BGD RB: Yay or nay?

johnkorean · Jun 24, 2009

Well, since this is a new diamond, BGD and I are still waiting on the AGS report and other images, but since I''ve got it on hold, I figured I''d share what I know, get some initial opinions, and then add the reports and ASET/IS as they hopefully come in the next day or 2. Anyway, this is what I know:

Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows
Carat: 1.231
Color: F
Clarity: VS2
Cost: $9980

Unfortunately, that''s all I know at the moment, and I have no idea if that''s remotely enough to give an informed opinion, but my gut (and research) tells me that I''m getting a good deal. Does anyone have any initial thoughts? Things that I should especially be on the lookout for when I get the AGS report? Thanks for all your help!

Lorelei · Jun 24, 2009

It should be a lovely diamond John, post the images when you get them.

Gypsy · Jun 24, 2009

They''re diamonds are just flying off the shelves. LOL. Keep it on hold, should be lovely and if it isn''t for some strange reason, ask them for something else.

D&T · Jun 24, 2009

Yay! from me.. their diamonds are spectacular!

Kaleigh · Jun 24, 2009

Brian sure knows how to pick them, so am betting it''s a winner. Please post the images once you get them.

the tree sees · Jun 24, 2009

Well, you know where I stand.

johnkorean · Jun 25, 2009

Ok, so I got the AGS report back. Here are the full specs:

AGS#: 10408308
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.88 - 6.91 x 4.24 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 4 (VS2)
Carat Weight 1.231
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: " 10408308" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond.
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 56.1%
Crown Angle: 34.6
Crown Height: 15.2%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 3.7%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 56%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.6%
Culet: Pointed

There''s also some sort of Computer Generated Light Performance Map that I''ve never seen before, but all I know is it doesn''t look anywhere near as uniform and pretty as ASET/IS images. Can someone please explain what this is and if I should be concerned?

As for the specs: I''m really only looking for the answer to 2 questions.

1. Is there anything about them that might be a red flag?
2. Is $9980 a reasonable price to pay for this diamond?

Thanks so much!

Lorelei · Jun 25, 2009

Date: 6/25/2009 8:44:00 AM
Author: johnkorean

Ok, so I got the AGS report back. Here are the full specs:

AGS#: 10408308
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.88 - 6.91 x 4.24 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 4 (VS2)
Carat Weight 1.231
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: '<Brian Gavin. symbol> 10408308' has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond.
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 56.1%
Crown Angle: 34.6
Crown Height: 15.2%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 3.7%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 56%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.6%
Culet: Pointed

There's also some sort of Computer Generated Light Performance Map that I've never seen before, but all I know is it doesn't look anywhere near as uniform and pretty as ASET/IS images. Can someone please explain what this is and if I should be concerned?

As for the specs: I'm really only looking for the answer to 2 questions.

1. Is there anything about them that might be a red flag?
2. Is $9980 a reasonable price to pay for this diamond?

Thanks so much!

The computer generated light performance map is just that, a computer scan of the diamond, the actual ASET image is more relevant than this. These images don't always translate well, nothing to worry about.

The diamond looks great and the price is fine.

johnkorean · Jun 25, 2009

Here''s the Sarin Report. Some of the numbers are ever so slightly off of the AGS report, but I''m sure that''s not uncommon.

Lorelei · Jun 25, 2009

Variance with Sarin and AGS numbers are common, AGS are the numbers of authority.

johnkorean · Jun 25, 2009

Idealscope image. ASET to follow. Thoughts? Thanks!

stone-cold11 · Jun 25, 2009

Looks good.

MissGotRocks · Jun 25, 2009

It looks like a beautiful diamond!

johnkorean · Jun 25, 2009

ASET. The next and last picture should be the diamond itself. Is it just me, or is the ASET really bright? What do the experts out there think? Thanks!

Fly Girl · Jun 25, 2009

Awesome stone. Well over a carat. And, F VS2 is my very favorite combo! Yep, it''s a keeper.

ChunkyCushionLover · Jun 25, 2009

Date: 6/25/2009 11:09:35 PM
Author: johnkorean
ASET. The next and last picture should be the diamond itself. Is it just me, or is the ASET really bright? What do the experts out there think? Thanks!

Yes its bright. Really bright red is a GREAT thing. This is a really nice diamond.

johnkorean · Jun 25, 2009

That''s great to hear! For some reason I thought the reds in the IS and ASET were supposed to be roughly the same shade of dark red, so I didn''t know if the lighter, brighter shade was some sort of lighting or leakage problem. But this sounds great! I think I''m almost at the point where I can take the plunge and make the biggest purchase of my life to date! Thanks for the help, everyone, and I definitely welcome even more comments!

Lorelei · Jun 26, 2009

Date: 6/25/2009 11:31:33 PM
Author: johnkorean
That''s great to hear! For some reason I thought the reds in the IS and ASET were supposed to be roughly the same shade of dark red, so I didn''t know if the lighter, brighter shade was some sort of lighting or leakage problem. But this sounds great! I think I''m almost at the point where I can take the plunge and make the biggest purchase of my life to date! Thanks for the help, everyone, and I definitely welcome even more comments!

Its the lighting in the ASET, its fine!

johnkorean · Jun 26, 2009

Hearts image. I have the diamond image too, but it's too big and I don't have photoshop at work.

Lorelei · Jun 26, 2009

Date: 6/26/2009 12:25:05 PM
Author: johnkorean
Hearts image. I have the diamond image too, but it''s too big and I don''t have photoshop at work.

* kisses fingers* beautiful!

johnkorean · Jun 26, 2009

Does anyone know how I can resize the image of the diamond to post it?

the tree sees · Jun 26, 2009

At least if you have a PC, all you have to do is bring it into the Paint feature and go to Image --> Stretch/skew. Then reduce the horizontal and vertical percentages by an equal amount; reducing each to 90% tends to work for me.

johnkorean · Jun 26, 2009

Thanks! Here''s the diamond! I think I''m ready to pull the trigger.

jet2ks · Jun 26, 2009

Good numbers + good Sarin + great IS & ASET + great photo = happy girlfriend fiance!

It's a beauty jk. Please come back and post pics of the finished ring once you receive it.

the tree sees · Jun 26, 2009

You got a winner, John!

(I wish I had some of those fancier emoticons).

jet2ks · Jun 26, 2009

Date: 6/26/2009 2:49:17 PM
Author: the tree sees
You got a winner, John!

(I wish I had some of those fancier emoticons).

This thread is the emotie library https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/emoticons.116324/

Threadjack over.

the tree sees · Jun 26, 2009

Ah, here we go:

http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/files/party2.gif

ETA: That didn't work.

ETA: Well, John gets the idea:

jet2ks · Jun 26, 2009

Date: 6/26/2009 3:07:05 PM
Author: the tree sees
Ah, here we go:

http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/files/party2.gif

ETA: That didn't work.

ETA: Well, John gets the idea:

You're close. Instead of pasting the url for the emotie directly, use the insert image button (fourth from right above the text box when you reply) and paste the url in there.

the tree sees · Jun 26, 2009

Sweet.

Kaleigh · Jun 26, 2009

Yowza it''s gorgeous!!!

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