Thoughts on a diamond for engagement ring

[Sklo]

Hi,

What do you think about that diamond?
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R110-025809790

Thanks!

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

ASET shows light leakage. I would keep looking.

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

Take one step down in clarity (still eye clean) and gain more of a light show for the same amount of money:

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3947605.htm

 

[Sklo]

Thanks a lot
I am based in London, so was thinking about buying on blue nile (i found the same diamond on enchanted diamonds which provides aset,..)

Can you make any recommendation for a diamond on blue nile uk?
My budget can vary, happy to spend up to 8k gbp on the diamond

What do you think about that one?
https://www.bluenile.com/uk/build-y...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

On blue nile, stock number LD00009148

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

Thanks a lot
I am based in London, so was thinking about buying on blue nile (i found the same diamond on enchanted diamonds which provides aset,..)

Ahh good sleuthing!

Can you make any recommendation for a diamond on blue nile uk?
My budget can vary, happy to spend up to 8k gbp on the diamond

What do you think about that one?
https://www.bluenile.com/uk/build-y...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

On blue nile, stock number LD00009148

That one has good angles and proportions, and gets a nice HCA score. I’m having a bit of a mathematical paralysis figuring out if it’s a reasonable price with the VAT as compared to other stones. It seems quite low based on my (possibly flawed) calculations, which isn’t always a good thing: you get what you pay for. Any other Brits able to help here?

I believe Blue Nile has a good return policy, so if they can’t provide an ASET image for you, you can always buy an ASET for yourself and vett it in person.

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

Actually I stand corrected on the price. Here is a stone with near identical specs for the same price. ($7900 = £6742 - 20%VAT)
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3935935.htm?source=pricescope

Are you sure you can’t work with one of the many companies that provide ASETs, and just pay the VAT separately? (I only keep using Whiteflash for convenience, I’m not suggesting they’re your only option.)

 

[rockysalamander]

BlueNile will not provide ASET or IS for most rounds, so we tend to use other vendors. Maybe a UK member can chime in to help with the cost/conversation.

 

[Sklo]

Yeah, i'm trying to get a ring within the next 15 days, so was thinking would be easier using blue nile uk, but the lack of ASET makes the process a bit complicated
Will ask few US based websites and might just buy from the US

Thanks again!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Since you are on a tight timeline, I'd just say stick with the BN UK so you don't have to deal with time pressure or the taxes.

I like the BN stone (1.11 H VS1) you linked better than the first one. It has safe measurements within the zone we normally recommend.

 

[TreeScientist]

Since you are on a tight timeline, I'd just say stick with the BN UK so you don't have to deal with time pressure or the taxes.

I like the BN stone (1.11 H VS1) you linked better than the first one. It has safe measurements within the zone we normally recommend.

Agree with this. It looks decent, and I would say would be safe to purchase even without the ASET and IS.

 

[Sklo]

Hi, thank you guys for your help to my now fiancé I love the ring, it’s perfect, very sparkly (just need to resize slightly) impressed with how much time and dedication it took to find it

The soon to be wife,
E

 

[foxinsox]

What a lovely classic solitaire! It looks beautiful on you and congratulations on your engagement!

 

[TreeScientist]

Congrats on the engagement and glad the community was able to help you both find something great!

 

[absolutme77]

Beautiful ring! Congrats on the engagement!

 

[Natylad]

Your ring is stunning and you've got the most beautiful hands! Congratulations on your engagement

 

[Natylad]

Your ring is stunning and you've got the most beautiful hands! Congratulations on your engagement