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My husband and I decided to upgrade my diamond. My old stone was a .73 G SI2 GIA and the new one is 1.44 G VS2 EGL. I know EGL is not as strict as GIA, so that’s another concern. I looked at a lot of diamonds (both EGL and GIA) and this EGL one stood out to me the most. I looked at it in natural light, sunlight, and artificial light and it was very beautiful with little to no flaws with the naked eye. But then when looking at it on paperwork it is very average. It has good symmetry and polish and I’m assuming overall cut grade of good as well. I know a “good” cut grade is in reality not that good, so now I’m nervous. It was graded back in 2009, and I’ve been told as well as read online that grading was much more strict back in the day then it is today. Maybe I’m wrong, I’m not sure. I just want someone who is educated to give me their advice and opinion on this. We paid a total of $7200 cash in addition to trading in my old diamond. So in total $8900 if you add the credit of the old diamond to the tab.
I do not need the best of the best quality diamond. I’m not here to break the bank but I also don’t want to have a crappy diamond for the next 20 years either. I’m adding pictures for you to see what it looks like in different lighting as well the certification. The photo with 2 hands is a before and after of the upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback!
I do not need the best of the best quality diamond. I’m not here to break the bank but I also don’t want to have a crappy diamond for the next 20 years either. I’m adding pictures for you to see what it looks like in different lighting as well the certification. The photo with 2 hands is a before and after of the upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback!