Your Opinion Eagerly Requested

[F.Longstocking]

Hello Everyone! First time poster here. I’ve been lurking in the shadows, but now I seriously need to purchase an engagement ring/wedding ring set. I’ve been learning a lot about what to look for on here, and I value your opinions.

My search was inspired by mrssalvo’s post on 7/5 where she recommended diamond “2160” to hokie. I emailed Tim at GOG asking for similar specs but slightly larger. He sent me the first link below, but it may be too out of my budget just for the stone. I still need to find a setting and wedding band, and I figured that will cost another $2k-3k (I’m wishing).

So I did a diamond search on GOG’s website and entered a price range of $6k, and came up with #2. I did another search this morning and came up with several other choices when I entered $7k. I listed #3 below. My question is, what is your preference based on your standards? Shall I stick with my budget and go for #2? Or scrounge enough to invest in #1 or #3? The first two have been confirmed “eyeclean” by Tim.

Thanks everyone! I’m excited to hear what you all have to say!

BTW, Tim of GOG has been awesome!

First recommended by Tim:
#1 http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2278
Somewhat out of budget, but if I can spare the difference… should I invest in this one?
Then found this one, smaller but within budget, and probably best choice:
#2 http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/2292/
Or a compromise between the 2 sizes (ct wt)… but still have to come up with about $1k more:
#3 http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/1737/

 

[mrssalvo]

mmm..tough choice. I''m normally one to say go for the biggest

but if it''s pushing you out of budget go with the one you feel comfortable with. The nice thing about GOG is they have an upgrade policy so you can always move up down the road if you/she wants to.

 

[whatmeworry]

nothing wrong with staying on budget. The on-budget diamond is gorgeous as are the others.

 

[F.Longstocking]

Okay, I think it''s easier to post the specs for side by side comparisons. I think I won''t be going for the most expensive one, it''s now between the following two:

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.14ct
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
AGS Cut Grade: Ideal*

GIA Cut Grade: Excellent*

Optical Symmetry: Ideal
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Girdle: 1.47%
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Lab Report #: 15045138
In House: Yes
Width: 6.71mm
Length: 6.75mm
Depth: 4.14mm
Table Percentage: 55.52%
Depth Percentage: 61.42%
Crown Ú: 34.58‹
Crown Depth: 15.24%
Pavilion Ú: 40.74‹
Pavilion Depth: 42.95%
Upper Girdle Ú: 42.39‹
Lower Girdle Ú: 41.98‹

AND the 2nd one which is $1k more:
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.26ct
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
AGS Cut Grade: Ideal*

GIA Cut Grade: Excellent*

Optical Symmetry: Ideal
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Negligible
Girdle: 1.17%
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Lab Report #: 14884640
In House: Yes
Width: 6.96mm
Length: 7.00mm
Depth: 4.30mm
Table Percentage: 54.78%
Depth Percentage: 61.55%
Crown Ú: 34.24‹
Crown Depth: 15.43%
Pavilion Ú: 40.95‹
Pavilion Depth: 43.28%
Upper Girdle Ú: 41.46‹
Lower Girdle Ú: 42.22‹

Any comments? The only concern I have are in the microscopic pictures, but then.. they are naked to the eye. Thanks again for your help!

 

[mrssalvo]

gosh, those are so very close, i'd really doubt you'd see a difference. Did GOG have a preference? again, i'd probably take the bigger one

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/13/2006 5:34:24 PM
Author: F.Longstocking

Okay, I think it''s easier to post the specs for side by side comparisons. I think I won''t be going for the most expensive one, it''s now between the following two:

Any comments? The only concern I have are in the microscopic pictures, but then.. they are naked to the eye. Thanks again for your help!

Hi F.Longstocking ~

By the way ... "Welcome to Pricescope"!

I just saw your thread, and here is another diamond that I think "ROCKS" ... just like "Hokie''s".

It is your #3 ... or should I say ... Your #2 choice now.

I love this 1.26 I SI1

! The numbers are nice and I am sure it will be a sparkler. Check out the Bscope too!