Biggest and best diamond engagement ring for $5000
“I’m trying to figure out where I can buy the biggest and best diamond engagement ring for $5000 From everything that I’ve read, the light performance of the diamond is the most important factor, but I also think that the size of the diamond is an important consideration. I’ve been focusing my efforts on finding super ideal cut diamonds, but they seem to cost more than standard ideal cut diamonds. I’m wondering whether I would be able to see the difference between a Brian Gavin Signature round diamond and a GIA Excellent cut round with the same proportions. Are there any diamonds that you would recommend?”
Brian Gavin Signature vs GIA Excellent:
I think that this 0.892 carat, G-color, SI-1 clarity, Brian Gavin Signature round hearts and arrows diamond is perfect for you. This diamond is what we consider to be a super ideal cut diamond. It has an overall cut grade of AGS Ideal-0, but also features proportions that fall within the center of the spectrum designated for the zero ideal cut proportions grade. The diamond exhibits exceptional optical precision, which means that the consistency of the facet structure of the diamond exceeds the criteria for the AGS Ideal or GIA Excellent cut grades. The ASET Scope image proves that the diamond exhibits the highest volume of light return which is evenly distributed.
The diamond also exhibits a crisp and complete pattern of hearts and arrows. The fact is that less than 1% of round brilliant cut diamonds produced in the average year exhibit a crisp and complete pattern of hearts and arrows based upon the standards set forth by Brian Gavin.
Contrary to popular opinion, the majority of AGS Ideal-0 and GIA Excellent cut round diamonds do not display crisp and complete patterns of hearts and arrows. If they exhibit a pattern at all, the hearts are more likely to resemble lawn darts or rabbit ears, and vary dramatically in size and shape.
Diamond Proportions vs Optical Precision:
The proportions of a diamond dictate the volume of light return and affect the balance of brilliance and dispersion. The lower girdle facet length will have an effect upon the size of the sparkle. Lower girdle facets in the range of 75 – 78% tend to produce broad spectrum sparkle, which is larger in size. While lower girdle facet lengths in the range of 80 – 82% tend to produce pin-fire type sparkle which is smaller in size.
Optical Precision dictates the intensity of the sparkle. While you would think that the gemological laboratories would take such an important factor into consideration as part of the grading process, the reality is that they focus solely upon the proportions, polish, and symmetry grades. Most likely because a very small percentage of diamonds exhibit a high degree of optical precision, and focusing on that feature might cause diamond cutters to boycott the laboratory. Not to worry, it’s easy to judge optical precision using a hearts and arrows scope.
To answer your question about whether you would be likely to notice a difference between the sparkle factor exhibited by a Brian Gavin Signature round diamond, as compared with a GIA Excellent cut diamond of similar proportions, definitely in my experience. The Brian Gavin Signature round diamond is going to exhibit sparkle that is brighter, bolder, and more vivid. Our customers have reported that people notice their diamonds from across the room, and comment on how spectacular they look. Why settle for anything less than that?
