Hello All,
New to the forum. Looks like there are alot of great people and valuable information. I am in the market for an engagement ring and am hoping you can help me with some objective advice. I am looking for a round brilliant, shy 1 ct, G-H, VS1-VS2, with a Class I-II cut. Below are the specs on 3 diamonds I have chosen from 3 different local jewelers. Any advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I''m really targeting a diamond that has great brilliance and good light return, I really want this thing to sparkle! I have followed the GIA Class II cut proportions listed in Fred Cuellar''s book to choose the below diamonds. If I''m totally off-base and need to go back to the drawing board, I can accept that too! Thank you in advance for any support you can provide!
Diamond #1
Shape Round
Weight - 0.90
Clarity - VS1
Color - G
GIA Cut Grade - Very Good
Total Depth - 60.9%
Table Area - 54.0%
Crown Angle - 35.0 deg
Crown Height - 16.0%
Girdle Thickness - Thin
Pavilion Angle - 40.4 deg
Pavilion Depth - 42.50%
Symmetry - Very Good
Polish - Excellent
Culet - None
Fluorescence - None
*Note, the above figures for Diamond #1 are based on the GIA certificate. I also had a SARIN report run and it provided some figures that were slightly different. The table percentage was listed at 58%, pavilion angle at 40.00, crown height 14.75%, pavilion depth at 41.89%, total depth at 60.0. Also, the crown angles on the top-view SARIN report vary from 34.9 deg to 35.5 deg. Is this a "warped" diamond?
Price $5,310
Jeweler - Mervis Diamond Importers (Highest reputation of the 3 jewelers)
Diamond #2
Shape Round
Weight 0.90
Clarity VS2
Color G
GIA Cut Grade Excellent
Total Depth 60.9%
Table Area 58.0%
Crown Angle 33.5 deg
Crown Height 14.0%
Girdle Thickness Thin - Slightly Thick
Pavilion Angle 40.8 deg
Pavilion Depth 43.00%
Symmetry Very Good
Polish Excellent
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Price $5,700
Jeweler Jared - The Galleria of Jewelry
Diamond #3
Shape Round
Weight 0.93
Clarity VS2
Color H
GIA Cut Grade Excellent
Total Depth 61.0%
Table Area 58.0%
Crown Angle 35 deg
Crown Height 14.6%
Girdle Thickness Medium - Slightly Thick
Pavilion Angle 41.2 deg
Pavilion Depth 43.50%
Symmetry Very Good
Polish Very Good
Culet None
Fluorescence Faint
Price $5,314
Jeweler - Charleston Alexander Diamond Imports
Also, some info on the policies for each jeweler:
Mervis (Diamond #1)
1) Lifetime Trade Up Policy -- May trade in diamond at original purchase price with no limitations.
2) Return/Exchange -- Cash back for 14 days.
Jared (Diamond #2)
1) Lifetime Diamond Guarantee -- Will replace diamond if it chips, breaks, or is lost from its original setting.
2) Lifetime Trade Up Policy -- May trade in diamond at original purchase price for another diamond at least double the trade-in value.
3) Return/Exchange -- Cash back for 30 days, equal exchange for 6 months.
Charleston (Diamond #3)
1) One-Year Diamond Guarantee -- Will replace diamond if it separates from its original setting.
2) Lifetime Trade Up Policy -- May trade in diamond at original purchase price with no limitations.
3) Return/Exchange -- Cash back for 15 days.
New to the forum. Looks like there are alot of great people and valuable information. I am in the market for an engagement ring and am hoping you can help me with some objective advice. I am looking for a round brilliant, shy 1 ct, G-H, VS1-VS2, with a Class I-II cut. Below are the specs on 3 diamonds I have chosen from 3 different local jewelers. Any advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I''m really targeting a diamond that has great brilliance and good light return, I really want this thing to sparkle! I have followed the GIA Class II cut proportions listed in Fred Cuellar''s book to choose the below diamonds. If I''m totally off-base and need to go back to the drawing board, I can accept that too! Thank you in advance for any support you can provide!
Diamond #1
Shape Round
Weight - 0.90
Clarity - VS1
Color - G
GIA Cut Grade - Very Good
Total Depth - 60.9%
Table Area - 54.0%
Crown Angle - 35.0 deg
Crown Height - 16.0%
Girdle Thickness - Thin
Pavilion Angle - 40.4 deg
Pavilion Depth - 42.50%
Symmetry - Very Good
Polish - Excellent
Culet - None
Fluorescence - None
*Note, the above figures for Diamond #1 are based on the GIA certificate. I also had a SARIN report run and it provided some figures that were slightly different. The table percentage was listed at 58%, pavilion angle at 40.00, crown height 14.75%, pavilion depth at 41.89%, total depth at 60.0. Also, the crown angles on the top-view SARIN report vary from 34.9 deg to 35.5 deg. Is this a "warped" diamond?
Price $5,310
Jeweler - Mervis Diamond Importers (Highest reputation of the 3 jewelers)
Diamond #2
Shape Round
Weight 0.90
Clarity VS2
Color G
GIA Cut Grade Excellent
Total Depth 60.9%
Table Area 58.0%
Crown Angle 33.5 deg
Crown Height 14.0%
Girdle Thickness Thin - Slightly Thick
Pavilion Angle 40.8 deg
Pavilion Depth 43.00%
Symmetry Very Good
Polish Excellent
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Price $5,700
Jeweler Jared - The Galleria of Jewelry
Diamond #3
Shape Round
Weight 0.93
Clarity VS2
Color H
GIA Cut Grade Excellent
Total Depth 61.0%
Table Area 58.0%
Crown Angle 35 deg
Crown Height 14.6%
Girdle Thickness Medium - Slightly Thick
Pavilion Angle 41.2 deg
Pavilion Depth 43.50%
Symmetry Very Good
Polish Very Good
Culet None
Fluorescence Faint
Price $5,314
Jeweler - Charleston Alexander Diamond Imports
Also, some info on the policies for each jeweler:
Mervis (Diamond #1)
1) Lifetime Trade Up Policy -- May trade in diamond at original purchase price with no limitations.
2) Return/Exchange -- Cash back for 14 days.
Jared (Diamond #2)
1) Lifetime Diamond Guarantee -- Will replace diamond if it chips, breaks, or is lost from its original setting.
2) Lifetime Trade Up Policy -- May trade in diamond at original purchase price for another diamond at least double the trade-in value.
3) Return/Exchange -- Cash back for 30 days, equal exchange for 6 months.
Charleston (Diamond #3)
1) One-Year Diamond Guarantee -- Will replace diamond if it separates from its original setting.
2) Lifetime Trade Up Policy -- May trade in diamond at original purchase price with no limitations.
3) Return/Exchange -- Cash back for 15 days.