Just Started Shopping!-Spec Help, Please

[beebrisk]

I''ve been mostly lurking here, with a few posts under my belt. We are seriously starting to look for a ring (yipeee!).
Although I had my heart set on an Asscher, I''m resigning myself to the fact that I''ll get way more "bang for the buck" if I go with an RB.

So, with that in mind, I''ve found this stone and wanted to get a few trusted opinions.

Thanks folks...this is the coolest group!

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 0.725ct
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
AGS Cut Grade: Ideal
GIA Cut Grade: Excellent (estimated)
est GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Fluorescence: Negligible
Girdle: 1.81%
Culet: None
Width: 5.75mm
Length: 5.78mm
Depth: 3.56mm
Table Percentage: 55.23%
Depth Percentage: 61.74%
Crown ∠: 34.39°
Crown Depth: 15.29%
Pavilion ∠: 40.83°
Pavilion Depth: 43.10%
Upper Girdle ∠: 41.51°
Lower Girdle ∠: 42.17°

 

[Ellen]

Hi bee,

I started out the same way on my upgrade, wanting the Asscher, but wanting size/sparkle more. I''m waiting to win the lottery and then I''ll pick up my 5 ct. Asscher.

Your diamond looks fabulous!! No worries.

If you''re really serious about this one, please call and reserve it while you contemplate so no one snatches it up, ok?

 

[kcoursolle]

The specs on this stone look lovely! As long as the ideal scope image looks nice and the vendor confirms it''s eye-clean, I think you are good to go!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/21/2007 3:13:11 PM
Author: kcoursolle
The specs on this stone look lovely! As long as the ideal scope image looks nice and the vendor confirms it''s eye-clean, I think you are good to go!

It does.

And yes, I did forget to add, make sure it''s eyeclean!

 

[beebrisk]

Ellen,

How did you know the IS is good? I guess you knew where this is from?

Here is the IS for anyone else that would like to add a comment...THANKS!

 

[MWG]

Looks like you found a winner!!!! Congratulations

MWG

 

[kcoursolle]

Beautiful IS image, nothing to worry about here! It should be beautiful!

 

[beebrisk]

Thanks folks..

My only worry is that it will look too small (she said, whining!)

What do you think of this setting for that stone?

I have small hands and thin fingers...Don''t actually want anything huge, but I do want it to look yummy!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 5/21/2007 9:55:56 PM
Author: beebrisk
Thanks folks..

My only worry is that it will look too small (she said, whining!)

What do you think of this setting for that stone?

I have small hands and thin fingers...Don''t actually want anything huge, but I do want it to look yummy!

oooooh, I love that setting!!! With a thin band like that, it''s going to make your stone look huge! I have thin bands on my .74 and most people think it''s a 1 carat stone.

 

[beebrisk]

ooohhh kcoursolle,

can I see it?? any linkage to your ring?

Thanks!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 5/21/2007 10:08:19 PM
Author: beebrisk
ooohhh kcoursolle,

can I see it?? any linkage to your ring?

Thanks!

Sure, here''s a pic. My stone is a .74 radiant and my finger size is 4.5.

 

[beebrisk]

Whoa! Thanks for the speedy reply...

and

Double Whoa! THAT''S a .74???

Looks GInourmous!

 

[cinnamon013]

With those measurements, it won''t look small. Yes, it will look yummy in that setting. VERY beautiful.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/21/2007 7:40:58 PM
Author: beebrisk
Ellen,

How did you know the IS is good? I guess you knew where this is from?

Here is the IS for anyone else that would like to add a comment...THANKS!

Yes.

AND, that setting will look stunning with that stone! Beautiful choice

 

[beebrisk]

Waaahhh! My little stone got adopted by someone else!

So, back to the drawing board.

Any thoughts on this one?
THANKS!

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 0.731ct
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
AGS Cut Grade: Ideal
est GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Fluorescence: Negligible
Girdle: 2.07%
Culet: None
In House: Yes
Width: 5.77mm
Length: 5.80mm
Depth: 3.57mm
Table Percentage: 55.94%
Depth Percentage: 61.71%
Crown ∠: 34.91°
Crown Depth: 15.29%
Pavilion ∠: 40.78°
Pavilion Depth: 42.92%
Upper Girdle ∠: 40.88°
Lower Girdle ∠: 42.03°

 

[beebrisk]

...And here is the new IS.

Ta-dahh!:

 

[chrono]

beebrisk,
To avoid stone undersnatching (adoption by unknowns), reserve the stone first while asking for opinions. Most vendors (and GOG too) will hold the stone while you decide. And do it ASAP!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/22/2007 12:35:43 PM
Author: Chrono
beebrisk,
To avoid stone undersnatching (adoption by unknowns), reserve the stone first while asking for opinions. Most vendors (and GOG too) will hold the stone while you decide. And do it ASAP!

Ditto!!! (that''s why I suggested it with the first one)

And this one is a winner!

 

[chrono]

Date: 5/22/2007 12:38:51 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 5/22/2007 12:35:43 PM
Author: Chrono
beebrisk,
To avoid stone undersnatching (adoption by unknowns), reserve the stone first while asking for opinions. Most vendors (and GOG too) will hold the stone while you decide. And do it ASAP!

Ditto!!! (that''s why I suggested it with the first one)

And this one is a winner!

Double agreed. A very nice stone. Call GOG NOW to hold it. It doesn''t cost you any $$$ to do so (at least I don''t recall putting any $ down)

.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/22/2007 12:41:22 PM
Author: Chrono

Double agreed. A very nice stone. Call GOG NOW to hold it. It doesn''t cost you any $$$ to do so (at least I don''t recall putting any $ down)

.

Nope, it doesn''t.

 

[beebrisk]

I think the website states there''s a $500 deposit to ''hold'' the stone.

But is this refundable? Not that I''m planning on canceling, but you know, ''just in case!''.

Thanks for all your support, diamond lovers!

 

[chrono]

Wow, that's a new one. Nevertheless, give GOG a call and talk to them. I think they could well waive the fee if you explain your situation (and how the other fish got away).

GOG Policy Quote:


We require a $500.00 deposit to hold a diamond for you which can be made via credit card or wire. This deposit will hold the diamond for you up to 72 hours to give you time to make payment arrangements with your bank or credit card company. If you pay the balance via credit card the regular price applies. You can receive the bank wire discount for the diamond if you bank wire the balance with no more than $500.00 deposit on credit card. The stone will be considered sold and your deposit is fully refundable or exchangeable up to 30 days after the deposit is placed. We will hold the stone longer than 72 hours if your order requires a setting which takes longer to get.


End Quote

It states that your deposit is fully refundable, so it should be okay.

 

[Ellen]

You know, now that I think back, I guess I did put a deposit down while I thought about my stone. I had forgotten that....

 

[kcoursolle]

This new stone looks great, now go and get it or put it on hold before another lurker gets it!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/22/2007 12:52:23 PM
Author: beebrisk
I think the website states there''s a $500 deposit to ''hold'' the stone.

But is this refundable? Not that I''m planning on canceling, but you know, ''just in case!''.

Thanks for all your support, diamond lovers!

bee, Jon addressed this in another thread, please scroll down for his post.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/so-much-for-asking-for-input-prior-to-purchase-here.62643/

 

[beebrisk]

Thanks Everyone!

My bf is working tonight (aarrgh!) so I''m gonna see if he''ll hold it (or get it!) in the AM.

I suppose I could put the hold on myself, but I just have this thing about not ordering my own ER. I can just hear my mother now: "Whadda you mean, you ordered your own engagement ring!!??"

Just can''t get that one out of my head..

Will keep you posted.

Again, THANK YOU all!

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/22/2007 10:56:06 PM
Author: beebrisk
Thanks Everyone!

My bf is working tonight (aarrgh!) so I''m gonna see if he''ll hold it (or get it!) in the AM.

I suppose I could put the hold on myself, but I just have this thing about not ordering my own ER. I can just hear my mother now: ''Whadda you mean, you ordered your own engagement ring!!??''

Just can''t get that one out of my head..

Will keep you posted.

Again, THANK YOU all!

You are funny! I think it is very modern and shows a true partnership in the making to ring shop together. And you are very thoughtful now that you have chosen what you''d like - to revert back to letting him do the "official" part of ordering it. I chose my stone and ring with a little bit of input from my husband, but let him open the box and "give" it to me. (Just in case HIS mother''s voice was ringing in his head!!) It was very fun, my kids got a big kick out of the whole thing. Now, when people see my ring, they say to him, "what a beautiful diamond - Paul - you have great taste!" He beams, and says "ah, I only paid for it." Everyone laughs, and he actually looks quite proud to be in the moment.

Congrats on the engagement!

 

[beebrisk]

Cinnamon,

I know what you mean about ''partnership'' and I''m ALL for it in every other situation. But, truth be told, I''ve obsessively controlled this whole process...After all, what do these guys know about facets and carats and tables and culets?? When it comes to picking out my dream engagement ring that I''ve waited my whole life for, I say: "partnership, shmartnership!"

However, when it comes to actually dolling out the cash, I''ll gladly take a step back!

I promise, after the engagement it goes back to 50/50!

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/23/2007 10:44:53 AM
Author: beebrisk
Cinnamon,

I know what you mean about ''partnership'' and I''m ALL for it in every other situation. But, truth be told, I''ve obsessively controlled this whole process...After all, what do these guys know about facets and carats and tables and culets?? When it comes to picking out my dream engagement ring that I''ve waited my whole life for, I say: ''partnership, shmartnership!''

However, when it comes to actually dolling out the cash, I''ll gladly take a step back!

I promise, after the engagement it goes back to 50/50!

HEHEHE - That''s a partnership!!! He knows when to step aside, and when to hand over the wallet. Now, that''s what I''m talking about!