Proposal Ring - Part 2

[spLeenfuL]

What do you guys usually engrave on your ring? Just name and date?
For the date, do you put anniversary date, ROM date or wedding date?

Mine is initials only. XX <heartshape> XX

 

[~WindzStriker~]

That time I got my cushion Brellia 0.45 F VS1 for 2.4k. The Super ideal cut should be around the same price. With the setting, just nice under 3k.

just happen to come across this post.
Brellia Cushion 0.45 at $2.4K ?



I was there a few weeks back only, and a 0.31-0.34 one was already priced somewhere similair to yours. why the huge difference ?

 

[v-dateo]

Hi guys,

Need your kind advise on the following Cushion diamonds that I've shortlisted. Is it true that you can't calculate HCA score for Cushion diamonds? I noticed that the GIA certs do not indicate the crown and pavilion angle required to calculate the HCA score. If so, then would it be safer to get a round diamond which you are able to calculate HCA?

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Appreciate your feedback!

 

[ivandemi]

just happen to come across this post.
Brellia Cushion 0.45 at $2.4K ?



I was there a few weeks back only, and a 0.31-0.34 one was already priced somewhere similair to yours. why the huge difference ?

I bought my early last year.. Diamond commodity prices has gone up since then. My friend bought a Brellia around my specs a few months ago.. it was close to 3k liao.

 

[Draculav]

Hi guys,

Need your kind advise on the following Cushion diamonds that I've shortlisted. Is it true that you can't calculate HCA score for Cushion diamonds? I noticed that the GIA certs do not indicate the crown and pavilion angle required to calculate the HCA score. If so, then would it be safer to get a round diamond which you are able to calculate HCA?

Appreciate your feedback!

The HCA doesn't work on cushion diamonds. There's no specific way to analyze a cushion except through the proper scopes. Can't tell much from the certificate alone

 

[~WindzStriker~]

I bought my early last year.. Diamond commodity prices has gone up since then. My friend bought a Brellia around my specs a few months ago.. it was close to 3k liao.

good to have the original poster to comment

oh man, really envy your price for the Brellia at that size

 

[ivandemi]

good to have the original poster to comment

oh man, really envy your price for the Brellia at that size

Haha.. I get quite a few pms about my diamond too.
I think diamond prices has been continuously going up over the years.. If I compared mine to others who bought years before me, it was even cheaper. So it's better to buy early and get married early

 

[yeokheelin]

I was quoted by JP today.

Super Ideal
0.56 E VS1 $4,550

Solasfera
0.51 G VVS2 $4,600
0.62 G VS1 $6,200

The price aforementioned is without settings.
Any feedback?

Thanks

 

[delmonc]

I was quoted by JP today.

Super Ideal
0.56 E VS1 $4,550

Solasfera
0.51 G VVS2 $4,600
0.62 G VS1 $6,200

The price aforementioned is without settings.
Any feedback?

Thanks

Was quoted the same price for the 0.51 Solasfera 2 weeks ago. They have quite limited stock for Solasfera.

Was quoted 3.5k for 0.51 F VS1 Superideal.

Hope that gives you abit of the pricing comparison

 

[techman03]

hi guys

any shop can do adjustment? and how much?

i bought is 0.5c vs1 K round brilliant

JP charges insanely $200 and take 3 weeks

 

[spLeenfuL]

K color??

I don't think JP has K color and i suppose is a ring?
If is JP ring there are free resizing

 

[techman03]

no i didnt had it done in JP.

got a reply.. typo.. resizing $100. thanks guys!

 

[I Not Stupid Idiot]

anybody tried buying from Lovisa before? saw their brochures..0.7carat with relatively decent specs going for $5k; seem a lot cheaper than JP. Is it worth it?

 

[autumm]

Super Ideal Cut :

0.65 *D *VS2 *$6500

0.73 *E *VS1 *$7300

0.74 *D *VS1 *$7800

0.8 0 E *VS1 *$10200*


Solasfera :

0.75 E VS2 $9700

0.62 G VS1 $6700

Price quoted on 27 Aug for ur reference

wow prices really jumped.

my 0.8 G VS1 was $7800 at the start of this year. includes setting that had side diamonds.

 

[VaLLeceR]

Hi guys, I just bought a Solasfera diamond (upgrade). Will like to thank all of you for the useful diamond reads. Adding my part to the contribution.

For those who are confused about those higher facets diamonds, this might help. There are a several high facets diamonds available. My first one for my proposal ring was from Soo Kee. I got the Brilliant Rose series, 0.43ct D VS2 for about $4.5k. Was planning to upgrade back with them.. Their policy is after 2 years the diamond will depreciate by 20%. Originally wanted to upgrade back with them for the savings. For the same specs, a Brilliant Rose 0.7ct will cost about $13k.. Total top up will be about $9.4k.

Lucky I went around to compare.. A Solasfera 0.73 F VS2 cost $8.2k. If I get from JP, I’ll be saving $1.2k and still get to keep my Brilliant rose ring Going to reset the diamond into a pendant.

Anyway, for those who wanted to compare the technicals between the cuts, I tried comparing both under scopes. Here it is..


This is from the hearts and arrows scope. The Brilliant Rose arrows are much thinner than the Solasfera.. Apparently, this is not considered to be a hearts and arrows diamond.

This is from the ASET scope. Solasfera can see is more red and Brilliant Rose has light leakages.

My wifey holding the rings. This was just outside of the shop under the shelter.

Compared the diamonds outside under the sun.. The Solasfera is on a temporary ring clip.. It’s not yet set on a proper band yet. Almost in all angles, the Solasfera gives out a colorful flare. The Brilliant Rose does give out flares too.. but not as much as the Solasfera. Can tell that the Solasfera is whiter even though it is 2 color grades lower..

Under the shade

And finally, a video of them under their spotlight machine. Sorry for the poor video quality.. took it with my camera phone. This is suppose to see the fire and scintillation. Can definitely see that the Solasfera outshines the Brilliant rose..

Very happy with my new purchase!

Conclusion:
Spent less (upgrade Briliant rose is more expensive)
Bigger and better diamond (more afforadable to get a new Solasfera)
Get to keep old diamond for sentimental reasons
2 items for wifey to wear instead of 1

Wifey happy, I happy =p

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Update: another angle

 

[Draculav]

I've never seen the brilliant rose under the scope before. Interesting! It's 66 facets right?

 

[d3n]

Compared the diamonds outside under the sun.. The Solasfera is on a temporary ring clip.. It’s not yet set on a proper band yet. Almost in all angles, the Solasfera gives out a colorful flare. The Brilliant Rose does give out flares too.. but not as much as the Solasfera. Can tell that the Solasfera is whiter even though it is 2 color grades lower..

left looks yellowish leh compare to right.

 

[kohkindachi]

Hey guys, I'm quite disappointed with my Hearts and Arrow scope analysis Should I request for change or upgrade? It's a G Ideal Cut.

 

[Grizz.P]

Hey guys, I'm quite disappointed with my Hearts and Arrow scope analysis Should I request for change or upgrade? It's a G Ideal Cut.

What's wrong?

 

[kohkindachi]

What's wrong?

Hi. I can't really put it into words. But isn't the arrows suppose to be clear and distinct? I see some blur gaps and some gaps are very very close to the hearts. Or you think my scope is considerably ok?

Comparing to this (taken from other page infront)