Diamond Rookie: Is this a good diamond for e-ring

[Paul777]

Hi,

This is my first time using this forum, but I have learned a lot from reading. I've recently been searching for a loose diamond in the 1.4-1.5 range to be placed on a setting which I already have chosen for the engagement ring for my gf.

After considerable research, I have come across a diamond through a local broker which seems like a good deal. However, I don't have anyone to ask for a second opinion, hopefully someone here can help me out. The salesman has stated that the diamond is 100% eye clean, and a deposit is required to bring the diamond in for my viewing.

Diamond Specs:

GIA Certified
1.40 Carat Round Brilliant
H Colour
SI1 Clarity - 100% Eye Clean
Excellent Cut
Excellent Polish
Very Good Symmetry
No Fluorescence
Depth 62.3%
Table 57%
Depth 62.3%
Crown Angle 36.5
Pavilion Angle 40.6
7.10mm x 7.18mm x 4.45mm
*Laser Inscribed on Girdle

Price: $10 400 CAD

I have also attached a picture of the inclusions from the GIA report, I don't know much about what to look for in this area.


Any advice would be greatly appreciated !

Thanks,

Paul

 

[krisjon]

Not horrible, but it's a little steep and deep.

Here's a much better cut 1.31 that's still in your price range:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.310-h-si1-round-diamond-gia-50453121

You'd just need to call and confirm that it's eye clean.

 

[Gypsy]

Definitely steep and deep.

It's all in the angles. Here you go:
https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/diamond-cut
https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/diamond-crown-and-pavilion
https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/holloway-cut-advisor
https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/firescope-idealscope

Read the above in the order posted.

 

[Gypsy]

9407.50 is the number I get when I convert currency from CAD to US.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-237876
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.35-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-268314 if this one has a nice ASET (also called firescope) it could be a contender.

 

[heididdl]

Yes steep and deep

Table 54-58
depth 60-62.3
crown angle 34-35
pavilion angle 40.6-41

this is for an ideal cut stone.........

 

[Gypsy]

Yes steep and deep

Table 54-58
depth 60-62.3
crown angle 34-35
pavilion angle 40.6-41

this is for an ideal cut stone.........

Diamonds outside these specs are okay too.

Here's a cheat: https://www.pricescope.com/tools/hca Plug in numbers. As long as you are working with a vendor that can get you an idealscope image then you can go up to 2.5 for the pass/fail. It is a pass fail test though so anything scoring over 2.5 is a fail. If you can't get an idealscope image from the vendor then pass fail is under 2. And we strongly suggest working with a vendor that can provide you with an idealscope image.

 

[Paul777]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I can't believe how quickly I got responses and how helpful this community is.
After further contact and updating my requirements, I have received this diamond as a suggestion, I attached the GIA report to this reply. It scores a 1.1 HCA.
The price of this one is $10675 CAD

I'm hoping to get this diamond ASAP as I'm planning on a surprise proposal at the beginning of April, and still have to get the diamond set.

Any feedback on this one would be appreciated !

 

[Paul777]

Also, should I be concerned at the comments section of the GIA report?

"Comments: Additional twinning wisps, pinpoints and surface graining are not shown"

 

[Paul777]

thanks for the links to read

 

[JulieN]

Usually you don't need to worry about the additional comments for an SI1. Do you have a picture if you are buying online?

 

[Paul777]

Yes, just received the picture at 60x magnification.

Its a purchase through a diamond broker who I meet in person. He's just searching for diamonds which he could possibly bring in.

 

[JulieN]

That's a viable option if it is eye-clean.

 

[Gypsy]

That's not going to be eyeclean. I'd be shocked.

 

[Paul777]

Yeah, it's supposed to be eye clean. I'm leaning towards putting down a deposit to view this diamond in person. Of all the diamonds I've seen this one seems to be a good price with the best HCA score (1.1) and triple excellent specs.

 

[Gypsy]

Yeah, it's supposed to be eye clean. I'm leaning towards putting down a deposit to view this diamond in person. Of all the diamonds I've seen this one seems to be a good price with the best HCA score (1.1) and triple excellent specs.

Do you get your deposit back if it isn't eyeclean? Cause I'd expect that puppy back.

But yeah, I'd go for it as long as I get my money back if it's not clean to my eyesight.

 

[Paul777]

Yeah, I do get my money back if I see any inclusions. I'm just waiting for a few more diamond options to be received in the next couple days. If this one still comes out on top, I'll be placing the deposit to view it.

Just hoping to view a few local diamonds before this one so I know exactly what I'm looking for when it comes to this diamond. (I'm quite new to the diamond searching, and nervous that I won't be able to spot an inclusion and then my gf will when she receives it )

 

[Gypsy]

Yeah, I do get my money back if I see any inclusions. I'm just waiting for a few more diamond options to be received in the next couple days. If this one still comes out on top, I'll be placing the deposit to view it.

Just hoping to view a few local diamonds before this one so I know exactly what I'm looking for when it comes to this diamond. (I'm quite new to the diamond searching, and nervous that I won't be able to spot an inclusion and then my gf will when she receives it )

If you have a Hearts on Wire (also called Wallets on Fire) dealer near you I highly suggest you make an appointment (leave the wallet at home) and spend an hour. They are GREAT at walking you through everything you need to know. And will help you get comfortable quickly.