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P: 5/20/2004 8:51:11 AM
buckyball29 Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/16/2004 Member Since: 5/19/2004	In order to further educate myself about the diamond buying process, I was hoping to get some feedback on the 2 round diamonds listed below. Aside from the obvious differences (price being one) What are the some of the more "hidden" things to look out for with the two. Thank you very much. Diamond 1 ----------- Price: $3,563.00 Report: GIA Shape: Round Carat: 0.91 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Depth: 60.6 Table: 60 Girdle: MED-STHK Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Good Culet: None Fluorescence: No Measurements: 6.22-6.28X3.79 Diamond 2 ---------- Price $2897 GIA Cut Round Carat 0.91 Color H Clarity SI1 Measurements 6.06-6.1-3.95 mm Depth Percentage 65.00 % Table Percentage 57 % Girdle STK-THK F Culet NO Polish Very Good Symmetry Very Good Fluorescence None
Posted: 5/20/2004 8:51:11 AM

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P: 5/20/2004 8:58:29 AM
verticalhorizon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 840 Last Post: 3/24/2006 Member Since: 3/9/2004	As people will tell you, rock B is too deep. Plus, it's girdle is thicker than rock A. This will mean you are paying for 'less' diamond, b/c it will be percieved as smaller when looking at it from the top down. I'll stop there so the next person can add! VH (aka GroomZilla) --- This post was brought to you by the Church of Cut Quality. Note: I am not an expert. Just a friendly neighbor.
Posted: 5/20/2004 8:58:29 AM

P: 5/20/2004 9:53:50 AM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	Yes, rock B is too deep, hence the smaller mm diameter. Rock A could be nice - but you really need the crown & pavillion angles. I'm not crazy about it though.
Posted: 5/20/2004 9:53:50 AM

P: 5/20/2004 10:17:44 AM
buckyball29 Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/16/2004 Member Since: 5/19/2004	Thank you very much for the responses. So what would be "acceptable" value ranges for a round diamond of this size? Trying to keep cost down but I also know that means sacrificing some of the preferred specs. Just looking for the perfect balance of price and quality for my dollar. Thanks, B
Posted: 5/20/2004 10:17:44 AM

P: 5/20/2004 10:21:58 AM
verticalhorizon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 840 Last Post: 3/24/2006 Member Since: 3/9/2004	For a quick glance, use this info. For a DIY cut grading visit AGA. For more detailed reading reading, visit GOG VH (aka GroomZilla) --- This post was brought to you by the Church of Cut Quality. Note: I am not an expert. Just a friendly neighbor.
Posted: 5/20/2004 10:21:58 AM

P: 5/20/2004 10:55:46 AM
buckyball29 Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 6/16/2004 Member Since: 5/19/2004	Excellent resource link thanks. I just found this one online but the price seems to be curiously low. It was labeled "Ideal Cut" and the depth and table seem to be pretty good. Am I missing something? rice: $2,945.00 Report: GIA Shape: Round Carat: 0.92 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Depth: 61 Table: 58 Girdle: TN-TK Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Very Good Culet: None Fluorescence: Medium or Moderate Measurements: 6.18-6.24X3.84
Posted: 5/20/2004 10:55:46 AM

P: 5/20/2004 11:28:28 AM
verticalhorizon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 840 Last Post: 3/24/2006 Member Since: 3/9/2004	It's probably b/c there still missing info that may affect the overall brilliance. Table height,pavillion depth, crown and pavillion angle numbers are a good way to tell if it's really ideal cut. Ask for a Sarin report. If the cert is AGS, it will be on the page, however GIA does not supply this info. Also ask for a lightscope/firescope image, which will give you an idea of symmetry. (Although VG is alright, in my book.) Dimensions look ok, I would say it's probably ~$1k lower than avg. I would want to know everything about it... including where those SI1 inclusions are! They could be smack dab in the middle. Make sure to find out if it's eye clean with magnification photos or better still... see it in person! Always, always make sure you have a money back guarantee, no questions asked. VH (aka GroomZilla) --- This post was brought to you by the Church of Cut Quality. Note: I am not an expert. Just a friendly neighbor.
Posted: 5/20/2004 11:28:28 AM

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