Thoughts on this oval please?

[aussiediamond]

I am in the market for an oval diamond engagement ring, halo setting with side stones (18ct white gold).

The jeweller I'm currently talking to has provided me with a reasonable quote, however I'm still a bit of an amateur and would appreciate any insight you might have on a) the suitability of this diamond for the aforementioned setting and b) whether a quote in the vicinity of US$7000 is reasonable for this finished piece.

I appreciate the "C's" are a good starting point, but my knowledge starts to diminish after that when talking depth, table etc. which I am told is very important, particularly for a 'fancy' cut such as an oval. Any comments would be very much appreciated!!

0.85 carat, D, VS2 (GIA)
Measurements: 7.54 x 5.43 x 3.25 mm
Depth: 59.9 %
Table: 57%
Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Clarity Characteristics: Crystal

 

[GlamMosher]

I am by no means an expert but I am pretty sure for ovals you would need to provide photos to determine if it is recommended or not.

Do you have any?

 

[Missy]

Another not oval expert but lover of ovals here and one thing you need to make sure of is that the oval doesn't have a big bowtie and you definitely should see it in person if possible. And evaluation with other tools that could help determine if it is a beautiful oval. I am sure the experts here will be chiming in soon. In the meantime please add pics if you have them. Good luck. A beautiful oval is a gorgeous stone for an ER.

 

[tyty333]

As the others have pointed out, fancy cuts can not be evaluated by the numbers. We need up-close images, asets, and videos.
Get as much of that as you can and post please.

As mentioned,
- minimize bow-tie
- look for nice oval shape (no shoulders), good length to width ratio
- nice faceting pattern that returns light well

 

[chrono]

As the others have pointed out, fancy cuts can not be evaluated by the numbers. We need up-close images, asets, and videos.
Get as much of that as you can and post please.

As mentioned,
- minimize bow-tie
- look for nice oval shape (no shoulders), good length to width ratio
- nice faceting pattern that returns light well

Agree to all the above points. The stats you listed tells nothing about how sparkly it will be in person.