Proposal Ring - Part 3

[dnsfpl]

http://thediamonddictionary.blogspot.sg/2010/05/super-ideal-cut-diamond.html

my 0.77ct G VVS2 at SGD$5.6k based on 1.41 exchange rate

the super ideal then vs now might be different

end of the day buy something that you can afford and will make your SO happy

diamond she choose, wedding band also she choose

no headache no pressure for me lol

 

[cherrystalk]

is it common practice to pay for each other's wedding rings?

 

[tiny]

is it common practice to pay for each other's wedding rings?

Usually wife expects husband to pay all. Including the banquet.

 

[dnsfpl]

i paid for wedding band and engagement ring
wedding band is not expensive anyway, app 1-3k

honeymoon we intended to use our joint acct, like our usual holidays
end up we half half, $4k each

 

[KinoChoco]

is it common practice to pay for each other's wedding rings?

Quite common. The wedding band should be half since it's meant to be female pays for the male band and male pays for the female band.

 

[KinoChoco]

Usually wife expects husband to pay all. Including the banquet.

If that's the case I'll need to ensure the Wife got no flaws and comes with a guarantee, else why will I want to buy her

 

[huangdarren]

Hi, I bought a IGI round brilliant diamond, 0.52 carat, F color, HCA rating of 1.9, VS1 for 3.9k SGD before gst. Isit okay
IGI report number 219698661

 

[spLeenfuL]

Hi, I bought a IGI round brilliant diamond, 0.52 carat, F color, HCA rating of 1.9, VS1 for 3.9k SGD before gst. Isit okay
IGI report number 219698661

IGI isn't the same as GIA. They tend to over grade by 1-2 grades if you compare to GIA. That's why IGI diamonds are cheaper but it still might not be worth what you're really playing for. If can, try to change to a GIA cert one. Best is stick to GIA or AGS.

http://beyond4cs.com/grading/difference-between-gia-ags-egl-igi/labs-to-avoid/
http://www.diamondreview.com/forum/topic/3169-gia-vs-igi/

Try to get HCA rating under 1.4. You can compare your price with the older posts. iirc, a Super Ideal cut (GIA cert) will cost around that same price also. And its a better cut.

 

[huangdarren]

How do I change to GIA cert? I've already bought the diamond. I was given to compare with some GIA diamonds which this IGI diamond really stand out in terms of shine, clarity, the VS flaw, hca rating etc

 

[coolhead]

How do I change to GIA cert? I've already bought the diamond. I was given to compare with some GIA diamonds which this IGI diamond really stand out in terms of shine, clarity, the VS flaw, hca rating etc

Mot importantly, if you have seen the made a physical comparison between the igi diamonds vs other gia triple excellent diamonds, then it is ok. However, if you can compare with ideal/super ideal and find no differences, then that's all u need to do.
Any aset scope that they provide u?

 

[huangdarren]

Mot importantly, if you have seen the made a physical comparison between the igi diamonds vs other gia triple excellent diamonds, then it is ok. However, if you can compare with ideal/super ideal and find no differences, then that's all u need to do.
Any aset scope that they provide u?

Unfortunately, no aset scope photos. Given the details above, I paid 4.9 with a "true love" setting from soo kee, was I over charged?

 

[LindaLiao]

Unfortunately, no aset scope photos. Given the details above, I paid 4.9 with a "true love" setting from soo kee, was I over charged?

I was quoted a super ideal cut 0.5ct F VVS2 for 4.1k. If with the setting it will be about 4.6k. It was GIA certified.

 

[spLeenfuL]

How do I change to GIA cert? I've already bought the diamond. I was given to compare with some GIA diamonds which this IGI diamond really stand out in terms of shine, clarity, the VS flaw, hca rating etc

You can try asking the SA if can change to another GIA cert diamond. Compare them with the aset photos to check the shine. Don't compare them just in the shop cos those shop lights will make everything shine. So not so accurate.

 

[evets]

Unfortunately, no aset scope photos. Given the details above, I paid 4.9 with a "true love" setting from soo kee, was I over charged?

You don't trust the jeweller / gemologist report and choose to ask for advice in a forum where the people buy at most 1-3 diamond experience in their life time. Lol.

 

[evets]

maybe mine a bit rush, 2-3 weeks collect the wedding band and engagement ring

dont even have time to do laser engraving

U can engrave the rings at a later date

 

[NoLogicLah]

Unfortunately, no aset scope photos. Given the details above, I paid 4.9 with a "true love" setting from soo kee, was I over charged?

Buy what u like dont think le. I paid 7.5k total for 0.41 F VVS1 ring. No GIA or AGS cert also

 

[dnsfpl]

U can engrave the rings at a later date

what do pple engrave usually?

 

[dnsfpl]

Buy what u like dont think le. I paid 7.5k total for 0.41 F VVS1 ring. No GIA or AGS cert also

iirc paul short listed a few diamonds within my budget, from 0.72 to 0.77c

i play safe bring my gf along let her choose

end up she choose the biggest carat

 

[coolhead]

iirc paul short listed a few diamonds within my budget, from 0.72 to 0.77c

i play safe bring my gf along let her choose

end up she choose the biggest carat

Part of the reason why I don't bring my gf along. My budget and my gf are mortal enemies.

 

[samba fan]

Hi...
I new here to this thread..
I have a question to ask..

I saw 2 0.7 carat diamond ring ard my budget.
1st diamond E color wif little fluorescence vs
2nd diamond F color wif no fluorescence..

The rest of all the specs are similar

Which is a better choice??
Intend to use for propose...