I am in the market to upgrade my wife's wedding ring? I'm replacing a 1 ct, VS2, G, ideal cut diamond, for a larger stone with better quality; and am looking for something about 1.5 ct with a budget of 13-14K for the diamond. I had previously targeted something like an Ideal Cut, VS1-VS2, F color. This was before I got educated on the "newer" super ideal cut Hearts and Arrows diamonds.
So, here is the first question: My local jeweler has in stock an Aglaia diamond. The cert indicates VS2, H color and 1.61 ct. The asking price is $11.7K. Unfortunately, the certification is EGL rather than AGS or GIA. What are the experts thoughts on this relative to overall quality and price. Is there additional info that is needed to help provide more definitive feedback.
The follow up question: Given the price and quality I am looking for in a round brilliant, are there any suggestion, comments from the experts on what we should be looking for. Should I be considering an eightstar diamond?
Thanks,
Keith
So, here is the first question: My local jeweler has in stock an Aglaia diamond. The cert indicates VS2, H color and 1.61 ct. The asking price is $11.7K. Unfortunately, the certification is EGL rather than AGS or GIA. What are the experts thoughts on this relative to overall quality and price. Is there additional info that is needed to help provide more definitive feedback.
The follow up question: Given the price and quality I am looking for in a round brilliant, are there any suggestion, comments from the experts on what we should be looking for. Should I be considering an eightstar diamond?
Thanks,
Keith