Tiffany Prong Setting, 4/6 over 0.53c

[justinwong85]

Anyone has any idea if 6 prong tif setting is abit too much for a 0.53c?

I'm planning to purchase the loose + setting over WF, however it's no where mentioned the size of carat in picture, hence it's hard to judge.

Anyone who's kind enough to shed a light?

 

[slg47]

Maybe check the under 1 ct thread in SMTB? I think 6 prongs is fine though sounds lovely!

 

[sparkie]

I had a 0.56ct with a tiffany 6 prong setting. Look at my avatar, that's how it looked.

If done well, I feel that the 6 prong setting can give an illusion of a bigger diamond. However, the prongs shouldn't be too "thick" that they overwhelm the diamond.

What diamond specs are you looking at? If you are going high on colour and clarity (which was what I did initially), you may wish to consider lowering the colour to G/H with a clarity of VS2/SI1. That will give you a bigger stone for your budget while still being very close to colorless.

 

[justinwong85]

Thanks for the comment.
Currently I'm going with this stone: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2291002.htm
and setting: http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/6-prong-tiffany-style-solitaire-engagement-ring-582.htm

So it's like..0.53/F/VS1/Ideal on 6 prong tiffany style @ whiteflash combo

 

[sparkie]

Lol.. what a coincidece.. F/VS1.. exactly the same specs I had, only slightly bigger. For a VS1, I would be looking for a "cleaner" looking hearts image.

If you like, I can send you the link to the diamond I had. I returned it to WF recently. It's now at AGS labs for verfication and should be put back up for sale soon. The diamond is a beauty and it was sad that I had to return it.

How about these?

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2544694.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2544595.htm

 

[justinwong85]

Hmm..mind to know what's the reason for return?

 

[sparkie]

I am upgrading to a bigger stone.

 

[justinwong85]

Ah..icic, so overall, ACA stone worth the money?
I'm still in the dilemma to either go ACA/Lazare..

Anyway, was 0.56c you've got previously on 6 prong just nice?

 

[sparkie]

If you don't mind me asking, where are you from?

I'm from Malaysia and while I like Lazare diamonds, they are about 50%-70% higher in price than ACAs. Same goes for Hearts on Fire. And there's no guarantee that Lazare / HoF will come with perfect H&As unless you sit in the store the whole day and look thru them one by one thru the H&A viewer.

ACAs are a better alternative for me, though as with all online purchases, there is always the risk that comes with having an item mailed to you.

If you are concerned on the size of the diamond, I would suggest that you check out in person how a stone of that size looks in real life.

 

[stone-cold11]

Sparkle, Justinwong is also from malaysia. Look at his other thread.

 

[sparkie]

Ahh.. a fellow Malaysian. Perhaps, I could advise him on his WF purchase.

 

[stone-cold11]

ya, he was asking for advise on WF purchases from the prespective of a malaysian/singaporean.

 

[sparkie]

justin.. if you are still on this forum, one thing you probably should know is that there is an import tax of 10% for mounted diamonds, as opposed to no tax for loose diamonds.

When I purchased my previous rock, I bought it loose and had it set locally to avoid being taxed. I wasn't sure if one ring will attract any tax but I didn't want to chance it.

However, having it set on your own also has its risks. Most B&M shops in Malaysia are not willing to guarantee against damage to your diamond during the setting process. Some would even ask you to sign an indemnity letter before they are willing to set it.