All,
I am sure this has been discussed before slightly. But, here it goes. I’ve been researching a lot lately and you all taught me a lot so far, but I need some help for an engagement ring...
Let’s start with what I originally wanted to purchase:
The Tiffany Setting (really love the Tiffany setting so classic and timeless, the diamond seems no different than a nice Astor cut from Blue Nile with crazy markup)
1.51 Carats, I, VS1 price: $24,300
7.32-7.35x4.57mm
Precision of cut: excellent
Symmetry: excellent
Polish: excellent
Fluorescence: none
Total depth %: 62.3%
Table size %: 56%
Crown Height %: 15.5%
Crown Angle: 34.9 deg
Star length %: 50%
Pavilion depth %: 43.2%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9 deg
Lower half length %: 80%
Girdle thickness: med to slightly thick
Girdle Finish: faceted
Culet: None
After looking at this ring multiple times I like it, but then I found price scope and learned about super ideals HPD-CBI, WF ACA’s, and Black Brian Gavin. And realized these diamonds seem to “sparkle” more than a Tiffany diamond and I could go with one of those mentioned vendors ONLY. Cut is most important.
For example: Buy option A or B
A) Go bigger carat weight, better color, same clarity, and save some money
Example 1.72ct, F, VS1 $22,500
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10500
B) Same weight, perfect color, near perfect clarity (is this a heirloom type diamond?)
Example: 1.49ct, D, VVS1 $24,000 or is this a waste of money?
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4137888.htm
Put option A or B in a clone type setting:
It appears that the closest identical match I’ve found to the Tiffany setting is:
-HPD’s New York Classic solitaire Cost unknown?
-Vatche U-113 6prong $1,600
-Go custom (Victor Canera) cost unknown?
-other you educate me
Given the dilemma what would you do? I want the setting as close to identical as possible to the Tiffany setting. As far as the diamond goes I want eye clean, I would love a white diamond , but if you think I couldn’t tell the difference between an E or F in the setting and I should go for more size. Or go for the perfect diamond since the 1.5 size made her really happy already, but she says nothing can be too big haha.
Need help!
I am sure this has been discussed before slightly. But, here it goes. I’ve been researching a lot lately and you all taught me a lot so far, but I need some help for an engagement ring...
Let’s start with what I originally wanted to purchase:
The Tiffany Setting (really love the Tiffany setting so classic and timeless, the diamond seems no different than a nice Astor cut from Blue Nile with crazy markup)
1.51 Carats, I, VS1 price: $24,300
7.32-7.35x4.57mm
Precision of cut: excellent
Symmetry: excellent
Polish: excellent
Fluorescence: none
Total depth %: 62.3%
Table size %: 56%
Crown Height %: 15.5%
Crown Angle: 34.9 deg
Star length %: 50%
Pavilion depth %: 43.2%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9 deg
Lower half length %: 80%
Girdle thickness: med to slightly thick
Girdle Finish: faceted
Culet: None
After looking at this ring multiple times I like it, but then I found price scope and learned about super ideals HPD-CBI, WF ACA’s, and Black Brian Gavin. And realized these diamonds seem to “sparkle” more than a Tiffany diamond and I could go with one of those mentioned vendors ONLY. Cut is most important.
For example: Buy option A or B
A) Go bigger carat weight, better color, same clarity, and save some money
Example 1.72ct, F, VS1 $22,500
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10500
B) Same weight, perfect color, near perfect clarity (is this a heirloom type diamond?)
Example: 1.49ct, D, VVS1 $24,000 or is this a waste of money?
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4137888.htm
Put option A or B in a clone type setting:
It appears that the closest identical match I’ve found to the Tiffany setting is:
-HPD’s New York Classic solitaire Cost unknown?
-Vatche U-113 6prong $1,600
-Go custom (Victor Canera) cost unknown?
-other you educate me
Given the dilemma what would you do? I want the setting as close to identical as possible to the Tiffany setting. As far as the diamond goes I want eye clean, I would love a white diamond , but if you think I couldn’t tell the difference between an E or F in the setting and I should go for more size. Or go for the perfect diamond since the 1.5 size made her really happy already, but she says nothing can be too big haha.
Need help!