thoughts on this EGL USA?

[fofolala]

The B2C J is overseas, so they can't get me IS or ASET imaging.
Once I have the K, if its no good, then it'll be back to the drawing board, and the J may be high on the list.
You all have me doubting now, though. If the K doesn't work out, should I go for a smaller WF ACA? like:
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3186655.htm

 

[JDDN]

Depends . What size finger does your GF have? That ES stone at WF is awesome by the way. With that one you know it will perform beautifully. Put it on hold and wait to see the JA stone. Personally I am leery of a K that large, but everyone has a tolerance so definitely see it first.

Will you buy an ASET to use on the JA stone?

 

[fofolala]

Wasn't planning on buying an ASET. I was going to bring it to look next to other diamonds. Decide if i like it. then get it appraised/evaluated. maybe by this guy: http://www.jewelryappraiser.net/sampless.html

she's a size 6.

That ES stone at WF is awesome by the way

ES?

 

[JDDN]

ES = Expert Selection

You don't really need to get the stone appraised unless it has a cert other than GIA or AGS. And that would be to compare it's "value/market value" to what you paid for it. You would want to get the entire ring appraised if you are going to insure it (and I recommend you do). But you can do a simple comparison price check with any GIA or AGS stone to make sure you're paying around what you should be.

 

[fofolala]

Gotcha. thanks.
I do plan to insure the silly thing!

 

[Gypsy]

I like the J from B2C. I'm not seeing a lot of leakage from those photos of the stone. I do see some in the I and that low crown and faceted girdle have me wary of chipping issues. I like the J though.

Keep the J on the list.

The ES is an option as well. So keep those both in mind.

How long till that K gets there? It seems like its been a while (or maybe I am impatient).

 

[fofolala]

We're both impatient, it seems
It should arrive Wednesday...ish. It has to go from India to NYC/JA to LA, and I paid for it on Wednesday. I'm anxious and excited, but more than anything i'm expecting it to be flawed in some unacceptable way.
I like the J from B2C as well.

Gypsy, I'd be interest to hear what you think of this:
https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-1-99-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-66260S
and what you would diamonds you would suggest if i were to raise my budget to 15k or 17k.

 

[Gypsy]

Terrible. Please stick to specs posted for you previously for table depth and crown and pavilion angles.

 

[fofolala]

Whoa. yes it is terrible and out-of-bounds. I linked the wrong diamond, and I can't seem to find the one that was HCA<2... sorry for wasting your time!