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Rough_Rock
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- Jul 15, 2007
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Wow, I have been searching for a forum like this since I started researching and learning about engagement rings in March (actually started learning about diamonds prior to that when I got her a 1ct diamond tennis bracelet.)
This guy asked almost the same questions and expressed the same enthusiasm and relief of finding this site as I feel. I also have narrowed my search down to diamonds on the web. In fact I had a setting chosen as well as a nice diamond - approx 1ct for a total of just under 3000. The person from DOW emailed me and stated they needed to discuss my purchase. I had already sent in the credit card information and selected their money down and 6 month payment option.
As a little background, she wants a marquis cut, argh, trying to find the right one of those has been a pain. She mentioned white gold, which she loves, and really only wanted a simple ring - a solitaire. WHen we were playing around awhile back and I showed her some rings with sides stones and such, she felt they were great but too expensive. So Ihave been on a mission to find one that didnt break the bank. DOW does offer a five year upgrade, and a return no questions asked 30 day with no hidden agenda. I also knew, and have read here, that color and clarity arent the end all be all some make it out to be. I usually select d-i and vvs to SI2 which leaves me with a good amount of selections. Now I know many have expressed that it may look too big or the lady is saying she really doesnt care, when, well she does, but really that is not the case here. She would be happy with anything, a great woman to be sure! Problem, is me, I am not satisfied with just anything. So I will keep searching until I find it, funny thing is, and she nor does her family really know anything, I am sure they expect I will propose one day, but not sure when, lol, her mom stated today, it will prbably be ten years, joking, before I do.
On with the questions and story. Ah,yes, the lady from DOW I spoke with, I selected an EGL cert. told me that EGL standards are not as high as GIA and they do not carry the other, ASG I believe. I had selected an EGL that fit the parameters I was looking for a S3 and a color H. She even went on to tell me, that the S3 would almost be an I for GIA but the color should be fine. I believe the cut was excellent. Additionally she mentioned there would be a culet, which I knew fluor I wanted to keep none, but didnt really think much of the culet. She told me the culet shows a small hole in the bottom and suggested I select a few diamonds and add them to my cart and she would evaluate them for me. I am still in this process, which is how I ended up here. I will show you the setting and the diamond I like most, so far, and would appreciate your opinions, I know nothing about settings and this diamond does have a medium to faceted girdle, so this forum and search has me wondering about this.
Additionally, I know that uncertified diamonds are essentially the same as the certified diamonds with so much less in cost. You are paying for certification. My GF and I do not intend to sell the ring. And it is and should always be just a symbol of my unending love for her. But I do want it to shine and exemplify the beauty I see in her. She also says she had gone for a cleaning on her bracelet I got her, and tried some marquis cut 1CT and it looked too big on her finger, so she was thinking around .5. I just cant go that small, just doesnt feel right to me, so I am looking at quality diamonds around .73 or 3/4 along with the .5ct setting, will bring the total to around 1.2ct and stay within the budget of under 3000.
Any insight into the following I chose would be helpful.
The dIamond
GIA Graded & Inscribed
0.73ct Marquise Diamond
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Grading Lab: GIA
Measurement: 8.68 - 4.64 x 3.10
Carat weight: 0.73
Cut*: Excellent
Color: E
Clarity: SI2
L/W Ratio: 1.87
Depth%: 66.8%
Table%: 60%
Symmetry: Very Good
Polish: Good
Girdle: Medium to Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Comment: Dossier
*Cut grade has been determined by experienced Diamonds on Web gemologists based on current market standards
GIA Inscribed diamond:
For your protection and peace of mind, this diamond is laser inscribed with its GIA certificate number on the girdle.
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The setting (the link includes the matching band) doesnt have the option of seeing it with the marquis cut on this one:
http://www.diamondsonweb.com/shopping/zoompic.mhtml?setid=231&metal=&shape=
Here is the setting alone with an option to view with the stone:
http://www.diamondsonweb.com/shopping/zoompic.mhtml?id=3353&shape=
the details of the setting are
2 Round Brilliant Diamonds
Color: between G and H
Clarity: between SI1 and SI2
Total carats: aprox 0.35ct
10 Round Brilliant Diamonds
Color: between G and H
Clarity: between SI1 and SI2
Total carats: aprox 0.10ct
I do like the setting, although I'm trying to visualize rounds next to a marquise...could be lovely! As you can see from my avatar, settings aren't really my thing.
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