Finally, I think I found an oval diamond

[kbc]

I have been lurking in this group for a while and I have been searching for an oval diamond for an engagement ring in the last two months. In the past couple of days I have been working with Judi Wolf at Whiteflash and I have decided on the following oval stone and will be finalizing the purchase on Friday. I told her that I have concern about the bowtie effect but she told me the bowtie effect is minimal. The only other thing is the girdle is not faceted but after searching for two months and I have come to the conclusion that within price range of under $4500 this stone appear to meet my criteria other than the fact that the girdle is not faceted. So what do you guys think of this stone?

Price: $3,725.00 (Before 2% discount using wire transfer)
Report: GIA
Shape: Oval
Carat: 1.11
Color: H
Clarity: VVS2
Depth: 61.2
Table: 66
Girdle: MED-STK
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Culet: None
Fluorescence: No
Measurements: 8.44-5.72X3.50
Length/Width: 1.48

Here are the links to the diamond and the setting at Whiteflash.

http://www.whiteflash.com/oval/Oval-cut-diamond-521542.htm#

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/Platinum-Diamond-Channel-Setting_623.htm

 

[caratgirl]

Sounds like a really nice oval stone. I wouldn't worry too much about the non-faceted girdle. My old stone, a RBC 1.48ct, didn't have a faceted girdle, and it really is not very apparent from the side, and not at all from the top view. Especially since your girdle is not very thick. I love that setting as well. Should be a beautiful choice - please post photos when you get it, so we can all oooh and ahhh over it.

 

[kbc]

I think I will stop worrying about the girdle. I am just a real picky person

I will definitely post some pics after I got the ring from Whiteflash. They told me it would take about 2 weeks to get the setting done.