Hello,
First time poster pursuing my future-partner's engagement ring. I've only bought tiny diamond earrings before and I'm way out of my depth! I have been exploring some stones, one from Whiteflash and the other from a local store (diamond details at the end of the post).
(1) The store diamond seems, well, overpriced. I wrote to the salesman at the store and got a very long reply detailing the Hearts on Fire cutting and grading process ("octohedron crystals", extra "vibrancy" from the non-laser-cut Rolls Royce vibration damped polishing process, etc.). I will say I thought the diamond was lovely in person, but is it really so much more impressive than a branded brilliant cut from Whiteflash? I feel like I am being taken for a ride.
(2) I would love to get a setting like this Harry Kotlar Artisan Pave J-4912:
https://harrykotlar.com/collection/artisan-pave/french-cut/j-4912
All of the details are perfect-- the slim profile , the pave that seems to reach right to the edge, the tiny halo ring below the stone. Is it reasonable to imagine a custom design from Whiteflash or another source could help create something like this? Without being able to see it up close, it's daunting!
(3) My fiancee-to-be would really like a gem in the 1.5 to 2 carat, IF-VVS2, D-F, Excellent cut range, for something she will wear on her finger for a lifetime. I have browsed pricescope and visited lots of local stores--is there any more general advice you can share? Ways to expand my search or factors I should (or shouldn't) consider?
Any advice welcome and thank you all so much!
WHITEFLASH:
https://www.pricescope.com/diamond/035ad8b3aeb45cf9b5dd31c7c2216c5f
AGS-104087932024
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 8.13 - 8.15 x 5.03 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 0.5 (E)
Clarity Grade: AGS 2 (VVS2)
Carat Weight: 2.051
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: "AGS-104087932024" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond. Pinpoints are not shown.
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 56.9%
Crown Angle: 34.8
Crown Height: 15.0%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 3.9%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion Depth: 43.2%
Star Length: 53%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.8%
Culet: Pointed
Price: $47262
The other from the local store:
AGS-104072994023
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 8.18 - 8.23 x 5.01 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 2 (VVS2)
Carat Weight: 2.066
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: "HEARTSONFIRE139927" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond.
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 57.6%
Crown Angle: 34.3
Crown Height: 14.5%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.2% to 4.0%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.1%
Star Length: 51%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.0%
Culet: Pointed
Price: $70560
First time poster pursuing my future-partner's engagement ring. I've only bought tiny diamond earrings before and I'm way out of my depth! I have been exploring some stones, one from Whiteflash and the other from a local store (diamond details at the end of the post).
(1) The store diamond seems, well, overpriced. I wrote to the salesman at the store and got a very long reply detailing the Hearts on Fire cutting and grading process ("octohedron crystals", extra "vibrancy" from the non-laser-cut Rolls Royce vibration damped polishing process, etc.). I will say I thought the diamond was lovely in person, but is it really so much more impressive than a branded brilliant cut from Whiteflash? I feel like I am being taken for a ride.
(2) I would love to get a setting like this Harry Kotlar Artisan Pave J-4912:
https://harrykotlar.com/collection/artisan-pave/french-cut/j-4912
All of the details are perfect-- the slim profile , the pave that seems to reach right to the edge, the tiny halo ring below the stone. Is it reasonable to imagine a custom design from Whiteflash or another source could help create something like this? Without being able to see it up close, it's daunting!
(3) My fiancee-to-be would really like a gem in the 1.5 to 2 carat, IF-VVS2, D-F, Excellent cut range, for something she will wear on her finger for a lifetime. I have browsed pricescope and visited lots of local stores--is there any more general advice you can share? Ways to expand my search or factors I should (or shouldn't) consider?
Any advice welcome and thank you all so much!
WHITEFLASH:
https://www.pricescope.com/diamond/035ad8b3aeb45cf9b5dd31c7c2216c5f
AGS-104087932024
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 8.13 - 8.15 x 5.03 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 0.5 (E)
Clarity Grade: AGS 2 (VVS2)
Carat Weight: 2.051
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: "AGS-104087932024" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond. Pinpoints are not shown.
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 56.9%
Crown Angle: 34.8
Crown Height: 15.0%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 3.9%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion Depth: 43.2%
Star Length: 53%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.8%
Culet: Pointed
Price: $47262
The other from the local store:
AGS-104072994023
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 8.18 - 8.23 x 5.01 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 2 (VVS2)
Carat Weight: 2.066
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: "HEARTSONFIRE139927" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond.
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 57.6%
Crown Angle: 34.3
Crown Height: 14.5%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.2% to 4.0%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.1%
Star Length: 51%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.0%
Culet: Pointed
Price: $70560