VaLLeceR
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How did the Solasfera compared with the Brilliant rose?
You can see my old post here.
Hi guys, I just bought a Solasfera diamond (upgrade). Will like to thank all of you for the useful diamond reads. Adding my part to the contribution.
For those who are confused about those higher facets diamonds, this might help. There are a several high facets diamonds available. My first one for my proposal ring was from Soo Kee. I got the Brilliant Rose series, 0.43ct D VS2 for about $4.5k. Was planning to upgrade back with them.. Their policy is after 2 years the diamond will depreciate by 20%. Originally wanted to upgrade back with them for the savings. For the same specs, a Brilliant Rose 0.7ct will cost about $13k.. Total top up will be about $9.4k.
Lucky I went around to compare.. A Solasfera 0.73 F VS2 cost $8.2k. If I get from JP, I’ll be saving $1.2k and still get to keep my Brilliant rose ring Going to reset the diamond into a pendant.
Anyway, for those who wanted to compare the technicals between the cuts, I tried comparing both under scopes. Here it is..
This is from the hearts and arrows scope. The Brilliant Rose arrows are much thinner than the Solasfera.. Apparently, this is not considered to be a hearts and arrows diamond.
This is from the ASET scope. Solasfera can see is more red and Brilliant Rose has light leakages.
My wifey holding the rings. This was just outside of the shop under the shelter.
Compared the diamonds outside under the sun.. The Solasfera is on a temporary ring clip.. It’s not yet set on a proper band yet. Almost in all angles, the Solasfera gives out a colorful flare. The Brilliant Rose does give out flares too.. but not as much as the Solasfera. Can tell that the Solasfera is whiter even though it is 2 color grades lower..
Under the shade
And finally, a video of them under their spotlight machine. Sorry for the poor video quality.. took it with my camera phone. This is suppose to see the fire and scintillation. Can definitely see that the Solasfera outshines the Brilliant rose..
Very happy with my new purchase!
Conclusion:
Spent less (upgrade Briliant rose is more expensive)
Bigger and better diamond (more afforadable to get a new Solasfera)
Get to keep old diamond for sentimental reasons
2 items for wifey to wear instead of 1
Wifey happy, I happy =p
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Update: another angle