Diamond options for engagement ring - pls help

[ajinlondon]

I tried to stick to a $4K budget but now is $5K and a bit
what do people think of these, they will go in a 6 prong tiffany platinum ring.

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=584891
http://www.whiteflash.com/round/Round-cut-diamond-46135.htm
http://www.angara.com/shop.do?pID=178231
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1111998.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Sorry if i have done anything wrong in the listing. My GF is always looking t what i'm doing and this is the first day she's out


Also how good a deal could i get from the LA Jewellery district?

 

[kcoursolle]

I like number 1 the best, but ask if it is eye clean. If it''s eye clean I would take that one. The second one has leakage under the table and VVS is overkill. The third one looks promising, but there isn''t enough cut info (need angles) to say whether it''s well-cut or not. The fourth one is well-cut, but the inclusions are ugly. I doubt it would be eye clean.

 

[ajinlondon]

just moved onto windows browser (the little magnifying glass doesn''t work with mac) to look at the jamesallen one and i agree it looks bad, shouldn''t have included it.
thanks for your tips.

If anyone has anything better i;m all ears.

 

[Lorelei]

The first WF diamond is superb, that is the one I would grab!!

 

[ajinlondon]

Last thing just to double check
out of these 2 to WF which is the better sparkler. will be set in tiffany style in platinum.

Thanks

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-560207.htm
Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.042
. Depth %: 61.3
. Table %: 55.6
. Crown Angle: 34.8
. Crown %: 15.4
. Star : 52
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 75
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.52-6.55X4.01
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-584891.htm
. Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 1.007
. Depth %: 60.5
. Table %: 56.3
. Crown Angle: 34.5
. Crown %: 15
. Star : 54
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin Faceted
. Measurements: 6.51-6.53X3.94
. Polish: Excellent
. Symmetry: Excellent
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

 

[ajinlondon]

Just saw this one - budget keeps going up, will the extra $500 be worth while?
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-560217.htm

Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 1.237
. Depth %: 61.1
. Table %: 56.3
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.2
. Star : 51
. Pavilion Angle: 40.7
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.92-6.94X4.24
. Polish: Excellent
. Symmetry: Excellent
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 1/19/2008 10:29:32 PM
Author: ajinlondon

Last thing just to double check
out of these 2 to WF which is the better sparkler. will be set in tiffany style in platinum.

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-560207.htm
Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.042

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-584891.htm
. Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 1.007

I like both ...

I love the 1.007 one for the F/SI1 combo, however, there appears to be a black inclusion smack dab in the middle of the table. If you have verified with Whiteflash that you cannot see this inclusion without using a loupe, then this may not be an issue.

The 1.042 ACA diamond is a real stunner!!

The idealscope image is fantastic! If you are not color sensitive and are happy with an I color then this is likely the one that will sparkle best for you ... after all, it is an ACA! It really looks gorgeous! Based on the 40x mag pic and the AGS plot, it looks as though this VS2 is perfect and will help you to totally avoid the visible inclusion concern.

Great choices! Good luck with your decision!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 1/19/2008 10:39:57 PM
Author: ajinlondon
Just saw this one - budget keeps going up, will the extra $500 be worth while?
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-560217.htm

Aj -- this one is showing as sold ... sorry.

OR maybe this is a good thing .. you get to stick within your budget?

 

[Sparkalicious]

Oooh! Oooh! Aj -- Since you are still considering other options ... How about this one???

Here is a link -- 1.004 H VS2 ACA, $6,185 w/ PS discount

It looks like it would be a really nice one!! Likey?

I''m sorry if I''ve confused you further ...