Read your blog sifu earlier. The diamond really looks good. I was hoping you are showing us a 0.4-0.5 carat diamond. Hahaha. I am still very tempted to buy from Brian Gavin. Giving the fact that their diamond looks good with all the images and certs provided as prove. I have difficulty on getting the real scope images here around KL and some are reluctant to provide the GIA# to me (totally skip that shop for now). All I can do is to take the GIA# and do all the calculation online. But I still prefer to get the diamond hands on to view it.

Wow... awesome diamond you got there sifu! Make me so tempted to order 1 from Brian Gavin now...

Still waiting for the CS to reply whether I can proceed with the credit card and all. If all this go thru smoothly, all I need to decide ring design and find a good craftsmanship jeweller. Any final feedback guys on iDo, Tailored Jewel and Emeuyo? I am considering iDo due to some of my own reasoning... ladies pay more attention on the details and get thing done precisely and accordingly. Hahahaha 

And while speaking about this, there are these 2 diamonds in store: https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link). You will have to wait abit for the images for this newborn.

https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link).

Personally, based on the cert ASET, I like the 2nd diamond more because it has more contrast. The IdealScope image seems to show some very slight light leakage and a purist can probably complain about it, but ASET tells me there js no weak light return around the corner of the table (green colour light), therefore I find this acceptable. This diamond is there since April... makes me wonder whether it is the same diamond I saw before last time or not... well, nvm that. Lol.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/r...id=myengringexp (affiliate link)

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/r...id=myengringexp (affiliate link)

Both are diamonds with better fire.

Also, for your budget you can go up to E color. Can't find any from WhiteFlash but found one from Brian Gavin Diamonds:
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link). I believe it will be categorized as Black by Brian Gavin (higher level than standard signature) if not because of the weaker light return (green colour line) at the 1 o'clock position in the ASET image if the certificate. But then that is very very minor and we probably can't see the difference with our eyes. Unless you are a purist, then I will recommens this diamond as well. It has great fire, just likw what you are looking for and the Hearts and Arrows from Brian Gavin is very good.

For settings, you can either go to Memory Jewellery at Sentul, their price is quite good. Or you can go to iDo Jewellery at Bukit Jalil.

Good luck!

I selected this because the fire is better on this one compared to the other two E VS1. Minor complain is that the arrow at the 10 o’clock position is slightly misaligned, but that is nothing uncommon and I find it acceptable to me, at least.

The fire is also excellent on this one.

Since the price between these two is close, for a slightly bigger diamond and higher clarity grade.

Hope this helps.

https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link) This is a G VS2. I like this in particular due to its high contrast in the ASET of the certificate.

https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link). This is a F VS2. This is actually not bad as well. Although it does not show as much contrast as the G VS2 above, but its contrast level is already pretty good. Minor complains may be the arrows of the H&A may not seem to be as "pretty" as some other Black by Brian Gavin, but this is just splitting hairs.

https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link). This is another F VS2. It is pretty similar to the F VS2 above. Minor complain is that there is weaker light return at the 12 o'clock edge of the diamond, if you refer to the ASET image provided. Although this is just a minor issue, it is pretty surprising as Black by Brian Gavin should not show such weaker light return, since it is brand as a better signature stone. Anyway, other vendor's super ideals do exhibit such pattern as well.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/r...id=myengringexp. It is a 0.56ct F VS1 (affiliate link). This diamond is pretty interesting. Although the video looks not as sparkly as the following diamond:

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/r...id=myengringexp. It is a 0.541 F VS1 (affiliate link)

Hi guys, am currently looking to get an engagement ring as well. Have had a look at some local diamond shops but couldnt quite get one that catch my eye. My budget is about rm8k for the diamond.

Did quite some research and read through the thread which leads me to whiteflash. Currently looking at this diamond and hope to get some opinion from experienced forum members here.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/r...ond-3876834.htm

@kambingkoh, thanks alot for your recommendations. i like the first one u gave, http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_round_exce...id=myengringexp

looks nicer and doesn't look like there's anything 'cacat' on the table.

Of course, there are other options. I have listed below:

Option 1
If you are NOT comfortable buying online and want convenience, recently there a promotion by Eumayco Jewellery selling 0.2ct Triple Excellent GIA graded rings:
http://www.eumaycojewellery.com/diamondring.html. The whole thing will cost you RM 3000.

It will be best if you can request for the GIA cert number from them first before purchasing, to make sure the proportions or the cut of the diamond is good enough. Remember for the 4Cs of a diamond - Carat, Colour, Clarity, Cut, Cut is the most important decision factor to determine if a diamond can perform.

Option 2
If you are comfortable buying online and ship all the way from USA, then do consider Brian Gavin Diamonds:

Diamond 1:
This is the cheapest available Black by Brian Gavin diamond. https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link). This is a 0.208 G VS2. It will cost you around RM 2100++ to ship to Malaysia.

Diamond 2:
Another one will be this: https://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamon...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link). This is a 0.203 G VS1. This will cost around RM 2226++ to ship to Malaysia.

The diamond 1's arrow is very slightly not as good as the diamond 2, but for the price, and the slightly larger size, it is a better buy. Besides, the diamond is cut to close to the ideal weight of 0.208 based on the formula L x W x D x 0.0061.

To get a good rate, you have to transfer via MoneyMatch - https://transfer.moneymatch.co/. The exchange rate is cheaper compare to banks. You just need to register yourself and verify by them via video call.

Then, you can bring your loose diamond to Memory Jewellery - http://www.memoryjewellery.com.my/ at Sentul and let them set your loose stone to a ready-made and custom-made ring setting. FYI, ready-made ring setting will be cheaper. PM them on Facebook to check the latest price. Last check is RM 750 for ready-made settings, and starting from RM 1000 for custom-made settings.

As you can see, the DIY route is more complicated, and despite the colour can be lower grade, but you do get a very beautiful diamond that has excellent proportions and performance, which is the most important.

Option 3
You can consider other cheaper precious gems instead of diamond as engagement ring. Try check with ZCOVA, Tailored Jewel, Eumayco Jewellery, and see what they have in stores for you. You can find all of them on Facebook. Just let them know your budget.

Hope this helps, and good luck.