Help! Did I choose I poor quality OEC ring?

[0ctober]

Hello!

I am new to diamond and engagement ring community. Recently I picked a ring for my partner to buy, and now I have concerns the quality is poor. I am not 100% he was the person who bought it, but it was my first choice and was sold shortly after I showed it to him . I have gone through numerous threads on clarity, flaws, durability, etc., and now I am very confused. I only started looking for rings in the past month or so, and fell in love with antique cuts. I found this beauty, and thought the price seemed good for the size. It is a 1.90, M, VS2 OEC. It wasn’t until yesterday that I started researching it’s flaws (chip, feathering, cavities, etc.), and now I am worried it will fall apart on me.

I haven’t actually seen the ring in person. Is there anyone out there who can help alleviate my concerns? I love how the ring looks online and if it will stay in good condition with careful daily use, I would definitely want to keep it.

Here is a link to the ring: https://antiqueengagementrings.com/replica-edwardian-engagement-ring-2636-31/

Here is the GIA no.: 2191949041

Thanks!

 

[kgizo]

That is very pretty!!! I can see why you liked it. It looks like the flaws are along the girdle so if your partner did buy it you may want to have them check with the vendor about a girdle rehab. A little bit of polishing may take care of your worries.

 

[JPie]

Congratulations on your upcoming engagement! Two thoughts:

• Old cuts like yours really need to be seen to be appreciated. I would very strongly recommend that you see it well before the 30-day period is up; it's better to ruin the surprise than to be surprised twice, once for the proposal and again if you find that you don't love it.
• Take your diamond to an appraiser while you're in the return period. It looks like there are 2-3 indented naturals on the girdle. I would worry that this setting style could leave the girdle susceptible to getting chipped even more, especially with that one long feather, but I'm definitely no expert. An appraiser should be able to give you better advice.

This image is from your actual diamond report that I pulled on the GIA site:

 

[alltheflorals]

Beautiful! I don't have technical justification for this, but I don't think it will fall apart on you. If it is to be yours, it sounds like you'll cherish it very much and treat it as such. The profile is pretty low so day to day wear shouldn't be an issue. Aside from extreme carelessness/freak accidents, I personally would not worry about the durability and quality of the ring. I think "flaws" are part of the character inherent to vintage/antique cuts. That said, I'm no way an expert! I look forward to hearing what forum veterans have to add!

 

[kgizo]

@missy @diamondseeker2006

 

[0ctober]

That is very pretty!!! I can see why you liked it. It looks like the flaws are along the girdle so if your partner did buy it you may want to have them check with the vendor about a girdle rehab. A little bit of polishing may take care of your worries.

Thanks! I will look into this option!

 

[0ctober]

Beautiful! I don't have technical justification for this, but I don't think it will fall apart on you. If it is to be yours, it sounds like you'll cherish it very much and treat it as such. The profile is pretty low so day to day wear shouldn't be an issue. Aside from extreme carelessness/freak accidents, I personally would not worry about the durability and quality of the ring. I think "flaws" are part of the character inherent to vintage/antique cuts. That said, I'm no way an expert! I look forward to hearing what forum veterans have to add!

Hi @alltheflorals,

This is what I was hoping/thinking! Thanks for the reassurance. I read that VS2 and higher shouldn’t have durability issues, however all those colourful lines on the GIA report scared me!

 

[0ctober]

Congratulations on your upcoming engagement! Two thoughts:

• Old cuts like yours really need to be seen to be appreciated. I would very strongly recommend that you see it well before the 30-day period is up; it's better to ruin the surprise than to be surprised twice, once for the proposal and again if you find that you don't love it.
• Take your diamond to an appraiser while you're in the return period. It looks like there are 2-3 indented naturals on the girdle. I would worry that this setting style could leave the girdle susceptible to getting chipped even more, especially with that one long feather, but I'm definitely no expert. An appraiser should be able to give you better advice.

This image is from your actual diamond report that I pulled on the GIA site:

Thanks @JPie, I will look into finding an appraiser. That feather concerns me too!

 

[JPie]

Thanks @JPie, I will look into finding an appraiser. That feather concerns me too!

I hope it’s nothing to be worried about. Let us know how it goes!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd only use a diamond appraiser who does not sell diamonds. You can find some good ones on this site like Neil Beaty and David Atlas. As JPie said, you absolutely have to see it and have it evaluated before the return period is over. We can easily help you find a good quality OEC and a great quality setting. Don't be afraid to return it if there are concerns. I feel like you need to see M color, too.

 

[foxinsox]

I think looking at that plot that there is a little bit going on around the girdle but it's beautifully clean through the main body of the stone. It's got a lovely facet pattern too so I really don't think you've chosen a poor quality stone at all. A good appraiser should be able to work out if that setting is protecting the girdle enough etc.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

A VS2 isn't going to fall apart. But part of that girdle is very thin, and some of the inclusions near the edges might make it even more vulnerable to chipping. Stones like this are more safe in bezel settings, but the appraiser may say it is fine like it is. Have you seen M color before in person? It will be visibly tinted. I just know there are people here right now with J and K color OECs who are considering going to a higher color, so just be sure you are fine with the color, too.

 

[0ctober]

@diamondseeker2006 thanks for the advice and help! I was initially concerned about the colour, but I have seen so many beautiful M diamonds on PS in my research, and (in pictures) find them really lovely/unique. I think you are absolutely right though, I need to see it in person. Thanks again!

 

[0ctober]

I think looking at that plot that there is a little bit going on around the girdle but it's beautifully clean through the main body of the stone. It's got a lovely facet pattern too so I really don't think you've chosen a poor quality stone at all. A good appraiser should be able to work out if that setting is protecting the girdle enough etc.

Thanks @foxinsox!

 

[missy]

I'd only use a diamond appraiser who does not sell diamonds. You can find some good ones on this site like Neil Beaty and David Atlas. As JPie said, you absolutely have to see it and have it evaluated before the return period is over. We can easily help you find a good quality OEC and a great quality setting. Don't be afraid to return it if there are concerns. I feel like you need to see M color, too.

Congratulations on your engagement and a big yes to all of the above. An M will be tinted. How will you feel about that? You have to see it in person. Photos are not the same. Color must be seen in person to know how you are going to feel about it and also need to see it in different lighting environments.

And old cuts need to be seen with your eyes as one cannot judge good or bad by the numbers as easily as modern cuts. What kind of old cuts do you prefer and love? There are many different facet patterns and to know your preferences seeing in real life is critical. You should try to see many different flavors before deciding because only then will you know your preferences.

 

[PreRaphaelite]

It’s really gorgeous.
Since the stone is so beautiful and the setting is a reproduction. You could have it reset in the future and in keeping with the Edwardian style of the current setting, put it in a platinum milgrain bezel, and either set that into a similar style mount, or a different mount altogether. Bezeling it would add some cushioning around the edges, in case you don’t want them polished.
At any rate, congratulations and do please come back to show us the ring on your finger!

 

[0ctober]

It’s really gorgeous.
Since the stone is so beautiful and the setting is a reproduction. You could have it reset in the future and in keeping with the Edwardian style of the current setting, put it in a platinum milgrain bezel, and either set that into a similar style mount, or a different mount altogether. Bezeling it would add some cushioning around the edges, in case you don’t want them polished.
At any rate, congratulations and do please come back to show us the ring on your finger!

Thanks @PreRaphaelite! I love this idea!!

 

[lydial]

That is a truly beautiful ring! It has 6 prongs which always helps. I think it would be stunning! (If you indeed are the intended...)