First time diamond buyer...how''s this one look?

[ringguy21]

Hi all...I''m in the process of buying an engagement ring (literally...it''s being shipped), and I''ve done a bit of a crash course on reading up on things (this site has been a great help, btw!). Anyway, I''ve picked out this stone:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?pid=LD01294634&filter_id=1&track=summary_image_link

If it''s more convenient, the specs are:

AGS certified ideal 0
Measurements: 6.20 - 6.22 X 3.78mm
Weight: 0.907ct
Color: G color
Clarity: VS1
Cut: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thing to Slightly Thick Faceted
Culet: pointed
Depth: 60.8%
Table: 59%
Crown Angle: 34.5
Crown Height: 14.1%
Pavillion Angle: 40.2
Pavillion Depth: 42.9%


Does this seem like a good stone? The only thing that worried me initially was the table...I''ve noticed that here people seem to tend to prefer smaller tables...the tradeoff apparently being appearance of size and brightness (larger table) vs. fire (smaller table). I''ve been to a few jewerly stores to poke around in person and overall am satisfied I''m getting a great deal by ordering online, but at the same time I''m a little nervous about not actually seeing the (expensive) piece of jewelry before I buy it. Also, I was wondering what folks did for insurance and cleaning if they ordered online (retail shops seem to have this as a plus). Thanks for any insight and information people care to share.

 

[whatmeworry]

seems like a good stone. I think the pavillion angle is really 40.7 not 40.2.

 

[peter_hanson]

Yes, this is a really good choice. Especially the cut. This diamond will blow you away!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/22/2008 3:24:21 AM
Author: whatmeworry
seems like a good stone. I think the pavillion angle is really 40.7 not 40.2.

Ditto - welcome to PS ringguy!

This looks like a lovely choice, table is a bit larger as you say than we normally see, but it should be a great performer!

 

[ringguy21]

Thanks all. I''ve gotten the ring and it does indeed seem beautiful. Here''s a picture (in somewhat terrible light...sorry .

 

[Jenn5504]

Congratulations! Come on, you''re going to have to do better than that for pics.

Believe me.....I KNOW it''s NOT easy to capture gorgeous pics of diamonds. I have a horrible time with that myself. But I''d love to see more of your new ring!

 

[ringguy21]

Ok, not sure these are too much better (it IS hard to photograph these well), but I''ll post a few more.

 

[ringguy21]

another...

 

[ringguy21]

Last one.

 

[dmus]

It looks absolutely beautiful. You did great. I just had a question out of curiousity. I thought I read somewhere that to be AGS0 the table had to be between 53-57.5% for AGS0 cut. Am I mistaken?

 

[ringguy21]

Date: 3/26/2008 2:11:31 PM
Author: dmus
It looks absolutely beautiful. You did great. I just had a question out of curiousity. I thought I read somewhere that to be AGS0 the table had to be between 53-57.5% for AGS0 cut. Am I mistaken?

I''ve wondered this too and this was the only thing that I worried about with the diamond. But, I have the certificate in hand and have verified the report with AGS on their web site. Perhaps this used to be the case but they''ve changed things based on light performance characteristics? I''m not sure...if anyone has any more info I''d love to hear it.