new here, fiance just purchased a RB echo ring

[evoiris]

hi everyone! so glad i stumbled upon this forum. many things to forever learn about diamonds, among other things.


we went to a few stores in the mall today, then RB. there, we fell in love with a 1.01 echo diamond. i hope you can help me to see if what we purchased, is a good deal. it is ready to be picked up on july 1st, after 5pm. so i will have a couple of days to do my research, as to keep it or return it.

here are the specs:

MEASUREMENTS: 6.35 - 6.44 x 3.94 mm
IGI 4Cs
color grade: I
clarity grade: I1
cut grade: excellent
FINISH:
polish: excellent
symmetry: excellent
PROPORTIONS:
depth: 61.5%
table: 58%
crown height % - angle: 14.5% - 35.0
pavillion depth % - angle: 43.0% - 41.2
girdle: medium to thick, faceted
culet: none
FLUORESCENCE: none

loose diamond price: $5795
14kw 4 prong setting: $250
setting fee: $100
piece of mind: $149
tax 8%: 491.60
total: $6785.60

if i've posted this in the wrong area, please move to appropriate area. sorry about that.

thanks in advance and hope someone can help me soon so i know what to do when it's time to pick up the ring.

cheers!

 

[RockyRacoon]

hi everyone! so glad i stumbled upon this forum. many things to forever learn about diamonds, among other things.


we went to a few stores in the mall today, then RB. there, we fell in love with a 1.01 echo diamond. i hope you can help me to see if what we purchased, is a good deal. it is ready to be picked up on july 1st, after 5pm. so i will have a couple of days to do my research, as to keep it or return it.

here are the specs:

MEASUREMENTS: 6.35 - 6.44 x 3.94 mm
IGI 4Cs
color grade: I
clarity grade: I1
cut grade: excellent
FINISH:
polish: excellent
symmetry: excellent
PROPORTIONS:
depth: 61.5%
table: 58%
crown height % - angle: 14.5% - 35.0
pavillion depth % - angle: 43.0% - 41.2
girdle: medium to thick, faceted
culet: none
FLUORESCENCE: none

loose diamond price: $5795
14kw 4 prong setting: $250
setting fee: $100
piece of mind: $149
tax 8%: 491.60
total: $6785.60

if i've posted this in the wrong area, please move to appropriate area. sorry about that.

thanks in advance and hope someone can help me soon so i know what to do when it's time to pick up the ring.

cheers!

This is easy - return it.

Let me get you started with one (of many) hypothetical options:
1.011ct, K, VS2 ~$5,500 (with Pricescope discount) - probably better actual color than the IGI 'I color'
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.011-k-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071920016

14k 4-prong setting ~$325
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/four-prong-solitaire-14k-white-gold-5342w14

No setting fee, no 'piece of mind' fee, no sales tax (unless you live in TX).

You are out the door at around $1k less, with a superior stone (better diameter size, clarity and, probably, color) with a top-of-the-line cut.

There are other options available, but that is just one example to show you, without a doubt - RETURN BEFORE YOU PICK UP!

 

[evoiris]

hi everyone! so glad i stumbled upon this forum. many things to forever learn about diamonds, among other things.


we went to a few stores in the mall today, then RB. there, we fell in love with a 1.01 echo diamond. i hope you can help me to see if what we purchased, is a good deal. it is ready to be picked up on july 1st, after 5pm. so i will have a couple of days to do my research, as to keep it or return it.

here are the specs:

MEASUREMENTS: 6.35 - 6.44 x 3.94 mm
IGI 4Cs
color grade: I
clarity grade: I1
cut grade: excellent
FINISH:
polish: excellent
symmetry: excellent
PROPORTIONS:
depth: 61.5%
table: 58%
crown height % - angle: 14.5% - 35.0
pavillion depth % - angle: 43.0% - 41.2
girdle: medium to thick, faceted
culet: none
FLUORESCENCE: none

loose diamond price: $5795
14kw 4 prong setting: $250
setting fee: $100
piece of mind: $149
tax 8%: 491.60
total: $6785.60

if i've posted this in the wrong area, please move to appropriate area. sorry about that.

thanks in advance and hope someone can help me soon so i know what to do when it's time to pick up the ring.

cheers!

This is easy - return it.

Let me get you started with one (of many) hypothetical options:
1.011ct, K, VS2 ~$5,500 (with Pricescope discount) - probably better actual color than the IGI 'I color'
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.011-k-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071920016

14k 4-prong setting ~$325
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/four-prong-solitaire-14k-white-gold-5342w14

No setting fee, no 'piece of mind' fee, no sales tax (unless you live in TX).

You are out the door at around $1k less, with a superior stone (better diameter size, clarity and, probably, color) with a top-of-the-line cut.

There are other options available, but that is just one example to show you, without a doubt - RETURN BEFORE YOU PICK UP!

thank you so much Rocky! will do

 

[evoiris]

hi everyone! so glad i stumbled upon this forum. many things to forever learn about diamonds, among other things.


we went to a few stores in the mall today, then RB. there, we fell in love with a 1.01 echo diamond. i hope you can help me to see if what we purchased, is a good deal. it is ready to be picked up on july 1st, after 5pm. so i will have a couple of days to do my research, as to keep it or return it.

here are the specs:

MEASUREMENTS: 6.35 - 6.44 x 3.94 mm
IGI 4Cs
color grade: I
clarity grade: I1
cut grade: excellent
FINISH:
polish: excellent
symmetry: excellent
PROPORTIONS:
depth: 61.5%
table: 58%
crown height % - angle: 14.5% - 35.0
pavillion depth % - angle: 43.0% - 41.2
girdle: medium to thick, faceted
culet: none
FLUORESCENCE: none

loose diamond price: $5795
14kw 4 prong setting: $250
setting fee: $100
piece of mind: $149
tax 8%: 491.60
total: $6785.60

if i've posted this in the wrong area, please move to appropriate area. sorry about that.

thanks in advance and hope someone can help me soon so i know what to do when it's time to pick up the ring.

cheers!

This is easy - return it.

Let me get you started with one (of many) hypothetical options:
1.011ct, K, VS2 ~$5,500 (with Pricescope discount) - probably better actual color than the IGI 'I color'
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.011-k-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071920016

14k 4-prong setting ~$325
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/four-prong-solitaire-14k-white-gold-5342w14

No setting fee, no 'piece of mind' fee, no sales tax (unless you live in TX).

You are out the door at around $1k less, with a superior stone (better diameter size, clarity and, probably, color) with a top-of-the-line cut.

There are other options available, but that is just one example to show you, without a doubt - RETURN BEFORE YOU PICK UP!

also, how do i get pricescope discount?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Get a refund !, not a well cut stone, plus the IGI report is worthless.

 

[RockyRacoon]

hi everyone! so glad i stumbled upon this forum. many things to forever learn about diamonds, among other things.


we went to a few stores in the mall today, then RB. there, we fell in love with a 1.01 echo diamond. i hope you can help me to see if what we purchased, is a good deal. it is ready to be picked up on july 1st, after 5pm. so i will have a couple of days to do my research, as to keep it or return it.

here are the specs:

MEASUREMENTS: 6.35 - 6.44 x 3.94 mm
IGI 4Cs
color grade: I
clarity grade: I1
cut grade: excellent
FINISH:
polish: excellent
symmetry: excellent
PROPORTIONS:
depth: 61.5%
table: 58%
crown height % - angle: 14.5% - 35.0
pavillion depth % - angle: 43.0% - 41.2
girdle: medium to thick, faceted
culet: none
FLUORESCENCE: none

loose diamond price: $5795
14kw 4 prong setting: $250
setting fee: $100
piece of mind: $149
tax 8%: 491.60
total: $6785.60

if i've posted this in the wrong area, please move to appropriate area. sorry about that.

thanks in advance and hope someone can help me soon so i know what to do when it's time to pick up the ring.

cheers!

This is easy - return it.

Let me get you started with one (of many) hypothetical options:
1.011ct, K, VS2 ~$5,500 (with Pricescope discount) - probably better actual color than the IGI 'I color'
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.011-k-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104071920016

14k 4-prong setting ~$325
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/four-prong-solitaire-14k-white-gold-5342w14

No setting fee, no 'piece of mind' fee, no sales tax (unless you live in TX).

You are out the door at around $1k less, with a superior stone (better diameter size, clarity and, probably, color) with a top-of-the-line cut.

There are other options available, but that is just one example to show you, without a doubt - RETURN BEFORE YOU PICK UP!

also, how do i get pricescope discount?

Just ask for it, when you contact BGD. They will know what you're talking about!

 

[allowingtoo]

piece of mind: $149

Gosh - I had no idea it was that cheap! Sign me up!!

 

[Lorelei]

hi everyone! so glad i stumbled upon this forum. many things to forever learn about diamonds, among other things.


we went to a few stores in the mall today, then RB. there, we fell in love with a 1.01 echo diamond. i hope you can help me to see if what we purchased, is a good deal. it is ready to be picked up on july 1st, after 5pm. so i will have a couple of days to do my research, as to keep it or return it.

here are the specs:

MEASUREMENTS: 6.35 - 6.44 x 3.94 mm
IGI 4Cs
color grade: I
clarity grade: I1
cut grade: excellent
FINISH:
polish: excellent
symmetry: excellent
PROPORTIONS:
depth: 61.5%
table: 58%
crown height % - angle: 14.5% - 35.0
pavillion depth % - angle: 43.0% - 41.2
girdle: medium to thick, faceted
culet: none
FLUORESCENCE: none

loose diamond price: $5795
14kw 4 prong setting: $250
setting fee: $100
piece of mind: $149
tax 8%: 491.60
total: $6785.60

if i've posted this in the wrong area, please move to appropriate area. sorry about that.

thanks in advance and hope someone can help me soon so i know what to do when it's time to pick up the ring.

cheers!

Hi Evoiris and welcome!

I also agree that halting this transaction will be the best thing to do for the following reasons.

IGI lab report - IGI provide grading reports for many stones sold in commercial jewellery stores, however, they are thought to be less strict for grading in some cases than the top 2 labs, GIA and AGS. I personally think it's best to stick to diamonds graded by these 2 labs. It is possible your I colour I1 could grade lower if sent to GIA or AGS, so it could actually be a J or K colour and I1 or even I2 clarity.

Cut quality - does not look promising with the proportions, this is potentially what we call a steep/deep angled combo, this can lead to light leakage and less beauty. Get the best cut stone you can, you won't be sorry.

Clarity - There are some very clean I1 out there but you really need an expert to help you find these that are well cut, I would stick to verified eye clean SI2 clarity or higher for an engagement ring personally.

Girdle - medium to thick isn't ideal, best to look for thin to slightly thick, thin to medium, slightly thin and so on.

There is no longer a Pricescope discount, any discounts offered by vendors are obtained via bank wire payment, please see this thread.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/important-clarification-pricescope-discounts-commissions.202031/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/important-clarification-pricescope-discounts-commissions.202031/[/URL]

 

[tyty333]

Another one for returning it...stick to GIA or AGS grading reports. You have a nice budget...
The experts here can find you a well cut stone with a respected grading report that you'll love.


Edit - Here is a beautiful AGS000 stone (Light return, polish and symmetry have all been graded Ideal).
Price: $5770 plus 4 prong setting $180 = $5950
Diamond
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-298317
Setting choices
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-knife-edge-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7115 $180
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086 $360
$525 if you want some side diamonds
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7092

 

[TC1987]

Or, if you are comfortable with some inclusions, you could go up in color and down to SI1/S!2 clarity or even a good I1 for the same money. And possibly go up in size. Personally, I'd rather have higher color in the D-H range, but will trade off in clarity. Discrete but visible inclusions are fine with me. I don't need totally eyeclean. I'm not a great fan of J and K range, but L and M are attractive to me. Feel free to set your own rules depending on what's important to you.