Proposal Ring - Part 3

[Caishendao]

Hi all

Just to ask if I am intending to get a diamond ring from SK all love? With below spec 0.21 carat size, F colour,VS2 at price of $1550 worth it? I know as it’s lesser than 0.3 carat hence no GIA cert..but comes with in house cert.. just wondering will the price worth it?

 

[Miltah]

Hi all

Just to ask if I am intending to get a diamond ring from SK all love? With below spec 0.21 carat size, F colour,VS2 at price of $1550 worth it? I know as it’s lesser than 0.3 carat hence no GIA cert..but comes with in house cert.. just wondering will the price worth it?

Short answer. Not worth

Long answer.
The reason for in-hse cert is basically to save money. Yet JP would sell un-certed 0.2c for $800, add in custom ring design $550-600. And it still works out cheaper

Brian Gavin online would have 0.2c (AGS certed, hearts n arrow) from Sg$550.
Throw in custom ring design at HOH for $600 n it’s still cheaper than SK Love

 

[WQtRiggEr]

Short answer. Not worth

Long answer.
The reason for in-hse cert is basically to save money. Yet JP would sell un-certed 0.2c for $800, add in custom ring design $550-600. And it still works out cheaper

Brian Gavin online would have 0.2c (AGS certed, hearts n arrow) from Sg$550.
Throw in custom ring design at HOH for $600 n it’s still cheaper than SK Love

I was recently quoted $1.3k+ for a plain setting from HOH, reason being it is a setting not for a diamond purchased from them. The salesperson told me that only customers purchasing diamonds from them would be entitled to have the ring setting at their cost price of $550-$600. I did not try bargaining as I already had a preferred design elsewhere

 

[Miltah]

I was recently quoted $1.3k+ for a plain setting from HOH, reason being it is a setting not for a diamond purchased from them. The salesperson told me that only customers purchasing diamonds from them would be entitled to have the ring setting at their cost price of $550-$600. I did not try bargaining as I already had a preferred design elsewhere

Looks like they changed position again. It’s clearly not a market they are chasing.
At $1.3k+, you can get very decent quality n cheaper elsewhere

 

[KinoChoco]

Looks like they changed position again. It’s clearly not a market they are chasing.
At $1.3k+, you can get very decent quality n cheaper elsewhere

To be honest, I never expected them to charge 550-600 for just setting without diamond purchased from them, IMO it just doesn’t worth the time and effort as many will customise it and each hyperrealistic photo takes time to produce not including the time spent by the designer to keep tweaking the design upon customer request without any additional charges, also considering they are pretty busy and popular, probably those shops that are very free may be more willing to do such business

 

[falcon21]

Hi all, need some advise here.

Visited JP and was undecided between 2 diamonds, guess a lot of ppl encountered such situation.

1) Octagon 0.596c D VVS2
- like the unique/special cut
- give out chunky sparkle

2) SIC 0.62c D VVS2
- initially was interested with Solasfera cut, however, the actual diamond not really what i expected, hence, not really worth to go for solasfera
- the staff was kind enough to look for 1 SIC that has solasfera characteristic?, fiery and rainbows
- it is achieved by having the arrow shaft slimmer with its cut of 55% star length and 80% lower half, a rare/special find for this diamond (mentioned by staff).
- the sparkles not as chunky but it is comparable to the octagon as well, giving out good scintallations

Octagon would cost $350 more than the SIC.

Appreciate any insights on both diamonds.

Awaiting photos/scopes/video from JP tmr.

Thank you!

 

[KinoChoco]

Hi all, need some advise here.

Visited JP and was undecided between 2 diamonds, guess a lot of ppl encountered such situation.

1) Octagon 0.596c D VVS2
- like the unique/special cut
- give out chunky sparkle

2) SIC 0.62c D VVS2
- initially was interested with Solasfera cut, however, the actual diamond not really what i expected, hence, not really worth to go for solasfera
- the staff was kind enough to look for 1 SIC that has solasfera characteristic?, fiery and rainbows
- it is achieved by having the arrow shaft slimmer with its cut of 55% star length and 80% lower half, a rare/special find for this diamond (mentioned by staff).
- the sparkles not as chunky but it is comparable to the octagon as well, giving out good scintallations

Octagon would cost $350 more than the SIC.

Appreciate any insights on both diamonds.

Awaiting photos/scopes/video from JP tmr.

Thank you!

You’re choosing different diamond types, only your partner can answer you on what she prefers.

Personally we won’t go for VVS and D specs as F and VS2 are sufficient unless particularly u have any reasons to insist on D, VVS.

All these are patented cuts hence scopes/photos/videos doesn’t matter and won’t be required to post here actually. You just have to decide or get your gf to decide if she prefer octagon, solasfera or SIC.

I’ve personally shown about 5 ladies in my office and all prefers SIC over the other 2.

 

[falcon21]

You’re choosing different diamond types, only your partner can answer you on what she prefers.

Personally we won’t go for VVS and D specs as F and VS2 are sufficient unless particularly u have any reasons to insist on D, VVS.

All these are patented cuts hence scopes/photos/videos doesn’t matter and won’t be required to post here actually. You just have to decide or get your gf to decide if she prefer octagon, solasfera or SIC.

I’ve personally shown about 5 ladies in my office and all prefers SIC over the other 2.

Octagon no stock, all presented are D VVS2 even though i asked to drop lower grade for 0.5~0.6c.

As for SIC, the final diamond was what recommended that matches my preference to have solasfera like effect.

 

[ckboyz]

Anyone bought wedding band from canary diamond before?

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[KinoChoco]

Octagon no stock, all presented are D VVS2 even though i asked to drop lower grade for 0.5~0.6c.

As for SIC, the final diamond was what recommended that matches my preference to have solasfera like effect.

It won’t have solasfera like effect, it’s totally 2 different cuts, 10 vs 8 arrows, i can guarantee u with human eyes, putting this SIC and other SIC will look the same

 

[Miltah]

It won’t have solasfera like effect, it’s totally 2 different cuts, 10 vs 8 arrows, i can guarantee u with human eyes, putting this SIC and other SIC will look the same

@falcon21 Octagon vs SIC. Cut n look is different. Choice is yours to make.

Solasfera vs SIC: it’s interesting how some pple come here with preference to see bolder arrows (LGF 75%) while u prefer solasfera effect (LGF 80%).
But I wouldn’t call it rare unless u get JP to provide the sarin data for the stone ...

The reason they told u that is, cos at 80 % there’s thinner arrows so it “looks like” solasfera

There is a visual difference but depends if u can see it... (65-85% LGF)

Check out the video in different lighting

 

[beckslim]

Octagon no stock, all presented are D VVS2 even though i asked to drop lower grade for 0.5~0.6c.

As for SIC, the final diamond was what recommended that matches my preference to have solasfera like effect.

IIRC, Octagon is the between of the SIC and Solasfera. Higher facets @88 but same thickness of the 8 arrows like SIC. It can only be set on 4 prongs settings but can choose which diamond orientation you want.

They have comparison videos on them on their youtube.

This one summarizes each of the cut.

@5:00 It has all of them on them in a row.

 

[Lucas28]

Got my 10 posts out of the way! Here they are:

From the ASET scope image, it appears that there's a section of light leakage right in the centre of the diamond. Or is this just to do with the way the pictures were taken? Are there any major flaws that can be seen?

Actual image

Ideal scope

Aset scope

Hearts and arrows

seriously i look at the images just same as my stone too...i wondering whether JP just using same images recycle for all customers lol...juz kidding

 

[CheeRs87]

seriously i look at the images just same as my stone too...i wondering whether JP just using same images recycle for all customers lol...juz kidding

JP SIC is best of the best with very little variation. Any slight deviation will miss the mark and end up at the HOH ideals. Which is why all those SIC scopes look the same. I have to kudos them for their QC.

 

[Lucas28]

Need some opinions. Im deciding between a 0.55ct E VS1 and 0.53ct G VS1. Both are JP SIC. Price difference is $550.

When I see from the diamond behind, the yellowness is clear. After seeing this, I was quite set to go for the E color one.

Left - 0.53ct G VS1
Right - 0.55ct E VS1

But then when I see from the front, the color difference is less clear. I can only tell which is which at some angles but most of the time its the same. They told me color is more obvious on white background. so I compare them on my palm. My logic is when she wear the ring, itll be in this same background color too.

Left - 0.55ct E VS1
Right - 0.53ct G VS1

This is the 0.53ct G VS1. On its own, it looks white.

I videoed the same diamond under their counter where theres no spotlight. The diamond still looks great! I think it looks even whiter. I was told this was to do with it being a better cut and better light return. More light reflecting back out will make it brighter and whiter.

Qns
1. I was quite set on the 0.55ct E VS1 initially because I didnt like the yellow in the G. Only when I see see from the front, it was ok. I can make out which is which but not at first glance. Do people usually see the diamond ring on the side view? I can imagine if she sits down and hands on the table, the person sitting opposite will mostly see the side view of the ring no?

2. Even if I'm ok with it, I'm not sure if my GF will be ok. What color do girls usually choose?

Ive already placed a deposit for the G and have the option to change it for the E by next week. Unsure if I should just top up $550 for the E or save the $$.

mind to share the quote prices of the stones?

 

[blurpandasg2014]

Hi all, need some advise here.

Visited JP and was undecided between 2 diamonds, guess a lot of ppl encountered such situation.

1) Octagon 0.596c D VVS2
- like the unique/special cut
- give out chunky sparkle

2) SIC 0.62c D VVS2
- initially was interested with Solasfera cut, however, the actual diamond not really what i expected, hence, not really worth to go for solasfera
- the staff was kind enough to look for 1 SIC that has solasfera characteristic?, fiery and rainbows
- it is achieved by having the arrow shaft slimmer with its cut of 55% star length and 80% lower half, a rare/special find for this diamond (mentioned by staff).
- the sparkles not as chunky but it is comparable to the octagon as well, giving out good scintallations

Octagon would cost $350 more than the SIC.

Appreciate any insights on both diamonds.

Awaiting photos/scopes/video from JP tmr.

Thank you!

Can share how much u got quoted for the sic vvs2

 

[Miltah]

Can share how much u got quoted for the sic vvs2

mind to share the quote prices of the stones?

I can understand if u asked abt Octagon
But prices for SIC have been fairly fixed n stable. I could repost the 12mth past prices but unless u willing to go outside JPs spec, there’s very little savings

 

[Miltah]

seriously i look at the images just same as my stone too...i wondering whether JP just using same images recycle for all customers lol...juz kidding

JP SIC is best of the best with very little variation. Any slight deviation will miss the mark and end up at the HOH ideals. Which is why all those SIC scopes look the same. I have to kudos them for their QC.

So by your definition, any stone which exhibit very little variation could be considered a SIC

 

[WengWeng1]

Hi, I have recently bought LeeHwa Destinee diamond ring. I was only given Destinee diamond qualification report but no AGS report. Do anyone bought recently and know if they do provide both reports? I am currently overseas, thinking to check here before I go back to LeeHwa store.

 

[Miltah]

Hi, I have recently bought LeeHwa Destinee diamond ring. I was only given Destinee diamond qualification report but no AGS report. Do anyone bought recently and know if they do provide both reports? I am currently overseas, thinking to check here before I go back to LeeHwa store.

An in-hse cert is worthless in my eyes
That is what it’s marketed as. If u dun have it, u should demand for one