Opinions on the loose diamond I purchased for the engagement ring...

[Chevelle402ss]

Hello Everyone,

I purchased a loose diamond from a friend of mine who is a jeweler. He let me look at any diamond I wanted so I could pick the one I believed looked to be the best in terms of sparkle, color, etc. After reading more and more online, I heard the EGL isn't the best diamond grader. Anyway, the diamond I purchased is graded by the EGL. Anyway, here are the specs on it:

Weight: 0.81 Round Brilliant cut
Measurements: 6.17 x 6.12 x 3.61
Depth: 58.7%
Table: 63%
Crown: 10.4%
Pavilion: 45.3%
Girdle: Thin to Medium
Culet: Very Small
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Clarity Grade: VS2
Color Grade: G
Fluorescence: None
Graded June 18, 2009 in Los Angeles.

I know the EGL is not as conservative as the GIA. However, this diamond to me looked the best out of several that I chose. I know the table is a little bit larger than maybe what it should be, but then again, I didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Just curious on what some of the diamond experts would consider this diamond as I hope I didn't go wrong purchasing this one. Thanks!

[Gregory Diamond]

EGL USA is a better choice that EGL International. If you have concerns about the diamond you can tell me what town you are in and I can give you the name of a local independant appraiser who can verify the diamond matches the cert.


Most important is if when you look at the ring it is beautiful. It's a diamond ring, it needs to be beautiful first and then a good value.

From the information you posted it looks to mebe a nice diamond. The 63% table is not horrible but it will cause the diamond to leak light affecting brilliance.

Greg

[Chevelle402ss]

Hi Greg,

Thank you for your response. I am in Green Bay, WI. I am having a ring custom made but the diamond is still loose since the ring isn't made yet. I know there are better diamonds out there, however, this one that I chose seem to sparkle the most when compared to others. It is going in a white gold 4 prong setting (2mm wide). I think it will make a nice engagement ring. She wants the wedding band to be a wrap that consists of 2 princess cut diamonds. I am working on it, but need to get the engagement ring done first.

Thanks again for the reply,

Derek

[Gregory Diamond]

Hi Derek,

Good for you, you hacve figured out what is imoportant when making a jewelry purchase and that is beauty. Don't get me wrong, value is important but if it isn't pretty it does'nt belong on her hand.


Good Luck!

Greg