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"super ideal" usually means top H&A symmetry beyond "ideal" proportions.
There are two H&A rounds listed here starting at $5500 (THIS is one of them)... so, your seems to be a relatively good deal. From what I read in your post, the stone is a GIA certified one within AGS0 proportions - which Sarin will likely prove. That AGS0 cut grade does imply top symmetry and polish too (better than GIA's "good" for what that matters) - like this 1.06 I,VS2 has (LINK). THIS One did not make the house barnd og H&A... and got discounted to a tempting deal, IMO. I suspect your stone might be like this - if GIA also read Ex-Ex and the light return turns out just as nice, of course. ![]() On the aside, there is really no comparison between Abazias and BN (!) - one is a small venture, the other among the largest internet retailers. Aparently all PS related shops are farely small as far as I can tell - only that database if HUGE and intimidating ![]() |
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David,
It looks a pretty stone from what you supplied but it will be difficult to give a straight answer without seeing it. You're missing some critical data to do even a basic analysis. It won't count as an ideal because of the symmentry, much less as a super-ideal, whatever that is. The description of the seller sounds fine although 7 days is a bit tight on the return period. Make sure you understand which 7 days will count because it's easy to eat up that much in shipping time between them and you. If you use an appraiser that isn't local, you may also lose too much time in the shipping and this may limit your options somewhat. Not everyone likes h&a but it's easy enough to buy a viewer yourself and check it out if you want it. I think David Atlas sells them for pretty reasonable prices. I would suggest you order one immediately so that you have it in hand if and when you decide to bring in a stone to look at. Don't let the slick websites fool you. The dealers here are pretty small potatoes. Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Home Shopping Network, these are the big boys. Our guys can run circles around them on price and quality but they don't hold a candle for total sales (yet). Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Apprraisals in Denver
Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser www.americangemregistry.com |
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I listed the table and depth. The jeweler states:
Sarin is attached. Please notice everything on the stone is rated "0" or ideal. This is as perfect as it gets in terms of cut quality. SARIN INFO Overall Sarin Cut Grade: 0 Crown: 34.3 degrees 15.2% 0 Pavillion 41.2 degrees 43.5% 0 Table 3.75mm 55.3% 0 Culet 1.0% 0 Girdle 1.5% 1.0% 1.9% 0 |
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Send it to Atlas and get a full work up before you buy. This may cost a little more but will give you that extra bit of confidence befor buying. Don't fuss over H&A if it's a great cut. The viewer is only good for looking at an unset stone. Once the stone is set, it's a useless tool ![]() I bought an idealscope and it's a fun thing to have. However, i don't have the experience to really make use of it. An Atlas appraisal will tell you much more.
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it scored a 3.1 on the HCA...
i find this one a tad more tempting with the PS discount you're near $5K... |
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If you have a local independent appraiser, this will probably be easier, faster and cheaper than dealing with someone out of state. Check the link above for finding a local appraiser. Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Appraisals in Denver
Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser www.americangemregistry.com |