Hi All,
My girlfriend and I have been dating for 8 years since college and it's finally time for me to make this official. I did my research last year and saved money and finally went diamond shopping today. I've looked at online places like bluenile, but am unsure about shopping for something so important online.
I have a friend who used to be a gemologist who took me to his friend still in the business. My basic questions are if I'm getting a good deal or if I can do better shopping at an online retailer. I really want the best that I can afford. My budget is $8500 for the stone and setting. Out of the diamonds my friend's retailer showed me, I chose a 1.01 carat H VS2 for $7500 with a platinum pave setting with 0.35 ct tw. for $1000 (very similar to http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_17875). The stone is GIA certified and the report information is below as well as a pdf attached.
So what do you all think? Should I continue looking? Is this a great deal? Please help me out because this is all new to me and I'd like to give my long-time girlfriend the best I can; she deserves it. Thanks in advance!
Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.35 - 6.37 x 3.99 mm
Carat Weight: 1.01 carat
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Very Good
Proportions:
Depth: 62.7%
Table: 59%
Crown Angle: 36.5°
Crown Height: 15.0%
Pavilion Angle: 41.0°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 55%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick, Faceted (4.5%)
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Comments:
Internal graining is not shown.
My girlfriend and I have been dating for 8 years since college and it's finally time for me to make this official. I did my research last year and saved money and finally went diamond shopping today. I've looked at online places like bluenile, but am unsure about shopping for something so important online.
I have a friend who used to be a gemologist who took me to his friend still in the business. My basic questions are if I'm getting a good deal or if I can do better shopping at an online retailer. I really want the best that I can afford. My budget is $8500 for the stone and setting. Out of the diamonds my friend's retailer showed me, I chose a 1.01 carat H VS2 for $7500 with a platinum pave setting with 0.35 ct tw. for $1000 (very similar to http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_17875). The stone is GIA certified and the report information is below as well as a pdf attached.
So what do you all think? Should I continue looking? Is this a great deal? Please help me out because this is all new to me and I'd like to give my long-time girlfriend the best I can; she deserves it. Thanks in advance!
Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.35 - 6.37 x 3.99 mm
Carat Weight: 1.01 carat
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Very Good
Proportions:
Depth: 62.7%
Table: 59%
Crown Angle: 36.5°
Crown Height: 15.0%
Pavilion Angle: 41.0°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 55%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick, Faceted (4.5%)
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Comments:
Internal graining is not shown.