Based on specs alone? No GIA number provided? Will get 0.25ct. Side diamonds can probably make you stone look bigger too. As far as I can tell, you main concern is budget, so I guess 0.25ct can fall comfortably within your budget too. Besides, the price is quite reasonable. Anyway, if you have the time, just go to a diamond shop to survey and look see. Places like Wah Chan is pretty budget friendly from what I've heard. Try to get the GIA cert number for the diamonds that offer.

There is really no noob question btw. Most guys will have to go through this. Haha... wait, you are a female?!

Once a female perhaps?? Now balik ke pangkal jalan......lolz....joking

Ok. Heading for 0.25c. I am thinking some jewel tht comes from a non commercialize shop like wah chan bro..keke..now 2 option given......1. Side diamonds(1 short line of diamonds straight to left n right). 2 halo diamonds (small diamonds surrounds the middle diamond)

Just worry w8ll the small diamond looks weird when it fits into it

Or perhaps just take the promo set rm3300 with the normal classic casing

This post has been edited by cute_miao: Nov 2 2016, 05:03 PM

First of all, diamonds are the same throughout commercialize/non-commercialize. If you buy from Wah Chan or buy from non-commercialize stores, like Tailored Jewel, they all have a GIA cert. So, give yourself some flexibility to explore various shops. Just my opinion.

I always prefer diamonds mounted in simple 18-K WG setting.

Actually, what is your main concern when making a purchase?

Budget below 4k....not too small the diamond, sparkling fire and price with casing. Thta all only

Last check with Eumayco is that you can view the stone before making a purchase (because I asked them whether I can view the hearts first from the bottom of the diamond), but I am not sure "view" is actually physically viewing or just virtually viewing. I think non-mainstream/non-commercialize stores won't keep too much stock in their inventory, but you can try to make appointment and ask to view the actual diamond, see if they can accommodate you or not. This is for you to check on the appearance of the diamond to see if you like it. You can also take this opportunity to check on the workmanship of the ring setting, which I think it is important as well, especially the prongs - you need to make sure it can hold the diamond well. Besides that, you can also examine the weight of the ring setting and see if you like it, you may also ask if they can provide you the details like how many grams of gold they use and what is the total weight of the ring setting. Also, try to get the ring size as accurate as you can because if there are more than 2 sizes increase in ring size, there may be a surcharge for the extra gold needed. Do share with us the GIA cert number if you need further analysis.

Good luck!

thanks bro.

tailored dont keep any inventories, its much towards the ecommerce selling, wherelse eumayco keep stocks where you can view it before actual purchase.

i am still in the mid of thinkgin which to choose now.... but since some of you recommended me for the 0.25 which is more worth penny.

Why don't you just make an appointment with Eumayco and check things out first since they have inventories.

Went there dy b4 i approached tailored.

Service....just so so...just show me a paper to differentiate the levels, n directly take out diamonds to shw me...din explain much.

Did they show you the Hearts & Arrows?

If you limit yourself to non-commercialize brand, your choice is pretty limited for your price range. iDo Jewellery quoted me "from RM 4,800" for 0.2ct-0.3ct (non-inclusive) for diamond + setting. Some more anything below 0.3 do not have cert, as far as iDo is concerned. Just curious, why you don't prefer those diamond shops in shopping complexes? They do have promotion sometimes. HABIB even put out the price list outside their store. There is a person that commented in my blog that said HABIB and Wah Chan is worth to take a look because their price is pretty reasonable.

Buying diamond ring is never easy but it will be if you set your priorities right.
Brands, size, colour, clarity, cuts and of cos most importantly your budget.
If your budget is below RM5k and brand is not an issue, first sacrifice on the brands. You may get it from Wah Chan, Tomei, or even other non commercialized shops.
Your next priority will be the size, follows by clarity, cuts and lastly colour. Go for size as you want to have a bigger stone. Better cuts and clarify will give you a more "shiny" stone. Colours not over "I" should be okay. You can't see with a bare eyes on the yellowish if you don't compare eyes to eyes with a better colour grades. After all, size is all matter when she wears it. I hope this will help in your buying. Just my 2 cents.

Just so that you know, there is a noticeable difference for the keen eyed people between 0.25c and 0.34c.

0.34c has 23% more face up area which is definitely noticeable when compared side by side, even with setting done.


This post has been edited by DoomCognition: Nov 8 2016, 11:21 PM

how about 0.25ct?

Huh? What about it? It is definitely noticably smaller than 0.34c. Don't get your question.

Oops sorry, didn't get my question clear. I mean what % is the face-up area of a 0.25ct diamond?

I realised there is a typo. What i meant is 0.34c has 23% more face up area than a 0.25c.

Haha okay...

I've made a purchase of a diamond (0.26c) without certificate. Based on my own estimate, it is around I colour, Clarity VS. Will be sending to GIA for certification soon. Let's see how it turns out. But for Cut, I think it will likely only be Good or Very Good at best.

why suddenly want to buy a diamond?

For my own ring. :-) Just sent it to GIA today.

Great. May I know how can I send a loose diamond to GIA for grading? Thanks.