First Diamond w/ Engagement Ring

[Burton]

Hi,

i was looking around for a while to find the perfect engagement ring. I was looking for a 0.5 Round Diamant that is eye clear. So i decided to go with following

Ideal Cut

Color : H

Clarity : VS2 or SI1


Its important for me to that its sparkling and looking great on her hand. I have a limited Budget with max. 1500 Euros. I am looking for a White Gold 14k or 18k Solitear Ring. And i got following offer from DeJoria.co.uk :

CUT : VERY GOOD Brilliant round GIA
CARAT : 0.51
COLOUR : H
CLARITY : VS2
CULET : NO
POLISH : VERY GOOD
SYMETRY : VERY GOOD
FLOURECENCE : NO
DEPTH : 63.4%
TABLE : 59%
MEASUREMENTS : 5.02x5.07x3.20

with a DeJoria Avon ring, in 18kt white gold http://www.dejoria.co.uk/catalogue/category-422/code-3553.html

for 1250 British Pounds. Very Thing included.

And i have a offer from diamond.com

Report Type: GIA Diamond Dossier®

Date of Issue: June 07, 2007

Laser Inscription Registry: GIA 15960537

Round Brilliant

Measurements: 5.09 - 5.17 x 3.17 mm

Carat Weight: 0.50

Color Grade: H

Clarity Grade: VS2

Cut Grade: Very Good

Proportions:

Depth: 61.8 %

Table: 55 %

Crown Angle: 34°

Crown Height: 15 %

Pavilion Angle: 41.2°

Pavilion Depth: 43.5 %

Star length: 50 %

Lower Half: 75 %

Girdle: Very Thin to Medium, Faceted

Culet: None

Finish:

Polish: Very Good

Symmetry: Very Good

Fluorescence: None

Clarity Characteristics: Feather, Clou

this is with a 18 k setting and cost 1700 Dollar all included

What do you think about this Diamonds is it a good deal? The advantage when i ship from GB instead of US i have to pay no taxes and duties.


What be great to get some opinions.


Greetz

Burton

 

[Ellen]

Hi Burton,

The first stone is way too deep. It will face up (look) a lot smaller than it should. You want to get the most out of this purchase! It''s table is a little on the large side too.

The second one is better, though still facing up a bit smaller. What concerns me more is the girdle, Very Thin is not so good, possibly. More risk of chipping.

 

[Burton]

Thank you Ellen for your answer. I found on for the same price is this a little bit better? Price 1445$

Or do you think i should go with something different. On diamond.com i dont like the settings so much they seems to thick in the pictures and i like the Avlon setting from DeJoria. What should i do i am open for new ideas

Date of Issue: February 02, 2007

Laser Inscription Registry: GIA 15492850

Round Brilliant

Measurements: 5.11 - 5.13 x 3.12 mm

Carat Weight: 0.50

Color Grade: H

Clarity Grade: VS2

Cut Grade: Excellent

Proportions:

Depth: 60.9 %

Table: 57 %

Crown Angle: 33°

Crown Height: 14 %

Pavilion Angle: 41°

Pavilion Depth: 43 %

Star length: 55 %

Lower Half: 80 %

Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted

Culet: None

Finish:

Polish: Very Good

Symmetry: Very Good

Fluorescence: None

Clarity Characteristics: Feather

 

[JulieN]

Stone seems a little overpriced. I would expect id/id, ex/ex at that level.

Couldn't find the Avlon, post a link?

 

[E B]

Burton,

How about this stone?

.53ct G, VS2 AGS0 Ideal $1379

 

[chrono]

EBree,
I think Burton is trying to find a stone that is local to him (Europe) to avoid the hefty import custom taxes.

 

[E B]

Date: 8/8/2007 3:57:25 PM
Author: Chrono
EBree,

I think Burton is trying to find a stone that is local to him (Europe) to avoid the hefty import custom taxes.

Oops! Sorry about that.

 

[Ellen]

Burton, that last stone you posted could be very nice! Nothing glaringly wrong, although again, facing up a tad small. As for the price, I don''t think it''s that bad compared to similar stones I found in searching.

I''d say it''s worth having a look.