NYCSpoonman
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Mar 10, 2014
- Messages
- 12
First let me introduce myself. I've been a long time lurker (well i guess 6 months)..haha but it seems longer and I've read through countless posts and I've learned a tremendous amount from all of you. I didn't want to have to reach out but now that I'm ready to pull the trigger I guess I'm getting a little stage fright at what to do.
After all of my analysis and from what I know my girlfriend wants from a ring (by guidance from her I get: solitaire round, thin platinum band, 4 prong and Sparkly!!!!...oh and bigger than her sister's ring
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So here is what I've come up with in order to maximize my money and still get what I think will look like a fantastic ring. I know that the cut is the most important but getting that ideal cut really ramps up the price considerably is what I find.
Cut specifications (This is my ideal but It seems that I'll need to compromise on some of these which is where I'll need help.)
Table: 52.5% - 57.5%
Crown Height: 15% - 16.2%
Crown Angle: 33.5% - 35.5%
Pavilion Depth %: 42.5% - 43.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.5 - 41 degrees
Total Depth: 59% - 61%
Cutlet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Florescence: none to Faint
Length to Width: 1:1 or close to it
Other Specifications
Color: G
Clarity: VS2 (Eye Clean) It could be mental but I feel like going below this is like hit or miss.
Certification: GIA
Size: 1.8 - 2 (I'd love to get to 2 carats somehow)
So this is where I am. I keep seeing numbers that I think are overpriced but maybe they aren't. I just don't know enough to really gauge the market. My ask is
1. If I was going to compromise on anything above to get to 2 carats which would it be? From reading your posts my cut parameters should have really good fire and if I go the 60/60 route it is more white and less fire. I'd really like it to sparkle and have the correct light angles reflecting through the stone but I'm sure I can move some of these parameters around.
2. If it were you buying this diamond or one similar to it, where would you buy it? I live in NYC but I'm also ok buying it online. This is really where the rubber meets the road and any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone in advance. Excited to buy the ring but also nervous.
After all of my analysis and from what I know my girlfriend wants from a ring (by guidance from her I get: solitaire round, thin platinum band, 4 prong and Sparkly!!!!...oh and bigger than her sister's ring
)So here is what I've come up with in order to maximize my money and still get what I think will look like a fantastic ring. I know that the cut is the most important but getting that ideal cut really ramps up the price considerably is what I find.
Cut specifications (This is my ideal but It seems that I'll need to compromise on some of these which is where I'll need help.)
Table: 52.5% - 57.5%
Crown Height: 15% - 16.2%
Crown Angle: 33.5% - 35.5%
Pavilion Depth %: 42.5% - 43.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.5 - 41 degrees
Total Depth: 59% - 61%
Cutlet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Florescence: none to Faint
Length to Width: 1:1 or close to it
Other Specifications
Color: G
Clarity: VS2 (Eye Clean) It could be mental but I feel like going below this is like hit or miss.
Certification: GIA
Size: 1.8 - 2 (I'd love to get to 2 carats somehow)
So this is where I am. I keep seeing numbers that I think are overpriced but maybe they aren't. I just don't know enough to really gauge the market. My ask is
1. If I was going to compromise on anything above to get to 2 carats which would it be? From reading your posts my cut parameters should have really good fire and if I go the 60/60 route it is more white and less fire. I'd really like it to sparkle and have the correct light angles reflecting through the stone but I'm sure I can move some of these parameters around.
2. If it were you buying this diamond or one similar to it, where would you buy it? I live in NYC but I'm also ok buying it online. This is really where the rubber meets the road and any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone in advance. Excited to buy the ring but also nervous.
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