Hi,
I'm currently in the process of sourcing a stone for an engagement ring - I've found a perfect setting, however the diamond information available to consumers over here is shocking to say the least. I would be buying on-line from a UK retailer and then travelling over 3 hours to view the stone in person after they receive it - I'm a bit wary of buying from outside of the UK as I can imagine returns are a bit of a nightmare?
My total budget it £5000 - £6500 at a push - the setting I've found for around £750 - leaves almost £5750 for a stone.
I have found two that I think are pretty good, but I would just like some advice from someone more experienced. The main concern I have at the moment is the I colour - will this be immediately visible or is it acceptable? The setting will be a 6 prong if that will affect light.
The stone details are as follows:
1.
£5467
1.20ct
I
VS1
Cut - Excellent
Polish - Excellent
Symmetry - Excellent
Depth 61.2 %
Table 59 %
Crown Angle 35.0°
Crown Height 14.5%
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 4.0%
Culet None
Fluorescence None
HCA - 1.3 TIC

2.
£5275
1.25ct
I
VS2
Cut - Excellent
Polish - Excellent
Symmetry - Excellent
Depth 62.0 %
Table 56 %
Crown Angle 35.0°
Crown Height 15.5%
Pavilion Angle 40.8°
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet None
Fluorescence Strong Blue
HCA - 1.6 TIC

Can anyone give me a decent indication of if these are good to view, or at least a starting point?
Huge thanks in advance!
I'm currently in the process of sourcing a stone for an engagement ring - I've found a perfect setting, however the diamond information available to consumers over here is shocking to say the least. I would be buying on-line from a UK retailer and then travelling over 3 hours to view the stone in person after they receive it - I'm a bit wary of buying from outside of the UK as I can imagine returns are a bit of a nightmare?
My total budget it £5000 - £6500 at a push - the setting I've found for around £750 - leaves almost £5750 for a stone.
I have found two that I think are pretty good, but I would just like some advice from someone more experienced. The main concern I have at the moment is the I colour - will this be immediately visible or is it acceptable? The setting will be a 6 prong if that will affect light.
The stone details are as follows:
1.
£5467
1.20ct
I
VS1
Cut - Excellent
Polish - Excellent
Symmetry - Excellent
Depth 61.2 %
Table 59 %
Crown Angle 35.0°
Crown Height 14.5%
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 4.0%
Culet None
Fluorescence None
HCA - 1.3 TIC

2.
£5275
1.25ct
I
VS2
Cut - Excellent
Polish - Excellent
Symmetry - Excellent
Depth 62.0 %
Table 56 %
Crown Angle 35.0°
Crown Height 15.5%
Pavilion Angle 40.8°
Pavilion Depth 43.0%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet None
Fluorescence Strong Blue
HCA - 1.6 TIC

Can anyone give me a decent indication of if these are good to view, or at least a starting point?
Huge thanks in advance!