peptidbond
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Feb 1, 2005
- Messages
- 22
Good afternoon,
I have been lurking this site for about three weeks, with an occasional post or two. Also, I have been using the services here and elsewhere to shop for an engagement diamond. I have found what I think is the right diamond and it is headed my way for appraisal and evaluation. That being said, I would like to get some opinions from the members here (and the "Cut Nut" if he stops by). Below I will list what my criteria is and then the specifics for the diamond I am after. I will not mention the vendor nor the price so that I can get your honest opinions. Please let me know what you think of the diamond and what you would have paid (internet prices, not B&M). I really appreciate it. Considering the size of this purchase, I need some validation to avoid shopper's regret.
My Criteria
Cut: AGS 000 and nothing less (would prefer H&A, but not critical)
Depth must be: 59.5-60.5% (maximize spread)
Table must be: 55-56%
Pavilion angle: 40.2-40.7
Crown angle: 34.2-35.5
Girdle: faceted, thin to slightly thick
Fluorescence: none to medium at most
Culet: none/pointed
Color: E/F/G
Clarity: VS1
Carat: 1.20-1.40 (or biggest for my budget given specs above)
If you can't tell, I was going for an HCA score below 1.0 in TIC
What I Bought:
Cut: AGS 000 and certed AGS
H&A: See images. Arrows are off. Hearts are good
Depth: 60.5
Table: 56
Pavilion angle: 40.9 (a little off of my specs)
Crown angle: 34 (a little off of my specs)
Girdle: thin-medium, faceted
Fluor: none
Culet: none/pointed
Color: G (vendor mentioned it was a lower end G)
Clarity: VS1
Carat: 1.326
HCA score: depending on whether you use the crown/pavilion angles or the crown/pavilion percentages, it scores between 0.70 and 0.90.
Certificate: see attached
Hearts image: see attached
Arrows image: see attached
Daylight image: have nothing, requested it. Hopefully he can send one.
So, tell me what you think of the diamond and what you might have paid. I would love to hear any comments. Also, please study the "arrows" image and let me know if you see anything wrong (aside from the arrow alignment). I see something, but it might be in my mind. I just want to know if anyone else can see the same thing.
I have been lurking this site for about three weeks, with an occasional post or two. Also, I have been using the services here and elsewhere to shop for an engagement diamond. I have found what I think is the right diamond and it is headed my way for appraisal and evaluation. That being said, I would like to get some opinions from the members here (and the "Cut Nut" if he stops by). Below I will list what my criteria is and then the specifics for the diamond I am after. I will not mention the vendor nor the price so that I can get your honest opinions. Please let me know what you think of the diamond and what you would have paid (internet prices, not B&M). I really appreciate it. Considering the size of this purchase, I need some validation to avoid shopper's regret.
My Criteria
Cut: AGS 000 and nothing less (would prefer H&A, but not critical)
Depth must be: 59.5-60.5% (maximize spread)
Table must be: 55-56%
Pavilion angle: 40.2-40.7
Crown angle: 34.2-35.5
Girdle: faceted, thin to slightly thick
Fluorescence: none to medium at most
Culet: none/pointed
Color: E/F/G
Clarity: VS1
Carat: 1.20-1.40 (or biggest for my budget given specs above)
If you can't tell, I was going for an HCA score below 1.0 in TIC
What I Bought:
Cut: AGS 000 and certed AGS
H&A: See images. Arrows are off. Hearts are good
Depth: 60.5
Table: 56
Pavilion angle: 40.9 (a little off of my specs)
Crown angle: 34 (a little off of my specs)
Girdle: thin-medium, faceted
Fluor: none
Culet: none/pointed
Color: G (vendor mentioned it was a lower end G)
Clarity: VS1
Carat: 1.326
HCA score: depending on whether you use the crown/pavilion angles or the crown/pavilion percentages, it scores between 0.70 and 0.90.
Certificate: see attached
Hearts image: see attached
Arrows image: see attached
Daylight image: have nothing, requested it. Hopefully he can send one.
So, tell me what you think of the diamond and what you might have paid. I would love to hear any comments. Also, please study the "arrows" image and let me know if you see anything wrong (aside from the arrow alignment). I see something, but it might be in my mind. I just want to know if anyone else can see the same thing.