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Need Help Making A Decision
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ibdrinken
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Post by ibdrinken » September 7th, 2010, 4:25 pm
I have narrowed it down to 3 diamonds and need some help making a decision. Thanks in advance

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Princess_Cut_Diamond-144/Loose_Princess_Cut_0.78_Carat_G_Color_VS1_Clarity_diamond-520688.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Princess_Cut_Diamond-144/Loose_Princess_Cut_0.76_Carat_D_Color_SI1_Clarity_diamond-532752.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Princess_Cut_Diamond-144/Loose_Princess_Cut_0.75_Carat_H_Color_VVS2_Clarity_diamond-473720.html
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Doc_1
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Post by Doc_1 » September 7th, 2010, 4:53 pm
Looking at the ASET i see the background used in the aset photo is black so it could be a large hole in the center of the second diamond, it correlates with the gray in the center of the second diamond that sees through the gray background of the photo.
I think it should be between 1 and 3
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Post by Doc_1 » September 7th, 2010, 5:50 pm
I will go for diamond 1 if price difference is not an issue.
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ibdrinken
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Post by ibdrinken » September 7th, 2010, 6:21 pm
I saw that black in number 2 but was clueless as to what it was. Thanks for clarifying that. Im leaning towards number 3 besides the price diff whats the major diff between 1 and 3.
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Post by D&T » September 7th, 2010, 6:45 pm
I actually like the look of #3 best, although it is the lowest color grade between the two, you also have a Faint Fluroescence (helps bring your price down a bit... a plus) which may help slightly in the face up color also the facet patterns draws me in more.
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Post by Doc_1 » September 7th, 2010, 6:57 pm
In the 3d diamond there is still leakage in hours:
12, 3, 6, 9. compared to diamond one.
not large enough but it is there, it is still quite a difference in the price though.
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Post by D&T » September 7th, 2010, 7:15 pm
something doesn't look quite right with the first diamond, compare just the aset between the two the cutting on the first doesn't seem as symmtrical, a little leakage isn't necessarily a bad thing, you need a little contrast in order for the diamond to scintillate. On a princess cut, its a little different than a round, you want some sort of symetrical distribution of red (more red of course) and green but I'm by no means a princess cut expert, just my observation and learning along the way here.

ETA: Funny thing is that I love the idealscope of #2. maybe #2 might still be in the running for me... eeehhhh. I still like #3
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Post by Doc_1 » September 7th, 2010, 7:31 pm
Written by D&T:something doesn't look quite right with the first diamond, compare just the aset between the two the cutting on the first doesn't seem as symmtrical, a little leakage isn't necessarily a bad thing, you need a little contrast in order for the diamond to scintillate. On a princess cut, its a little different than a round, you want some sort of symetrical distribution of red (more red of course) and green but I'm by no means a princess cut expert, just my observation and learning along the way here.

ETA: Funny thing is that I love the idealscope of #2. maybe #2 might still be in the running for me... eeehhhh. I still like #3


I see your point with the symmetry!
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Post by D&T » September 7th, 2010, 7:51 pm
ok, I think i know why I'm not liking the first too much, maybe because its not a "perfect" square like the third one...lol. See what Judah thinks between the two, too bad they don't have videos to show you like GOG :(sad
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Post by ibdrinken » September 18th, 2010, 7:20 pm
ok so I went ahead and put #3 on hold for the time being.
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Post by D&T » September 18th, 2010, 8:55 pm
wonderful! I hope you are thrilled with it :appl:

looks like #2 is also off the market.


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