Another stone for your advice

[floyde]

Hi guys,

Here''s another stone that I have been offered to consider. I would appreciate your kind opinions.

It''s a H&A sold as a "Destinee" diamond.

price around US$9.1k.

Round brilliant
E VS1
0.92 Carat "Perfect Ideal"
mesaures: 6.24-6.28 x 3.84mm
Table 56%
Girdle Faceted 0.8-2.2%
Crown angle 35.2
Depth 61.3
Culet pointed

AGS certified O

I was also being offered another stone
HRD certified
not H&A
Round Brilliant
E VS1
1.01 carat
about US$7.5k
Measures: 6.28-6.38 x 3.99mm
Table 61%
Girdle: Faceted 4%
Depth 63%
Culet pointed
Proportions Very Good
Finish Good


Which would be better?

Thanks a million!

 

[Sunni79]

$9k sounds like a lot for a stone less than one carat. The color and clarity are very good. If you love it and think it''s worth it, then I think you should buy it.

Good Luck!

 

[strmrdr]

Both seem over priced to me.
Where are you at?
Taxes might be why it seems high some areas have high taxes on diamonds.

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

Date: 2/28/2005 9:23:55 PM
Author:floyde
Hi guys,

Here''s another stone that I have been offered to consider. I would appreciate your kind opinions.

It''s a H&A sold as a ''Destinee'' diamond.

price around US$9.1k.

Round brilliant
E VS1
0.92 Carat ''Perfect Ideal''
mesaures: 6.24-6.28 x 3.84mm
Table 56%
Girdle Faceted 0.8-2.2%
Crown angle 35.2
Depth 61.3
Culet pointed

AGS certified O

I was also being offered another stone
HRD certified
not H&A
Round Brilliant
E VS1
1.01 carat
about US$7.5k
Measures: 6.28-6.38 x 3.99mm
Table 61%
Girdle: Faceted 4%
Depth 63%
Culet pointed
Proportions Very Good
Finish Good


Which would be better?

Thanks a million!

Floyde:

Which would be better is a personal issue. The first stone definitely has better proportions. I would not even consider the second stone.

You can go over the 1 carat mark and get a Hearts & Arrow''s GIA or AGS certified diamond in the E/vs-1 range for 9 grand. If your interested the net offers some great H&A''s diamonds (branded & unbranded) at competetive prices.

Branding in some cases comes with a high price tag. There are other branded stones with strict tolerances and quality control at very competetive prices. One of my favorites is A-Cut-Above from Whiteflash. I think they have a 1.04 ct. e/vs-2 AGS certified stone aorund $8400. There are other vendors too. This is just one of many different vendors which frequent this site, it''s just I am partial to Whiteflash and am a 2 time customer.

Hope this helps...

 

[floyde]

Thanks guys i think i should take my time and find the best buy first. I''m just a little apprehensive about buying off the net. Any recommendations?

I''m in Singapore. I wonder if shipping would be alright.

I do notice that the net has some pretty good stones, for their price.

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

I would go with WF, I am biased and own earrings, but I think Tomatoe who also frequents this forum and lives in Singapore has purchased from WhiteFlash. You might want to inquire with this vendor directly by contacting John Q or Lesley Harris. I have done business with them twice and have been impressed both times..

Good Luck..