Hi! - I am currently searching for a 3 stone emerald cut engagement ring. I have hit the wall doing research and wanted to get the experts opinion before I finalize the deal. I am in the military and have been deployed for a couple of months and am going to try and make this thing happen by next tuesday.
Here are the center diamond specs-
From the megascope-
GIA cert, 1.01 ct, H1, VS1, Proportion Ideal, Fluor- none, 5.36 x 6.55 x 3.30, l/w 1.22-
crown ang - 34.1, crown height 13.2, pavil ang 43.5, pavil depth 47.1, table size 66, total depth 61.36
Questions-
1-The vendor for this ring is Diamond Cutters International. I have seen 2 reports on this forum that spoke unfavorably about them. I read Fred's book and called the diamond hotline after I did my internet research with some additional questions. It was my understanding that they traditionally don't sell to individuals however do occasionally for certain cases. Is Diamond Cutters International and reputable and respectable company?
2- The price for the center stone was quoted at $6703 and the total ring with 35 points on each side of the center with a platinum mount was $8660. Are these fair prices? I found it to be $1000 to $1500 more expensive for the center stone but the total ring to be in the ball park for what I was looking for.
3- Bonded diamonds- couldn't find any more on this than the DCI website itself. Is it worth it? Sounds appealing due to future upgrades trade in (6.25% increase in value each year) and the warranty offered.
4- Due to my limited knowledge I want a GIA cert. However- how important is the mega scope or like report. I haven't had much luck in finding local jewlers that can supply this. They basically are limited to the info on the GIA cert. Is seeing the symmetry as good or very good enough or do you need to see the numbers on the megascope report? Who does the megascope report?
Thanks for your time in advance for any reply.
Here are the center diamond specs-
From the megascope-
GIA cert, 1.01 ct, H1, VS1, Proportion Ideal, Fluor- none, 5.36 x 6.55 x 3.30, l/w 1.22-
crown ang - 34.1, crown height 13.2, pavil ang 43.5, pavil depth 47.1, table size 66, total depth 61.36
Questions-
1-The vendor for this ring is Diamond Cutters International. I have seen 2 reports on this forum that spoke unfavorably about them. I read Fred's book and called the diamond hotline after I did my internet research with some additional questions. It was my understanding that they traditionally don't sell to individuals however do occasionally for certain cases. Is Diamond Cutters International and reputable and respectable company?
2- The price for the center stone was quoted at $6703 and the total ring with 35 points on each side of the center with a platinum mount was $8660. Are these fair prices? I found it to be $1000 to $1500 more expensive for the center stone but the total ring to be in the ball park for what I was looking for.
3- Bonded diamonds- couldn't find any more on this than the DCI website itself. Is it worth it? Sounds appealing due to future upgrades trade in (6.25% increase in value each year) and the warranty offered.
4- Due to my limited knowledge I want a GIA cert. However- how important is the mega scope or like report. I haven't had much luck in finding local jewlers that can supply this. They basically are limited to the info on the GIA cert. Is seeing the symmetry as good or very good enough or do you need to see the numbers on the megascope report? Who does the megascope report?
Thanks for your time in advance for any reply.