Proposal Ring - Part 3
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seuZach_T90
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I think as long as the inclusions are not on the girdle it will be fine. Also avoid those surface type of inclusions like cavity, etc too.
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Hi Guys, i am looking at these 2 diamonds and would appreciate any comments and feedback to see which one is more worth it.
1. 0.70ct
F, VS1
Triple Excellents
Fluorescence None
Ideal Cut
HCA score 0.9
GIA certificate 1289747639
S$6,200 inclusive of setting/1 x resize and polishing
2. 0.73ct
E, VS2
Triple Excellents
Fluorescence None
Ideal Cut
HCA score 0.6
GIA certificate 2195176967
S$6,400 inclusive of setting/1 x resize and polishing
As for scope images, both are very similar when i look through using Ideal, ASET and Hearts & Arrow scope.
1. 0.70ct
F, VS1
Triple Excellents
Fluorescence None
Ideal Cut
HCA score 0.9
GIA certificate 1289747639
S$6,200 inclusive of setting/1 x resize and polishing
2. 0.73ct
E, VS2
Triple Excellents
Fluorescence None
Ideal Cut
HCA score 0.6
GIA certificate 2195176967
S$6,400 inclusive of setting/1 x resize and polishing
As for scope images, both are very similar when i look through using Ideal, ASET and Hearts & Arrow scope.
Since u didnt provide scope images, i'll say option B.
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Hi guys, just to update on ring setting:
Me and bb went to House of Hung this Thursday for the ring setting. we actually met Casey (who records many videos for JP, I recognised his voice haha). He was very nice and professional to us even though we both looked rather young and "student-y", plus the fact that we actually didn't buy our diamond from them..
After 1.5h of discussing metal colour (for my grey diamond, white or yellow gold were too strong), cathedral/non-cathedral, pave, band shapes, we decided on a rope band design with 5 prongs (more about that later) in 18k rose gold. I think it might have been a discounted price as we were quoted less than 700. We paid a 50% deposit so that they could proceed with the prototype. There's a one time resizing included as well, which is cool.
We preferred the 5 prongs (you can see an example at JP's blog post on prongs) as I like how it looks from the 6 o'clock profile. 6 prongs would have resulted in one more prong in that view (hiding the culet) and while 4 prongs has a nicer 6 o'clock view, it might look squarish from face up and might be less secure.
With the prototype and the setting, the wait will be about 2 months! We were not on an urgent timeline so we just accepted but I think if your case is urgent, they might be able to expedite.
Me and bb went to House of Hung this Thursday for the ring setting. we actually met Casey (who records many videos for JP, I recognised his voice haha). He was very nice and professional to us even though we both looked rather young and "student-y", plus the fact that we actually didn't buy our diamond from them..
After 1.5h of discussing metal colour (for my grey diamond, white or yellow gold were too strong), cathedral/non-cathedral, pave, band shapes, we decided on a rope band design with 5 prongs (more about that later) in 18k rose gold. I think it might have been a discounted price as we were quoted less than 700. We paid a 50% deposit so that they could proceed with the prototype. There's a one time resizing included as well, which is cool.
We preferred the 5 prongs (you can see an example at JP's blog post on prongs) as I like how it looks from the 6 o'clock profile. 6 prongs would have resulted in one more prong in that view (hiding the culet) and while 4 prongs has a nicer 6 o'clock view, it might look squarish from face up and might be less secure.
With the prototype and the setting, the wait will be about 2 months! We were not on an urgent timeline so we just accepted but I think if your case is urgent, they might be able to expedite.
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Hi was quoted
$13,400 for 0.93F Super ideal from JP as well.
Was told that diff for 0.9 to 1 carat is 20%-30% jump.but it doesn’t seem to be the case. And this is just quoted this month.
While the above was last month. Anybody knows y???
Bcuz I need to know if it’s justifiable to pay so much for a 0.93 when the diff with a 1.01 is $1,400?!!! With a diff of 0.08 and just one colour up.
I would probably push it up to 1 since the incremental cost is not really that significant in the grand scheme of things. The color is F for that 1.01, so essentially the price difference of 1.4k is for the 0.08 size, which might not be worth it at a lower weight, but it's definitely worth it at this weight imo.
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Thing is my Budget was 10k and this is already Super overbudget. But I was trying to figure out the diff or justify the 0.93 carat for its price. Bcuz I was thought it would be 20%-30% jump for a 1 carat
I was in exactly the same situation as you. My initial budget was only $10k. Then i bit the bullet on the 1.09 carat. If you're asking for the value on the 0.93 vs 1 carat, I'd think the 1 ct might provide more value and also the "mind clean". Perhaps you should compare the specs of what you can get with 10k vs the price of 1 ct? - is your 0.93 a high clarity though? I was quoted 13.2k for a 1.01G vs 2 a few weeks back but then it went OOS quick before i get to buy it.
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I Guess most ppl still
Go for the carat?
Oh..seems like many ppl ended up exceeding their Budget.
It’s a 0.93E
I would have took it if a 1.01 cost 15k?
Than perhaps the 0.93 E at $13,400 would b more justified.
I do noe that prices jump every year but 1.01 $14,900 was just in mar which was last month.
And JP mention 20-30% price jump to 1
I just don’t know how this is calculated and I don’t want to be a radish.
I need to know the money is well spent? And justifiable.
I Guess most ppl still
Go for the carat?
Oh..seems like many ppl ended up exceeding their Budget.
It’s a 0.93E
I would have took it if a 1.01 cost 15k?
Than perhaps the 0.93 E at $13,400 would b more justified.
I do noe that prices jump every year but 1.01 $14,900 was just in mar which was last month.
And JP mention 20-30% price jump to 1
I just don’t know how this is calculated and I don’t want to be a radish.
I need to know the money is well spent? And justifiable.
Could be because it's an E, that's why. What's the clarity though?
Perhaps try lowering the color and clarity to bump up the weight?
Noticed that everyone kinda left the clarity out haha, remember that every jump in clarity is also around 5-10% more expensive
It’s 0.93 E vs1
Is it really obvious between a G and F.
If they were to b worn on fingers.
I think nobody really stares at the diamond if it’s worn right?
Or would we be able to c the yellow on a normal day?not comparing with the others in the shop?
Realistically speaking based on real life situation, if your cut is good (e.g Super ideal), no one can identify it being an D or G, unless they have a much better color diamond right beside it to do a detailed Long stare comparison.
Other than that, it also depends on your mind, if you personally think G is imperfect, u will always think that it’s imperfect
I think the price is about right for your stone. Having said that, i will drop the color to F or G and bump up the weight above 1. (That's what i did) - i did the color comparison in store, there were 2 Gs and a F. One of the G has an obvious tint to it while the one i chose, i cant tell the difference between the F and G once the stone is mounted onto a setting. It's really difficult to tell. (G face up really white though, even more so for a super ideal).
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Hello guys, need some help here. Im looking at this 2 diamonds and will need some advice on which is more worth.
1. 0.51 ct, E ,vvs2 Super ideal cut which is 5.2k inclusive of setting
2. 0.56 ct, D, vvs2 Super ideal cut which is 5.9k inclusive of setting
Am having problem deciding as my gf finger size is quite small at about 46. So not sure which one will suit more.
1. 0.51 ct, E ,vvs2 Super ideal cut which is 5.2k inclusive of setting
2. 0.56 ct, D, vvs2 Super ideal cut which is 5.9k inclusive of setting
Am having problem deciding as my gf finger size is quite small at about 46. So not sure which one will suit more.
Size 46 is about US 4 yeah. About same as my partner size. 0.5 won’t look big don’t worry haha. I’ll suggest wait for a VS2 and F~ diamond and bump it up to 0.6 Super ideal.
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