Please help me make a decision between a few rings!

[almondeater]

Hello everyone... first time user here on the forums and I've been reading this section for a couple of weeks before making my first post.... so thanks in advance. Also if there is any other info I should ask... please inform me.

I am trying to make a decision between a couple of Tiffany rings on their classic setting and would like opinions about these 3:

1.20 carat, H color, VS2 clarity - $15,600
Depth Percentage – 62.6%
Table Percentage – 57%
Crown Angle – 35.4’
Pavilion Angle – 40.8’
HCA - 2.5

1.39 carat, H color, VS2 clarity - $18,900
Depth Percentage – 60.9%
Table Percentage – 60%
Crown Angle – 35.0’
Pavilion Angle – 40.9’
HCA - 2.7

1.13 carat, G color, VS2 clarity - $16,200
Depth Percentage – 61.5%
Table Percentage – 57%
Crown Angle – 34.9’
Pavilion Angle – 40.7’
HCA - 1.2

 

[mcosme]

First one is a bit too deep, second one is a 60/60 stone - better to have an idealscope for that, third one looks the best based on numbers.

 

[almondeater]

Do you think the 1.20 ct would look smaller than the 1.13 ct due to depth?

I was hoping the first one would work out since it's larger in size and the price seemed good... but is it something I should stay away from?

The 2nd (60/60 ring) looked pretty good but the HCA is the highest out of the 3 and price is a bit heavy too...

Thanks, still trying to learn about what I'm looking at.

 

[Niel]

Would you consider tiffany inspired? This is from a very well known pser and a great stone
http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-natural-diamond-center/1-dot-58-g-vs1-gia-xxx-in-vatche-tiffany-repro-setting

 

[almondeater]

Would you consider tiffany inspired? This is from a very well known pser and a great stone
http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-natural-diamond-center/1-dot-58-g-vs1-gia-xxx-in-vatche-tiffany-repro-setting

Thanks for the suggestion but she really wants a Tiffany ring.

 

[JulieN]

They're probably all fine. Pick using your eyes.

 

[almondeater]

They're probably all fine. Pick using your eyes.

Thanks Julie, but for right now I have not been able to see the rings, only able to see the stats with a representative over phone/e-mail.

Do you think the depth of the first one would be a problem?

 

[JulieN]

What are the dimensions of the first and third?

 

[chrono]

Do you think the 1.20 ct would look smaller than the 1.13 ct due to depth?

The mm measurement will tell you which one will be larger physically.

 

[phale]

I agree with JulieN

maybe you can take her in store. Let the diamonds "speak" to her

If it's a surprise, let them "speak" to you. I was at Tiffany's past weekend, and I think they all look the same lol, just size difference

 

[almondeater]

What are the dimensions of the first and third?

Just got some dimensions for these. Thanks

1.20 carat, H color, VS2
6.74x6.77x4.23MM

1.29 carat, H color, VS2
6.93x6.96x4.35MM

1.39 carat, H color, VS2
7.16x7.19x4.37MM

 

[JulieN]

What happened to the G?

 

[almondeater]

What happened to the G?

JulieN,

I eliminated that one because I decided against its karat size.
Now I am strongly leaning towards the 1.29 ct, especially due to its HCA score.

I also have the following info for the 1.29:
Depth Percentage – 62.6%
Table Percentage – 55%
Crown Angle – 35.0’
Pavilion Angle – 40.8’
6.93x6.96x4.35MM

What do you think about this one?

Thanks

 

[almondeater]

anyone have inputs on this before i go with the decision? thanks

 

[JulieN]

That one should be fine.

 

[pandabee]

Are you open to preloved? Jewels by Erica Grace (one of our antiques vendor) has a 1.42ct authentic Tiffany solitaire (and it's included in their spring sale as well).

 

[arkieb1]

Here is the link to the JBEG preloved Tiffany;

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Rings-Antique-Vintage/142ct-Old-European-Cut-Diamond/23385747_MvVMLD#!i=1908489594&k=vbMxMtD

Brian Gavin also makes settings that really do look and feel like Tiffany;

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-tiffany-style-knife-edge-18k-white-gold-5336w18

You could buy a setting from Brian Gavin and a better centre stone for less money with better specs than the stones at Tiffany in my humble opinion and no-one would ever know the difference.

 

[pandabee]

Here is the link to the JBEG preloved Tiffany;

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Rings-Antique-Vintage/142ct-Old-European-Cut-Diamond/23385747_MvVMLD#!i=1908489594&k=vbMxMtD

Brian Gavin also makes settings that really do look and feel like Tiffany;

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/classic-tiffany-style-knife-edge-18k-white-gold-5336w18

You could buy a setting from Brian Gavin and a better centre stone for less money with better specs than the stones at Tiffany in my humble opinion and no-one would ever know the difference.

Thanks for posting the pics to the JbEG ring, I didn't have the link handy as I was on my phone! It sounds like the poster's GF wants Tiffany for the name, not just the look as he already turned down Tiffany inspired rings. That's why I think he needs to snap up the JbEG one because it's authentic, a GREAT deal, AND comes under his budget!!