Proposal Ring - Part 2

[arm2454]

oh ok thanks, anyone recently bought 0.7 above diamond care to share the price and spec

 

[bedposthalo]

After 2.5 years since I bought my proposal ring...

I'd still love to have gotten this diamond with mega chunky blings:
Introducing August Vintage OEC Rounds: Part 1 The Bling Factor - YouTube

The August Vintage Rounds... A brand name of Old European round cut diamonds perfected with the proportions of the modern round brilliants...

Its that one in the middle:

I considered the Augsust Vintage before and saw their videos.

From my observations, I weights the pros and cons of the diamond.

Pro:
- It has broad flashes of fire which makes it easily observable. You can see each facet is big and wide, making each sparkle big and obvious.

- It has its own unique cutting, which makes it something special (although I still prefer H&As)

Cons:
- In the Aset, there seems to be a lack of evenly distributed contrasts (blue). There's very few blue in the diamond.

Majority of the contrast (blue) is circling around the table. Contrast will appear black/grey when viewed from the top.
This means that the diamond will have a dark circle around the centre.
As a result, this would mean the diamond have low scintillation... BUT.. this will be compensated with the broad flashes of fire
Personally, I will prefer it to be more balanced with a high scintillation and high fire.. I find that the broad facets and uneven contrast will make the diamond look more like a crystal since due to the huge facets.

Bear in mind, August vintage cut doesn't seem to be cut consistently.. there are others that have a more contrast.. but it's still not evenly distributed.

With too little contrast like the one below, may not be a good thing either.
Evenly distributed contrast helps to give the diamond the "bling factor" as well. Like the white black white black white black patterning.. Just like strobe lights, which makes it more eye catching.
Too little contrast and all red (light return) is something like a constant "high beam" effect.

 

[E11486]

Purchased a Brellia from JP,

0.657 C
G
VS1
$4750 + $550 (setting)

Very good service, very professional group of ppl. And very accomodating too. But was confused with the shop location, best to call and make appointment before going down.

Is this a reasonable price for a cushion shape diamond ?

Actually, before this, i was about to get BR (round)from sookee: 0.63C, G, VS2 for $7950 with setting (after disc). It was really sparkling..

ended up with brellia cos GF got mentioned she want something special...dun wan round, even though the i hinted many times, round look the most biggest out of most shape and most sparkling.

 

[Grizz.P]

Purchased a Brellia from JP,

0.657 C
G
VS1
$4750 + $550 (setting)

Very good service, very professional group of ppl. And very accomodating too. But was confused with the shop location, best to call and make appointment before going down.

Is this a reasonable price for a cushion shape diamond ?

Actually, before this, i was about to get BR (round)from sookee: 0.63C, G, VS2 for $7950 with setting (after disc). It was really sparkling..

ended up with brellia cos GF got mentioned she want something special...dun wan round, even though the i hinted many times, round look the most biggest out of most shape and most sparkling.

Congrats on your Brellia purchase! If your GF want a non-round diamond, the Brellia is a good choice
A 0.65ct is a rare carat size... Once it hits 0.70, the price will increase alot.

 

[alwaysnforever]

Purchased a Brellia from JP,

0.657 C
G
VS1
$4750 + $550 (setting)

Very good service, very professional group of ppl. And very accomodating too. But was confused with the shop location, best to call and make appointment before going down.

Is this a reasonable price for a cushion shape diamond ?

Actually, before this, i was about to get BR (round)from sookee: 0.63C, G, VS2 for $7950 with setting (after disc). It was really sparkling..

ended up with brellia cos GF got mentioned she want something special...dun wan round, even though the i hinted many times, round look the most biggest out of most shape and most sparkling.

cheap leh. mine almost same size, but F colour, and its $7k with setting

 

[elnos86]

Purchased a Brellia from JP,

0.657 C
G
VS1
$4750 + $550 (setting)

Very good service, very professional group of ppl. And very accomodating too. But was confused with the shop location, best to call and make appointment before going down.

Is this a reasonable price for a cushion shape diamond ?

Actually, before this, i was about to get BR (round)from sookee: 0.63C, G, VS2 for $7950 with setting (after disc). It was really sparkling..

ended up with brellia cos GF got mentioned she want something special...dun wan round, even though the i hinted many times, round look the most biggest out of most shape and most sparkling.

I got confused with the location too on my first visit. I couldn't find them and had to call them to realize they were operating inside of House of Hung.

When you gf said she doesnt want round, did you decide on the Brellia by yourself? Cos there is other shapes like the princess too.

$7,950 for a 0.63CT G VS2 is overpriced. That price should be able to get a Super Ideal Cut 0.7ct+ already. And Sookee diamonds are not even Super Ideal cutting.

 

[winorlose]

$7950 i can get a high 0.7 or 0.8c in JP liao

or at least a good spec 0.75c, VS1, E colour

 

[shaoos]

The night she will nv FORHET..

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[kunlky]

Hi all,

Was quoted with GIA 0.33 F VS1 $1,900 ( Super Ideal Cut )?
Is it consider as reasonable?

 

[E11486]

cheap leh. mine almost same size, but F colour, and its $7k with setting

I was offered another brellia 0.62c, vs1,F colour for $5200 (w/o setting)...decide to go for cheaper n bigger one as i cant tell the colour difference

Elnos: i did not see other shape, was in a rush...only saw idealcut round n cushion. My gf once wadapp mi a pic , i showed Casey, he say is a brellia.. So i choose brellia loh...if not, i will take round ideal cut or solasfera liao...look so much bigger n sparkling !!! Actually soo kee BR cutting not too bad ba...very sparking, but is modified cut with 66 facets?

I saw tian poh HOF, wan vomit blood,...0.62c, g , vs2 need 10k+


Winorleso: thanks for ur info, i would actually wan get 0.8 carat round, but too bad, gf want special.., think brellia i almost no see cushion in hearts n arrow form before in any other jewel shop...quite unique n special ba..

 

[E11486]

Hi all,

Was quoted with GIA 0.33 F VS1 $1,900 ( Super Ideal Cut )?
Is it consider as reasonable?

U cant go wrong with jp i think ?

 

[Milo-Dino]

My fiance bought our engagement ring from The Jewel Box Shaw. Their price is very reasonable. I think the quality is really good, best of all its customised, so Im happy to know the design is exclusively for me and no one else has it.

I have more reason to flaunt it just an advice for you guys from a lady heehee..

I think you need to call them to make an appointment.

just googled it and it looks pricey...

I think most of us here appreciate the education provided by JP.

 

[Draculav]

My fiance bought our engagement ring from The Jewel Box Shaw. Their price is very reasonable. I think the quality is really good, best of all its customised, so Im happy to know the design is exclusively for me and no one else has it.

I have more reason to flaunt it just an advice for you guys from a lady heehee..

I think you need to call them to make an appointment.

just googled it and it looks pricey...

I think most of us here appreciate the education provided by JP.

Just look at her past posts. It's a spam.

 

[Gastby]

From JP

Brellia
0.866 C
G
VS 1
$9600 (without setting)
Is it over price ??

 

[spLeenfuL]

From JP

Brellia
0.866 C
G
VS 1
$9600 (without setting)
Is it over price ??

They're prices seems to be consistent and fair.

 

[spLeenfuL]

I was offered another brellia 0.62c, vs1,F colour for $5200 (w/o setting)...decide to go for cheaper n bigger one as i cant tell the colour difference

Elnos: i did not see other shape, was in a rush...only saw idealcut round n cushion. My gf once wadapp mi a pic , i showed Casey, he say is a brellia.. So i choose brellia loh...if not, i will take round ideal cut or solasfera liao...look so much bigger n sparkling !!! Actually soo kee BR cutting not too bad ba...very sparking, but is modified cut with 66 facets?

I saw tian poh HOF, wan vomit blood,...0.62c, g , vs2 need 10k+


Winorleso: thanks for ur info, i would actually wan get 0.8 carat round, but too bad, gf want special.., think brellia i almost no see cushion in hearts n arrow form before in any other jewel shop...quite unique n special ba..

I think the HOF is comparable to the Super Ideal Cut standard.. though Tian poh doesn't provide the scopes to see the diamond.. won't be able to assess the true quality.

 

[E11486]

From JP

Brellia
0.866 C
G
VS 1
$9600 (without setting)
Is it over price ??

Its double the price of mine
Same g colour n vs1 ... But only 0.657c...it abt 0.21c difference, but note price jump after 0.7-0.9 range.

 

[winorlose]

yes, JP mentioned that after 0.8, the price will see a big jump

 

[spLeenfuL]

0.86 is a good size then.. if hit 0.90ct, it will take a big hit in the price

 

[teowilliam11]

Do you guys think a 0.84 F VS2 princess cut(square modified brilliant) Ex polish, VG symmetry, that cost $4k is cheap?