Proposal Ring - Part 2

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I scored a 4 :D



Price sounds consistent with the other bros.. HCA score is good but needs to be looked at with the scopes. Though JP specializes in Super Ideal cuts, it shouldn't be a problem.. No harm sharing your scope images when you receive them :)



Voted for you. Good luck!

Thanks for the vote!
 

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Cut > Carat > Color > Clarity ?

generally yes.. but also depends on the budget and personal priorities.. if on a low budget like 2k, insisting on a perfect cut may end up with too small a carat.. some pple are more open to off-white color than others.. general guidelines may say get G and below, VS2 and below, but dun just follow blindly.. go see and compare for yourself..
 

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If I need a proposal ring urgent (say within > 3 weeks), JP is not the best place to go to? Any other recommendations?

Depends on the design you choose. I was on a tight deadline and they managed to do mine within a week.
 

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Hi everyone,

1st time getting a proposal ring, would appreciate if you take a look at this GIA report (click HERE) and let me know your expert opinions.

The full-close of the inclusions diagram is HERE.

Cost is around $11k
 
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Hi everyone,

1st time getting a proposal ring, would appreciate if you take a look at this GIA report (click HERE) and let me know your expert opinions.

Cost is around $11k

FYI on the HCA score for your piece..

Factor - Grade
Light Return - Very Good
Fire - Excellent
Scintillation - Very Good
Spread - Excellent

Total Visual Performance 1.7 - Excellent
 

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Hi everyone,

1st time getting a proposal ring, would appreciate if you take a look at this GIA report (click HERE) and let me know your expert opinions.

Cost is around $11k

Have you seen the diamond in 'person'? Any scope pics to show? :)
Certificate alone can't tell much about the diamond.
 

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sadly nope, the diamond stone is right now in HK..
I'm requesting for the Xray diagrams, will post it up here for comments once I have it..

But based on the GIA alone, its a good buy?
There's some inclusions close to the edge, any concerns?
 
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sadly nope, the diamond stone is right now in HK..
I'm requesting for the Xray diagrams, will post it up here for comments once I have it..

But based on the GIA alone, its a good buy?
There's some inclusions close to the edge, any concerns?

You need not have to worry too much abt the inclusions on a VS1 stone really. :)

If you are not looking for "ideal cut" diamonds, the stone based on the data given on the cert, it does look pretty decent. Need scope pics to further comment though... I am not sure about the price (if that is what you mean "a good buy" ) :D
 

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Hi, any idea how much do these melees cost?

Don't know yet.. still deciding on the wedding band design first.

Hi everyone,

1st time getting a proposal ring, would appreciate if you take a look at this GIA report (click HERE) and let me know your expert opinions.

The full-close of the inclusions diagram is HERE.

Cost is around $11k

Judging from the proportions, it is a standard Excellent graded diamond.
The table is very wide, combined with a shorter depth and shallow crown, even though it will have larger measurements, like a flatter diamond with bigger surface area. But you're gonna sacrifice that for a smaller fire and lower scintillation. Tables that are too wide can have the "ring of death" light leakages. Super Ideal Cut requirements would cap the table to 58%.
But you need to use the ASET scope to confirm this.
Pros - Look bigger
Cons - Smaller fire and less scintillation, less lively

There are quite a few inclusions on the girdle. I spotted a feather inclusion at the 6 o'clock directly on the edge, parallel to the girdle. That's quite worrying.. Chipping might occur. But one way you can prevent your diamond from chipping is to make the setting like a bezel to protect the edges.
prod_ring_floating_bezel_1.jpg
 

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You need not have to worry too much abt the inclusions on a VS1 stone really. :)

If you are not looking for "ideal cut" diamonds, the stone based on the data given on the cert, it does look pretty decent. Need scope pics to further comment though... I am not sure about the price (if that is what you mean "a good buy" ) :D


damm, the stone in HK is taken already...
Have to wait for another good one to come along again :(
 

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damm, the stone in HK is taken already...
Have to wait for another good one to come along again :(

just need to do more homework.. next time see good deal can act fast.. but u also quite generous hor.. spend 5 figures on a diamond.. :D
 

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i just went to jp last week. and got myself a 0.71ct G vvs1! waiting for my scopes photo! hehe
 

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Hi all,

I have just gotten my scope images for the diamond. Appreciate your advice on the diamond. Thanks!

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Sharing another view to hearts & arrows.. :)

Conclusion
At Lumera, we believe the best approach to hearts and arrows is not to be carried away by the marketing of the pattern. One of the reasons GIA (and AGS) do not incorporate or acknowledge H&A in their grading is that it has never been shown to be preferred by consumers in blind tests. While the pattern has an emotional appeal, its actual affect on appearance is debated.


Hearts And Arrows | Diamond Cut
 

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Don't know yet.. still deciding on the wedding band design first.



Judging from the proportions, it is a standard Excellent graded diamond.
The table is very wide, combined with a shorter depth and shallow crown, even though it will have larger measurements, like a flatter diamond with bigger surface area. But you're gonna sacrifice that for a smaller fire and lower scintillation. Tables that are too wide can have the "ring of death" light leakages. Super Ideal Cut requirements would cap the table to 58%.
But you need to use the ASET scope to confirm this.
Pros - Look bigger
Cons - Smaller fire and less scintillation, less lively

There are quite a few inclusions on the girdle. I spotted a feather inclusion at the 6 o'clock directly on the edge, parallel to the girdle. That's quite worrying.. Chipping might occur. But one way you can prevent your diamond from chipping is to make the setting like a bezel to protect the edges.
prod_ring_floating_bezel_1.jpg

Ohh.. I've seen those bezel settings before. I thought it was to make the diamond look bigger :s13:
 
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