Engagement ring options

[realguy]

After some great advice on these forums, I'm getting closer to deciding a diamond for an engagement ring.
I have 4 in mind just now (below) so would be very grateful if anyone had opinions/advice on what one you would choose!

I've decided to look at UK retailers only, as I'm working to a deadline and can't afford any chance of a delay in customs, etc.

All options would be a round brilliant, diamond solitaire on a simple platinum ring.

Many thanks!


Cost: £4606 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: http://www.bluenile.co.uk
Certificate: GIA
Carat weight: 0.81
Cut: Ideal
Colour: F
Clarity: VVS2
Depth %: 61.9%
Table %: 57%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Measurements: 5.96 x 6.01 x 3.70 mm


Cost: £4385 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: http://www.bluenile.co.uk
Certificate: GIA
Carat weight: 0.80
Cut: Ideal
Colour: G
Clarity: VVS2
Depth %: 62.5%
Table %: 57%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Measurements: 5.92 x 5.90 x 3.70 mm


Cost: £2766 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: www.dejoria.co.uk
Certificate: GIA
Carat Weight: 0.81 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VVS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Depth: 62.0%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 35.5°
Crown Height: 15.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 50%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.95 - 5.97 x 3.70 mm
CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS: Cloud, Pinpoint, Needle


Cost: £3996 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: www.dejoria.co.uk
Certificate: EGL
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Ideal
Colour: F
Clarity: SI1
Depth %: 61.6%
Table %: 56%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.49 - 6.46 x 3.99 mm

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The third one is the only one listing all the information needed to give you an opinion. You'll need the crown and pavilion angles of #1 and 2. The last one is EGL and therefore you can't really compare it to stones with GIA certs since EGL stones are more loosely graded (as in the stone could easily be G, H or even I color). So I'd focus on the first 3 but get us the other information. Incidentally, the highest cut grade on a GIA cert is excellent, so someone is just saying "ideal". You really need a copy of the actual certs. Ask for the report numbers and you can look them up if you have the number and the exact weight of the stones.

(I'd also eliminate #2. It is a little too deep and that is making it face up just a bit smaller than 1 and 3)

Wow, just noticed pricing. #3 is a better deal than the others for sure.

 

[realguy]

Thanks for your reply

Ok, reposting #1 and #3 with full info, along with a new option at the end.

To be honest, if there's not much difference, wouldn't I be better with the £2766 one? It's significantly cheaper!



Cost: £4606 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: http://www.bluenile.co.uk
Certificate: GIA
Carat weight: 0.81
Cut: Ideal
Colour: F
Clarity: VVS2
Depth %: 61.9%
Table %: 57%
Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown Height: 14.5%
Pavilion Angle: 41.2°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Measurements: 5.96 x 6.01 x 3.70 mm
CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS: Needle, Pinpoint, Surface Graining


Cost: £2766 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: www.dejoria.co.uk
Certificate: GIA
Carat Weight: 0.81 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VVS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Depth: 62.0%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 35.5°
Crown Height: 15.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 50%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.95 - 5.97 x 3.70 mm
CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS: Cloud, Pinpoint, Needle


Cost: £4560 (inc platinum ring & all taxes)
Website: http://www.bluenile.co.uk
Certificate: GIA
Carat weight: 0.81
Cut: Ideal
Colour: E
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 62.1%
Table %: 57%
Crown Angle: 34.0°
Crown Height: 14.5%
Pavilion Angle: 41.6°
Pavilion Depth: 44.5%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Measurements: 5.98 x 6.01 x 3.72 mm
CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS: Crystal, Feather Finish