Forgive me for posting this on both DT and here, but I think some people only check one or the other:
Okay, after a month of research, addiction to this forum, and constantly checking pricescope, here's my situation.
I reserved a fabulous (though I've never seen it) 1.57 G VS2 ideal cut, hearts and arrows (not branded, but very crisp):
1.57 G VS2
Depth: 60.7
Table: 55.6
Crown: 34.0
Pavil: 40.8
Culet: .7
Girdle: thin to medium
Fluor: None
Scores .7 on HCA (all excellent but spread, which is VG)
I was very happy with this stone and intended to buy. I paid to reserve it with a reputable online dealer from pricescope (one I have had a great experience with -- more on that later). The price was $11,600.
I recently got a little panicky about this ring being too big (I posted about this here). Notwithstanding some people saying it was not too big, I have heard conflicting things (some info that it might be too big). My girlfriend is 5'3 and has a 4.5 ring size (very thin). I was planning on a six-prong solitaire. I can't emphasize how tiny her fingers are -- they're pencils. She's also not flashy at all, but she is 26 years old and very profitably employed as a professional. We live in a major metropolitan area (apparently this is very relevant).
Still worried about whether the first ring was too big, I very recently reserved a smaller ring with a different (also reputable -- have had a good experience) vendor. That ring is:
1.42 F VS1 (H&A -- same as the ring above -- not branded or perfect, but very good and crisp)
Depth: 61.6
Table: 56.4
Crown: 34.8
Pavil: 40.6
Fluor: None
This ring also scores .7 on HCA, with all excellent plus one VG (spread).
The price is $10,900.
Now my dilemma:
Which ring? Does the 1.57 seem too big? Which is a better value? Should I play it safe with the 1.42?
Any thoughts?
Okay, after a month of research, addiction to this forum, and constantly checking pricescope, here's my situation.
I reserved a fabulous (though I've never seen it) 1.57 G VS2 ideal cut, hearts and arrows (not branded, but very crisp):
1.57 G VS2
Depth: 60.7
Table: 55.6
Crown: 34.0
Pavil: 40.8
Culet: .7
Girdle: thin to medium
Fluor: None
Scores .7 on HCA (all excellent but spread, which is VG)
I was very happy with this stone and intended to buy. I paid to reserve it with a reputable online dealer from pricescope (one I have had a great experience with -- more on that later). The price was $11,600.
I recently got a little panicky about this ring being too big (I posted about this here). Notwithstanding some people saying it was not too big, I have heard conflicting things (some info that it might be too big). My girlfriend is 5'3 and has a 4.5 ring size (very thin). I was planning on a six-prong solitaire. I can't emphasize how tiny her fingers are -- they're pencils. She's also not flashy at all, but she is 26 years old and very profitably employed as a professional. We live in a major metropolitan area (apparently this is very relevant).
Still worried about whether the first ring was too big, I very recently reserved a smaller ring with a different (also reputable -- have had a good experience) vendor. That ring is:
1.42 F VS1 (H&A -- same as the ring above -- not branded or perfect, but very good and crisp)
Depth: 61.6
Table: 56.4
Crown: 34.8
Pavil: 40.6
Fluor: None
This ring also scores .7 on HCA, with all excellent plus one VG (spread).
The price is $10,900.
Now my dilemma:
Which ring? Does the 1.57 seem too big? Which is a better value? Should I play it safe with the 1.42?
Any thoughts?