Opinion on this diamond (and ring)?

[TealNotebook]

Still shopping around for an engagement ring. This one looks nice and it has gia certificates which pricescope has made me aware of how important that is.

The ring:
http://i.imgur.com/7L7kDuG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ymf4MNs.jpg

The report:

https://myapps.gia.edu/ReportCheckPortal/getReportData.do?&reportno=16299062&weight=1.02

Posting this before I go to bed but hopefully I can get some insight whether I should jump on it or not. I'm looking for a halo or double halo ring under $4,500

As always, thanks

 

[JulieN]

Hi, TealNotebook! I understand you've been looking at a lot of second-hand rings, which is not necessarily a bad way to go, but it does depend on her priorities. I think double halo vs single halo, or princess vs round, are pretty polarizing, so foremost, I would chose those based on her preferences, and adjust the weight and quality of the center to fit the budget... I assume you know that a top quality double halo will take nearly all of your budget. If she's indifferent, to double vs single, round vs square, I would probably go with a round in a single halo; while it is more generic, it may stand the test of time better than any other combination.

 

[TealNotebook]

Hi JulieN, you're the best. So I assume this ring is a no-go? I'll be honest, while I have bought her some jewlery before this search for a diamond ring is a little overwhelming to find the right one. I am thinking about just ordering one from bluenile or jamesallen in the end, though buying new appears to cost from 1.25x-1.5x more than a preloved one. While I have been looking everywhere like crazy for a ring, she has told me several times that the ring does not matter as long as we love each other. Of course, I still want to get her the best I can get lol

If I do get a double halo, I was thinking of ordering this one from blue nile: http://www.bluenile.com/duet-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-18k-white-gold_33606

It reminds me of the soleste ring I have seen at Tiffany's.

I am very open to suggestions on normal halo diamonds as there seems to be a panoply of styles and every site offers some sort of halo

 

[JulieN]

I just think your search needs some focus, because there are a lot of options out there and it can be overwhelming. It's just good to have something in mind, and if you see something that doesn't fit, you can reject it much faster.

For example, Gabriel has a lot of halos: http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/styles/3?style=Halo&default_head_shape=RD&collection=Contemporary

Blue Nile is wise to just have a few.

 

[04diamond<3]

Hi JulieN, you're the best. So I assume this ring is a no-go? I'll be honest, while I have bought her some jewlery before this search for a diamond ring is a little overwhelming to find the right one. I am thinking about just ordering one from bluenile or jamesallen in the end, though buying new appears to cost from 1.25x-1.5x more than a preloved one. While I have been looking everywhere like crazy for a ring, she has told me several times that the ring does not matter as long as we love each other. Of course, I still want to get her the best I can get lol

If I do get a double halo, I was thinking of ordering this one from blue nile: http://www.bluenile.com/duet-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-18k-white-gold_33606

It reminds me of the soleste ring I have seen at Tiffany's.

I am very open to suggestions on normal halo diamonds as there seems to be a panoply of styles and every site offers some sort of halo

Wow! I love that setting!!!! Earth to me, just saw your budget. I'll be looking...

 

[cygnet]

This one is a tiny bit over budget at $5050, but it looks like a great deal:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/80ct-est-Daussi-Cushion-Cut/26275055_L9z8DL#!i=2188131991&k=ph4j9Nf

~.75ct Daussi cushion in a platinum halo. It's really pretty.

 

[JulieN]

In budget, check if eye-clean: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si2-clarity_LD03157111?click_id=798123628
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-g-color-si2-clarity_LD03097698?click_id=127423821
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-g-color-si2-clarity_LD03015182?click_id=119474160

Budget stretch: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-good-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD02705770?click_id=234368891

 

[cygnet]

Budget stretch: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-good-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD02705770?click_id=234368891

That diamond is only "good" cut. Is that the one you meant to recommend?

 

[JulieN]

Ooops! I sorted by AGS reports, saw it had Ideal/Ideal for Polish and Symm, and forgot to look at the report on that one.

 

[cygnet]

 

[04diamond<3]

This one is a tiny bit over budget at $5050, but it looks like a great deal:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/80ct-est-Daussi-Cushion-Cut/26275055_L9z8DL#!i=2188131991&k=ph4j9Nf

~.75ct Daussi cushion in a platinum halo. It's really pretty.

I really really love that one! I can't believe it's still available!

OP - here's a stone I found from BN. I usually don't recommend them, but this one has a picture (even though I think their picture taking skills suck). If you're getting the setting from them, it'd be easier to get the stone their too. But I wouldn't suggest getting a stone that doesn't have a picture..

http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-signature-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD03066962

I really like the numbers on this one better:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?filter_id=0&pt=sig#diamonds_pid=LD02959973

 

[cygnet]

This one is a tiny bit over budget at $5050, but it looks like a great deal:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/80ct-est-Daussi-Cushion-Cut/26275055_L9z8DL#!i=2188131991&k=ph4j9Nf

~.75ct Daussi cushion in a platinum halo. It's really pretty.

I really really love that one! I can't believe it's still available!

Yeah, if I can find enough change under my couch cushions, I just might buy it for myself!

 

[sloths]

I was hoping my boyfriend would have snatched it up. . It's seriously gorgeous!

 

[TealNotebook]

This one is a tiny bit over budget at $5050, but it looks like a great deal:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/80ct-est-Daussi-Cushion-Cut/26275055_L9z8DL#!i=2188131991&k=ph4j9Nf

~.75ct Daussi cushion in a platinum halo. It's really pretty.

Should I consider this even though we don't have the GIA report?

 

[04diamond<3]

This one is a tiny bit over budget at $5050, but it looks like a great deal:

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/80ct-est-Daussi-Cushion-Cut/26275055_L9z8DL#!i=2188131991&k=ph4j9Nf

~.75ct Daussi cushion in a platinum halo. It's really pretty.

Should I consider this even though we don't have the GIA report?

UM YES! You can always send it to GIA, or ask to have it sent....but it's clearly a stunning stone/ring! And it says it has the GIA report number. Ask them what it is, then call GIA to get the report...

 

[04diamond<3]

I was hoping my boyfriend would have snatched it up. . It's seriously gorgeous!

awww, that's SO sad!

 

[JulieN]

Daussi cushions kind of look a little bit like emerald cuts.... FYI.

 

[two_little_birds]

Budget stretch: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-good-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD02705770?click_id=234368891

That diamond is only "good" cut. Is that the one you meant to recommend?

Yummy! What a beautiful ring; this one gets my vote!

 

[CharmyPoo]

I would not buy a daussi cushion. Most of them look classy to me and are far too shallow. Way too much leakage.

I found their settings beautiful but was told by a vendor that carried then that they had problems.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Ooops .. not classy ... I mean glassy. I would never buy one myself - they simply don't perform well in my opinion. Most are cut for face up size but what's the point of having a large diamond when it doesn't sparkle.