Hi all. I ready to buy a ring and as soon as possible, probably order it by Sunday and need to have it in 2 weeks in time for my travel. I have no experience in buying a diamond as well as choosing the right one for the budget. Could you please help pick the right one.
I read some of the materials here at Pricescope on what to look for a diamond. As I understand it, the cut is the most important thing in a diamond, so I would like to choose a diamond with an ideal cut.
Below are the specs I''m looking for, feel free to comment and provide your advice.
Cut: ideal
Carat: at least 1.0
Color: G
Clarity VS2
Shape: round
My budget is around $6000 USD.
I quickly searched the above specs among these online retailers and run the HCA on them, These are the cheapest on the search results, the budget are a little bit stretched with these results:
Blue Nile
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Stock No.: LD01603335
Carat: 1.0
Cut: Signature Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Price: PRICE: $6,539
Depth %: 61.8%
Table %: 55%
Symmetry: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.43 x 6.46 x 3.98 mm
HCA:
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total visual Performance: 1.3 - Excellent within TIC range
Details
Link to GIA report
James Allen
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Item No.: 1253591
Carat: 1.0
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: AGS
Price: PRICE: $6,830
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 55.3%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 6.39*6.43*3.98
Crown Angle: 34.7°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion %: 43.00
HCA:
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total visual Performance: 1.4 - Excellent within TIC range
Details
Link to certificate
White Flash (I noticed that there are diff. round shapes, I selected ACA round)
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Item Code: AGS-1040365970002
Carat: 1.013
Cut: Whiteflash ACA
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: AGS
Price: PRICE: $7,063.00
Depth %: 61.8
Table %: 55.3
Crown Angle: 34.7
Crown %: 15.5
Star : 52
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion %: 43
Lower Girdle %: 76
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick Faceted
Measurements: 6.41-6.47X3.98
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Negligible
HCA:
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total visual Performance: 1.4 - Excellent within TIC range
Details
Link to certificate
Could you please comment on these selections and if they are good for the price. I am also open to any suggestions and if you could provide an alternative, a well specs for the budget. I don''t have any preference and open to other online retailers as long as they are reputable and reliable.
I also read here that other retailers are offering discounts to pricescope members, any idea how to get that?
Thank you and looking forward to read your comments.
I read some of the materials here at Pricescope on what to look for a diamond. As I understand it, the cut is the most important thing in a diamond, so I would like to choose a diamond with an ideal cut.
Below are the specs I''m looking for, feel free to comment and provide your advice.
Cut: ideal
Carat: at least 1.0
Color: G
Clarity VS2
Shape: round
My budget is around $6000 USD.
I quickly searched the above specs among these online retailers and run the HCA on them, These are the cheapest on the search results, the budget are a little bit stretched with these results:
Blue Nile
==========
Stock No.: LD01603335
Carat: 1.0
Cut: Signature Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Price: PRICE: $6,539
Depth %: 61.8%
Table %: 55%
Symmetry: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.43 x 6.46 x 3.98 mm
HCA:
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total visual Performance: 1.3 - Excellent within TIC range
Details
Link to GIA report
James Allen
===========
Item No.: 1253591
Carat: 1.0
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: AGS
Price: PRICE: $6,830
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 55.3%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 6.39*6.43*3.98
Crown Angle: 34.7°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion %: 43.00
HCA:
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total visual Performance: 1.4 - Excellent within TIC range
Details
Link to certificate
White Flash (I noticed that there are diff. round shapes, I selected ACA round)
===========================
Item Code: AGS-1040365970002
Carat: 1.013
Cut: Whiteflash ACA
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: AGS
Price: PRICE: $7,063.00
Depth %: 61.8
Table %: 55.3
Crown Angle: 34.7
Crown %: 15.5
Star : 52
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion %: 43
Lower Girdle %: 76
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick Faceted
Measurements: 6.41-6.47X3.98
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Negligible
HCA:
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total visual Performance: 1.4 - Excellent within TIC range
Details
Link to certificate
Could you please comment on these selections and if they are good for the price. I am also open to any suggestions and if you could provide an alternative, a well specs for the budget. I don''t have any preference and open to other online retailers as long as they are reputable and reliable.
I also read here that other retailers are offering discounts to pricescope members, any idea how to get that?
Thank you and looking forward to read your comments.