Thanks JC!
it's really heartwarming to know you (haa diamond expert) think my diamond is pretty good.
I saw the ideal scope in the beginning and felt it was just quite good. but later felt the price for an AGS diamond like this is quite reasonable.
In the beginning, i was looking at 0.7 - 0.71 but after getting some pointers from my friend's dad (a diamond industry old bird, he advised that 0.7 and 0.71 prices are low because 0.67 can look like a 0.7 sometimes), i decided to get a diamond nearer to 0.8. getting the best out of my tight budget! He did tell me something quite true, when you have lots of requirements, if you buy locally shops like lee hwa and sookee will take the opportunity to cut you up into a big pig head. den asked me to use the time to earn more money instead. He advised me to get something that looks good visually
Quite demoralising although he makes good sense.
So in the end i decided to buy online.
Bob at whiteflash introuduced me 3 pieces which one of them is the diamond i chose. Actually i was initially unwilling to get this piece because it's not ideal in polish and symmetry. plus a small flaw on the stone but checking alot of stuffs like measurements and also after trying out the HCA i was impressed. Bigger carat somemore..
Perhaps i finally understood if you want the best, you also need to spend.
Fedex just called me (in the midst of my company mass breakfast gathering) and asked when will i be home. they can't deliver to my company (tell me that it is too far) so i scheduled the delivery to be at night.
My gf is soo excited. She loves surprises and can't stand the excitment of being told "you got a surprise". haa i did the latter most of the time.
so she has been dying of excitment for almost a week now. lol!!!!
She just msned me "It's in SG!!! It's In In In!!!!". haa over-excited woman.
Hmm if roses are wonderful, diamonds must a miracle to women.
Next i have to send for appraisal . verbal or full? only got a DQR and nt a DQD so should i go for full appraisal? $$$$$ again. haa. Fedex also never mentioned GST. *Crosses finger* dun charge me pleaseeeeeee. or they going to bill me later?
The search and purchase of my diamond has been finally over. Now new tasks awaits.
Thank you JC and Kevin (p r o p o s a l r i n g dot c o m) for your invaluable time and advice! and of course all the rest of the forum members who helped.
Alright.. maybe the diamond has been appraised and verified correct, i will write my personal experience on buying a diamond too. heee.
Just my personal views..
Most of time alot of chaps keep lookin at the 4Cs but there are other significant details to be a ideal diamond.
Let me state you some examples.
1. Measurements of a diamond.
2. Crown and Pavilion of diamond
3. Table
4. The proportionality of the crown and pavilion
5. Fluorscence
6. Light return
7. Where the flaws are on the diamond.
There are lots and lots of factors that make a good diamond (other than what i stated) and i'm sure lots of people don't bother. Research more and learn more! Diamond is fascinating i must say.
At the end of the day,
You must
1. love your diamond.
2. Feel justified for the price you paid for your diamond.
3. Be happy!
4. Believe that you made the right choice
