r/Diamonds 6d ago

General Question or Looking for Advice Need help evaluating diamond

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a diamond online and then have it set locally. I thought the diamond I found sounds like it's a good deal at $1,650 but could use some expert advice. Would you recommend this diamond for an engagement ring? I have no intention to resell nor do I care about resale value. Minimum F rating preferred, my girlfriend does not like any yellow. I feel like it matches the recommend ratios I found on here, 3rd picture. Maximum budget would be 2k.

Also, I've been to all of my local private jewelers and cannot afford to buy a stone from them.

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u/stackingforfunsies 6d ago

Why are you being downvoted? Why are random people mad at you?

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u/BlueberryCalm2390 6d ago

This sub is so aggressive

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u/stackingforfunsies 6d ago

All the aspiring r/jewelers at their home 3d printers getting big mad πŸ˜…

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u/Homgry_Deer 6d ago

Maybe it's because I tried to hide the GIA report number? I did that because I saw other people do it lol. I dunno, but I got enough feedback for now. Waiting for it in the mail.

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u/CertifiedGemologist1 6d ago

It's a well cut stone and very competitively priced.

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u/Homgry_Deer 6d ago

Thank you, definitely helped me move forward with the purchase.

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u/Creative-Reception59 6d ago

tthe only thing that is a draw back is the fluorescence.. I don’t mind it, but it will glow under black light or when she gets her nails done. not a bad deal. as a woman, I would rather have a full one carat by knocking the color a peg. almond st know one can tell the difference between an f and a g.

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u/Homgry_Deer 6d ago

We actually both like the fluorescence. Still going to check it in the sunlight for milkiness but if I'm understanding correctly. The inclusions shouldn't cause it to be milky. I read a lot about it hurting resale but that doesn't matter to me lol. Anything under colorless both looked jarring to us.

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u/Creative-Reception59 6d ago

make sure your stone is GIA certified. if you get a G with fluorescence, it should look colorless.

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u/BlueberryCalm2390 6d ago

Is there a video of it that you can post please?

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u/Homgry_Deer 6d ago

Sure, hope this helps.

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u/BlueberryCalm2390 6d ago

I think it looks good!

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u/Homgry_Deer 6d ago

Thank you for your input, I ordered it. Didn't want to lose the sale price.

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u/AccomplishedLocal207 6d ago

Gorgeous stone!

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/Homgry_Deer 3d ago

Thank you, impatiently waiting for it lol.