Advice on bling or bust ?

[jv1481]

Hi guys,

My fiancee ordered me this ring and I don't know if it will have sparkle or fire because of the large table size and crown pavillion angle (yes i know my stuff).

Should I politely tell him that I want something different, or do you think this diamond will be brilliant AND have fire. I don't want to get a dead diamond (especially for what he's paying!) or for him to get ripped off

Thanks in advance!

Carat - 1.70
Color - G
Clarity - VS1
GIA 3x
Table - 59%
Depth - 59.6%
Crown Angle - 33.5
Pavillion Angle - 40.8
HCA Calculator - 1.2
Price - $16,000 diamond alone

DIAMOND LINK
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Round/GIA-Certified-1-7-Carat-G-Color-VS1-Clarity-Diamond-CTH2A2

 

[marymm]

It shouldn't be a dead stone but it is a 60/60 stone with a larger table and low crown as compared to a Tolkowsky ideal-cut - so it will be brilliant with a lot of white light return and somewhat less fire as compared to a Tolk - if you want a balance of white light and fire, a diamond with Tolkowsky ideal-cut parameters may be a more suitable choice for you.

https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/60-60-proportioned-diamond

https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/tolkowsky-ideal-cut-diamond