
Girdle: Thin, Faceted
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Moderate Blue
The asking price is $6375.
In my novice opinion, it appears that I can do significantly better for the money online than at a B&M. I am particularly concerned about the EGL certificate because I have heard that their grading standards are not as strict as those of GIA and AGS.
My questions:
1) Is the concern about the EGL certificate warranted?
2) Is the asking price for this stone even in the realm of reasonableness?
3) Given my budget ($7000), would I get more for those dollars online?
4) since the side stones on the setting are G-H color, should I go with an H color center stone, or would an I color be OK?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide,
PennWashDC
I''m looking for a stone for an engagement ring and I am thrilled to have found this forum. I would greatly appreciate any advice you could provide.
Here is the situation..
I''m looking for a round, EX or Ideal cut, 1.3-1.4 carats, SI1, H or I color stone and would like to stay under $7000. The setting is picked out: Tacori, platinum, one round stone on each side (G-H color).
I''ve done extensive searching online in addition to visiting 5 B&M retailers.
The best I have been able to do at the B&Ms so far is the following:
EGL certified
1.32 carats, SI1, I
Total Depth: 60.5%
Table Width: 58%
Crown Height: 14%
Pavillion Depth: 43&
Girdle: Thin, Faceted
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Moderate Blue
The asking price is $6375.
In my novice opinion, it appears that I can do significantly better for the money online than at a B&M. I am particularly concerned about the EGL certificate because I have heard that their grading standards are not as strict as those of GIA and AGS.
My questions:
1) Is the concern about the EGL certificate warranted?
2) Is the asking price for this stone even in the realm of reasonableness?
3) Given my budget ($7000), would I get more for those dollars online?
4) since the side stones on the setting are G-H color, should I go with an H color center stone, or would an I color be OK?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide,
PennWashDC