Hi all,
First post, apologies if this is in the wrong area, or not a question I should ask here, but none of my close friends have much experience in this and this seems like the best place to start.
Effectively I'm looking to propose in the next few months and it's time to look for a ring. I live in Tasmania, Australia and have gone to a small local jeweler who I had recommended to me from a number of people. The owner was very friendly and explained the process to me and explained grading etc. I'd like to go with him, but first I'd like to know whether his price is fair (if it's within say $500 of a decent price I'll go to them).
The diamond I'm looking at is GIA rated as below:
Shape and Cutting style - Round Brilliant
Carat Weight - 0.043 carat
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut grade: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Clarity Characteristics: Twinning Wisp
Measurements: 4.95 - 4.97 x 2.91 mm
The band I want will look something similiar to the attached in 18c white gold (picture is not of the actual stone). So a plainish 6 claw design.
Now the price quoted was $4,950 AUD. Is this reasonable?
In my research today I've noticed Bluenile being really raved about I ran a similar ring (only difference is it has a feather and a twinning wisp - would this be ok?) and it came out at around $2,199 AUD.
From other research I can see it seems like roughly 10% import tax in Australia, so even adding that on it seems like it would be $2,418.90 total. if it is as simple as that, it seems like a no brainer, and I could even get a better ring with my price range.
So would Bluenile be the way to go?
Last question (I promise) - I want it make it as much as a surprise as possible. I asked her a couple of times to go and get her finger measured, but as it is so close to the time now I don't want to spoil it - do I have any options? She's a fairly 'normal sized' perso. 170cm-ish tall and around 62kgs if that helps.
First post, apologies if this is in the wrong area, or not a question I should ask here, but none of my close friends have much experience in this and this seems like the best place to start.
Effectively I'm looking to propose in the next few months and it's time to look for a ring. I live in Tasmania, Australia and have gone to a small local jeweler who I had recommended to me from a number of people. The owner was very friendly and explained the process to me and explained grading etc. I'd like to go with him, but first I'd like to know whether his price is fair (if it's within say $500 of a decent price I'll go to them).
The diamond I'm looking at is GIA rated as below:
Shape and Cutting style - Round Brilliant
Carat Weight - 0.043 carat
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut grade: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Clarity Characteristics: Twinning Wisp
Measurements: 4.95 - 4.97 x 2.91 mm
The band I want will look something similiar to the attached in 18c white gold (picture is not of the actual stone). So a plainish 6 claw design.
Now the price quoted was $4,950 AUD. Is this reasonable?
In my research today I've noticed Bluenile being really raved about I ran a similar ring (only difference is it has a feather and a twinning wisp - would this be ok?) and it came out at around $2,199 AUD.
From other research I can see it seems like roughly 10% import tax in Australia, so even adding that on it seems like it would be $2,418.90 total. if it is as simple as that, it seems like a no brainer, and I could even get a better ring with my price range.
So would Bluenile be the way to go?
Last question (I promise) - I want it make it as much as a surprise as possible. I asked her a couple of times to go and get her finger measured, but as it is so close to the time now I don't want to spoil it - do I have any options? She's a fairly 'normal sized' perso. 170cm-ish tall and around 62kgs if that helps.