help buying a diamond

[raf81390]

Hi everybody,

I came across this site while searching for advice on how to buy an engagement ring and the posters seem very helpful. I am looking to spend around 5k on the ring and was wondering if this is a good deal for a loose diamond.

Round diamond
wt- 1.00 ct
clarity- vs2
color- j
flor- med. blue
polish- excellent
symm- vg
measurements- 6.33x6.38x4.03
depth- 63%
table-58%
girdle-med-slightly thick
cutlet-N
GIA cert.
price-$4,326

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/7/2010 12:26:22 PM
Author:raf81390
Hi everybody,

I came across this site while searching for advice on how to buy an engagement ring and the posters seem very helpful. I am looking to spend around 5k on the ring and was wondering if this is a good deal for a loose diamond.

Round diamond
wt- 1.00 ct
clarity- vs2
color- j
flor- med. blue
polish- excellent
symm- vg
measurements- 6.33x6.38x4.03
depth- 63%
table-58%
girdle-med-slightly thick
cutlet-N
GIA cert.
price-$4,326

Hi raf and welcome!

Thank you for your very kind words, we try to be helpful!!

With this diamond, it is cut a bit deep at 63% and it is facing up small for the weight, a well cut 1 carat round diamond should have the diameter of around 6.5mm, as you can see, this one is falling short. The table size is fine but the crown and pavilion angles are always a crucial factor when judging any diamond so if you can, it is always important to list those. Unless you particularly want to buy this diamond I would keep looking especially as it will look a bit small for the weight. It is possible the cutter had hitting the 1 carat target uppermost in his mind when cutting this stone, rather than cutting for beauty.

If you are brand new to this, you might find reading this link from the Pricescope Tutorial will be helpful, work through the topics on the left and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

[raf81390]

Thanks for the feedback- I''ll continue my search

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/7/2010 12:40:13 PM
Author: raf81390
Thanks for the feedback- I''ll continue my search

Glad to help and don''t hesitate to ask if you need any help or if buying online, we could suggest some diamonds you might like if you give us an idea of budget.

 

[raf81390]

wow- that''d be great. I was looking in the $4000-$4,500 range

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/7/2010 3:12:59 PM
Author: raf81390
wow- that'd be great. I was looking in the $4000-$4,500 range

Ok, lets take a look for you, I see some other RT regulars are online now so lets see what we can find. I take it you would be fine with SI clarity if verified eyeclean? Also0 dropping slightly under the 1 carat mark would give a similar look when set in a ring but would help the budget.

Here we go, you would need to check with the vendor that the diamond is eyeclean and also as it has grade setting clouds noted on the report, that these aren't negatively affecting performance.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1204041.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197187.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131 this one is what I would call ' near h&a' but it still is a great diamond, check it is eyeclean again as above.

http://www.whiteflash.com/round/Round-cut-diamond-2145455.htm#

http://www.whiteflash.com/premium_select_round/Premium-Select-Round-cut-diamond-1987251.htm# this one could be a very bright and brilliant stone due to the proportions and cutting technique.

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2231272.htm#

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1276715.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131 the hearts image is needed for this one if you are concerned that it is a hearts and arrows diamond.

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2163487.htm

http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity&id=574