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impactX · 08-18-2009, 09:29 PM

Keep in mind that the ring isn't worth much money.

I got the 0.71ct diamond (GIA certified) and the ring from a wholeseller in Asia. The diamond is worth around 3k Canadian dollars while the 18k white gold ring (any design) is only ~120-140 Canadian dollars.

If I get this combo from a retailer instead of a wholeseller, it would cost around ~5k Canadian dollars. The markup is totally ridiculous...

Regarding style, you can pick something classic so it's timeless.. or you can pick something more special. Few years down the road, you two can always pick another ring and fit the same diamond in... as the ring is relatively worthless compared to the diamond and it's the diamond that is symbolic.

So, ask yourself how much you are willing to spend and the 4C - Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat.

I would suggest you to get a diamond with colorless grade F (cheaper than D and E while still being colorless, or it would look yellow when the bride is in her wedding dress), Very good/Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry, no Fluorescence, and SI (slightly include) or VS (very slightly include) Clarity.

SI1 and SI2 actually don't look bad depending on where the include is, an amatuer may not even be able to spot the flaw with 10x magnification while you could easily spot the flaw in VS1 and VS2 clarity diamonds, again, depending on where the include is. However, the price difference between VVS1, VS1 and SI2 could be quite big (assuming the Cut, Color and Carat are the same). Also, price jumps dramatically when you get over .80 carat (while the size doesn't appear that much different).

The important thing is the GIA certification, and make sure you match the serial number inscribed on the diamond to the serial number on the certification 1) when you first bought the diamond and 2) when you take delivery of the diamond ring (the jewellers should know better than to hide the inscribed serial number with the prongs of the ring that hold the diamond). If you don't know much about diamonds and you don't plan to get a GIA certified diamond, you may as well throw your money away.

It's easy for the jeweller to adjust the size of a white gold ring... can't say the same for platinum.

http://guide.diamondpriceguru.com/res/img/gia_1.jpg

Make sure you do more research before you head to a store so you know what to expect.

08-18-2009, 09:29 PM	#8
impactX The "You'd Know" Moderator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Home Posts: 20,931 Thanked 276 Times in 140 Posts Failed 11 Times in 9 Posts	Keep in mind that the ring isn't worth much money. I got the 0.71ct diamond (GIA certified) and the ring from a wholeseller in Asia. The diamond is worth around 3k Canadian dollars while the 18k white gold ring (any design) is only ~120-140 Canadian dollars. If I get this combo from a retailer instead of a wholeseller, it would cost around ~5k Canadian dollars. The markup is totally ridiculous... Regarding style, you can pick something classic so it's timeless.. or you can pick something more special. Few years down the road, you two can always pick another ring and fit the same diamond in... as the ring is relatively worthless compared to the diamond and it's the diamond that is symbolic. So, ask yourself how much you are willing to spend and the 4C - Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat. I would suggest you to get a diamond with colorless grade F (cheaper than D and E while still being colorless, or it would look yellow when the bride is in her wedding dress), Very good/Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry, no Fluorescence, and SI (slightly include) or VS (very slightly include) Clarity. SI1 and SI2 actually don't look bad depending on where the include is, an amatuer may not even be able to spot the flaw with 10x magnification while you could easily spot the flaw in VS1 and VS2 clarity diamonds, again, depending on where the include is. However, the price difference between VVS1, VS1 and SI2 could be quite big (assuming the Cut, Color and Carat are the same). Also, price jumps dramatically when you get over .80 carat (while the size doesn't appear that much different). The important thing is the GIA certification, and make sure you match the serial number inscribed on the diamond to the serial number on the certification 1) when you first bought the diamond and 2) when you take delivery of the diamond ring (the jewellers should know better than to hide the inscribed serial number with the prongs of the ring that hold the diamond). If you don't know much about diamonds and you don't plan to get a GIA certified diamond, you may as well throw your money away. It's easy for the jeweller to adjust the size of a white gold ring... can't say the same for platinum. http://guide.diamondpriceguru.com/res/img/gia_1.jpg Make sure you do more research before you head to a store so you know what to expect. __________________ 08 CBR600RR 03 IS300 Ezekiel 25:17. The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.