Thoughts on this diamond? Just reserved it through BN

[misstrish1030]

I just reserved this diamond. We are ordering a ring next week and are overwhelmed with trying to find an eye cleanl SL1. This one looks good to me but I'd love some advice from an expert .

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD15308365

Budget is 10.5K for entire ring. Set in platinum. I'm looking at 1.3 H color excellent cut and sl1/vs2 clarity, faint/none florescence.

Thank you for taking a look!

 

[ac117]

Welcome! The diamond you chose isn’t well cut, that’s what we would focus on first and foremost. I don’t have too much time at the moment but I’m sure others will come along and explain the details. I took a quick look at BN and like this one, inclusions are white so should be eye clean at this size. Do you have to use Bluenile or would you be open to other vendors as well?

1.26-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

This might also be a possibility but you’d need to request the GIA report for this one, I didn’t see it listed: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...NDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&catalogView=true

 

[adlgel]

If you are not tied to Blue Nile, Whiteflash is another vendor highly recommended on these forums and they have a great upgrade policy on most of their in house stones. Attached should be a link (I hope this works) to 4 H VS2/SI1 1.3 carat stones, all of which are eligible for their upgrade policy. There should be enough room in your budget to buy the stone and a setting.

Their upgrade policy allows you to trade-in your current stone for any other stone eligible for their policy as long as you spend just $1 more. Blue Nile's upgrade policy requires buying a stone that is at least twice as much as your original stone.

Diamond comparison | Compare Diamonds to choose and buy the best one

Whiteflash gives you an excellent opportunity to compare diamonds to make a great deal. With diamond’s parameters provided, you can compare any detail.

www.whiteflash.com

 

[tyty333]

What kind of setting are you looking for? That would help us to know what would be left for the stone.

 

[misstrish1030]

Thanks for you responses so far.

These are the settings im looking at

Riviera Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum (1/2 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Set in stunning pavé, 1/2 ct. of sparking diamonds will radiate around your choice of center diamond.

www.bluenile.com

Graduated Double Prong Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum (1/4 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Capture your lasting love with this stunning platinum double-prong engagement ring that showcases an elegant drape of pavé-set diamonds around your center stone, along the subtly tapered shank, and inside the gallery for a captivating look.

www.bluenile.com

 

[misstrish1030]

Welcome! The diamond you chose isn’t well cut, that’s what we would focus on first and foremost. I don’t have too much time at the moment but I’m sure others will come along and explain the details. I took a quick look at BN and like this one, inclusions are white so should be eye clean at this size. Do you have to use Bluenile or would you be open to other vendors as well?

1.26-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

This might also be a possibility but you’d need to request the GIA report for this one, I didn’t see it listed: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...NDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&catalogView=true

I’d prefer to work with BN but I am open to other vendors but I’m a bit confused on the one not being well cut. I choose ideal from the cut filters.

Thanks

 

[lovedogs]

I’d prefer to work with BN but I am open to other vendors but I’m a bit confused on the one not being well cut. I choose ideal from the cut filters.

Thanks

Unfortunately choosing ideal from their filters isnt enough to get an actually ideal cut diamond. Sadly, the one you chose isn't actually what one would consider ideal cut.

 

[lovedogs]

In terms of cut, you want to stick in the following parameters to be on the safe side.

Depth 60.5-62.4
Table 54-58
Crown: 34-35 (35.5 if pavillion is 40.6)
Pavillion: 40.6- 40.8 (41 can be ok if crown is 40.6)