Help with ER Diamond

[Spinniker]

Hey Guys

Wow this website has a ton of information and I have learned a lot just by reading over the last couple of weeks. I have plans to have the ER in the next month and propose before her bday. I would really be greatful for some help on picking a great diamond.

Budget for the diamond is around 4K. Princess Cut which will be set in a platinum solitare ring.

I have been looking a JA and have the following I think to choose from, unless someone has a better recommendation:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Fair-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1512762.asp
Shape: Princess
Carat weight: 1.00
Cut: Fair
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 79.2%
Table: 74.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.29*5.22*4.13
Ratio: 1.01


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1512383.asp - This is my pick atm
Shape: Princess
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Very Good
Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 75.2%
Table: 74.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.29*5.18*3.89
Ratio: 1.02

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1462451.asp With this one second
Shape: Princess
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Excellent
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 71.0%
Table: 70.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.78*5.57*3.95
Ratio: 1.04


Any comments or help would be so greatly appreciated.

Is JA prices in AUD for Aussie customers or always in USD???

Thanks

 

[tyty333]

That stone you have selected as your top stone is not a very attractive stone. Its faceting pattern is not very clear and it looks like it has a lot of leakage. Out of the 3 you have posted the first one looks like it has the most potential. Request an aset image and post if you are interested. When I get on my computer (I'm on my kindle) I'll look to see if there are some other options.

 

[E B]

That stone you have selected as your top stone is not a very attractive stone. Its faceting pattern is not very clear and it looks like it has a lot of leakage. Out of the 3 you have posted the first one looks like it has the most potential. Request an aset image and post if you are interested. When I get on my computer (I'm on my kindle) I'll look to see if there are some other options.

I agree with this. The first stone looks like it has the most potential, but is pretty deep.

Is staying at a carat important to you, or are you okay with going under a little?

 

[Spinniker]

Dont really know much about the facets, guess I will have to do more research. Any links appreciated.

The 1 carat thing was just what I was aiming for. Can go up or down if required within budget. Still trying to find out if JA prices are all USD or I can view in AUD.

And the first one is now not avaliable. Any other recommendations welcome.

Thanks

 

[E B]

This one is under a carat, but has very similar measurements to the first two on your original list and a much better cut. Under budget, too!

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2803912.htm

On James Allen's website, toward the bottom to the left, you'll see a Tax & Shipping Calculator that'll allow you to convert.

 

[Spinniker]

Thanks.

How much of the Ideal ratings would the untrained eye notice over a very good rating?

I know that diamond is great, but I if get a 1carat, with very good ratings for a little more how much of a real life difference would I notice?

 

[E B]

Thanks.

How much of the Ideal ratings would the untrained eye notice over a very good rating?

I know that diamond is great, but I if get a 1carat, with very good ratings for a little more how much of a real life difference would I notice?

It would depend on the cut. The 'Very Good' rating from James Allen doesn't mean much, if anything, about the cut, because GIA doesn't provide cut grade for princesses.

 

[Spinniker]

Would this be a better one from JA then? I really like the

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1498418.asp

Shape: Princess
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Very Good
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 73.1%
Table: 77.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.67*5.51*4.03
Ratio: 1.03

I do prefer the rings at whiteflash, but like the 10x on JA. Seeing the actual diamond can be reassuring when your an ocean away

 

[E B]

It looks like it'd be a better cut than the one you were leaning toward before, but it may have leakage in the center, especially toward the left and right sides...do you see that? A little at the top and bottom, forming sort of an "x"? Big table, too. You can request an ASET from JA if you like it though, and it should give a bit more info.

 

[Spinniker]

It looks like it'd be a better cut than the one you were leaning toward before, but it may have leakage in the center, especially toward the left and right sides...do you see that? A little at the top and bottom, forming sort of an "x"? Big table, too. You can request an ASET from JA if you like it though, and it should give a bit more info.

Thanks I kinda think I see the "x" but not being a expert an looking at diamonds. I understand this would potentially lose some of the sparkle from the Diamond and this is an additional thing to think about.

With the table I was aiming for 75% or less from reading various things (although I am not 100% sure why)
Depth 65 - 75%.

How is whiteflash for service with not been able to virtually view the diamond first?

Thanks for you help it has been very informative.

 

[Spinniker]

Double Post

 

[E B]

How is whiteflash for service with not been able to virtually view the diamond first?

Thanks for you help it has been very informative.

Happy to help in any way I can!

The photo of the diamond on the Whiteflash listing is a photo of the actual diamond. Is it not showing up for you?

 

[Spinniker]

Thanks, may not have been able to see everything as I am on a work PC.

I finish my shift tonight so will look again in more detail at home. Would there be a slightly lower grade bigger diamond you would recommend from whiteflash or JA?

I know .15 difference once set in a ring I would hardly know the the difference, but it partly a mentallity thing with the 1carat.

Thanks

This one from JA doesnt seem to have the "x" on the edges as you mentioned. I have requested the cert, and hopefully it is a better cut.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1515784.asp