Help needed, is this a nice diamond?

[Guiler]

Hi

I am a little new to all this but was after my research for my c£6,000 / $9,000 budget this seems to tick all the boxes for an engagement ring, can you experts let me know if it all looks ok spec wise? Am I missing anything? Things like table / measuremens etc I am not too sure about:


http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-ideal-cut-e-color-si1-clarity_LD02552398#grid


Many thanks

Duncan

 

[SinkingFun]

Hi

I am a little new to all this but was after my research for my c£6,000 / $9,000 budget this seems to tick all the boxes for an engagement ring, can you experts let me know if it all looks ok spec wise? Am I missing anything? Things like table / measuremens etc I am not too sure about:


http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-ideal-cut-e-color-si1-clarity_LD02552398#grid


Many thanks

Duncan

I would suggest buying a princess cut where you can see the images online.

This one is pretty: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2568957.htm

Someone may correct me if I'm wrong, but unlike MRB diamonds, you need to see princess cuts to evaluate the performance.

 

[Guiler]

Also I just ran a HCA calc check and it only came up very good, is this an issue?

 

[SinkingFun]

Fail.

 

[slg47]

Also I just ran a HCA calc check and it only came up very good, is this an issue?

HCA is only for round diamonds.

the OP linked a round diamond?

what are your priorities wrt color/clarity/carat? are you looking at BN only or open to other vendors? some other vendors provide more information (images, etc) that can be useful in deciding on which diamond to purchase.

 

[Guiler]

Hi

yes it is a round diamond and I am open to other vendors but BN just seemed the best value to ship to the UK? (we pay an extra 17% above the US due to our VAT!)

My priorities really are just a nice size and sparkle without any visible issues

I have seen a 1.2 F on there which scores excellent on HCA but only has very good polish:

http://www.bluenile.co.uk/build-your-own-diamond-ring?track=image&first_step=diamond&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP#diamonds_forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP|builder=BYOR|pid=LD02515534

Would this be a better option?