First time purchase - please help and provide your opinions!

[Brassai]

Hi all,
I''ve been reading this forum for a while and learned a lot (I think!), but this is my first post.
Can you help me and give me an opinion on what will be my first diamond purchase?
I am looking at getting a loose stone from an internet vendor for an engagement ring (and really want to get this just right!).

The stone I''m looking at is a round brilliant with a GIA cert:
Carat: 0.86
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Table: 56%
Depth: 62.2%
Crown angle: 34.5
Pavillion angle: 40.8
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Flourescence: None
Cultet: Pointed
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick

Can anyone give me their thoughts on this stone?
I''m not necessarily looking for a perfectly graded stone, but I really want something that has a lot of sparkle to it and doesn''t look dull.
Also, when buying from the internet (from a reputable dealer), is there any additional information about the stone I should be requesting before proceeding?

Thanks for any help you can give me !

 

[pricescope]

Brassai, welcome to the forum.

The numbers look great - Tolkowsky ideal proportions. So if the girdle is not cheated, it shouldn''t be a dull stone.

I guess that''s all what can be said based on the average numbers. More info can only be given by using more advanced information like 3D Sarin scan, Ideal-Scope pictures, and other tools to evaluate the cut or consulting an expert/appraiser.

 

[moon river]

Welcome. You will not be guided wrong here.

 

[firebirdgold]

It sounds very good on paper, good clarity and amazing color with an excellent cut grade. Do you have the dimensions? The hca score is really nice but 62.2% is a bit on the deep side.
We''d love to see pictures, maybe an idealscope (or similar) picture as well? Does the vendor have the stone on hand?

 

[Small]

Date: 3/26/2006 11:59:03 PM
Author: Wren
It sounds very good on paper, good clarity and amazing color with an excellent cut grade. Do you have the dimensions? The hca score is really nice but 62.2% is a bit on the deep side.
We''d love to see pictures, maybe an idealscope (or similar) picture as well? Does the vendor have the stone on hand?

I was going to suggest the same. 62 is a bit deep but not too bad. We could tell a bit more with the dimensions if you can get them. But I agree the HCA score is good so I bet it will perform nicely. Good luck!

 

[Brassai]

Thanks for your help.
The dimensions of the stone are:
6.08-6.11 x 3.79mm
Is there typically a maximum depth % over which I should be cautious?
I''ll have to contact the vendor to see if I can get pictures.

 

[firebirdgold]

I''m no expert ( so experts feel free to chime in and correct me!), but it sounds like your diamond will face up to be about the same as a 60% depth .80 carat. But finding a 60% depth .80 carat looks rather challenging so why worry?
Personally I wouldn''t go past 63% depth. When you''re comparing diamonds and prices, just remember to check the dimensions as well since that''s what your eye sees.

Looking forward to seeing pics!