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P: 11/29/2008 10:50:23 PM
surflbi23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: 11/29/2008 Member Since: 11/29/2008	Hi, first post- this is a very helpful site. In the market for a stone, (for engagaement ring) got a price of $10,000 for this stone 2.50 CT Round Brilliant 9.09-8.98x5.18mm depth - 57.4 table - 64% Crown 8.8% Pavilion 44.3% Girdle- Sl. thick to thick faceted Culet- very small Polish- very good symmetry- good Clarity Grade- SI2 Color - H Fluorscence- None it is has a EGL certificate It seems to me the depth and table are off and thats why its a low price, not sure what to do, any help would be great. Thank you!!!
Posted: 11/29/2008 10:50:23 PM

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P: 11/29/2008 10:54:13 PM
beach Ideal Rock Total Posts: 690 Last Post: 7/5/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2007	You are right about the depth and table however alot of the numbers are off. It is also an EGL cert. which makes it very important to get other opnion before buying. EGL certs often not as accurate as GIA and AGS and are not as described. I would personally avoid this stone because of the odd proportions and questionable cut. What is your budget? People may be able to recommend other stones... Here is a link that will help you with searching for a diamond with ideal proportions. http://diamonds.pricescope.com/round.asp ALso, use the Cut Advisor in the Tools sections (top of page) to help you weed out diamonds. Anything below a 2 is worth considering.
Posted: 11/29/2008 10:54:13 PM

P: 11/29/2008 10:59:16 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,450 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	Please run, this stone is very poorly cut. Poor cut= no sparkle.
Posted: 11/29/2008 10:59:16 PM

P: 11/29/2008 11:02:41 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I really agree that you might want to do some studying on diamond cut quality before looking any further! A good quality stone of that size will cost two or three times that price. Please stick to excellent or ideal cut stones. Use this search tool and put in excellent-excellent for cut and check GIA and AGS for labs. http://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/29/2008 11:02:41 PM

P: 11/30/2008 1:21:56 AM
Mrs W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 606 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 9/21/2008	Please do not buy that diamond, its too good to be true! Use your 10G's to buy something like this http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5207/ http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1466964.htm http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193884.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131 Breann
Posted: 11/30/2008 1:21:56 AM

P: 11/30/2008 4:31:46 AM
honey22 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,950 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/29/2007	Ditto - horrendous table - aircraft carrier size Keep looking It's not too good to be true, you get what you pay for. If it's looks crazy cheap, there is a reason. The first two stones Mrs W posted are nice. They will give you an idea of what a really well cut stone in that size should cost. Wedding Date Take 2: 26th November 2009!
Posted: 11/30/2008 4:31:46 AM

P: 11/30/2008 4:12:12 PM
Mrs W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 606 Last Post: 10/18/2009 Member Since: 9/21/2008	surflbi23, The last diamond is a good caninadate too, the reason why Honey22 dubbed it bad was the bc of the 41 Pavillion angle. 41 Pavillion angles are not bad in some cases, if you are interested in the stone read this and get an Idealscope of the diamond, just ask jamesallen for one and they will supply it. Actually, the GOG stone has a 41 Pavillian angle too.... Breann
Posted: 11/30/2008 4:12:12 PM

P: 11/30/2008 6:48:48 PM
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,315 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Surf, Just so you further get the picture...other diamonds can be had with the same certification, size, color & clarity...for cheaper, and on this board. Like this one. Solomon Brothers sells one slightly smaller too for $7500. Take better advantage of the resources here. You did not stumble across such a unique find. Ira (Ruffles have Ridges) Z. ____________ If you're looking for diamond shopping tips...this (along with this update) might do the trick! however...caution: known to have been regarded as armed and dangerous
Posted: 11/30/2008 6:48:48 PM

P: 11/30/2008 8:21:09 PM
honey22 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,950 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/29/2007	Date: 11/30/2008 4:12:12 PM Author: Mrs W surflbi23, The last diamond is a good caninadate too, the reason why Honey22 dubbed it bad was the bc of the 41 Pavillion angle. 41 Pavillion angles are not bad in some cases, if you are interested in the stone read this and get an Idealscope of the diamond, just ask jamesallen for one and they will supply it. Actually, the GOG stone has a 41 Pavillian angle too.... Mrs W Did you read my post?! I didn't 'dub that stone bad'. I just preferred the other two stones. And not for the reason you have posted. Please don't make assumptions like that, it had nothing to do with it. I checked out the stones individually and noted my preference. Wedding Date Take 2: 26th November 2009!
Posted: 11/30/2008 8:21:09 PM

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