Hi,
As background, I am in Singapore and I am looking for a proposal ring for my gf. A jeweller offered me the following 2 round brilliants. And I have the following queries and I hope to have the views of the folks on this forum.
1) Does anyone know the current Rapoport prices of the two stones
2) Should I pay the premium for a VS2 over a SI1 when whats important to me is that the rock has no flaws to the naked eye. I don't wish to sound insincere but I want a 'cost-effective' diamond. I will have many more things to pay for very soon.
3) Am I overpaying or getting a good deal for the two stones?
4) What would be your preference?
Diamond 1 - GIA cert - G colour / VS1 / Triple excellence / No florescence / Table: 58% Depth 61.2% / no natural indentation and naturals / Price of US$9190.00 (includes taxes 7% and 18k WG simple prongs setting)
Diamond 2 - GIA cert - G colour / SI1 / Triple excellence / No florescence / Table: 58% Depth 61.6% / no natural indentation and naturals / Price US$8383.00 (includes taxes 7% and 18k WG simple prongs setting)
Both have been represented to me as within the ideal proportions. I have checked online and it appear to fall within GIA's ideal proportion.
As background, I am in Singapore and I am looking for a proposal ring for my gf. A jeweller offered me the following 2 round brilliants. And I have the following queries and I hope to have the views of the folks on this forum.
1) Does anyone know the current Rapoport prices of the two stones
2) Should I pay the premium for a VS2 over a SI1 when whats important to me is that the rock has no flaws to the naked eye. I don't wish to sound insincere but I want a 'cost-effective' diamond. I will have many more things to pay for very soon.
3) Am I overpaying or getting a good deal for the two stones?
4) What would be your preference?
Diamond 1 - GIA cert - G colour / VS1 / Triple excellence / No florescence / Table: 58% Depth 61.2% / no natural indentation and naturals / Price of US$9190.00 (includes taxes 7% and 18k WG simple prongs setting)
Diamond 2 - GIA cert - G colour / SI1 / Triple excellence / No florescence / Table: 58% Depth 61.6% / no natural indentation and naturals / Price US$8383.00 (includes taxes 7% and 18k WG simple prongs setting)
Both have been represented to me as within the ideal proportions. I have checked online and it appear to fall within GIA's ideal proportion.