Proposal Ring - Part 3

[dnsfpl]

thanks for sharing

will go cc@@

 

[etoilebiscuit]

what do u all think of this?

0.45ct vvs2 e super ideal

 

[fata1ityz]

Hi guys! Just got this from JP.
0.54ct VS1 F Super Ideal $4.2k
Is this a good buy? Really appreciate your help! Thanks!

 

[cherrystalk]

If you are set on an octagon, like in the photo you posted, only JP has it btw. If you are after a well-cut round brilliant (GIA triple excellent or AGS 0), there are more options.

haha looking for something classic like the solitaire. wonder if WD has their version of super ideal cuts?

 

[fir3bon3]

what do u all think of this?

0.45ct vvs2 e super ideal

It looks like a Super Ideal cut to me base on the scope images. Good buy there. Do you have the HCA score as well?

 

[fir3bon3]

Hi guys! Just got this from JP.
0.54ct VS1 F Super Ideal $4.2k
Is this a good buy? Really appreciate your help! Thanks!

From what I rmb the Bros quoted here, 4.2k for a 0.54ct F VS1 is reasonable. You're in good hands so don't worry Chose the ring design yet?

Ah, I still rmb when I was looking for the diamond.. I stalked this thread day and night hahhaa!

 

[etoilebiscuit]

It looks like a Super Ideal cut to me base on the scope images. Good buy there. Do you have the HCA score as well?

1.4, think it is super ideal cut

 

[fir3bon3]

Went to JP yesterday and was served by Vince. He gave me a very good diamond and casing education. I finally got to experience what all of you guys been sharing.. Very happy with his service. He was very patient and sincere in answering my many qns even though some might some noobish.

I saw their signature diamonds.. solasfera, brella? and the octagon. He showed all of them under different lights and even brought them outdoors without those strong jewelry shop lights for me to see. This really impressed me as it just shows that they have nothing to hide and are confident with their quality. I found the octagon to be the most sparkly of the rest. It's almost on par with the solasfera but sparkles are abit bigger. Needless to say, I chose the octagon

This is the diamond I reserved in the casing I want. It's not set properly yet. Vince just put the diamond on top of the casing to show me the overall effect.

Here is the side view. This is one of the main reason why I chose this design... can see alot of the diamond and the pillars doesn't block the diamond so much. When it is set properly the diamond height will be lower.

I'm thinking of adding more small diamonds at the side part here at the bottom of the main diamond. Sorry for my noob drawing..

This is my attempt at trying to take some artistical shots. haha

The diamond I reserved is a 0.8ct G VS1. I still have an option to change it to a 0.8 F VS1 for $300 more. Do you think I should top up abit for a F? I couldn't see much difference but on the certificate, DEF is in the colorless range and GHIJ is in the near colorless range. So the F will sound and look better on the certificate. You guys think its worth the top up?

I'm planning to use my UOB one card to maximize the cash rebate. FYI, they allowed me to pay my $500 deposit in cash first. When my financial quarter month starts, I can go down and swipe my card and they will return my $500 cash back.

I was also shown my diamond under outdoor lighting and sunlight. Really love how it looks like under direct sunlight! I was shock when my sales person ask me to walk out the shop with him

Personally I will top up for the F color for the $300. Like you said, it looks nicer on the cert.. hhaha!

 

[fir3bon3]

1.4, think it is super ideal cut

Yups! It falls between the 0.4 - 1.4 HCA score range. Congrats on your buy bro! Next step will be planning for the proposal. That more headache..

 

[etoilebiscuit]

Yups! It falls between the 0.4 - 1.4 HCA score range. Congrats on your buy bro! Next step will be planning for the proposal. That more headache..

wah, i had trouble considering this over a solasfera but i prefer-ed the SIC. ahahahah.

planned somehow alr, proposing overseas
well, love of my life so must do nice nice for her and myself.

guys, for the 3d render, any stage where they will send that?
i myself is getting excited for the ring, hahaha.

 

[fir3bon3]

wah, i had trouble considering this over a solasfera but i prefer-ed the SIC. ahahahah.

planned somehow alr, proposing overseas
well, love of my life so must do nice nice for her and myself.

guys, for the 3d render, any stage where they will send that?
i myself is getting excited for the ring, hahaha.

Ok ah, the SIC is also nice.

Oh where you planning to propose?
3D render usually take 2 weeks if I'm not wrong. You can liase with your sales person to check luh.

 

[etoilebiscuit]

Ok ah, the SIC is also nice.

Oh where you planning to propose?
3D render usually take 2 weeks if I'm not wrong. You can liase with your sales person to check luh.

land of morning calm

ok i shall email sales and check after 2 weeks.

 

[KinoChoco]

wah, i had trouble considering this over a solasfera but i prefer-ed the SIC. ahahahah.

planned somehow alr, proposing overseas
well, love of my life so must do nice nice for her and myself.

guys, for the 3d render, any stage where they will send that?
i myself is getting excited for the ring, hahaha.

Maybe can consider lower the clarity and color for a 0.5-0.6?

IMO, even a skinny girl looks better with a 0.5-0.6. unless she specifically (and genuinely) wanted something smaller.

 

[mero_cwj]

haha looking for something classic like the solitaire. wonder if WD has their version of super ideal cuts?

They used to bring in both normal ideal cuts and their own premium White Dwarf Ideal, kinda like ideal and super ideal, but when I asked them recently, they said they have scrapped that distinction and just bring in the top quality diamonds now. The ones I saw were not bad, maybe not as consistent as JP, but all had pretty good HCA scores, light performance under ASET scope and symmetry. Qualification is that my comparison is only between round brilliants at both shops, didn't really look at other fancy cuts.

 

[KinoChoco]

They used to bring in both normal ideal cuts and their own premium White Dwarf Ideal, kinda like ideal and super ideal, but when I asked them recently, they said they have scrapped that distinction and just bring in the top quality diamonds now. The ones I saw were not bad, maybe not as consistent as JP, but all had pretty good HCA scores, light performance under ASET scope and symmetry. Qualification is that my comparison is only between round brilliants at both shops, didn't really look at other fancy cuts.

Yeah i believe WD could actually be cheaper as they have much lower overall overhead cost. but like you said, their down point will be unable to take trade-ins and we need to consider the fact that they might close down anytime. (They don't have as much financial and related field to back them up unlike JP still have House of Hung)

 

[fir3bon3]

land of morning calm

ok i shall email sales and check after 2 weeks.

Oh Korea?!

 

[dnsfpl]

what do u all think of this?

0.45ct vvs2 e super ideal

i would rather use the same budget and get a 0.52 vs1 e super ideal

maybe its just me

 

[etoilebiscuit]

Oh Korea?!

yeah,

i would rather use the same budget and get a 0.52 vs1 e super ideal

maybe its just me

hmm, my budget at the price point dun have much diamonds at the same size i guess. i got it at a steal price i guess

 

[Ice.Ice]

If budget permits, i will top up $300 for the F. Its once in a lifetime purchase. Just go for it!

Then again, from a human eyes, G is good enough too. JP diamonds already have the maximum light performance which will make the diamond look brighter. With a good cut, G color will already look whiter compared to other not so good F color ones.

There's a video abt it.

The extra side diamonds on the side wall is a nice touch. Bear in mind, if your gf plans to wear her wedding band with the proposal ring, it will cover up all the side diamonds on one side. Unless you put on one side only so the other side can see. But it'll be quite funny if she wears the proposal ring only.

I need to show my gf this. We got a F color and it looked whiter than her sister's E color diamond. Maybe its also because of the higher facets (mine is the 88 facets octagon).

 

[mero_cwj]

Yeah i believe WD could actually be cheaper as they have much lower overall overhead cost. but like you said, their down point will be unable to take trade-ins and we need to consider the fact that they might close down anytime. (They don't have as much financial and related field to back them up unlike JP still have House of Hung)

Haha them closing down isn't really one of my concerns... The trade-in and credit card unavailability would be more relevant.