Think I posted this somewhere but I can't remember where. Anyway, I really do need advice. My soon-to-be husband just bought me a Brilliant Rose. I know nothing about diamonds and am afraid he might be paying too much for a 'fancy'(which I kept hearing everyone say) cut. Why is it so different from the rest of the cuts? The sales person was going on and on about how good this cut is and I was amazed when she flashed a 'conventional' one with a Brilliant Rose in a darker place. The latter seems to dazzle more! Am I just blinded by her words or what?
Brilliant Rose
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I bought a pair of BR earrings and a pendant from S**K** recently. Love the way they sparkle. My friend also recently received a BR proposal ring and it sparkles like mad. I don't think that BR looks smaller. Becos of its sparkle it actually looks much brighter and bigger than normal diamonds if the diamond is small and of average colour (F to H). For bigger diamonds, obviously the colour and clarity would play a bigger role on whether the diamond looks big and bright or not.
I am beginning to like the way it sparkles on my finger. My fingers are quite skinny but the bright star actually sparkles so much even though it is only of 0.3 carats. True enough, it does look bigger than normal diamonds of the same carat after much observation. I am glad that I own one, even so when it is given by a loved one.
True the BR doesn't have a "pedigree" cert but it comes with its own laser inscription with serial no and a card with matching serial no and the diamond's colour/clarity/carat weight. But whether it's fancy or not, certified or not, isn't the most important thing whether the owner loves it or not? Normally people don't go around asking hey is your diamond certified? Is it so-and-so carat/clarity/cut/colour, etc. They'd be more impressed by the way the diamond shines and sparkles! Besides, the most important C is the cut and BR's cut definitely makes it more brilliant than a conventional diamond even if it's certified. Also BR has a 100% trade in policy that conventional certified diamonds don't have 
Looking forward to upgrade every 2 yrs!
Looking forward to upgrade every 2 yrs!Oh..I didn't know cos I bought the pendant and earrings, not solitaire rings. Should've asked my friend Anyway, re your qn, conventional diamonds always trade in at a percentage of their sale price. I think depends on the diamond's quality, anything from 45% (for uncertified) and up, but never 100% or even close. It's a bit like gold. If you want to sell gold back, they give you market rate eg $30/gramme of 916 gold then discount 18%. At least for gold, the discount is quite consistent and gold prices have been high for a while now. For diamonds, the discounts are really steep, so not worth selling or trading in diamonds. That's why I chose BR for the 100% trade in to upgrade instead.
Anyway, re your qn, conventional diamonds always trade in at a percentage of their sale price. I think depends on the diamond's quality, anything from 45% (for uncertified) and up, but never 100% or even close. It's a bit like gold. If you want to sell gold back, they give you market rate eg $30/gramme of 916 gold then discount 18%. At least for gold, the discount is quite consistent and gold prices have been high for a while now. For diamonds, the discounts are really steep, so not worth selling or trading in diamonds. That's why I chose BR for the 100% trade in to upgrade instead. Hi starcom,
nice to see u here. I got a BR and it comes with a GIA cert on top of the BR cert.
both no.s are inscripted within the diamond itself.
Hi aufeme, i believe most 0.3 comes with a cert. Not sure abt other retailers nut S** k**'s BR comes with 100% trade in if you upgrade within 2 years. HTHs
nice to see u here. I got a BR and it comes with a GIA cert on top of the BR cert.
both no.s are inscripted within the diamond itself.
Hi aufeme, i believe most 0.3 comes with a cert. Not sure abt other retailers nut S** k**'s BR comes with 100% trade in if you upgrade within 2 years. HTHs
pinky_smokey
New Member
I love B.R diamonds! They're the best quality and most sparkling diamonds I've seen. I think they're very much worth the high price. I've seen diamonds from Lee Hwa and Goldheart and their diamonds just don't compare with B.R.
Hi dqt...
I've got a pair of wedding band (Inifity) that has 7 small diamonds arnd the ring. S**K** Its beautiful! Usually, depending on a person, some ppl wears their wedding bands only when they are out, otherwise, its in the jewellery box. This is to ensure the shine of the white gold longer.
I've got a pair of wedding band (Inifity) that has 7 small diamonds arnd the ring. S**K** Its beautiful! Usually, depending on a person, some ppl wears their wedding bands only when they are out, otherwise, its in the jewellery box. This is to ensure the shine of the white gold longer.
pinky_smokey
New Member
I tried on a BR solitaire ring which is 0.26carats, and I think it's about $2.4k.
Actually I've been aiming for a BR for the longest time but then the price really is high and I don't want my fiance to spend too much on a ring then not enough to spend on our new flat. And when worn on your finger, how can people tell from far whether it's a BR or Destinee,etc. Actually Soo Kee has another range of solitaires called Staria. My friend bought one for his fiance and it looks good, with $2k, can get a 0.4 carats ring.
Actually I've been aiming for a BR for the longest time but then the price really is high and I don't want my fiance to spend too much on a ring then not enough to spend on our new flat. And when worn on your finger, how can people tell from far whether it's a BR or Destinee,etc. Actually Soo Kee has another range of solitaires called Staria. My friend bought one for his fiance and it looks good, with $2k, can get a 0.4 carats ring.
Hi Sharon,
my take on solitare is min should go for 0.3 and get certification. To me an engagement/ wedding ring is once is a lifetime. Even though BR has 100% trade in for 2 yrs, i dun think anyone will trade in their wedding ring coz of it's significance.
As you get older, you'll tend to want a bigger solitare to align with age. That i totally agree. I got BR earrings to go with my ring and it's also in the 0.26 range. Feel that it's too small so should be upgrading soon. My mum was scolding me coz she wanted me to get something in the 0.3 range and I argued with her that it looks too big for my tiny ear w//o loop. Serves me right. haha.
There's another range from Soo Kee which is often placed beside BR. Not sure what it's called but my friend has it and it shines a lot too. =p
my take on solitare is min should go for 0.3 and get certification. To me an engagement/ wedding ring is once is a lifetime. Even though BR has 100% trade in for 2 yrs, i dun think anyone will trade in their wedding ring coz of it's significance.
As you get older, you'll tend to want a bigger solitare to align with age. That i totally agree. I got BR earrings to go with my ring and it's also in the 0.26 range. Feel that it's too small so should be upgrading soon. My mum was scolding me coz she wanted me to get something in the 0.3 range and I argued with her that it looks too big for my tiny ear w//o loop. Serves me right. haha.
There's another range from Soo Kee which is often placed beside BR. Not sure what it's called but my friend has it and it shines a lot too. =p
cherryapple
New Member
My FH proposed me with BR... but I know nothing ab it. My FH say the diamond they cut like rose... so it shine like nobody business. Mine is a 0.3+ carat and I got small finger so the diamond fit me just nice. I know even if u wear the BR nobody will know it is, but as long as it was given by ur love one and u urself know it a BR... it doesnt matter whether ppl know. Somemore it a lifetime thing... so must get the best out of his budget and sincerity is more impt too.
I saw a 0.5 carat one at D'Meson and it costs about $1800. It's a " Hearts and Arrows" cut so it's like supposed to shine like crazy too. 0.5 looks okie. Does anyone wear 1 carat or more on a daily basis?? Cos the lady at the shop said that for daily wear, people seldom get more than a carat....
ask4permission
New Member
Hi Amber,
Unless u are a rich tai tai who needs to wear big diamonds and socialise a lot, 1 C rings are hardly practical <-- my personal views ba
1. 1 carat rings attracts too many attention. Including robbers
2. It costs a bomb and looks fakish on normal people with normal jobs
3. U tend to scratch many people and surface like work table, tabletops, laptops and the people around you.(Personal experience with my ring now and it's only 0.5)
So that's why the sales person say no point getting a big ring. Not worth the maintainece. Anywae with a ring so big, you would most probably hide it inside the safety deposit box rather to wear out everday.
My advise is not to get such a big size
Unless u are a rich tai tai who needs to wear big diamonds and socialise a lot, 1 C rings are hardly practical <-- my personal views ba
1. 1 carat rings attracts too many attention. Including robbers
2. It costs a bomb and looks fakish on normal people with normal jobs
3. U tend to scratch many people and surface like work table, tabletops, laptops and the people around you.(Personal experience with my ring now and it's only 0.5)
So that's why the sales person say no point getting a big ring. Not worth the maintainece. Anywae with a ring so big, you would most probably hide it inside the safety deposit box rather to wear out everday.
My advise is not to get such a big size
I did a bit of study on diamonds.
I found this link. It is comprehensive and has got the information most of us want. Then you can actually compare diamond rings from shop to shop and see which one more worthwhile
I kinda like Soo Kee Brilliant rose. I mean the brand. Maybe bcos it's "rose" sounds more ladylike...
But after I see the rings, I dun like the setting of BR i.e how the ring hold the diamond. I find it too much metal surrounding the diamond... Well this is subjective hehe...
Well...sometimes we got to admit that cheaper ring like D'Meyson compare to BR, it's no fight. BR is better. I did went in D'Meyson before...
As long as the owner loves it, it's fine.
Just another comment, the more the number of facets not equal to brillancy. It is the cut and proportion. I can't put the link here has rejected word.
PM me if you need the link
I found this link. It is comprehensive and has got the information most of us want. Then you can actually compare diamond rings from shop to shop and see which one more worthwhile
I kinda like Soo Kee Brilliant rose. I mean the brand. Maybe bcos it's "rose" sounds more ladylike...
But after I see the rings, I dun like the setting of BR i.e how the ring hold the diamond. I find it too much metal surrounding the diamond... Well this is subjective hehe...
Well...sometimes we got to admit that cheaper ring like D'Meyson compare to BR, it's no fight. BR is better. I did went in D'Meyson before...
As long as the owner loves it, it's fine.
Just another comment, the more the number of facets not equal to brillancy. It is the cut and proportion. I can't put the link here has rejected word.
PM me if you need the link
Hi,
I have a Soo Kee Brillant Rose Diamond Ring for sale, 0.24carats, VVS2, G colour. Comes with certifcate. Bought it at $1500, willing to let go at $1.2k or lower.
Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.
Thanks!
I have a Soo Kee Brillant Rose Diamond Ring for sale, 0.24carats, VVS2, G colour. Comes with certifcate. Bought it at $1500, willing to let go at $1.2k or lower.
Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.
Thanks!
hi all,
i got a gabrielle diamond from Charlotte and alt no of facets do not equal brilliance, more facets if arranged ideally will give much more brilliance (from what i find)
Also, i agree with Ah Jan that 1C rings r abit too big for daily wear.. I originally wanted a 1C.. but i settled for a 0.5..
it's q a comfortable size! have a colleague who wears her 1C everyday and she's q showy about it..
Personally, like Ah Jan mentioned, if i have 1C ring, i'll most prob deposit it in the safe..
i got a gabrielle diamond from Charlotte and alt no of facets do not equal brilliance, more facets if arranged ideally will give much more brilliance (from what i find)
Also, i agree with Ah Jan that 1C rings r abit too big for daily wear.. I originally wanted a 1C.. but i settled for a 0.5..
it's q a comfortable size! have a colleague who wears her 1C everyday and she's q showy about it..
Personally, like Ah Jan mentioned, if i have 1C ring, i'll most prob deposit it in the safe..
gabriellek
New Member
i heard this descrip about diamonds and their cuts, which is very easy to understand (for the common folks like me) so thought i'll share it.
"a cut in the diamond is like a mirror in a room. The more cuts, the better the ability to reflect light (hence more sparkly)"
That said, a poorly cut diamond is not good, and different cuts create different sparkles.
NO OFFENSE to anyone who likes fancy cuts (probably everyone here, so SORRY in advance) but generally jeweller's say ideal/ perfect cut is always 57 / 58 cuts and anything above that is a fancy cut. that's why internationally recognised standards is always the ideal/ perfect cut.
i went to see BR, gabrielle diamond, destinee, etc and i told my FH that i prefer the ideal cut. Why? cos generally, the more cuts, the smaller the sparkle and that the small sparkles tend to dance everywhere which is a little un-coordinated to me. the 57/58 perfect cut has bigger sparkles, but lesser sparkles.
go and take a look and do some research. this is very personal opinion! and FYI - fancy cuts ARE more expensive in general..
"a cut in the diamond is like a mirror in a room. The more cuts, the better the ability to reflect light (hence more sparkly)"
That said, a poorly cut diamond is not good, and different cuts create different sparkles.
NO OFFENSE to anyone who likes fancy cuts (probably everyone here, so SORRY in advance) but generally jeweller's say ideal/ perfect cut is always 57 / 58 cuts and anything above that is a fancy cut. that's why internationally recognised standards is always the ideal/ perfect cut.
i went to see BR, gabrielle diamond, destinee, etc and i told my FH that i prefer the ideal cut. Why? cos generally, the more cuts, the smaller the sparkle and that the small sparkles tend to dance everywhere which is a little un-coordinated to me. the 57/58 perfect cut has bigger sparkles, but lesser sparkles.
go and take a look and do some research. this is very personal opinion! and FYI - fancy cuts ARE more expensive in general..
angelicacortez
New Member
Hi Amber,
0.5c Heart and Arrow at D'Meyson at $1800? Is it white gold or Platinum? Anyone else know more about D'Meyson? I went their shop at Parkway recently and found that their prices are quite cheap and dat makes me confused. And i wanna asked around but the SA in there give me some sort of faces so i pull out and left. Sigh. Pls advise thks!
0.5c Heart and Arrow at D'Meyson at $1800? Is it white gold or Platinum? Anyone else know more about D'Meyson? I went their shop at Parkway recently and found that their prices are quite cheap and dat makes me confused. And i wanna asked around but the SA in there give me some sort of faces so i pull out and left. Sigh. Pls advise thks!
glamourous2309
New Member
Hi All,
Any past clients from Larry here?
Any past clients from Larry here?
Hi i've a brand new Brilliant Rose 5Diamonds Enternity ring for sale. Bought this month, just collected the ring abt a week ago. My hubby bought for my bday trying to sell it cause i've something else in mind.
Interested pls email me ( [email protected] ) Brilliant Rose price is controlled they only can offer 5%+5% disc during GSS and 5% disc for members during normal days. Retail Price of the ring is $3669 Selling $3130 with BR cert and receipt as proof of purchase. 100% upgrade within 2yrs.
The cut of Ultimate Brilliance! This Brilliant Rose Diamond features 66 intricate facets is cut with geometric precision to form a perfect rosette pattern.
These exacting standards of make ensure that the Brilliant Rose Diamond achieves maximum return of light- resulting in a superior, more brilliant diamond.
See this link. Picture as a guide only.
http://www.sookee.com.sg/brilliantrose/collection.htm
If you're interested email me for pictures as file is too big
Thanks!
- 5 Diamonds
- Total of 0.65 ct
- VS2 G color
- Ring size 8.5
The cut of Ultimate Brilliance! This Brilliant Rose Diamond features 66 intricate facets is cut with geometric precision to form a perfect rosette pattern.
These exacting standards of make ensure that the Brilliant Rose Diamond achieves maximum return of light- resulting in a superior, more brilliant diamond.
See this link. Picture as a guide only.
http://www.sookee.com.sg/brilliantrose/collection.htm
If you're interested email me for pictures as file is too big
Thanks!
- 5 Diamonds
- Total of 0.65 ct
- VS2 G color
- Ring size 8.5
rialicious
New Member
I kinda like the BR Grendeur ring. "the ultimate proposal ring"
anyone have any price on this for the 0.3 and 0.5 ones? i've only seen it on the website.
anyone have any price on this for the 0.3 and 0.5 ones? i've only seen it on the website.
frillynotion
New Member
hi! i will be getting a paved diamond ring as engagement ring from SooKee since they are having 50% off now. I am trying to get my friend's membership card to use with the purchase in order to get additional 10% off. Does anyone know if Soo Kee staff check on the ownership of the card?