Need some thoughts/comments on a Round Brilliant 1.25ct

[mamasai]

Hello,

Can anyone share your thoughts/comments on the following stone? It was shown by a local jewelry shop. I'm trying to get an engagement ring to propose to my gf. Will be going back to the store again this week to look at the stone. The total price I got with 18k white gold setting is ~$10k. Any other suggestions for me when I go back to the store to look at it again is much appreciated. TIA!

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Grading Results
Shape	Round Brilliant
Measurements	7.08 - 7.09 x 4.19 mm
Carat Weight	1.25 carat
Color Grade	I
Clarity Grade	VS1
Cut Grade	Excellent
PROPORTIONS
Depth	59.10%
Table	60%
Crown Angle	31.5°
Crown Height	12.50%
Pavilion Angle	41.6°
Pavilion Depth	44.00%
Star Length	50%
Lower Half	80%
Girdle	Thin to Medium, 2.5%
Culet	None
Polish	Excellent
Symmetry	Excellent
Fluorescence	Faint
Clarity Characteristics	Feather, Pinpoint

 

[Kim N]

This is not a stone we'd recommend. It will be very flat in profile and not sparkle much. Have you seen these articles?

Diamond Cut: Everything You Need To Know

What's the right diamond grade for your budget? Read our extensive guide to diamond cut and how it can impact your diamond's sparkle.

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What is a Diamond Carat and how is it measured? Check our diamond carat size chart today to compare diamond carat sizes.

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Are you open to buying online? This is an example of a stone I'd recommend. Super ideal cut with superior light return, and Whiteflash has one of the best upgrade policies in the business.

Diamond | 1.204 ct I VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4483288

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.204 carat I color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4483288

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Snowdrop13]

 

[mamasai]

This is not a stone we'd recommend. It will be very flat in profile and not sparkle much. Have you seen these articles?

Diamond Cut: Everything You Need To Know

What's the right diamond grade for your budget? Read our extensive guide to diamond cut and how it can impact your diamond's sparkle.

www.pricescope.com

Diamond Carat Weight: Everything You Need To Know

What is a Diamond Carat and how is it measured? Check our diamond carat size chart today to compare diamond carat sizes.

www.pricescope.com

Are you open to buying online? This is an example of a stone I'd recommend. Super ideal cut with superior light return, and Whiteflash has one of the best upgrade policies in the business.

Diamond | 1.204 ct I VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4483288

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.204 carat I color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4483288

www.whiteflash.com

Hi Kim, Thank you for your comments. I haven't seen those articles yet and will go through them. I'm open to buying online and actually might just do that. I'm very afraid to make the wrong purchase at the store and really just want to get the best "cut" with my budget. It is really difficult to know the stone light performance at the store and the local jewelers do not help much in explaining it.

 

[Kim N]

Hi Kim, Thank you for your comments. I haven't seen those articles yet and will go through them. I'm open to buying online and actually might just do that. I'm very afraid to make the wrong purchase at the store and really just want to get the best "cut" with my budget. It is really difficult to know the stone light performance at the store and the local jewelers do not help much in explaining it.

I agree, jewelry store lighting will make even the poorest cut stones look good and does not help you see how the stone will perform in your day-to-day life. You have an excellent budget which can get you a superbly cut stone. Do you have a picture of the setting you were looking to get?

 

[mamasai]

I agree, jewelry store lighting will make even the poorest cut stones look good and does not help you see how the stone will perform in your day-to-day life. You have an excellent budget which can get you a superbly cut stone. Do you have a picture of the setting you were looking to get?

I really hope to get a brilliant stone
I'm thinking of a halo setting as shown below and prefer the prong to be "blend" into the stone and make it less visible. 60% of small stone around the ring. Just thinking of something simple and modern look. Appreciate any comments Thank you.

 

[Kim N]

I really hope to get a brilliant stone
I'm thinking of a halo setting as shown below and prefer the prong to be "blend" into the stone and make it less visible. 60% of small stone around the ring. Just thinking of something simple and modern look. Appreciate any comments Thank you.

That is a beautiful setting. Whiteflash could custom-make this setting for you, or they have a Simon G halo setting which looks very similar.

Simon G. MR1811 Passion Halo Diamond Engagement R... | 4886

Radiate brilliance with the Simon G. MR1811 Passion Halo Diamond Engagement Ring from Whiteflash. Find your dream ring and begin your journey towards forever. | 4886

www.whiteflash.com

David Klass Jewelry is a vendor in Los Angeles known for doing beautiful custom work as well. Many members on the forum have had rings made by him. You'd just have the diamond vendor ship the diamond directly to him.

I found a couple more diamonds that might work for you.

Diamond | 1.216 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4494794

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.216 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4494794

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.211 ct I VS2 Expert Selection Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4511762

This fabulous 1.211 carat Round Ideal cut diamond has a clarity grade of VS2 and color grade of I.It is an excellent choice for engagement rings. | 4511762

www.whiteflash.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, mamasai!
Echoing what the others have said:
The diamond from your local jeweler has poor proportions and angles, so light performance will suffer.

You could consider moving to a J color for an exceptionally well cut diamond and it will provide an excruciating amount of white light return and fire.

Check this one out (and contact Whiteflash to put it on hold ASAP so someone else doesn't snipe it - lots and lots of anonymous visitors come to PriceScope every day).
It has a mouth-watering 40.7/34.9/54.9 combo with a puffy huge 15.7% crown height and is a completely clean SI1!

You'll also get WF's lifetime upgrade policy of any diamond in stock of equal or higher value - and 50% trade-in credit on most of their setting (verify that any setting which catches your eye qualifies for this).

Diamond | 1.241 ct J SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 46826

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.241 carat J color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 46826

www.whiteflash.com

Paired with the gorgeous setting that Kim N suggested:

Simon G. MR1811 Passion Halo Diamond Engagement R... | 4886

Radiate brilliance with the Simon G. MR1811 Passion Halo Diamond Engagement Ring from Whiteflash. Find your dream ring and begin your journey towards forever. | 4886

www.whiteflash.com

Your wire price would be $6766 diamond + $2775 setting = $9541, and you may be able to get another $100 off by signing up on WF's website and getting a coupon/discount code.

I think this is a win-win and will blow your mind once you see it.

Some other shops that you can check out are Brian Gavin, Victor Canera, Distinctive Gem, and Diamonds by Lauren - there are many, many others that PS'ers have worked with, so hopefully some members will chime in and keep the suggested vendor list growing for you to look into.

 

[mamasai]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, mamasai!
Echoing what the others have said:
The diamond from your local jeweler has poor proportions and angles, so light performance will suffer.

You could consider moving to a J color for an exceptionally well cut diamond and it will provide an excruciating amount of white light return and fire.

Check this one out (and contact Whiteflash to put it on hold ASAP so someone else doesn't snipe it - lots and lots of anonymous visitors come to PriceScope every day).
It has a mouth-watering 40.7/34.9/54.9 combo with a puffy huge 15.7% crown height and is a completely clean SI1!

You'll also get WF's lifetime upgrade policy of any diamond in stock of equal or higher value - and 50% trade-in credit on most of their setting (verify that any setting which catches your eye qualifies for this).

Diamond | 1.241 ct J SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 46826

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.241 carat J color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 46826

www.whiteflash.com

Paired with the gorgeous setting that Kim N suggested:

Simon G. MR1811 Passion Halo Diamond Engagement R... | 4886

Radiate brilliance with the Simon G. MR1811 Passion Halo Diamond Engagement Ring from Whiteflash. Find your dream ring and begin your journey towards forever. | 4886

www.whiteflash.com

Your wire price would be $6766 diamond + $2775 setting = $9541, and you may be able to get another $100 off by signing up on WF's website and getting a coupon/discount code.

I think this is a win-win and will blow your mind once you see it.

Some other shops that you can check out are Brian Gavin, Victor Canera, Distinctive Gem, and Diamonds by Lauren - there are many, many others that PS'ers have worked with, so hopefully some members will chime in and keep the suggested vendor list growing for you to look into.

Thank you for your suggestion! I think I'm more inclined to buying online now with the help from the community! I think I want to stay in the DEF colorless range no Fluorescence (my gf is okay with smaller stone 1C min) and VS2 (or better) and I'm willing to spend up to $10k on the stone. Feel free to let me know if there are any recommendations that I can check out! Thank you

 

[Kim N]

Thank you for your suggestion! I think I'm more inclined to buying online now with the help from the community! I think I want to stay in the DEF colorless range no Fluorescence (my gf is okay with smaller stone 1C min) and VS2 (or better) and I'm willing to spend up to $10k on the stone. Feel free to let me know if there are any recommendations that I can check out! Thank you

What do you think of these?

Diamond | 1.034 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462535

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.034 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462535

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.024 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4409484

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.024 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4409484

www.whiteflash.com

At this size, I think a G or even H would be quite safe and would allow you to go a little bigger. G-H is considered a sweet spot for many.

Diamond | 1.086 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4396538

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.086 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4396538

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.151 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4483281

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.151 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4483281

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Kim N]

Victor Canera is known for halos with gorgeous pave work (I own one myself). This option is a little more, but the setting would be stunning.

https://victorcanera.com/diamonds/NHRVMA/1.204ct-H-SI1-hearts-arrows-round-natural-diamond
https://victorcanera.com/diamonds/AGS104094456005/1.19ct-H-VS2-hearts-arrows-round-natural-diamond

https://victorcanera.com/product/30112/the-emilya-halo-engagement-ring

 

[mayaINaU]

Can’t wait to see what you choose. Love to see people getting guided to the sparkliest stones by @DejaWiz and @Kim N. An ACA will be the best of the best and will blow the jeweler’s stone out of the water

 

[DejaWiz]

What do you think of these?

Diamond | 1.034 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462535

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.034 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462535

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.024 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4409484

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.024 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4409484

www.whiteflash.com

At this size, I think a G or even H would be quite safe and would allow you to go a little bigger. G-H is considered a sweet spot for many.

Diamond | 1.086 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4396538

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.086 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4396538

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.151 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4483281

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.151 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4483281

www.whiteflash.com

This 1.024 F - oooooooooh - great suggestion, Kim N!