First post! First of all, this is a great forum and I've learned quite a bit from it!
Now onto the problem: I have three choices, all from uniondiamond.com. As of right now, I'm pretty confident that I'm going to go with Union Diamond as they can make my custom ring within my time frame (I need it for the end of October which is the last time I will see my girlfriend until Christmas) and I like dealing with someone online (until this point . . .) however, I could be sold on someone else if it met all my specifications. My budget is $5K although I'd prefer to stay even lower than that. The quotes I've gotten on the custom setting range between $1,700 - 1,925 (14K white gold) to $2,200 - 2,900 (platinum); I'm not yet decided on which one I'd prefer.
I've obtained all the information I could, have looked up the HCA scores, etc etc. They say the don't have the IS images so I'm at a loss at which one to pick. If and when I do decide on one of these, I will take it to an independent appraiser. Which one would you take:
Diamond #1:
Carat: 0.51
Colour: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut/Polish/Symnetry: Excellent
Florescence: None
Certifcation: GIA
HCA: 1.9 (Excellent)
Price: $1970
Notes (from seller):Very beautiful stone, the H color is good, very white, the VS2 is totally eye clean, under magnification, there is a small faint cloud inclusion in the table, and small white feather off to the side. It’s a beautiful diamond with amazing fire and sparkle. Gorgeous!
Diamond #2:
Carat: 0.52
Colour: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut/Polish/Symnetry: Excellent
Florescence: None
Certifcation: GIA
HCA: 1.3
Price: $1973
Notes (from seller): also a very beautiful diamond, good white H color as well, VS2 is eye clean, under magnification there is a small white inclusion on the side of the table and off to the side in the crown. Nice VS2.
Diamond #3:
Carat: 0.58
Colour: I
Clarity: Si1
Cut/Polish/Symnetry: Excellent
Florescence: None
Certifcation: GIA
HCA:1.9
Price: $1665
Notes (from seller): very nice diamond, it’s a nice white I color, the SI1 is also nice and eye clean. Under magnification, there is a faint white feather in the table and a few wispy inclusions in the stone. Not at all eye visible. Nice big millimeter spread, it’s a really good size, and extremely brilliant. Gorgeous stone.
So here are my questions:
1. Which one should I pick of the above?
2. Should uniondiamond.com be able to provide me with more information before I get one of these in hand?
3. How much should an appraiser cost? I live in NYC. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Now onto the problem: I have three choices, all from uniondiamond.com. As of right now, I'm pretty confident that I'm going to go with Union Diamond as they can make my custom ring within my time frame (I need it for the end of October which is the last time I will see my girlfriend until Christmas) and I like dealing with someone online (until this point . . .) however, I could be sold on someone else if it met all my specifications. My budget is $5K although I'd prefer to stay even lower than that. The quotes I've gotten on the custom setting range between $1,700 - 1,925 (14K white gold) to $2,200 - 2,900 (platinum); I'm not yet decided on which one I'd prefer.
I've obtained all the information I could, have looked up the HCA scores, etc etc. They say the don't have the IS images so I'm at a loss at which one to pick. If and when I do decide on one of these, I will take it to an independent appraiser. Which one would you take:
Diamond #1:
Carat: 0.51
Colour: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut/Polish/Symnetry: Excellent
Florescence: None
Certifcation: GIA
HCA: 1.9 (Excellent)
Price: $1970
Notes (from seller):Very beautiful stone, the H color is good, very white, the VS2 is totally eye clean, under magnification, there is a small faint cloud inclusion in the table, and small white feather off to the side. It’s a beautiful diamond with amazing fire and sparkle. Gorgeous!
Diamond #2:
Carat: 0.52
Colour: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut/Polish/Symnetry: Excellent
Florescence: None
Certifcation: GIA
HCA: 1.3
Price: $1973
Notes (from seller): also a very beautiful diamond, good white H color as well, VS2 is eye clean, under magnification there is a small white inclusion on the side of the table and off to the side in the crown. Nice VS2.
Diamond #3:
Carat: 0.58
Colour: I
Clarity: Si1
Cut/Polish/Symnetry: Excellent
Florescence: None
Certifcation: GIA
HCA:1.9
Price: $1665
Notes (from seller): very nice diamond, it’s a nice white I color, the SI1 is also nice and eye clean. Under magnification, there is a faint white feather in the table and a few wispy inclusions in the stone. Not at all eye visible. Nice big millimeter spread, it’s a really good size, and extremely brilliant. Gorgeous stone.
So here are my questions:
1. Which one should I pick of the above?
2. Should uniondiamond.com be able to provide me with more information before I get one of these in hand?
3. How much should an appraiser cost? I live in NYC. Any suggestions?
Thanks!