Thoughts on this diamond

[bennybenny]

Hi there

I am buying a round diamond for an engagement ring and am currently looking at one on Blue Nile.

http://au.bluenile.com/build-your-own-diamond-ring?&pid=LD02341893&builder=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP

It's .83c, Very Good-cut, E-color, and SI1-clarity - my only concerns are the flouresence (it is strong) and whether it is eye clean.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? It seems like a good price for the carat, cut and colour.

Any help appreciated!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Unfortunately, that stone is too deep making it have a smaller diameter than it should. It should be over 6mm, maybe 6.1mm. You really need to stick with GIA Excellent cut. Keep your depth between 60 and 62 (or 62.3 at the most).

I am in the process of buying a stone with strong blue fluorescence, but I am buying from a vendor who could examine the stone for me, take video of it in different lighting, etc. to show me that it has no negative effects whatsoever. I just don't think Blue Nile is the best place to buy a stone that has qualities that need some expert examination. You can get lucky with fluoro and save a few dollars, too. But if you locate a stone, you can often have another vendor call in the stone because a lot of stones listed on sites such as Blue Nile are virtual stones owned by a diamond supplier and listed by many diamond selling companies. I found my stone on the Pricescope diamond search and had Good Old Gold call it in for me.

 

[bennybenny]

Thanks for that - I will keep on looking!