Hi all,
I need to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend this week. I’ve spent weeks reading up online regarding the perfect proportions so hopefully have narrowed it down to two good stones. But to be honest I really don’t know what I’m looking for and am so nervous about spending this much money online without seeing the diamond!
Do you think one of you could help me with the final choice? I’d be so grateful! Both diamonds are a similar price although option 1 is a tiny bit more expensive.
here is the critical information:
OPTION 1
GIA Excellent
1.3 carat, F, VS2
dimensions - 7.09 - 7.11 x 4.31 mm
depth - 60.7%
table - 56%
crown angle - 34.5 degrees
pavilion angle - 40.8 degrees
girdle - thin to medium, faceted 2.5%
polish and symmetry - excellent
HCA score - 1.1 (appears 'bigger'. HCA says "Should sparkle beautifully and looks bigger than usual for it's carat weight. Low HCA scores and bigger sized diamonds can appear dark when viewed close up; but these stones can be great for earrings and pendants." Should I be worried about this? I don't want it to appear dark)
Sorry the image isn’t very hi res, it’s a screen grab or a 360 video so unfortunately it’s not face on, but hopefully gives some idea of colour and sparkle. It looks good on the video but I can’t send link as diamond isn’t on hold yet.
Will post option 2 separately. Thanks!