Second opinion on diamond proportions for an engagement ring

[Benoit-G]

Dear Periscopers, new joiner here looking at making decision on an engagement ring. In a nutshell, I am looking for a simple and not too large round-lab rock on a solitaire setting. I looked at 1.8ct originally down to 1.6ct and now more in the 1.2ct-1.3ct range. Clarity and color wise I am pretty flexible (I have seen various notes of the minor differences between an F and a D or a VVS1 and IF for example). Some people prefer adding some fluorescence, other not, others look for table under 60%. So I am a bit lost in what I should look for.

Budget is $1000-1500. I have found some options already and would like to better understand the cut and size aspect. I have found the one below, that roughly follows the 60/60 pattern which I thought was a looked upon flavor.



It sits at the intersection between GIA Excellent and AGS Ideal.

Thoughts?

 

[tyty333]

Hi @Benoit-G

I'm going to ask that this thread get moved to the lab grown forum which is located here:

Lab-Grown Diamonds/Man-Made Diamonds (MMD)

Learn about and discuss everything on lab-grown diamonds here! No simulants (CZ, Moissanite, YAG, etc), please.

www.pricescope.com

Most PSers prefer TIC stones (Tokowski Ideal Cut) for a nice distribution of brightness, scintillation and fire.

60/60s usually favor white light return at the cost of some fire. There are a few PSers that prefer 60/60 stones.
They are generally preferred for earrings and pendants because viewers heads are less likely to block the light
to the stones.

Anyhow, you can find lots of good info here on cut

Diamond Proportions

The physics of light-behavior within a diamond are reliably consistent, which means proportions measurements can be useful.

www.pricescope.com

You can play around with the size of stones using the wearer's finger size here to get a relative idea of how it will look:

Diamond Database - Compare Diamond Shapes and Sizes

Diamond comparison platform where you can compare and evaluate actual diamond sizes on ring and finger. Explore diamond shapes, get buying advice.

www.diamdb.com

Use the actual diamond size...dont let the site use default values because they tend to be bigger than actual well cut stones
you will find.

Psers will help you on the lab forum find a nice stone in your budget...Good luck!

 

[Benoit-G]

Hi @Benoit-G

I'm going to ask that this thread get moved to the lab grown forum which is located here:

Lab-Grown Diamonds/Man-Made Diamonds (MMD)

Learn about and discuss everything on lab-grown diamonds here! No simulants (CZ, Moissanite, YAG, etc), please.

www.pricescope.com

Most PSers prefer TIC stones (Tokowski Ideal Cut) for a nice distribution of brightness, scintillation and fire.

60/60s usually favor white light return at the cost of some fire. There are a few PSers that prefer 60/60 stones.
They are generally preferred for earrings and pendants because viewers heads are less likely to block the light
to the stones.

Anyhow, you can find lots of good info here on cut

Diamond Proportions

The physics of light-behavior within a diamond are reliably consistent, which means proportions measurements can be useful.

www.pricescope.com

You can play around with the size of stones using the wearer's finger size here to get a relative idea of how it will look:

Diamond Database - Compare Diamond Shapes and Sizes

Diamond comparison platform where you can compare and evaluate actual diamond sizes on ring and finger. Explore diamond shapes, get buying advice.

www.diamdb.com

Use the actual diamond size...dont let the site use default values because they tend to be bigger than actual well cut stones
you will find.

Psers will help you on the lab forum find a nice stone in your budget...Good luck!

Helpful! Thank you.