Engagement ring-First time buying a diamond

[bhavs99]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to buy a engagement ring soon and then fly to the US (I live in the UK) to surprise her with hopefully what will turn out to be a fantastic diamond. I have tried to do a lot of reading this past week and have decided to go for a well rounded ring for about 7K

I have come across this diamond and would value your opinion on

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.078-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104055873004#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/0/

Is the heart images blurry or simply a average H&A, also is the green centre on the AGSL image detrimental at all

If anyone can see any obvious drawbacks please let me know

Best

B

 

[teobdl]

You can't go wrong w/ a Brian Gavin Signature. The question is whether you are sure your SO will be okay with a J color? Many are, but some are not.

I recommend H or I (which is where most can start noticing some tinge on the side in some lighting). H is definitely safe unless your SO insists on being colorless, in which case G is better and F is best.

The green center is inconsequential.

 

[bhavs99]

Hi Gavin, I think you are right that H should be safer unless I go for an I colour in the Brian Gavin range.

 

[bhavs99]

Hi Gavin, I think you are right that H should be safer unless I go for an I colour in the Brian Gavin range.

 

[RockyRacoon]

Very nice stone! Don't worry about the green ASET - it's just a function of the pavilion angle.

Here are a few great options within your budget:

1.005ct, I, VS2
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.005-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071675005

1.03ct, H, SI1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10986/

1.06ct, H, SI2 - August Vintage (different flavor cut)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9595/


If you can bump your budget a bit, I'd consider this one:

1.06ct, G, SI2 (verify with Wink that this is eye-clean)
http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity-new&id=1214

 

[Gypsy]

Very nice stone! Don't worry about the green ASET - it's just a function of the pavilion angle.

Here are a few great options within your budget:

1.005ct, I, VS2
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.005-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071675005

1.03ct, H, SI1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10986/

These would be my choices.

 

[bhavs99]

Thank you rocky and gypsy, I like the look of the BG blue seems like a great option. I could not find any lab leport for tge gog diamond?

 

[Lorelei]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to buy a engagement ring soon and then fly to the US (I live in the UK) to surprise her with hopefully what will turn out to be a fantastic diamond. I have tried to do a lot of reading this past week and have decided to go for a well rounded ring for about 7K

I have come across this diamond and would value your opinion on

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.078-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104055873004#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/0/

Is the heart images blurry or simply a average H&A, also is the green centre on the AGSL image detrimental at all

If anyone can see any obvious drawbacks please let me know

Best

B

Hi bhavs,

That's a beautiful stone you picked there, absolutely no worries with the hearts image, it's just blurry, the ASET is also top notch, the green centre can be a result of the pavilion angle value in this region as mentioned in some cases but that's not an issue, you have no need to worry, it will be a cracking diamond. As Teo explained, I colour is where some in the industry believe the average viewer can detect the slightest hint of softer white from the side, but still I and J colour are plenty white for many, it just depends on the person. A J colour with this calibre of cut is going to face up extremely white and possibly whiter than many lesser cuts in higher colours you might see. You could if you wish consider a higher colour grade, the others have offered some excellent suggestions. With the GOG stone Gypsy suggested, contact them and ask for the report to be uploaded, it's probably a new stone and they haven't finished loading the info yet.

Best of luck with everything, you will end up with an incredible ring to give your GF!

 

[bhavs99]

As an alternative to my orginal post what do you think about the below diamond as a upgrade on the colour but opting for si1 instead of vs2?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.078-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104064814006#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/


Thanks

 

[Lorelei]

As an alternative to my orginal post what do you think about the below diamond as a upgrade on the colour but opting for si1 instead of vs2?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.078-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104064814006#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/


Thanks

Hi bhavs,

That could be an superb choice, I know there is a notation stating this diamond is eye clean, just check with Brian or Lesley that this diamond is eye clean to your specifications. For example, if you don't want to see any visible inclusions from any angle, distance or any lighting, make sure they know that so they can advise you accurately. It's a gorgeous stone and I hope it checks out for you!

 

[bhavs99]

I contacted Denise at BG who said it is clean but only upto 8-10 inches, so I have been looking for other options

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12109/

Came across this which seems like it has great proportions and light performance.

Any thoughts?

 

[Lorelei]

I contacted Denise at BG who said it is clean but only upto 8-10 inches, so I have been looking for other options

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12109/

Came across this which seems like it has great proportions and light performance.

Any thoughts?

Hi Bhavs,

That's a shame but at least you know for sure. The GOG is a beauty, it should be eye clean in VS1, it looks like a stunning diamond.

 

[teobdl]

1.25 H SI1 that should be eye clean for 7770, minus discounts (about $300).

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.25-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-326892

I strongly encourage you to reserve and get an Idealscope on this.

 

[bhavs99]

Hi All,

I think I am coming quite close to a choice, I am comparing the below 3 BG blue diamonds

Diamond 1 1.013 G VS2 Signature Blue Round
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.013-g-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104055121006?a_aid=prosumerdiamonds#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/

Diamond 2 1.025 G VS1 Signature Blue Round
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.025-g-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973022?a_aid=prosumerdiamonds#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/

Diamond 3 1.022 H VS2 Signature Blue Round
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.022-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104068959042?a_aid=prosumerdiamonds#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/

Couple of questions/thoughts

Is the additional $1200 markup on Diamonds 1 and 2 purely on the clarity. The proportions of the diamonds are almost the same. In terms of visual performance and looking at the ASET and Ideascope images, I am not sure if anyone would agree with the below comments

Dia 1 Most even shading of red under the table facet
Star hotspots unven relative to other diamonds

Dia 2 Better contrast symmetry based on AGSL image compared to others. However the impact does not seem significant visually

Dia 3 Uneven light return compared to others? Again is the impact actually significant?

Thanks

Bhavs