Proposal Ring - Part 2

[Symbol]

Hi, can anyone help with this?? Thanks in advance.

Looks fine to me

 

[fusionz]

Looks fine to me

Except the center portion looks kinda of blur in the actual diamond image. Is it normal?

 

[Grizz.P]

Except the center portion looks kinda of blur in the actual diamond image. Is it normal?

Should be normal. Maybe it's the focus of the cam. The other photos are clear.

Received my ring design 3d pics. Going for something more interesting like a rope twist design.. but I’m not sure.. or should I go for something more classic and let the main diamond stand and show for itself? Any comments?

Looks cool.. I prefer more classic designs though. I'm abit more traditional. Hah

 

[cnt]

u guys got go diamonds.pro?

 

[fabiaN__]

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0.49ct is a very nice size.. If it hit 0.50ct it'll cost alot more.

agreed... good to save some $$ in terms of a 0.49 vs a 0.52 carat weight..

$3.6k is a very good price. heh heh

 

[spunky9al]

Received my ring design 3d pics. Going for something more interesting like a rope twist design.. but I’m not sure.. or should I go for something more classic and let the main diamond stand and show for itself? Any comments?

the design looks good. but the twisted design may make the band thicker. better try to find out if your girl is okay with thicker bands cus' it can be quite uncomfortable to wear.

 

[yilinglim]

1) 0.74 F VVS2
Super Ideal

$7800



2)0.74 F VS1
Ideal cut

$6600

which is a better choice?

 

[tk]

1) 0.74 F VVS2
Super Ideal

$7800

2)0.74 F VS1
Ideal cut

$6600

which is a better choice?

compare side by side.. if u can't see any difference go for the less expensive one lor..

 

[slayer_yogi]

I got my super ideal F, 1.01, vs2 for 14.5k. Not sure if it's really worth paying so much for vvs1 and D color. I rather have a bigger carat.

Hey there!

I just made a purchase from JannPaul 2 days ago, and I find that the price I paid is no different from yours, but the colour is 1 grade lower. Feeling a little upset that Lionel didn't advise me on getting a F colour for only $200 more.

Diamond type: Super Ideal Cut
1.01 G VS2
GIA 2156011638
Total Amount: $14,850 ($14,300 for diamond, $550 for setting)

I also noticed that the price for these specs is so much lower for people who bought it last year! Shocking that the price of diamonds rose so much over the year. I wonder if I should contact him and ask for clarification. Need advice from the experts here. Thanks!

 

[bedposthalo]

Hey there!

I just made a purchase from JannPaul 2 days ago, and I find that the price I paid is no different from yours, but the colour is 1 grade lower. Feeling a little upset that Lionel didn't advise me on getting a F colour for only $200 more.

Diamond type: Super Ideal Cut
1.01 G VS2
GIA 2156011638
Total Amount: $14,850 ($14,300 for diamond, $550 for setting)

I also noticed that the price for these specs is so much lower for people who bought it last year! Shocking that the price of diamonds rose so much over the year. I wonder if I should contact him and ask for clarification. Need advice from the experts here. Thanks!

Most likely due to diamond prices that's ever increasing.

You can read up on diamond price forecasts.
Some even expect prices to skyrocket in 2018.

http://www.mining.com/rough-diamond-prices-to-skyrocket-in-2018/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/timtrea...best-friend-as-demand-rises-and-supply-falls/

It's better to secure your diamond early!

 

[Symbol]

the design looks good. but the twisted design may make the band thicker. better try to find out if your girl is okay with thicker bands cus' it can be quite uncomfortable to wear.

Should be normal. Maybe it's the focus of the cam. The other photos are clear.

Looks cool.. I prefer more classic designs though. I'm abit more traditional. Hah

Thanks for the comments. They showed me a ready ring with that twist band but different design. Felt ok.. but maybe girl fingers more sensitive? lol
I'm waiting for them to send me another version with side diamonds.

 

[LimWilfred]

Well, both Tian Po HOF and JP Super Ideal Cuts are 57 facets with 8 Hearts & Arrows. Essentially, they are cut 57 times with 8 hearts & arrows patterning. The only difference is how good/accurately these 57 facets are cut.

Brands often label and give their good 57 facets a name. Just like how Tian Po called theirs "Hearts on Fire", Lee Hwa calls theirs "Destinee", or Larry calls theirs "Lazare". Essentially, they are all 57 facets with 8 Hearts & Arrows, just called diff names. These diamonds are often called the "Ideal Cut".

The term "Super Ideal Cut" is a quality level of the Cut. When a 57 facets diamond is cut properly to the highest standard, it's called a "Super Ideal Cut" quality or "True Hearts & Arrows". Whether Tian Po's HOF or others are of Super Ideal Cut quality, we will not know. This is because, to check if a diamond is a Super Ideal Cut quality, you need to use the Ideal, ASET and Hearts and arrows scope. Unfortunately, these brands does not show anything. So we can't judge it.

So that's the quality difference.

In terms of pricing, JP's Super Ideal Cut is way reasonable (I think almost half or more?) compared to Tian Poh's HOF. It's hard to digest why one company can sell a better quality diamond but at a much lower price compared to others. But it's mainly due to profit margins. So you can imagine how much these brands are earning per diamond. lol.

Just pop in Cartier, Harry Winston and Tiffany's.
Tiffany's diamonds are even more expensive than Tian Poh's HOF and they are not even certified by GIA or AGS. They are certified by Tiffany themselves. Higher price does not equate to better quality in diamond sense.

I don't agree that "cheap stuffs sure of not good quality".
Consumers are getting more savy in their purchase now. It pays to do your homework before making a decision or in this case, it saves you $$. lol.
Anyway, all the retail stores above uses crazily high intensity lighting. I have compared my rock from JP with my friend's from LeeHwa at a neutral condition. JP's was much better.

No worries bro, we're all here to help to save each other $$

Yeah. When I went to jewelry shops, they all tell me their diamond is very special and got hearts and arrows. I thought it was quite funny since they all only use a sample to see how it is suppose to look like. What's even funnier is the sample does not look that great.

Anyway, general rule of thumb. Use all the scope to check your shortlisted diamond. Don't rely on sample and branding.

 

[elnos86]

For those wondering how hearts and arrows are suppose to look like >>

 

[whorocks]

will we be able to get HCA scores for brellia and solasfera?

 

[fusionz]

Went down this afternoon to select and discuss about setting. Have shortlisted 2 design from the available settings.

1. 18k white gold Halo setting with side diamond

2. 18k white gold setting with a heart shape

Any comments? Will the Halo setting steal the limelight of the main diamond? And is the heart shape too plain looking?

I'm more inclined towards to the Halo setting so is my friend who went down with me. But the diamond also look stunning on the plain setting too.

 

[d3vilstarz]

Ring

Just went down today to JP

have selected my ring

Diamond type: Super Ideal (loose diamond)
0.51 F VS2

without Setting : $3900

any comment ?

understand that diamond price went up as compare to last year when i was at JP

 

[fabiaN__]

i'd prefer a plain setting anytime... not a fan of halo setting. cuz IMHO, it does not bring out the true size (for a halo setting) and sparkles of the diamond.

but i guess everybody has his/her preference!

 

[spLeenfuL]

Went down this afternoon to select and discuss about setting. Have shortlisted 2 design from the available settings.

1. 18k white gold Halo setting with side diamond

2. 18k white gold setting with a heart shape

Any comments? Will the Halo setting steal the limelight of the main diamond? And is the heart shape too plain looking?

I'm more inclined towards to the Halo setting so is my friend who went down with me. But the diamond also look stunning on the plain setting too.

Halo will make the diamond look bigger for sure.. But its more of a complicated design. IMO, I think plain is a safe bet.

 

[Dicer181]

will we be able to get HCA scores for brellia and solasfera?

Nope.. its only for the regular 57 facets rounds.

 

[whorocks]

Nope.. its only for the regular 57 facets rounds.

thanks for the info!