Diamond knowledge needed!

[slay]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a diamond for an engagement ring and was already fixed on a particular diamond.

This diamond in particular is 0.49ct and had a pretty decent diameter for its weight (5.24mm) and great color (E) and very good clarity rating (VVS2). Now I already paid for the diamond and the shop called me and told me that it's not really a good diamond because of its proportions. The lady said that it was very flat (?) on top and that it wouldn't be as sparkly as the rest. She recommended me to switch to a different dimaond.

GIA certificate of the diamond I picked: http://www.77diamond...MBJ2UIXS9Y.html

GIA certificate of the diamond she recommended instead:

http://www.77diamond...OZU6SWJQAJ.html

or

http://www.77diamond...CFWKNABWVU.html

(for this one they want 300Euro more)

Now the one she recommended has a poorer clarity rating (VS1) and smaller diameter. Only the polish and symmetry is rated with very good instead of good. Cut is Very Good for all diamonds according to GIA.

Can anyone here help me on this? She wants me to make a decision ASAP and I would really like to pick the best possible diamond. I'm a bit confused why she called me to be honest, it's kind of conflict of interest for her to call me and ask me to switch my choice because it was not a good one AFTER I paid? Why would she do this?

Thanks a lot in advance

Cheers

Edited May 25, 2012 by slay

[cornerstone]

Congratulations Slay!!

I'm not a jeweller or an expert, but I have bought diamonds sight unseen.

It reads to me that she's being genuinely helpful, to try to get your fiancee the perfect ring.

On this page it talks about the stats for depth: http://www.diamondarticles.com/diamond-proportions.php

It looks like the first one is out of all the categories.

If it was me I'd pay that extra 300 euros and then you know you've got the ideal diamond, because it looks just about ideal in every category. And it's a little bit bigger too.

[Nanuq]

Slay, I just sent my buddy an email; his entire business is loose stones. Don't be in a hurry, I may be able to get you a good deal.

[Jkay]

selling "ice" in Alaska?! GENIUS!

[Nanuq]

Just heard back from my buddy, if these stones carry a genuine GIA certification for these prices then I can't save you much $$ Sorry!

[slay]

Congratulations Slay!!

I'm not a jeweller or an expert, but I have bought diamonds sight unseen.

It reads to me that she's being genuinely helpful, to try to get your fiancee the perfect ring.

On this page it talks about the stats for depth: http://www.diamondarticles.com/diamond-proportions.php

It looks like the first one is out of all the categories.

If it was me I'd pay that extra 300 euros and then you know you've got the ideal diamond, because it looks just about ideal in every category. And it's a little bit bigger too.

thanks a lot for your help, despite having a very quantitative background, I somehow overlooked the implications symmetry may have on bling bling! I ended up following your suggestion

Just heard back from my buddy, if these stones carry a genuine GIA certification for these prices then I can't save you much $$ Sorry!

no worries, thanks a lot for asking him though! next time i'm looking for anything diamond related i'll let you know