HCA score is 3.6:
https://www.pricescope.com/tools/hca, so personally, I will skip this stone. The proportions may leak light as well -> Deep cut @ 62.8% total depth.
Calculate the expected weight using the dimensions and 6.33 x 6.39 x 3.99 x 0.0061 = 0.985ct.
The only thing I like about this diamond is the clarity as the inclusions are not on the center of the diamond (the table) and it is only pinpoint and feather. It should be a high VS2.
The fluorescence is strong blue, according to the sales man it will lower the yellowish color of the diamond? <- That's what
Brian Gavin Diamonds (affiliate link) always said as well, so I believe that is true.
If you don't want to rely on HCA to help you filter (some may say it is just for reference and can't make the final call), then have a look at the Arrows of this diamond, is it well-aligned? I don't think you can view the Hearts as I believe this diamond is mounted on a ring. If you can view, they by all means view it as well using a Hearts & Arrows scope. All jewellers should have that in-store.
Lastly, do you like what you see?
Here is some diamonds that are close to your budget:
1.026 K VVS2 SIGNATURE BLUE ROUNDhttps://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds...?a_aid=myengexp (affiliate link)
Price: USD 5288, MYR 21,739.36 (Transfer using MoneyMatch:
https://transfer.moneymatch.co/)Desc: Brian Gavin Diamonds does not sell this as a Hearts & Arrows diamond, but rather as a budget friendly ideally cut diamond. But don't let this put you off because it is pretty hard to find diamonds that are cut to such quality in the mass market.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/r...id=myengringexp (affiliate link)
1.084 ct K SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows DiamondPrice: USD 4615, MYR 18,973.62 (Transfer using MoneyMatch:
https://transfer.moneymatch.co/)Desc: This diamond has great performance based on the actual diamond video. I would recommend you to check it out. The 6 o'clock arrow head and the arrow body seem to misaligned very slightly (if you want to be picky), but that is nothing unusual to me and it is still acceptable. This is an SI1 stone so I won't expect to see it eye-clean with a loupe or see it eye-clean at very close range, like few centimeters from the eyes. However, at a distance of approximately 10 inches under normal overhead lighting, it is definitely eye-clean. This is based on the definition from WhiteFlash. The Hearts and Arrows look very much acceptable as well.
Memory Jewellery setting is usually standard fit and price starts from RM 1499:
https://memoryjewellery.com/category/engagement-ring/As far as I know, Memory Jewellery won't increase the setting price even if you stone is bigger. It makes sense because there is enough profit margin to cover any differences.
Bad thing about it is that their setting doesn't come with comfort fit as far as I know.
For comfort fit, you can try:
1. iDo Jewellery at Bukit Jalil. Her rings are not bad and she uses palladium in the 18k white gold mix. As gold is yellow in colour, 18k white gold will need whitening agent inside the alloy, so palladium is the whitening agent. In the mass market, usually nickel is the standard. However, nickel may cause allergic to a minor set of people. Nonetheless, if you other half is not sensitive to 18k white gold, then usually not a problem. Her price is usually not the cheapest but quality is there.
2. The Gem Tribe at Cheras: Relatively new player in town. One of the founders have been in this industry for a few years and she is able to provide ring settings as well. Her setting comes in comfort fit as well and her price starts from as low as RM 1200. You can specifically ask for palladium for the 18k white gold. Price may increase though. The final ring price should depend on the ring size, and probably diamond size as well, because logically speaking, bigger rings require more material, as simple as that. So it is a slightly different approach compared to MJ above.
You can ask them to bring some samples to try. iDo Jewellery has some, I believe TGT has too.
Diamond Altnernatives:You can also ask MJ, iDO, or TGT to give you a quote for your required 4Cs as well, they do help customers to source for diamonds. Other players worth to consider is Tailored Jewel, which might also offer you some attractive price for your specs. Of course, you can also engage
ZCOVA (affiliate link) for some other alternatives. Try to make appointment with them and have an experience with them and see.
iDo and TGT prefers to meet outside at a cafe or something. MJ has a showroom in Sentul. Tailored Jewel as a showroom at Atria Shopping Gallery, PJ. ZCOVA has a showroom at Kota Damansara. But, don't expect them to let you see the real diamond. They don't keep stock, as they run on virtual inventory. They will help you to source the best diamond for your budget through their respective sources.
I have clarified further with the sales man, he is willing to give me a discount on the diamond and with setting (18k white gold) for RM18k.
(Note: i have yet to physically look at the diamond, just been liaising thru whatsapp (mainly picture and video))
i understand i have yet to validate the Arrows and heart, but just take it at face value atm.
One of my most exp purchase, would like to get a gauge in order not to regret, hope you understand.
Thank you in advance, any advice is greatly appreciated.