Newbie buying diamond online

[SpideyWeb]

I am hoping the 1.36ct will be larger than this pic so the prong will indeed look smaller.

Now I have a problem. I measured my gf''s left finger to be 5.2cm but I managed to get a ring that fits her left ring finger and it is actually slightly smaller. I dunno what scale for ring sizes they use in Singapore but it comes in 12, 13, 14 etc.

How do I go about communicating this to Jim for the sizing?

 

[Lorelei]

I would go by that ring Spidey if that has a perfect fit on her. I think there are various methods of doing it with measuring the ring, as I don't want to advise you wrongly I would explain the situation to Jim and see which way he thinks would be best of sizing. Also your diamond will be bigger than the one in the pics, just check with Jim about the size of the prongs, tell him that you want to make sure the prongs will look more delicate than in the pic just to be on the safe side. It is always easier to address any concerns now before the ring is made, rather than later.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/18/2006 8:51:37 AM
Author: SpideyWeb
I am hoping the 1.36ct will be larger than this pic so the prong will indeed look smaller.

Now I have a problem. I measured my gf''s left finger to be 5.2cm but I managed to get a ring that fits her left ring finger and it is actually slightly smaller. I dunno what scale for ring sizes they use in Singapore but it comes in 12, 13, 14 etc.

How do I go about communicating this to Jim for the sizing?

Spidey, I imagine the prongs will not be that noticable. Like I said, 4 vs. 6 is personal, I like 4. I''m posting a pic to give you an idea of how blown up prongs can get. This is a close up of mine, the prongs "seem" very prominent, but in real life, you honestly have to look for them.

 

[SpideyWeb]

Wow Ellen, that is one beautiful ring!!!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/18/2006 9:56:41 AM
Author: SpideyWeb
Wow Ellen, that is one beautiful ring!!!

You can look forward to a gorgeous ring yourself Spidey, your diamond is a great cut too and the same size as Miss Ellens

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/18/2006 9:59:24 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 9/18/2006 9:56:41 AM
Author: SpideyWeb
Wow Ellen, that is one beautiful ring!!!

You can look forward to a gorgeous ring yourself Spidey, your diamond is a great cut too and the same size as Miss Ellens

Ditto what Lorelei said Spidey, that''s what you bought your girl.

And thank you!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/18/2006 10:13:35 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 9/18/2006 9:59:24 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 9/18/2006 9:56:41 AM
Author: SpideyWeb
Wow Ellen, that is one beautiful ring!!!

You can look forward to a gorgeous ring yourself Spidey, your diamond is a great cut too and the same size as Miss Ellens

Ditto what Lorelei said Spidey, that''s what you bought your girl.

And thank you!

heehee! I can just imagine our Spidey is going to be delighted when he opens the box!

I think your diamond Miss E has given Spidey an idea of just how fabulous a diamond can look and he can happily anticipate his purchase arriving now!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/18/2006 10:20:31 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 9/18/2006 10:13:35 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 9/18/2006 9:59:24 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 9/18/2006 9:56:41 AM
Author: SpideyWeb
Wow Ellen, that is one beautiful ring!!!

You can look forward to a gorgeous ring yourself Spidey, your diamond is a great cut too and the same size as Miss Ellens

Ditto what Lorelei said Spidey, that''s what you bought your girl.

And thank you!

heehee! I can just imagine our Spidey is going to be delighted when he opens the box!

I think your diamond Miss E has given Spidey an idea of just how fabulous a diamond can look and he can happily anticipate his purchase arriving now!

I agree, that''s another reason why I posted it.

Shoot, I''M excited. lol

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/18/2006 10:25:24 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 9/18/2006 10:20:31 AM
Author:

I agree, that''s another reason why I posted it.

Shoot, I''M excited. lol

Me too! It is a shame sometimes being in the UK that I have to log off earlier and miss things

I will have to wait until the morning to get the full scoop

 

[SpideyWeb]

I just replied to Jim with regards to the sizing. I hate being half the globe around from JA right now! Because I have to go to sleep with anxiety and wake up to check what has been going on!

Right now it is 6am over at my side.

 

[Ellen]

Hang in there, it''s coming along!

 

[SpideyWeb]

Just for updates. I just received the invoice from Jim!

Now I need to find some time to head to the bank (which can be pretty difficult since I work offshore).

 

[Lorelei]

GET THEE GOING!!!!

I am so excited!!!! Hopefully Miss Ellen will check in soon and see the glad tidings

 

[SpideyWeb]

Date: 9/19/2006 10:59:18 AM
Author: Lorelei
GET THEE GOING!!!!

I am so excited!!!! Hopefully Miss Ellen will check in soon and see the glad tidings

Thanks! And since my diamond will be set, the temp diamond holder will be not be included in the package. That''s normal, right?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/19/2006 11:09:22 AM
Author: SpideyWeb

Date: 9/19/2006 10:59:18 AM
Author: Lorelei
GET THEE GOING!!!!

I am so excited!!!! Hopefully Miss Ellen will check in soon and see the glad tidings

Thanks! And since my diamond will be set, the temp diamond holder will be not be included in the package. That''s normal, right?

Thats right Spidey, there will be no need for it.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/19/2006 10:57:17 AM
Author: SpideyWeb
Just for updates. I just received the invoice from Jim!

Now I need to find some time to head to the bank (which can be pretty difficult since I work offshore).

Now, since it''s been a day, have you gotten there yet?? Chop Chop!!

 

[SpideyWeb]

Well, in actual fact I did! I paid earlier on today (10:25am my local time to be exact). But my local bank does not call it Bank Wire. I think locally we call it Telegraphic Transfer.

Now I hope it gets through very soon! I have heard stories here that even though the bank says it will take 2 working days, experience have shown that the transaction can go through within the day even!

 

[Lorelei]

Excellent! Normally in my experience BW''s don''t take long at all - here''s hoping for a speedy result!

 

[Ellen]

Good job!

Yes, I think it''s possible it could go through in a day. Even if it doesn''t, you''re almost there!!

 

[SpideyWeb]

Ok, I think my ring is on the way!

Tracking number had been provided by Jim. Now''s the wait. And can''t wait! It would probably arrive here at 12pm on Monday (25 Sept 06), but I may be working. Do they drop off with my family member? Or will they make me collect it personally?

Anyway are there any Singaporeans who recently bought over the net and had to be charged GST? Can advise?

 

[kcoursolle]

Ooooh, Wonderful! I can''t wait to see the result! Congrats on your purchase.

 

[Lorelei]

Hooray!!!!!!!! THEN WE WANT PICS OF THIS BEAUTY SPIDEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get your camera charged!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/22/2006 10:49:06 PM
Author: SpideyWeb
Ok, I think my ring is on the way!

Tracking number had been provided by Jim. Now''s the wait. And can''t wait! It would probably arrive here at 12pm on Monday (25 Sept 06), but I may be working. Do they drop off with my family member? Or will they make me collect it personally?

Anyway are there any Singaporeans who recently bought over the net and had to be charged GST? Can advise?

I''m not sure, different vendors ship differently, some have options on how you can receive it, some don''t. Best to ask Jim!

 

[SpideyWeb]

Date: 9/23/2006 7:45:37 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 9/22/2006 10:49:06 PM
Author: SpideyWeb
Ok, I think my ring is on the way!

Tracking number had been provided by Jim. Now''s the wait. And can''t wait! It would probably arrive here at 12pm on Monday (25 Sept 06), but I may be working. Do they drop off with my family member? Or will they make me collect it personally?

Anyway are there any Singaporeans who recently bought over the net and had to be charged GST? Can advise?

I''m not sure, different vendors ship differently, some have options on how you can receive it, some don''t. Best to ask Jim!

Hmmm... Asking Jim might prove tricky... I might have gotten the ring by the time Jim reaches office...

 

[Ellen]

LOL I thought of that!

Did he not arrange delivery with you, on where it would go?

 

[SpideyWeb]

Nope... Anyway I think it is a small issue. I am just afraid I have to pay tax some more... Think someone from Singapore had such an experience...

Now I do not know if I can hang on to the ring to wait for next month to propose... Because this month''s anniversary is today!

 

[SpideyWeb]

OMG!!!!!!!!!! I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!

It is beautiful!!!! But I have a problem... I cannot find the feather!!!!

And Jim is so cool he included a book with proposal ideas and even gave me a starter IdealScope!!!!!

Now I am drooling non-stop!!!!

I am just going nuts...

[added] I finally found the feather by looking at the diamond from the side!!! It is truly eye clean!!!!!!!!! From the top at least!!!

 

[Lorelei]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PICTURESPICTURESPICTURESPICTURESPICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I TAKE IT YOU THINK YOUR GIRL WILL LIKE IT THEN?????

 

[SpideyWeb]

Date: 9/25/2006 7:34:04 AM
Author: Lorelei


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PICTURESPICTURESPICTURESPICTURESPICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I TAKE IT YOU THINK YOUR GIRL WILL LIKE IT THEN?????

I dunno... Anyway does eye clean really mean you can''t see it from the top but only from the side?

I will take pics but I need to find a place with proper lightings first...

Sigh... Now when do I pop the question!? Our monthly anniversay was last Friday... I dunno if I can wait another month!!!

And Jim is really a GREAT GREAT guy!!! Really cool!!!

 

[FacetFire]

Oh how cool! I am so glad you are loving it! I just found this thread, but everyone did a fabulous job of finding the perfect stone for you! Congrats! Now, I can''t wait for some pics!!!!