Post by saphire » December 12th, 2008, 1:06 am
Hi, there.  I have an old european cut diamond I/J color I1 clarity, but it shines very well.  Diameter is 6.29m.  I have been looking for a matching stone.  I have the following choices:

1.  Find matching old european cut same quality I/J color I1 clarity for $800 to $900
2.  Buy a GIA cert stone I/SI1 HCA cut rated 2.2 for $2600-$3k+

I know that the Old European cut is different than modern cut, and I am ok with that, so long both diamond shines and inclusion is not visible to naked eyes.

Do you think I should go for choice 1 since it is much less money; however, owning a quality stone feels nicer but not a must have.

Shall I go for choice 2 in event I ever want to trade up or find matching stone later on? 


Thanks