Diamond for an engagement ring

[E B]

With your living overseas and returns being difficult, as well as for peace of mind, I'd go with either the 0.414 Whiteflash "I" color or pay ~$50 more for this one if you're still nervous about color: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3621241.htm

You'll be able to find a nice handful of diamonds with numbers only (and possibly pictures) from BN or elsewhere that may very well be beautiful, but there's no doubt with those thanks to the information provided.

 

[saymanek]

Hi

Time to final decision guys

Ratani has privided me with the 20x magnified image of the diamond we've talked about.

Here is a link:
https://static.livechatinc.com/6701311/O3SRAWMHSY/64a02310c31e9fe6b407f66bcbe3f438/D-F099J8.jpg

As experts, you will recommend me the Ratani or Whiteflash or maybe BLUE Nile ideal signature diamond?

The diameter ratio :
Whiteflash:Bluenile:Ratani is 100 : 101.5 : 103

the ct ratio
Whiteflash:Bluenile:Ratani is 100 : 101 : 1.11

 

[saymanek]

Here are the links (i can't edit one more time my post)

1) http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3633166.htm#

2) https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-0-46-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-F099J8
Here it is GIA certificate:
https://static.livechatinc.com/6701311/O3PQ874ZXW/db41917d406c34b91d344acdc1a09f09/D-F099J8.pdf

3) http://www.bluenile.com/pl/diamond-details/LD05188504

 

[pfunk]

The image looks good on the Ritani stone. Can Blue Nile get you a magnified image? I know they can't do idealscope but I know they sometimes provide magnified images.

Also, have you ruled out the Blue Nile VVS stone that the rep recommended?

 

[saymanek]

As it is Blue Nile ideal Signature diamonds, they do not provide with the better magnified images (the only real one is in GCAL certificate).

The vvs you mentioned is sold.

Thanks

 

[saymanek]

And the price aspect :

BN : 935 USD
WF: 960 USD
Ritani: 867 USD

HCA:

BN: 1.0
WF: 1.4
Ritani: 0.9

 

[E B]

HCA:

BN: 1.0
WF: 1.4
Ritani: 0.9

These don't matter, as long as they're under 2. (That is to say that a 0.9 isn't better than a 1.4 or vice-versa.)

I think you've got three really good options. Much, much better than the options you started out with. Whether the extra cut info is worth the extra $ is up to you.

 

[saymanek]

Yeah, I've learned a lot of about perfect diamonds with you guys!

The difference between the most expensive and the cheapest diamond I have chosen is about 100USD. Is it really that much difference between those diamonds in quality, which is expressed in the price?

I assume, that BN (even in 10x image) and WF diamond is ideal Hearts&Arrows.
The Ratani one is also ?
Is Ratani one has any disadvantages?

E B, Pfunk, what do you think?

Regards!

 

[saymanek]

Hi!
I have another diamond to compare with the above 3

The price is about 907usd. What do you think? What makes me worry is depth/table proportions.
Here is a link to IS images, GIA certificate etc

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j21159bdgmoncko/AADmCwxOnTPMPoJh_LffF6dUa?dl=0

Help me please to take the final decision today

Thanks!

 

[saymanek]

Anyone ?

 

[E B]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j21159bdgmoncko/AADmCwxOnTPMPoJh_LffF6dUa?dl=0

Help me please to take the final decision today

I think the three you're already considering will be nicer (plus, that one seems to have a large feather on the table and may not be eye-clean).

If it were me, with the difference just shy of $100, I'd probably go for the Whiteflash diamond knowing it's a top of the line cut. That may be a cool thing to tell your fiance. If you're pushing the budget as it is, the Ritani looks like it'd be a very pretty diamond too, as does the Blue Nile Signature Ideal. Are you planning to have it set locally, or through the diamond vendor?

 

[saymanek]

Firstly I thought about set in local vendor, and I think I will do that way.

Do you recommend BN/ WF/ Ritani for purchasing from additional setting to the diamond?

I am thinking about solitare one kind of that (with 4 prones):

http://yes.pl/48374-eternel-pierscionek-z-diamentem-bb-z-000-005-3595mykonf

But after few talks with jewellery advisors , they recommended me to buy the setting with 6 prones (to avoid the diamond lose - it will be safer)

What do you think?

 

[saymanek]

For me the most important is the brilliance of the diamond, its sparkles and fire

BN has provided me with the photo. What do you think?

http://s27.postimg.org/nu17g6zwz/Capture_0038.jpg

The WF is the smallest, the most expensive and has one tiny brown spot which can be seen on the video.

 

[pfunk]

I have gotten the impression that you like the bigger weight/size of the Ritani diamond. While I don't think it will be easy to tell it is bigger than the alternatives, the image looks real promising. It could have been a little bigger if it wasn't hiding a little weight in the girdle and it is cut a touch deep. Overall I like its proportions (similar to my wife's engagement diamond) and think it will be a beautiful diamond. Based on what your preferences are and your comments so far, I would pick the Ritani.

 

[saymanek]

Hi All,

I have managed to spend some more money for ideal diamond. Now what I'm looking for is the ideal cut diamond, eye clean , H-I colour and about 0.5 ct

Could you please help me to choose this ideal one round diamond?

Thanks!

 

[saymanek]

http://www.bluenile.com/pl/diamond-search?stockno=LD06789686

https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-0-50-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-F11Q9N

What about those above?

 

[pfunk]

What is the budget now, in USD?

 

[saymanek]

1150-1200usd before tax (23%)

 

[saymanek]

What do you think? Is there any hope for me? :p

 

[E B]

What do you think? Is there any hope for me? :p

See if you can get an IS on this one (but put a hold on it first):

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-8122515...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

 

[saymanek]

It looks very nice, but shipping cost is too high (140USD )

What about this I mentioned before E B ?

 

[mcosme]

Hi,

Could you get an image on this one and ask about the fluorescence? It seems with your budget, blue nile might be the way to go as they provide free shipping. You can also get $100 off with the refer a friend link: http://www.bluenile.com/inside-blue-nile/refer-a-friend

Stock number LD06706119
Price  $1,205
Carat weight 0.53
Shape Round
Cut Ideal
Colour I
Clarity VS1
Length/width ratio 1.01
Depth % 61.6%
Table % 56.0%
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet None
Fluorescence Strong Blue
Measurements 5.19 x 5.22 x 3.21 mm

 

[saymanek]

yes, I can ask.

Regarding to "Refer a Friend" programm : "Offer is not valid for any loose diamonds "

 

[saymanek]

Or maybe I am wrong

 

[saymanek]

Hi All,

Could you please tell me something about the below diamond ?

The price is almost the same as Ritani one (still considering it!)

Here are all necessary info about new diamond (please note that it is J):

GIA report:
http://www.gia.edu/cs/Satellite?pagename=GST%2FDispatcher&childpagename=GIA%2FPage%2FReportCheck&c=Page&cid=1355954554547&reportno=1217911510






or

https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-0-46-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-F099J8 (it is not sold)
Here it is GIA certificate:
https://static.livechatinc.com/6701311/O3PQ874ZXW/db41917d406c34b91d344acdc1a09f09/D-F099J8.pdf
Better image:
https://static.livechatinc.com/6701311/O3SRAWMHSY/64a02310c31e9fe6b407f66bcbe3f438/D-F099J8.jpg


Thank you for your help!

@istase2000 BN is non responsive about fluorescence

 

[E B]

The Ritani would be my pick between the two.

 

[mcosme]

The Ritani stone looks very nice! Though I thought you were hoping for a 0.5 carat + stone?
Also, I think a 4 prong setting is fine in a stone that size!

Sorry, my bad, you can't use refer a friend discount for Europe anyway! Oh, what did BN say about fluorescence?