Need Help with a 3 stone Ring !!!

[rp324]

Hi !
Well it''s almost 8 years since we got married.I could not afford to buy her the ring I wanted to then .Next month is her b''day and I want to surprise her with a new ring

I have been reading posts and getting educated about diamond buying .Color ,Clarity are important for me so I have compromised on the size .If you folks can help me
decide if the one I chose on this online site is a good buy for the price I would be very grateful.If you find anything better I would love to hear as well .


Not sure if I can reference the site but these are from jamesallen.

Ring Details

Center Stone :
Diamond Details
Item Number: 1197032
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 1.05
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VVS1
Certificate: AGS
Depth: 61.6%
Table: 54.4%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 6.52*6.55*4.03
Crown Angle: 34.0°
Crown %: 15.40
Pavilion Angle: 40.6°
Pavilion %: 42.80

Side Stones
Diamond Details
Item Number: 1197269
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.56
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: IF
Certificate: AGS
Depth: 62.2%
Table: 54.2%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet:
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 5.28*5.31*3.30
Crown Angle: 34.0°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 41.1°
Pavilion %: 43.40

Diamond Details
Item Number: 1197270
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.52
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: IF
Certificate: AGS
Depth: 61.9%
Table: 56.1%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet:
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 5.15*5.20*3.20
Crown Angle: 34.9°
Crown %: 15.40
Pavilion Angle: 41.1°
Pavilion %: 43.40

Total $$$ is
"True Hearts" Round 1.05 carat
G color VVS1 clarity diamond
Item # : 1197032
Price: $9,540
"True Hearts" Round 0.56 carat
G color IF clarity diamond
Item # : 1197269
Price: $2,370
"True Hearts" Round 0.52 carat
G color IF clarity diamond
Item # : 1197270
Price: $2,200
18k Yellow Gold Three Stone
Ring
Item # : 1110y
Price: $625

Look forward to hearing your views.

Cheers
RP

 

[rp324]

Hi !! Still Looking for help !!!!

 

[stone-cold11]

Can you post the IS images and the Hearts images for the H&A stone?

Link to the stones can be put up but make sure it is on hold for you else it might get snatch away.

 

[Lorelei]

Hi RP

If you don't want to post the links can you post all the images for each please? That way we will be able to help more easily. Yes you are fine to reference the site.

 

[rp324]

Thanks for the responses..Here are some more details.

Center Stone

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197032.asp

Side Stones

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197269.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197270.asp


I will try to upload the pics

Cheers,
RP

 

[bgray]

personally the extra cost of the VVS1 for your center stone is wasted. there is a huge jump in price from vs 1 to vvs2 and even more for a vvs1. its really money spent on something that no one will see. you would be far better off with a vs2 or vs1 at the most. you cant get a bigger stone or simply save the money

 

[bgray]

i.e this james allen for $7100

Stock Number: 1253700
Cut: Ideal
Depth: 61.60%
Table: 56.3%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Measurement: 6.52*6.55*4.02

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/20/2009 10:58:19 PM
Author: rp324
Thanks for the responses..Here are some more details.

Center Stone

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197032.asp

Side Stones

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197269.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197270.asp


I will try to upload the pics

Cheers,
RP

These look good, you would need to request the hearts image for the centre diamond and one of the sides, also ask how well the sidestones match as a pair. If you prefer very high clarity then thats absolutely fine, you may be aware you could lower it without visual sacrifice but if IF or VVS is something you value then stick to it.

 

[rp324]

Thanks for looking at these stones ..Well I spoke to them and they told me my side stones were not similar in size and therefore I would be better off looking for similar sized stones.So they found me two center stones that are a bit less expensive than the ones I chose and they are IF ..so I looked again at my centerstone and saw a feather mentioned in the AGS report so I looked and found an IF for only about 200$ more.I suppose a feather is not a high concern in a VVS2 from what I read here but you know I think it was not a big stretch..

I know I can go down and get probably a bigger size but I don''t know ..I really want this ring in my mind to be perfect ..she has waited for long and I have waited for long to buy this one

..I suppose some may think it is silly but hey....

I am posting the three new selections and would really love to hear from you.

Center Stone.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1201099.asp

Side Stones
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197270.asp


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197302.asp


The $$ seem to work the same as in the previous three and yes ..I put a hold on them..

Cheers,
RP

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/22/2009 12:23:17 AM
Author: rp324
Thanks for looking at these stones ..Well I spoke to them and they told me my side stones were not similar in size and therefore I would be better off looking for similar sized stones.So they found me two center stones that are a bit less expensive than the ones I chose and they are IF ..so I looked again at my centerstone and saw a feather mentioned in the AGS report so I looked and found an IF for only about 200$ more.I suppose a feather is not a high concern in a VVS2 from what I read here but you know I think it was not a big stretch..

I know I can go down and get probably a bigger size but I don't know ..I really want this ring in my mind to be perfect ..she has waited for long and I have waited for long to buy this one

..I suppose some may think it is silly but hey....

I am posting the three new selections and would really love to hear from you.

Center Stone.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1201099.asp

Side Stones
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197270.asp


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197302.asp


The $$ seem to work the same as in the previous three and yes ..I put a hold on them..

Cheers,
RP

I will just take a look for you...

These look good, the last side stone is showing some slight leakage on the Idealscope image, now it might not be very visible in reality but you could tell them this and see if they have another stone which could replace it ( but in True Hearts similar stones might be limited) or if the gemologist says the leakage isn't an issue proceed with this one.