many thx! Plz help me pick a diamond for my girlfriend

[calidiamond]

Hi guys,
I'm so new to the world of diamonds, would appreciate it if you could help me make a decision on the engagement ring.

first one is 4.46 E VVS1
second one is 4.52 D VVS2

what do you think of the proportions and fires?

my plan is to propose next month, please wish me luck, and THANK YOU ALL!

 

[Kim N]

We need a magnified video or photo to evaluate further, but just based on the proportions, the first one has crown and pavilion angles that aren't complementary.

 

[dk168]

OP, welcome to PS and good luck in advance.

You have decided to get a LGD, are you certain your GF is happy with this?

Just wanting to make sure she too is happy with it, that's all.

DK

 

[SparkleMax]

OP, welcome to PS and good luck in advance.

You have decided to get a LGD, are you certain your GF is happy with this?

Just wanting to make sure she too is happy with it, that's all.

DK

Furthering this, I would also want to confirm that the stone isn't too big! My girlfriend felt anything over 1.5ct looked over the top and out of proportion for her hand size.

Exciting times, good luck.

 

[vintageinjune]

With nothing else to go on, the 4.52 D is going to perform better than the 4.46 E based on numbers, but they never tell the full story.

I tried finding a Loupe360 video of the 4.52 and it isn't registered with them, is there a way for you to get us some macro photos and a high quality video?

 

[calidiamond]

OP, welcome to PS and good luck in advance.

You have decided to get a LGD, are you certain your GF is happy with this?

Just wanting to make sure she too is happy with it, that's all.

DK

You guys are so kind!
Yes my girlfriend does love BIG stone she tried a 3.8 and thought it was a bit small for her finger

 

[calidiamond]

We need a magnified video or photo to evaluate further, but just based on the proportions, the first one has crown and pavilion angles that aren't complementary.

I tried so many times to upload but this forum is not letting me?
can you see the 2 videos here?

4.46 diamond

This is "4.46 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

4.52 diamond

This is "4.52 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

 

[calidiamond]

With nothing else to go on, the 4.52 D is going to perform better than the 4.46 E based on numbers, but they never tell the full story.

I tried finding a Loupe360 video of the 4.52 and it isn't registered with them, is there a way for you to get us some macro photos and a high quality video?

I tried so many times to upload but this forum is not letting me?
can you see the 2 videos here?

4.46 diamond

This is "4.46 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

4.52 diamond

This is "4.52 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

 

[calidiamond]

OP, welcome to PS and good luck in advance.

You have decided to get a LGD, are you certain your GF is happy with this?

Just wanting to make sure she too is happy with it, that's all.

DK

I tried so many times to upload but this forum is not letting me?
can you see the 2 videos here?

4.46 diamond

This is "4.46 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

4.52 diamond

This is "4.52 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

 

[calidiamond]

Hi guys,
I'm so new to the world of diamonds, would appreciate it if you could help me make a decision on the engagement ring.

first one is 4.46 E VVS1
second one is 4.52 D VVS2

what do you think of the proportions and fires?

my plan is to propose next month, please wish me luck, and THANK YOU ALL!

Videos:

4.46 diamond

This is "4.46 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

4.52 diamond

This is "4.52 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

 

[dk168]

I tried so many times to upload but this forum is not letting me?
can you see the 2 videos here?

4.46 diamond

This is "4.46 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

4.52 diamond

This is "4.52 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

One has to log in in order to see the videos.

DK

 

[Kim N]

I tried so many times to upload but this forum is not letting me?
can you see the 2 videos here?

4.46 diamond

This is "4.46 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

4.52 diamond

This is "4.52 diamond" by cscsto on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

The 4.52 looks promising. What is the price?

 

[calidiamond]

One has to log in in order to see the videos.

DK

Really?? I already made the videos public, also tried on different browsers and had no such problem thanks for letting me know tho

 

[Kim N]

Really?? I already made the videos public, also tried on different browsers and had no such problem thanks for letting me know tho

I can see the videos without logging in.

 

[calidiamond]

The 4.52 looks promising. What is the price?

about $4000

 

[Kim N]

about $4000

That's a great price. If there's a good return policy, why don't you get it and see what you think of it in person?

 

[calidiamond]

We need a magnified video or photo to evaluate further, but just based on the proportions, the first one has crown and pavilion angles that aren't complementary.

Could you explain why the 4.46 isn’t complementary?

Thank you so much

 

[0515vision]

You want a crown angle 34–35, and the 4.46 is too steep. You also want a pavilion angle of 40.6-40.9. That stone leans “steep and deep.” Not the best light return.

A quick cheat sheet on ideal angle combinations is the WhiteFlash ACA breakdown. Their “A Cut Above” combos give great light return. I can’t keep all the angles in my head except those two lol

Hope that helps!

 

[calidiamond]

You want a crown angle 34–35, and the 4.46 is too steep. You also want a pavilion angle of 40.6-40.9. That stone leans “steep and deep.” Not the best light return.

A quick cheat sheet on ideal angle combinations is the WhiteFlash ACA breakdown. Their “A Cut Above” combos give great light return. I can’t keep all the angles in my head except those two lol

Hope that helps!

thank you

 

[Kim N]

Could you explain why the 4.46 isn’t complementary?

Thank you so much

0515vision said it!

You want an inverse relationship for the crown and pavilion angles—a high crown with a low pavilion, or vice versa. 41 is too high of a pavilion angle for a 35.7 crown. Here's the result from the HCA (you get 3 free uses).

Holloway Cut Advisor | HCA Tool

The HCA Tool uses data from a round brilliant diamond to produce a score that can help you make an estimate regarding the cut quality. Use it here.

www.pricescope.com