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Advice Wanted [WTA] Proposal Ring & Wedding Bands, Please advice me!! Need Help!!

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KHinTheGame
post Apr 17 2023, 11:38 AM

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Howdy all,

I've been doing my own research during my spare time and found out that the more I look, the more confused I get which is why I need all the help I can get from the sifus here.

I've narrowed it down (definitely open to other suggestions) to getting loose diamonds from places such as whiteflash or zcova based on other posts. I'm also new to evaluating diamonds but to pay attention on the cut, crown angle, pavilion angle etc.

Few diamonds I saved but appreciate some feedback on what to look out for / other recommendations:

1) https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5416217213
2) AGS-104118223001
3) AGS-104118848001
4) AGS-104120418023
5) AGS-104119869027

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Further to that, are there any trustworthy & friendly local shops that are currently providing services for ring setting around Klang Valley? May need to estimate sizes or look at a temporary setting first.

Apologies for the long post and have a lovely day folks.

This post has been edited by KHinTheGame: Apr 17 2023, 02:10 PM
KHinTheGame
post Apr 18 2023, 06:30 PM

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QUOTE(kambingkoh @ Apr 17 2023, 10:27 PM)
Hmm, it really depends on what is your budget. Options in Whiteflash will have some of the best cut quality, but they comes at a premium. You can also check out Brian Gavin Diamonds. Their top of the line collection is Brian Gavin Black, something like this - https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/collecti...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link).

One interesting to take note is that AGS has merged with GIA and they no longer appear as a single entity. The stone I listed above is actually graded by GIA.

However, Brian Gavin does not offer free shipping. You will have to pay more or less USD 50+ for shipping to Malaysia.

It is always best to start with a budget that you would like to spend on the ring. For your budget, at this moment, my preferred choice will be the Brian Gavin Black 0.45ct diamond for its size.

If I want to go on a more budget option, I will probably pick this: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/0...id=myengringexp (affiliate link). WhiteFlash does provide free shipping to Malaysia.

Again, do note that diamonds from WhiteFlash or Brian Gavin Diamonds do come with a premium. For similar 4Cs, typical GIA diamonds that have the same 4Cs can be cheaper.

Since you mentioned ZCOVA, you can actually engaged them and let them know what is your budget and 4Cs preference, they are able to assist you further. Then, you can start to evaluate your options and see what suits you best.

As for ring setting, a lot of jewelers are able to do it, but their price may be higher if you only do the setting alone.

I do provide ring setting as well for Klang Valley under my own registered enterprise. My plain ring setting starts from RM 1600.
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Thanks a lot for the super insightful information on your website. I will definitely give Brian Gavin Diamonds some further thought too. Your preferred choice is right within my current budget plan for loose diamonds. Though that $150 shipping before applying promo code did gave me a shock haha..

Yea i heard news about the GIA acquiring AGS assets and now provide ASET imagings as well and still reading up on how to evaluate base on that.

Can i pick your brain on your thoughts on warmer colour diamonds ("I" grade) with a VS1 clarity (cost aside)? Is that something generally avoided or is it overhyped by "fake" lighting in your run-of-the-mill jewelry stores?

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Gonna take things one step at a time first but its great news that i can engage a ring setter like yourself coincidentally on the forum.

This post has been edited by KHinTheGame: Apr 18 2023, 06:34 PM
KHinTheGame
post Apr 22 2023, 06:42 PM

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Thanks so much. I've also engaged both BGD and whiteflash and they were kind enough to provide me with lots of additional info and request.

Just curious, has anyone made loose diamond purchases from overseas recently? Is it still tax-free? My understanding, correct me if I'm wrong, its only taxable if I get it set on a ring as it classifies as jewellery/accessories etc right? (read somewhere online)

I've looked into HS code 7102 (diamonds not mounted or set) seems to be in the clear. Code 71.13 (articles of jewellery of precious metal is also tax free hmm.gif ). However it seems like synthetic stones (71.04) is taxable.

This post has been edited by KHinTheGame: Apr 22 2023, 08:01 PM

 

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