Diamond Advice

[Brian916]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice as to which diamond to purchase for an engagement ring. I'm looking to to set the diamond in a simple solitaire ring with 4 prongs. I've narrowed my search down to 2 diamonds. Being novice, I would love help understanding if the diamonds I have selected are good and if I should be concerned with either of the diamonds below.

OPTION 1
Carat: 1.6ct
Color Grade: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut: Excellent
Florescence: Faint
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=3245864917
Concerns: Feather near the crown and Indented Naturals near the Girdle

OPTION 2
Carat: 1.71ct
Color Grade: I
Clarity: VS1
Cut: Excellent
Florescence: Medium Blue
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=6147845958


Appreciate the input.

 

[rockysalamander]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice as to which diamond to purchase for an engagement ring. I'm looking to to set the diamond in a simple solitaire ring with 4 prongs. I've narrowed my search down to 2 diamonds. Being novice, I would love help understanding if the diamonds I have selected are good and if I should be concerned with either of the diamonds below.

OPTION 1
Carat: 1.6ct
Color Grade: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut: Excellent
Florescence: Faint
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=3245864917
Concerns: Feather near the crown and Indented Naturals near the Girdle

OPTION 2
Carat: 1.71ct
Color Grade: I
Clarity: VS1
Cut: Excellent
Florescence: Medium Blue
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=6147845958


Appreciate the input.

If you tell us your budget for the diamond and what you are looking for in the 4 Cs, we may be able to suggest some other options.

#1 is worth pursuing. Can you get photo, ASET and or IS (ideal
scope) image? This is a 60/60 stone. So, it will favor white light over fire.

#2 was graded in 1982. I would assume it was taken out of a setting and who knows what may have happened to the stone during it wear. Its also has uncomplimentary angles in the cut. No for me.

 

[Brian916]

Thanks for the feedback.

My budget is up to 15K. However I would like to spend a little less. I'm looking for a diamond that is eye clean and reflects light well. I'm planning to set the diamond in platinum solitaire so I would like the color to not be too yellow.

As for #2 where do I find the 1982 grading report. As I mentioned, Im rather novice. Is the GIA report of Dec 2nd, 2013 a reevaluated date?

 

[tyty333]

Not sure where RS got the 1982...I got the 2013 date also which is still old.

How much are these stones?

These would be my choices
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3634977.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3565128.htm ask about the cleanliness

 

[rockysalamander]

Thanks for the feedback.

My budget is up to 15K. However I would like to spend a little less. I'm looking for a diamond that is eye clean and reflects light well. I'm planning to set the diamond in platinum solitaire so I would like the color to not be too yellow.

As for #2 where do I find the 1982 grading report. As I mentioned, Im rather novice. Is the GIA report of Dec 2nd, 2013 a reevaluated date?

I just checked again and see 2013. I swear I saw 1982!! I blame some-timers ... Sorry for the confusion.

 

[rockysalamander]

Here are a few more, these lower the color - relative to @tyty333 - to see some additional options....

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3878760.htm {1.72 I VS2, $14738}

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/1.733-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104095241010 {1.733 J VS2 H&A, $13,159}

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3816370.htm {smaller and kinder on budget@$11,382; 1.512 I SI1; ask if eye clean}

BG Settings:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/legera-platinum-5863p
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/truth-cathedral-platinum-5860p

WF Settings:
https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...-sleek-line-solitaire-engagement-ring-729.htm

 

[Brian916]

Thanks for providing options. Very helpful.

The stones above are priced between 11.5k and 13k. Is there anything within either GIA reports that I should be concerned with?

On the 1.6ct. Is the feather near the crown and the Indented Natural on the girdle something to be concerned with?

 

[LLJsmom]

Did you see this in pre-loved? It's an E, VS2, brian gavin stone. It comes with an Erika Winters bezel. The stone itself is at least $22K on BGD's website, not including a pricey Erika Winter setting. THIS IS A STEAL!!!

Since he recut it, I think it comes with the trade in policy too. Check with @JDDN who is the seller. I have seen this ring IRL and it is stunning.

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ture-rb-in-platinum-erika-winters-jin.233170/