Please help with diamond! :P

[amaninbush]

I have been looking for diamonds for my engagement ring for my bf...... we recently found one and i was wondering if this one was alright for its price......

1.25ct H in color and VVS2 in clarity, EGL Certified for $4,469.00 Princess Cut
The measurements are 6.02 X 6 X 4.29
71.5% depth
73%% table width
6% crown height
63% pavillion
Thin gridle
polish and symmetry very good

Now i know that the table is a bit large and the crown is smaller than i would like.....But for the price

and all the specs does this look good?
i know it is hard to tell without seeing the diamond but what are some opinions??
Thanks

 

[JulieN]

EGL USA or overseas?

Through some expert opinons on the high efficiency of the market, you get what you pay.

 

[amaninbush]

EGL

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/26/2007 4:02:53 AM
Author: amaninbush
EGL

Hi aman,

There are different divisions of EGL, Julie was asking which one. If it''s EGS Israel, probably should pass. If it''s EGL USA, that would be better.

 

[amaninbush]

It was EGL European

 

[Lorelei]

amaninbush - I just realized you have two threads going, it is best to stick to one as we have been answering both and it gets confusing!

 

[Ellen]

You can do a search on here, that division is known for soft grading. Your stone could likely be 2 color and clarity grades off (down). I''d pass, and stick with EGL USA. GIA and AGS would be better.

 

[amaninbush]

Ok i found another on abazias this one seems better but it is EGL certified again

http://www.abazias.com/database/NewDiamondInfo.asp?stock=34080976

Info please.....My budget is around 4900 for the stone iteself let me know if you guys get a chance

Also there is this one

http://www.abazias.com/database/NewDiamondInfo.asp?stock=33204532
But i am very scared of SI1 please help if you have time

 

[Ellen]

aman, I've pulled an example of what you should be looking for, not necessarily this particular stone. You want a really well cut stone, cut is everything, it's what makes the diamond beautiful. Also, it's from a very reputable lab, so you know you are getting what you pay for.

http://www.whiteflash.com/aca_princess/A-Cut-Above-Princess-cut-diamond-47404.htm#

 

[amaninbush]

What are a few reputable online places you would recomend?

 

[Lorelei]

Nice example El ! amaninbush, generally in a reliably graded diamond of the size you are considering, many SI1 diamonds could be eyeclean. It is best to ask the vendor to describe an SI diamond's inclusions for you exactly, so you know whether it fits your requirements, also know what eyeclean means to you.

Check out this thread for more info. Definitions of Eyeclean

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/26/2007 5:55:35 AM
Author: amaninbush
What are a few reputable online places you would recomend?

My list would be;

Good old Gold
Wink Jones at Winfields
Whiteflash
James Allen
Engagement Rings Direct
Pearlmans
NiceIce

Any of these vendors are true experts, will help you and have all the info and cut quality info you need to make an informed purchase.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/26/2007 5:55:35 AM
Author: amaninbush
What are a few reputable online places you would recomend?

Whiteflash (which is where I pulled that stone from) and Goodoldgold would be two great places. I have bought from both, they are great to work with and very reputable!

http://www.goodoldgold.com/

 

[Ellen]

Someone beat me.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/26/2007 6:02:00 AM
Author: Ellen
Someone beat me.

hehehe...

I have had coffee...!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/26/2007 6:02:58 AM
Author: Lorelei

hehehe...

I have had coffee...!

LOL!!!

 

[amaninbush]

Ok thanks for the list that helps soo much....What about UnionDiamond it was on forbs magazine list and i wanted to know if you guys would reccomend that here is what i got of there..

http://www.uniondiamond.com/diamonds/diamonds.php?search_type_id=2&action_type_id=2&context=&rb_flow_type=&rb_action_type_id=&item_id=AA259242

 

[Lorelei]

I don't know too much about UD, well I know they are a reputable vendor, but I am not familiar with the info they provide for cut quality, return policies etc. You could try a search and see what pops up?

I just had a quick look at the diamond you posted, I can say don't assume that because a diamond has an Ideal Cut label used by the vendor that it IS well cut, you need to check each one individually. I will find the chart for you for good proportions for Princess cuts, that might help you.

Here's the chart. http://diamonds.pricescope.com/fnc1.asp

 

[Ellen]

aman, buying a diamond online is challenging, buying a fancy cut even more so. I would really recommend learning all you can about what specs are best, how to read an Ideal Scope image, and an Aset image. It will help you a lot. And I would go with a vendor who gives you those images on their stones.

http://diamonds.pricescope.com/fnc1.asp



This has a round for an example, but the colors apply to all.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ags-grading-system-aset-angular-spectrum-evaluation-tool.30509/


Again, a round is used, but the same colors discussed apply.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/Technologies/ReflectorTechnologies/WhatdoReflectorsTeachUs/

HTH!