first diamond arriving tomorrow--nervous

[dgp1717]

Hey, everyone- A couple weeks ago I purchased my first-ever diamond. I got it as an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I began my quest in late December, and between that time and ordering the diamond, I tried to learn as much as I possibly could about the process. I probably looked through 5,000 diamonds on 15 different sites before I finally found "the one" within my price range. Anyways, it is arriving tomorrow and I'm very nervous about how it will look. I was hoping some of y'all could make me feel a little better...

My budget, with setting, was $14,000. I really wanted a 2 ct round solitaire in a 4 prong, pave 3/4 eternity band. I soon figured out that this limited me to J color diamonds. Some people may not prefer J diamonds but that's OK with me (and my soon-to-be fiance'). So, I set out to find the biggest, best looking J color diamond I could find. Here are the stats for the one I settled on:

2.12 ct, VS2, J color, XXX, no fluorescence, HCA: 0.8.
Depth: 60.7%
Table: 58%
Crown Angle: 34.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.6%

The GIA certificate shows a decent size crystal in the table, but it is listed as Eye-Clean. In the video of the diamond, the crystal only appears dark/black when rotated to its side. In any event, it does not bother me (at least in the video).

I know a proper examination cannot be done without aset and ideal scope images, but from what you see in the GIA certificate and video, do you think this will be a beautiful diamond?

GIA Certificate: http://www.kapugems.com/kapuutilnew/search.do?method=load&stoneId=1000954321

Video: http://d6z2uq3gvx7kk.cloudfront.net/videos/1000954321/1000954321.html

Thank y'all so much.

 

[ac117]

It has very safe numbers and should be a beautiful stone! The crystal looks very small and white to me...I'd be surprised if that were noticeable in person. As long as your intended is fine with a J, which will have some warmth to it, it will be stunning!

 

[Titan7]

Looks pretty good safe let us know what you think once it arrives

 

[dgp1717]

Got the ring in the mail today. Wow. It's unbelievable. From the table view you were never guess it was a J. Setting is white gold with H stones.

 

[Tophat1]

It's beautiful!

 

[BELLA9280]

love it! i agree would never know its a J looks white as can be! Congrats

 

[Sphene]

Gorgeous and your right it looks so white

 

[tyty333]

Gorgeous!

 

[Kbell]

So pretty!! Great job!

 

[dgp1717]

Thank y'all so much--she is going to love it. Here is a view from the side where you can notice a little yellowish tint. From the top, though, it's just unbelievable--especially when it faces the window in my office.



I have to give a shout-out to B2C Jewels here. I researched through 10 different sites and chose them because I found their prices to be considerably lower than everywhere else. After finding this diamond, I found the same one (through GIA certificate number) on Blue Nile. This diamond was listed for $1,200 more on Blue Nile than it was on B2C.

 

[mcosme]

Please post hand shots! It looks beautiful!
The effort and care you put into choosing this ring is very sweet she is going to be very touched

 

[ac117]

Gorgeous!! Congrats!!