Hello all,
Desperately need some of your knowledgable input on a used diamond I am considering purchasing. The diamond is GIA certified, which I understand to be the most well regarded lab.
Certificate: http://tinypic.com/r/5b2248/9
Cliff notes: 1.86ct Round,natural, G, SI2, Excellent
As far as the proportions go - does this look like a quality diamond? It gets a "4.3 - Good - Only if price is your main criterion" on the HCA tool. I'm not really sure on the significance of that number, but yes, price is the main criterion!
From pricing on WhiteFlash and Blue Nile, this is a $12-14k diamond. I expect that I could purchase it for around $8-8.5k in an 18k solitaire white gold setting. Plan is to have the diamond placed in a setting something like this:
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/cheri-3-stone-diamond-engagement-ring-3631.htm
I would meet the seller and have the diamond appraised for accuracy at a jeweler of my choosing. If all checks out, is this a sound route to getting a $15-17k engagement ring on a $10k budget?
All advice, cautions and flaming appreciated!
Desperately need some of your knowledgable input on a used diamond I am considering purchasing. The diamond is GIA certified, which I understand to be the most well regarded lab.
Certificate: http://tinypic.com/r/5b2248/9
Cliff notes: 1.86ct Round,natural, G, SI2, Excellent
As far as the proportions go - does this look like a quality diamond? It gets a "4.3 - Good - Only if price is your main criterion" on the HCA tool. I'm not really sure on the significance of that number, but yes, price is the main criterion!
From pricing on WhiteFlash and Blue Nile, this is a $12-14k diamond. I expect that I could purchase it for around $8-8.5k in an 18k solitaire white gold setting. Plan is to have the diamond placed in a setting something like this:
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/cheri-3-stone-diamond-engagement-ring-3631.htm
I would meet the seller and have the diamond appraised for accuracy at a jeweler of my choosing. If all checks out, is this a sound route to getting a $15-17k engagement ring on a $10k budget?
All advice, cautions and flaming appreciated!