So after a few months of trying to find the perfect engagement ring I have finally figured out what my soon to be likes and it turns out to be a simple round solitaire in a platinum knife edge setting. I have done some research at a local diamond retailer here in San Antonio, primarily to narrow down the setting but today I took a look at their diamond selection in my price range $9000-$9500 for the stone. I have picked two diamonds from online retailers that I'm interested in and have included the GIA specs below along with the HCA and AGA cut class specs. My question of course is which one or at least some insight to help me make the best decision.
My local retailer had two diamonds that looked interesting although I have not seen the certificates what I can tell you is that they are EGL certified and have the following basic characteristics. The first is a 1.53ct Round J VVS1 priced at $10,875 the second is a round 1.51ct K IF priced at $10,642 both slightly over my planned budget. The larger faced up visibly larger than the slightly lower carat weight diamond and there was no discernible color difference. They looked great in the store.
The diamonds I have selected from online retailers are as follows.
Shape and Cutting Style ............................ Round Brilliant
Measurements ................................ 7.41 - 7.43 x 4.59 mm
Carat Weight ......................................................... 1.54 carat
Color Grade .......................................................................... J
Clarity Grade ................................................................... VVS2
Cut Grade ............................................................... Excellent
Polish ...................................................................... Excellent
Symmetry .............................................................. Excellent
Fluorescence ................................................................ None
Comments: Clouds are not shown. Pinpoints are not shown
Length:7.41
Width:7.43
Depth:4.59
Total Depth:61.86%
Table percent:55
Crown height:15.5
Girdle (from):Medium
Girdle (to):Slightly thick
Polish:Excellent / Very Good
Symmetry:Excellent / Very Good
Crown angle:34.5
Pavilion depth:43
AGA Cut Class
Tab Percent: 1A
Crown Angle: 1A
Crown Height: 1A
Pavilion Depth: 1A
Girdle: 1A
Depth: 1A
Polish: 1A
Symmetry: 1A
Total Grade: 1A
Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 1.3 - Excellent
Price $9,125
I have this one in my possession and it looks nice but doesn't have the same brilliance as the ones I saw in the store. I don't know if it's just the lighting and I don't think the store would take kindly to me taking it in and comparing to their selection.
Diamond #2
Shape and Cutting Style ............................ Round Brilliant
Measurements ................................ 7.09 - 7.14 x 4.29 mm
Carat Weight ......................................................... 1.32 carat
Color Grade ........................................................................... I
Clarity Grade ................................................................... VVS2
Cut Grade ............................................................... Excellent
Polish ...................................................................... Excellent
Symmetry .............................................................. Excellent
Fluorescence ................................................................ None
Length:7.09
Width:7.14
Depth:4.29
Total Depth:60.3%
Table percent:59
Crown height:14
Girdle (from):Thin
Girdle (to):Medium
Polish:Excellent / Very Good
Symmetry:Excellent / Very Good
Crown angle:34.5
Pavilion depth:43
Tab Percent: 1B
Crown Angle: 1A
Crown Height: 1B
Pavilion Depth: 1A
Girdle: 1A
Depth: 1A
Polish: 1A
Symmetry: 1A
Total Grade: 1B
Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Excellent
Total Visual Performance 1.6 - Excellent
Price $9,187
I'm going to see this one on Monday. I just want to get the best value for my money as I'm sure everyone else does.
Thanks for taking the time.
My local retailer had two diamonds that looked interesting although I have not seen the certificates what I can tell you is that they are EGL certified and have the following basic characteristics. The first is a 1.53ct Round J VVS1 priced at $10,875 the second is a round 1.51ct K IF priced at $10,642 both slightly over my planned budget. The larger faced up visibly larger than the slightly lower carat weight diamond and there was no discernible color difference. They looked great in the store.
The diamonds I have selected from online retailers are as follows.
Shape and Cutting Style ............................ Round Brilliant
Measurements ................................ 7.41 - 7.43 x 4.59 mm
Carat Weight ......................................................... 1.54 carat
Color Grade .......................................................................... J
Clarity Grade ................................................................... VVS2
Cut Grade ............................................................... Excellent
Polish ...................................................................... Excellent
Symmetry .............................................................. Excellent
Fluorescence ................................................................ None
Comments: Clouds are not shown. Pinpoints are not shown
Length:7.41
Width:7.43
Depth:4.59
Total Depth:61.86%
Table percent:55
Crown height:15.5
Girdle (from):Medium
Girdle (to):Slightly thick
Polish:Excellent / Very Good
Symmetry:Excellent / Very Good
Crown angle:34.5
Pavilion depth:43
AGA Cut Class
Tab Percent: 1A
Crown Angle: 1A
Crown Height: 1A
Pavilion Depth: 1A
Girdle: 1A
Depth: 1A
Polish: 1A
Symmetry: 1A
Total Grade: 1A
Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 1.3 - Excellent
Price $9,125
I have this one in my possession and it looks nice but doesn't have the same brilliance as the ones I saw in the store. I don't know if it's just the lighting and I don't think the store would take kindly to me taking it in and comparing to their selection.
Diamond #2
Shape and Cutting Style ............................ Round Brilliant
Measurements ................................ 7.09 - 7.14 x 4.29 mm
Carat Weight ......................................................... 1.32 carat
Color Grade ........................................................................... I
Clarity Grade ................................................................... VVS2
Cut Grade ............................................................... Excellent
Polish ...................................................................... Excellent
Symmetry .............................................................. Excellent
Fluorescence ................................................................ None
Length:7.09
Width:7.14
Depth:4.29
Total Depth:60.3%
Table percent:59
Crown height:14
Girdle (from):Thin
Girdle (to):Medium
Polish:Excellent / Very Good
Symmetry:Excellent / Very Good
Crown angle:34.5
Pavilion depth:43
Tab Percent: 1B
Crown Angle: 1A
Crown Height: 1B
Pavilion Depth: 1A
Girdle: 1A
Depth: 1A
Polish: 1A
Symmetry: 1A
Total Grade: 1B
Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Excellent
Total Visual Performance 1.6 - Excellent
Price $9,187
I'm going to see this one on Monday. I just want to get the best value for my money as I'm sure everyone else does.
Thanks for taking the time.
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