My final pick - is it a right decision?

[jazzshn]

Hi masters,

It’s me, again. Finally I chose the very first diamond for engagement ring. I plan to propose to my girl this weekend.

First, I would like to thank SC and yssie for your kind helps. As well as many thanks to Lorelei, Mr. Atlas, Rhino and Todd Gray for your advices.

Second, want you to see my final decision below (not the .74ct) for your comments. Hope my girl will love it.

GIA Report:

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.97 – 6.00 x 3.68mm
Carat Weight: 0.81ct
Color Grade: E
Clarity Grade: VS1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions
Depth: 61.5%
Table: 58%
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Culet: 0
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Facted (3.5%)
Star Length: 50%
Lower Half: 80%
Finish
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Clarity Characteristics
Pinpoint, Needle, Cloud

HCA result:

Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread: Very Good
Total Visual Performance: 1.5 - Excellent within TIC range
AGSL Proportion Grade: Excellent

 

[stone-cold11]

Looks good from the numbers. Good luck.

 

[jazzshn]

Ideal Scope Photo by normal camera

Actually I think the provider has equipment other than ideal scope but the effect seems alike. And thank SC give the link regarding how to take a photo by normal camera.

 

[jazzshn]

8 Heart

 

[jazzshn]

Date: 3/24/2010 8:48:46 PM
Author: Stone-cold11
Looks good from the numbers. Good luck.

Please help me analyze the ideal scope shot. Thanks!

 

[stone-cold11]

That is a H&A scope to view optical symm.

 

[jazzshn]

Date: 3/24/2010 8:48:46 PM
Author: Stone-cold11
Looks good from the numbers. Good luck.

Okay, I got it. The number is good but please advise me the other facts should be taken into account? Thanks!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Looks good! Not an IS though.

 

[jazzshn]

Date: 3/24/2010 8:55:53 PM
Author: dreamer_d
Looks good! Not an IS though.

Sorry I don''t know how to revise it.

 

[jazzshn]

Date: 3/24/2010 8:48:55 PM
Author: jazzshn

Ideal Scope Photo by normal camera

Actually I think the provider has equipment other than ideal scope but the effect seems alike. And thank SC give the link regarding how to take a photo by normal camera.

Found a shade at the 4 o''clock right on the arrow. Is it a flaw?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/24/2010 8:49:45 PM
Author: jazzshn
8 Heart

Hi Jazz

The hearts image is blurred, I can't see it clearly enough to give a definite opinion unfortunately. The diamond has excellent basic proportions and could be a great looking stone however, will you be seeing it in person before purchase?

 

[jazzshn]

Date: 3/25/2010 5:59:58 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 3/24/2010 8:49:45 PM
Author: jazzshn
8 Heart

Hi Jazz

The hearts image is blurred, I can''t see it clearly enough to give a definite opinion unfortunately. The diamond has excellent basic proportions and could be a great looking stone however, will you be seeing it in person before purchase?

Yes, Lorelei. I picked it in person. The H&A photos were taken by myself.