Proposal Ring - Part 2

[beng035]

erm... i am a bit displeased with JP.
but shall comment on that later on.....

this is interesting, first time i heard after 4 mths of camping in this thread

 

[final1]

Yeah, always good to hear more opinions on the retailers in SG.

 

[final1]

yes.... 0.01/0.03/0.05 size.

Wah...so small ah...I am not sure there are such small solasferas around.
Also, i am not sure if GIA even grades such small stones.

 

[final1]

Can disclose the first 2 number$$ of ur ring?

First number is a 2 with total 5 digits. Wont reveal second digit.

 

[llvisionll]

include setting with side diamonds? it is possible to upload some photos for us to admire the ring...

First number is a 2 with total 5 digits. Wont reveal second digit.

 

[final1]

no side diamonds on our setting.
Preference is that if we have 1 big expensive sui sui stone in the center, we don't like to put small, cheap stones next to it.

haha maybe JP will upload pics of it in the future. I may upload if i get off my lazy bum to work the camera.

 

[fkm1180]

Princess cut diamond

My friend bought a princess cut diamond, is there any tool similar to pricescope HCA that can use for princess cut?


refer to the above post,

I think GIA won't grade the diamond for 0.01 or 0.05 carat. The diamond must over certain weight then it worth the grading. Imagine 0.01 diamond cost only $100 or less, you have to pay $200 for the result. What is the point of getting the report? Better use the grading report $$ and buy a bigger diamond. right?

 

[zakkieez]

Hi Bros!! Just want to share with you all.. my friend who is an engineer actually made his own LED ring box!!!!

Give you guys some inspiration!!!!

He sketched the design first on the computer

Using a heavy machinery, he cut out the metal to be used as the ring box.. It's made out of aircraft grade aluminium.. lol

Then he drilled holes for the ring.

After it was finished cutting

Dyed the box black and did some wiring to make put LED lights inside..

How the inside looks like after the LED lights was installed.

Final product!!! LED Ring Box!!

 

[Requeroth]

Nice stuff.

 

[Carnage]

For the fun of it, we took a look at a Brilliant Lady that they had in stock. 0.92 carats, D color, VVS2. Beautiful rock (though personally I prefer the cut of a Solasfera). I would say that whoever is in the market for a diamond that is in the 'above-average carat size range' for a proposal ring would do well to take a look at the Brilliant Lady just for consideration.

What was the price?

 

[llvisionll]

Your friend is a very sincere guy. If I'm not wrong, the color is anodized some more. How much he spent for someone to fabricate this stuff? Or he owns the machinery? haha

Hi Bros!! Just want to share with you all.. my friend who is an engineer actually made his own LED ring box!!!!

Give you guys some inspiration!!!!

He sketched the design first on the computer

Using a heavy machinery, he cut out the metal to be used as the ring box.. It's made out of aircraft grade aluminium.. lol

Then he drilled holes for the ring.

After it was finished cutting

Dyed the box black and did some wiring to make put LED lights inside..

How the inside looks like after the LED lights was installed.

Final product!!! LED Ring Box!!

 

[yvette]

My friend bought a princess cut diamond, is there any tool similar to pricescope HCA that can use for princess cut?


refer to the above post,

I think GIA won't grade the diamond for 0.01 or 0.05 carat. The diamond must over certain weight then it worth the grading. Imagine 0.01 diamond cost only $100 or less, you have to pay $200 for the result. What is the point of getting the report? Better use the grading report $$ and buy a bigger diamond. right?

not sure whether there will be any certi for mini diamonds.
Spoke to Jann earlier on, he said mini solasfera even it is 0.03 you can still see the 10 hearts and 10 arrows! he said is super cute.

i got to wait for the stocks to come and see to comment further.

 

[Triste]

Hi guys, after visits to several dealers, i will be making my second and (hopefully) final selection trip to Jann Paul. I've had my eye on this 0.87 carat vs1 G color solasfera diamond which is exactly atmy 10k budget.i really love how the solasfera sparkles!

Casey has provided very good service btw!

just wanted some experts opinions if this is a good purchase, compared to just getting a super ideal cut for the same price.

 

[final1]

What was the price?

I didnt ask. But I guess more than $16k

 

[final1]

Hi guys, after visits to several dealers, i will be making my second and (hopefully) final selection trip to Jann Paul. I've had my eye on this 0.87 carat vs1 G color solasfera diamond which is exactly atmy 10k budget.i really love how the solasfera sparkles!

Casey has provided very good service btw!

just wanted some experts opinions if this is a good purchase, compared to just getting a super ideal cut for the same price.

As with most Solasferas, the scope pics will turn up mostly perfect (no light leakage, symmetry). So based on your pics its definitely a good diamond.

When you say JP super ideal at same price ($10k), i think you will be getting either a bigger carat, a better clarity or a better color. This is because solasfera is a premium cut. So, u gotta choose what you want to sacrifice.

When you go down to JP, do get them to perhaps show you the Brilliant Lady since u are set on round shapes.

 

[[GorgeouS]]

Hi guys, after visits to several dealers, i will be making my second and (hopefully) final selection trip to Jann Paul. I've had my eye on this 0.87 carat vs1 G color solasfera diamond which is exactly atmy 10k budget.i really love how the solasfera sparkles!

Casey has provided very good service btw!

just wanted some experts opinions if this is a good purchase, compared to just getting a super ideal cut for the same price.

The diamonds looks good.. the Solasfera is in its own class by itself.. just like the Brellia.. hahaha

 

[Triste]

As with most Solasferas, the scope pics will turn up mostly perfect (no light leakage, symmetry. So based on your pics its definitely a good diamond.

When you say JP super ideal at same price ($10k), i think you will be getting a either a bigger carat, a better clarity or a better color. This is solasfera is a premium cut. So, u gotta choose what you want to sacrifice.

When you go down to JP, do get them to perhaps show you the Brilliant Lady since u are set on round shapes.

Thanks man! Your advice has certainly come in handy and articulate my thoughts very well.

I saw some super ideals at the 10 range with better color, but wasn't too impressed to be honest. I couldn't forget how the solasfera sparkles and it was on my mind all weekend long.

That being said, it being a 0.87 has made me pretty happy, as its closer to the 0.9 range! The super ideals that i saw elsewhere was from 0.90-0.92.

Guess i will spring for this. According to casey, two other people were very keen on it,but he reserved it for me still.

 

[final1]

My Solasfera is 1.08 ct, G, VS1. Quite similar spec to yours except for the carat. But, price between yours and mine is not comparable because mine already exceeds 1 ct.

I put it this way, for Solasferas, you're definitely not buying the wrong thing. Question is, is it the right thing?

 

[Triste]

My Solasfera is 1.08 ct, G, VS1. Quite similar spec to yours except for the carat. But, price between yours and mine is not comparable because mine already exceeds 1 ct.

I put it this way, for Solasferas, you're definitely not buying the wrong thing. Question is, is it the right thing?

I like your last sentence. I consulted my girlfriend on this as she was adamant on carat size previously. But after viewing the literature on solas, she was convinced throughly. So in that sense, I made the right decision on it.Quality > quantity, given a set budget.

When I saw the sparkle in the sunlight, I was really won over. The sparkle is literally blinding, much more so than what I have seen on other super ideals.

And in fact I actually asked about your diamond, as I saw it in earlier posts.Very nice size, which was what she wanted. So bo bian, got to get the most bang for the buck as I can't afford it.

Casey has a 0.90 and 0.80 with better colors. But the price difference was way larger than what I had got. In short, I don't regret the decision one bit!It's rare to find that size, in fact the one I chose was the only diamond I had seen which was closer to the 0.9 range, without paying the premium!

 

[Kimmjio]

hmmm....

Looking at everyone elses Solasfera, how come mine the centre area is green whereas everyone else is showing red?