Help needed with choosing between 3 diamonds

[Matteo]

Hi guys,

I have been following for a few weeks, and countless hours this forum and others in order to understand as much as I could before buying an engagement ring to propose next october.

After long consideration, and despite the fact that I could have gotten a similar result for a lower price, I have decided to buy my girlfriend a tiffany setting ring from T&Co. So please this is out of the question.

I am lucky that she is very petite, 170cm tall and quite skinny, and her finger size is 4!
This said I wanted to stay in a range between 0.70-0.85 not more. Budget max 9k $.

I currently have the following 3 options:


Ring 1 - 8.800$

SHAPE Round
CUT Brilliant
MEASUREMENTS 5.72 - 5.74 x 3.53 mm
CARAT WEIGHT 0.720 carat
COLOR GRADE F
FLUORESCENCE None
PRECISION OF CUT Excellent
SYMMETRY Excellent
POLISH Excellent
CLARITY GRADE VS1
ENHANCEMENTS None
CUT PROPORTIONS
TOTAL DEPTH PERCENTAGE 61.6%
TABLE SIZE PERCENTAGE 56%
CROWN HEIGHT PERCENTAGE 15.2%
CROWN ANGLE 34.5°
PAVILION DEPTH PERCENTAGE 43.1%
PAVILION ANGLE 40.9°
GIRDLE THICKNESS Medium
GIRDLE FINISH Faceted
CULET None
LOWER HALF LENGTH PERCENTAGE 75%
STAR LENGTH PERCENTAGE 53%
HCA SCORE: 1.5


Ring 2 - 8.580$

SHAPE Round
CUT Brilliant
MEASUREMENTS 5.99 - 6.02 x 3.71 mm
CARAT WEIGHT 0.810 carat
COLOR GRADE I
FLUORESCENCE None
PRECISION OF CUT Excellent
SYMMETRY Excellent
POLISH Excellent
CLARITY GRADE VS1
ENHANCEMENTS None
CUT PROPORTIONS
TOTAL DEPTH PERCENTAGE 61.8%
TABLE SIZE PERCENTAGE 56%
CROWN HEIGHT PERCENTAGE 15.5%
CROWN ANGLE 34.7°
PAVILION DEPTH PERCENTAGE 43.1%
PAVILION ANGLE 40.9°
GIRDLE THICKNESS Thin To Medium
GIRDLE FINISH Faceted
CULET None
LOWER HALF LENGTH PERCENTAGE 75%
STAR LENGTH PERCENTAGE 50%
HCA SCORE: 1.7


Ring 3 - 9.165$

SHAPE Round
CUT Brilliant
MEASUREMENTS 6.06 - 6.09 x 3.77 mm
CARAT WEIGHT 0.860 carat
COLOR GRADE I
FLUORESCENCE None
PRECISION OF CUT Excellent
SYMMETRY Excellent
POLISH Excellent
CLARITY GRADE VS1
ENHANCEMENTS None
CUT PROPORTIONS
TOTAL DEPTH PERCENTAGE 62.1%
TABLE SIZE PERCENTAGE 57%
CROWN HEIGHT PERCENTAGE 15.1%
CROWN ANGLE 35.0°
PAVILION DEPTH PERCENTAGE 43.1%
PAVILION ANGLE 40.8°
GIRDLE THICKNESS Medium To Slightly Thick
GIRDLE FINISH Faceted
CULET None
LOWER HALF LENGTH PERCENTAGE 75%
STAR LENGTH PERCENTAGE 55%
HCA SCORE: 1.7


I am truly undecided on which one to pick, I have read and read and read and the result is that now I am more confused than ever.
The main doubt is about size, I think that 0.86 is a bit much for a size 4 finger (especially in Europe). Even if the tiffany staff suggested the 0.86 as the most value (cost/size).

So if would love to have some of your expert opinions on this delicate and wonderful matter. Thanks!

 

[Matteo]

Attached a picture

It doesnt really show well. The .86 is on the left and the .81 is on the right.

 

[AprilBaby]

Why is the price so high for under a ct?? Is it genuine Tiffany?

 

[Matteo]

Why is the price so high for under a ct?? Is it genuine Tiffany?

Yes, sorry I didn't write it correctly in the original post

 

[GoSounders]

Of course the staff would nudge you towards the more expensive one...

I think the .81 is the way to go. You're not going to notice 0.07mm difference unless you have them side-by-side and look at them really closely. In day-to-day wear, there's no practical difference.

If you saw them both in person, which did you think was better cut?

 

[Matteo]

Of course the staff would nudge you towards the more expensive one...

I think the .81 is the way to go. You're not going to notice 0.07mm difference unless you have them side-by-side and look at them really closely. In day-to-day wear, there's no practical difference.

If you saw them both in person, which did you think was better cut?

Hi GoSounders, Thanks for your answer.

I thought they where both quite nice, but that the 0.86 would have been big on a size 4 finger. What do you think about the size?
Also, the 0.86 scores a bit better in the HCA tool compared to the 0.81. And the 0.72 is the best on the HCA.

 

[AprilBaby]

I would choose the higher color .72

 

[Matteo]

I would choose the higher color .72

What would you say about the size given the size 4 of the finger?
I have looked at some picture and the chart coverage but I am still undecided

Thanks

 

[AprilBaby]

My friend wears a .70 on a size 5 finger and everyone thinks its at least a ct. And hers is a princess cut which faces up smaller.

 

[jess719]

This is a .64ct square hearts and arrows at 4.89mm x 4.91mm on a size 5.25. I think you are def. fine on size, esp. for Europe! I too, would go for the .72 to get the F color.

Edit-I think my pinky is a about a four if that helps.

 

[Matteo]

This is a .64ct square hearts and arrows at 4.89mm x 4.91mm on a size 5.25. I think you are def. fine on size, esp. for Europe! I too, would go for the .72 to get the F color.

Very nice picture and ring!

The size thing is a big issue for me. It is really rare to see girls with large stones, that's why of the 3 diamonds the 0.86 is probably too big.
Now its a question of 0.72 vs 0.81, but looking at your picture I think the first would be more than fine!