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P: 3/3/2009 11:49:01 AM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	Hi After lots of searching Ive finally narrowed it down to 2 diamonds...one thing to note is the bigger one is slightly outside my price range. What I would like to know from you knowledgeable folk is which one do you think is better value - (best bang for buck)? Number 1 - Ł6000 Shape and Cut: Round Brilliant Carat weight: 1.34 Ct. Color Grade: D Clarity Grade: VS2 Cut: Premium Polish: Excellent Symmetry Excellent Measurements: 7.20 - 7.17 x 4.30 Fluorescence: None Total Depth: 59.8 % Table Width: 59 % Crown Height: 14 % Pavillon Depth: 44 % Girdle Thickness: Thin, Faceted Number 2 - Ł7000 Shape and Cut: Round Brilliant Carat weight: 1.49 Ct. Color Grade: F Clarity Grade: VS2 Cut: Ideal Polish: Excellent Symmetry Excellent Measurements: 7.27 - 7.17 x 4.55 Fluorescence: None Total Depth: 61.4 % Table Width: 58 % Crown Height: 17 % Pavillon Depth: 43 % Girdle Thickness: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted Thank you all in advance!
Posted: 3/3/2009 11:49:01 AM

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P: 3/3/2009 11:53:03 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,271 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 3/3/2009 11:49:01 AM Author:mointampa Hi After lots of searching Ive finally narrowed it down to 2 diamonds...one thing to note is the bigger one is slightly outside my price range. What I would like to know from you knowledgeable folk is which one do you think is better value - (best bang for buck)? Number 1 - Ł6000 Shape and Cut: Round Brilliant Carat weight: 1.34 Ct. Color Grade: D Clarity Grade: VS2 Cut: Premium Polish: Excellent Symmetry Excellent Measurements: 7.20 - 7.17 x 4.30 Fluorescence: None Total Depth: 59.8 % Table Width: 59 % Crown Height: 14 % Pavillon Depth: 44 % Girdle Thickness: Thin, Faceted Number 2 - Ł7000 Shape and Cut: Round Brilliant Carat weight: 1.49 Ct. Color Grade: F Clarity Grade: VS2 Cut: Ideal Polish: Excellent Symmetry Excellent Measurements: 7.27 - 7.17 x 4.55 Fluorescence: None Total Depth: 61.4 % Table Width: 58 % Crown Height: 17 % Pavillon Depth: 43 % Girdle Thickness: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted Thank you all in advance! Welcome! Which lab graded these diamonds, EGL? You can honestly do better than either of these, definitely pass on the first one, the cut isn't good. The second is better but I believe can still be improved on. Also the so called Ideal cut grade is not, and these labels are no guarantee of a well cut diamond, especially if these descriptions are used by vendors. Are you in the UK? Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 3/3/2009 11:53:03 AM

P: 3/3/2009 12:06:37 PM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	yes, london based.
Posted: 3/3/2009 12:06:37 PM

P: 3/3/2009 12:30:46 PM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	also...correct EGL graded
Posted: 3/3/2009 12:30:46 PM

P: 3/3/2009 12:43:49 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,271 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 3/3/2009 12:30:46 PM Author: mointampa also...correct EGL graded Thanks! I don't know if you are familiar with how the grading labs rank, EGL are said to be softer on grading in some circumstances than the two top tier labs GIA and AGS, this page explains further. http://diamonds.pricescope.com/grading.asp If you are new to this, it is important to know that it is cut quality which gives a diamond its beauty, so very important to concentrate on that. As you are in London, I would recommend you contact Dr Indira Marchant at - www.bestdiamonds.co.uk if you are looking for a well cut and beautiful diamond. Indira is an expert and a very pleasant lady to deal with who also posts here. Also if you would like, if you tell us exactly what you are looking for and your budget, maybe we could find some diamonds which might suit you as suggestions? Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 3/3/2009 12:43:49 PM

P: 3/3/2009 12:54:26 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,769 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I second Lorelei's suggestion that you call Dr Indira Marchant at Best Diamonds. I am working with her at the minute and she is wonderful. Such a lovely lady and very committed to finding the most perfect diamond for your budget.
Posted: 3/3/2009 12:54:26 PM

P: 3/3/2009 8:22:23 PM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	OK so I took the advice and came up with 2 GIA gems (a bit more expensive!!): Number 3: Ł7000 Carat weight: 1.39 Cut: Ideal Colour: D Clarity: SI1 Depth %: 61.8% Table %: 56% Symmetry: Excellent Polish: Excellent Girdle: Thin to medium Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 7.20 x 7.16 x 4.44 mm Number 4: Ł6000 Carat weight: 1.30 Cut: Ideal Colour: F Clarity: VS2 Depth %: 61.5% Table %: 56% Symmetry: Excellent Polish: Excellent Girdle: Medium Culet: None Fluorescence: Very strong blue Measurements: 7.06 x 7.03 x 4.33 mm Please Help!
Posted: 3/3/2009 8:22:23 PM

P: 3/3/2009 8:32:32 PM
icekid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,555 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/17/2004	They look good, so far. Can you tell us the crown and pavilion angles as well? Are you able to get photos?
Posted: 3/3/2009 8:32:32 PM

P: 3/3/2009 9:09:45 PM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	no photos sorry.. The 1.3ct crown angle is 34 and pavilion 40.8 not sure about the 1.39...
Posted: 3/3/2009 9:09:45 PM

P: 3/3/2009 9:52:51 PM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	there is also this one for Ł6500 Carat weight: 1.39 Cut: Ideal Colour: F Clarity: SI2 (eye clean) Depth %: 61.6% Table %: 56% Symmetry: Excellent Polish: Excellent Girdle: Medium to slightly thick Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 7.20 x 7.16 x 4.42 mm Crown angle 34.5 Pavillion angle 40.8
Posted: 3/3/2009 9:52:51 PM

P: 3/4/2009 7:07:39 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,271 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	First set of angles look good, as does the third diamond. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 3/4/2009 7:07:39 AM

P: 3/5/2009 8:45:57 PM
mointampa Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 4/20/2009 Member Since: 3/3/2009	so i finally ordered...tell me Ive done the right thing please ! It has been verified as very eye clean by bluenile...... Price: Ł5,428 Carat weight: 1.55 Cut: Ideal Colour: F Clarity: SI2 Depth %: 61.7% Table %: 54% Symmetry: Very good Polish: Excellent Girdle: Thin to slightly thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium blue Measurements: 7.42 x 7.45 x 4.59 mm Crown angle: 35.0 Pavillion angle: 40.6 here is the cert http://www.bluenile.co.uk/certs/2052/GIA16821310_zoom.jpeg
Posted: 3/5/2009 8:45:57 PM

P: 3/6/2009 5:22:09 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,271 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 3/5/2009 8:45:57 PM Author: mointampa so i finally ordered...tell me Ive done the right thing please ! It has been verified as very eye clean by bluenile...... Price: Ł5,428 Carat weight: 1.55 Cut: Ideal Colour: F Clarity: SI2 Depth %: 61.7% Table %: 54% Symmetry: Very good Polish: Excellent Girdle: Thin to slightly thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium blue Measurements: 7.42 x 7.45 x 4.59 mm Crown angle: 35.0 Pavillion angle: 40.6 here is the cert http://www.bluenile.co.uk/certs/2052/GIA16821310_zoom.jpeg Sounds good! Congrats! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 3/6/2009 5:22:09 AM

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