Is this a wise purchase or should I keep looking?

[lisamarie84]

Hi everyone. I''ve been a lurker for a while..I''ve been trying to do some research for an e-ring because I''m hoping the engagement is right around the corner (BF and I been together over 5 years now). We''re looking for something around .5ct (I don''t want anything huge and would like total cost under $2500). I found this diamond and figured I should get opinions as I''m pretty inexperienced in diamond purchasing. Price is right around 2k...

Specs:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.56
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VVS1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 60.8%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 5.31*5.35*3.24

Crown Angle: 34.3°
Crown %: 14.60
pavilion Angle: 40.7°
pavilion %: 42.80

 

[Ellen]

Hi Lisa,

It looks great. The only thing worth mentioning is the clarity. It''s a wee bit of overkill, if you''re not wanting it for personal reasons. You could easily go down to VS2 with nary a worry. And honestly, there are many eyeclean SI1''s. But even at VS2, it would save you quite a bit of money.

But otherwise, it looks lovely!

 

[lisamarie84]

I actually searched down to a VS2, but this one was a little larger than the VS2 stones that came up at around the same cost. Although they were E rather than G in color.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Lisa Marie,

This diamond sounds gorgeous ... The cut falls right within AGS ideal parameters. You definitely have been doing some research. Nice find!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/10/2008 4:56:26 PM
Author: lisamarie84
I actually searched down to a VS2, but this one was a little larger than the VS2 stones that came up at around the same cost. Although they were E rather than G in color.

I take it you''re looking online?

 

[E B]

It sounds like it''d be gorgeous. Great find! Do you have a setting in mind?

 

[lisamarie84]

Yes, I'm looking online (sorry I forgot to mention that).

 

[bee*]

Looks like a great stone-congrats!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/10/2008 5:36:50 PM
Author: lisamarie84
Yes, I''m looking online (sorry I forgot to mention that).

That''s ok.

I don''t know the price of your stone, but this one is 1843.00 with the PS discount. I''m not at all trying to talk you out of your stone, but if this one were less, it would be a great one also. Just an option!

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540874.htm

 

[lisamarie84]

Date: 2/10/2008 5:19:11 PM
Author: EBree
It sounds like it'd be gorgeous. Great find! Do you have a setting in mind?

I like the white gold 6 prong solitaire setting from James Allen and the Legato Sleek Line from WF. Originally thought I'd like something w/ sidestones, but the more I look at solitaires the more I love their simplicity.

The only concern I have is I don't want the diamond to sit too high in the setting..so I don't know which one would be better or if it's something I can request for them to do?

 

[lisamarie84]

I think the price came out to $1890 with the PS discount.

 

[lisamarie84]

Ok, I did some more searching and found a couple more options. Please let me know what you think. Would definitely appreciate your opinions/guidance!!




Option 1 (original post) - $1890
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.56
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VVS1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 60.8%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 5.31*5.35*3.24

Crown Angle: 34.3°
Crown %: 14.60
pavilion Angle: 40.7°
pavilion %: 42.80


Option 2 - $1740
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.58
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.3%
Table: 54.8%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 5.39*5.43*3.31

Crown Angle: 34.7°
Crown %: 15.70
pavilion Angle: 40.6°
pavilion %: 42.70


Option 3 - $1920
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.57
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.0%
Table: 55.7%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 5.38*5.42*3.29

Crown Angle: 34.4°
Crown %: 15.20
pavilion Angle: 40.9°
pavilion %: 43.10


Option 4 - $2190
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.62
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VVS2
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 62.0%
Table: 55.0%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 5.45*5.47*3.39

Crown Angle: 33.9°
Crown %: 15.20
pavilion Angle: 40.8°
pavilion %: 43.10


Option 5 - $1650
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.55
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.1%
Table: 56.0%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 5.27*5.31*3.23

Crown Angle: 34.4°
Crown %: 14.90
pavilion Angle: 40.7°
pavilion %: 42.90