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| P: 3/23/2004 11:29:25 AM | |
upstech Rough Rock Total Posts: 34 Last Post: 10/4/2005 Member Since: 3/13/2004 |
I found a diamond through USA Certed Diamonds and am seriously considering buying this stone. Could I please get your opinions on the stone below. Also if you have any experience with working with usa certed could you please relay that info. Thanks in advance GIA Cert and laser inscribed Princess Cut .91 total wieght 5.53 x 5.18 x 3.63 Depth-70.1 Table-65 Girdle-Thin to Thick Culet-None Polish-Very Good Symmetry-Good Clarity-Si1 Color- I Flourescence- Medium Blue Cost $2278 Thank you for your help! |
| Posted: 3/23/2004 11:29:25 AM | |
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| P: 3/23/2004 11:32:56 AM | |
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002 |
---------------- I can't comment on the cut. I don't know anything but RBs. I like the choice of I/SI1 w/ the med bl. fluor. What stands out as a possible negative is the swing from thin to thick girdle. Maybe others can chime in about the cut.
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| Posted: 3/23/2004 11:32:56 AM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 11:39:41 AM | |
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004 |
We contacted USA Certed when they had three diamonds we were interested in seeing but it turns out they'd sold them months ago & weren't taken off the system- so we went someplace else. I seem to remember reading a thread in which someone had went with them & was happy w the experience...? You can do a PS search & I'm sure you'll find some feedback. The cut looks nice but not entirely square (1.068)- yet should still look nice when set. My stone has similar dimensions as far as table & depth (62.x/70) & is supremely firey & brilliant. Please let us know how it goes! 
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| Posted: 3/23/2004 11:39:41 AM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 12:23:02 PM | |
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
Sounds great! Usually, square diamonds cease being 'perfectly square' at about 1.1 LxW ratio (you can check this using the "Fancy cut selector" at Gemappraiers.com - the reference shapes exagerate the non-squareness a bit, given the size of the drawing and the lack of 3D perspective and sparkle, but it is quite a useful exercise, I found). Also, it is not unusual for the girdle thickness to vary for non-round shapes, since the outline is not continuous - the variance occurs when the girdle line turns corners - most often. If the corners turn out with a thicker girdle than the rest - all for the better. This one has all the chances to be a great stone  Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 3/23/2004 12:23:02 PM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 2:27:00 PM | |
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upstech Rough Rock Total Posts: 34 Last Post: 10/4/2005 Member Since: 3/13/2004 |
bump
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| Posted: 3/23/2004 2:27:00 PM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 4:02:25 PM | |
pqcollectibles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,441 Last Post: 6/18/2005 Member Since: 2/23/2003 |
The table and depth look good. But as has been pointed out, the girdle variance and L:W ratio throw this princess off a bit. Check out the Cut Charts at www.gemappraisers.com. You can also use the DIY Cut Grading System to rate the cut of diamonds you are considering. Just click on DIY on the left hand tool bar, select Princess cut, and enter the specs to help screen as you shop.
Why use a big word when a diminutive word would be succinct! |
| Posted: 3/23/2004 4:02:25 PM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 4:16:05 PM | |
Shay37 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,343 Last Post: 8/30/2008 Member Since: 3/2/2004 |
Upstech, I just received my ring yesterday. The stone was purchased from usacerted diamonds. Martin was very easy to work with and gave me a great suggestion for where to get my setting. I have had a couple of questions (loose end type stuff) yesterday and today, and he was just a sweetie about taking care of details. This was more than a month after he had made the sale and had my money. I would not have a problem working with him again in the future. I don't know anything about princess cuts so I can't help with that question. I will start my own thread tonight (after I learn about posting pictures which are sitting in my digital camera as we speak) so that everyone can see my new sparklee.  Shay ______________________________My therapist loves me. His name is Brian the Cutter. |
| Posted: 3/23/2004 4:16:05 PM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 4:18:26 PM | |
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upstech Rough Rock Total Posts: 34 Last Post: 10/4/2005 Member Since: 3/13/2004 |
where did they suggest for the setting?
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| Posted: 3/23/2004 4:18:26 PM | |
| P: 3/23/2004 11:42:16 PM | |
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Shay37 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,343 Last Post: 8/30/2008 Member Since: 3/2/2004 |
Martin suggested that I let Chris at D. Atlas (which was who was doing my appraisal) take care of getting my setting done. He had a guy do a hand-made (as opposed to cast) royal crown type setting in 18k yellow gold with a platinum head. It's gorgeous! Still trying to figure out posting pics so look for my thread in the next few days in show me the ring. Shay ______________________________My therapist loves me. His name is Brian the Cutter. |
| Posted: 3/23/2004 11:42:16 PM | |
| P: 3/24/2004 12:06:09 AM | |
Rhino Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,866 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2001 |
Depending upon the details you are looking for with regards to optics (brilliance/fire/scintillation) the information is inconclusive. It is impossible for a retailer to tell you how beautiful or not a diamond is when they can't see it. I'm sorry if this is not the answer you were seeking but it's the honest answer.
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| Posted: 3/24/2004 12:06:09 AM | |
| P: 3/24/2004 12:12:42 AM | |
Appreciative-of-expertise Cut Rock Total Posts: 163 Last Post: 9/20/2004 Member Since: 10/18/2003 |
Hey - be careful! I looked at 16 rings at B&M's - all trying to sell me on specs alone.....just doesn't work if you are looking for an awesome Princess....took me months to learn and I now have what I sought. If you'd like, check out my response to ROB79 in his thread on princess....you may find something of value there. Good luck! 
"Appreciative-of-expertise" |
| Posted: 3/24/2004 12:12:42 AM | |
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