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This is what I bought....good deal? |
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| P: 6/1/2004 12:01:23 PM | |
mikey71497 Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/10/2005 Member Since: 5/24/2004 |
Well, I went out saturday on my quest for the diamond engagement ring, and fell in love with this stone. I wanted a diamond no less than 1.75, until the jewler brought this one to my attention. here are the specs: GIA Cert 6.79x6.38x4.76mm 1.68ct Depth=74.6% Table=74% Girdle=medium to slightly thick Culet=None Polish=Good Symmetry=Good Clarity=VVS2 Color=G Flourence=None I paid in total with the setting and tax, 12,400. The setting was about 2,400 if i remember correctly. Is this stone nice? I loved the clarity of it, and the shine it gave. It was the perfect stone, for me. I am very happy with my purchase. I just wanted to know if this stone was a good one. To me it is, but some of you people are experts at this stuff. Just want oppinions. Thanks |
| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:01:23 PM | |
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| P: 6/1/2004 12:09:39 PM | |
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
What does clarity have to do with "shine" ? Assuming it is a princess cut, the proportions read "better than average" cut and if there is a much better price to be had, it would not likely happen among PS postings. 10k sounds about right  ( bad version I post got polished here!) Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:09:39 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 12:11:15 PM | |
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mikey71497 Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/10/2005 Member Since: 5/24/2004 |
didnt say that clarity had anything to do with shine. I was saying how i love how clear it is, and how shiny it is. Its a princess cut
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:11:15 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 12:16:52 PM | |
researcher Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,440 Last Post: 5/26/2008 Member Since: 4/27/2004 |
I tend to disagree. According to the AGA charts, this stone (if it's a princess) is a 1A or 1B depending on the crown (assuming it's at least 8% which it should be with that depth). While it will appear a little small for it's size, it could be a real stunner (I think by "shine" Mikey71497 meant sparkle or brilliance). I think it has the potential to be really nice!
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:16:52 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 12:34:56 PM | |
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,679 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003 |
If you love this stone then it's a good purchase. Enjoy it.
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:34:56 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 12:45:18 PM | |
moremoremore Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,825 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2004 |
very well said!!! If you love it, then job well done....!
______________________________ Stewart says: I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggon'it, people like me. |
| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:45:18 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 12:55:19 PM | |
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mikey71497 Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/10/2005 Member Since: 5/24/2004 |
Oh i love it for sure I was just curious to know what others oppinions were on it, thats all. I did have one other question. did i pay too much for this entire ring? Or am I right around where i should be. If this can be answered, then thanks. -Mike
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:55:19 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 12:59:59 PM | |
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researcher Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,440 Last Post: 5/26/2008 Member Since: 4/27/2004 |
What type of setting did you purchase? Was it designer? Are there side stones?
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 12:59:59 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 1:02:30 PM | |
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mikey71497 Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/10/2005 Member Since: 5/24/2004 |
It was a channel set i think they call it. Platinum band....3 princess cut diamonds embedded in the band on each side. Diamonds in band were G color VS2...(according to the jewler) Entire ring was about 2.54ct
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 1:02:30 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 1:09:52 PM | |
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researcher Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,440 Last Post: 5/26/2008 Member Since: 4/27/2004 |
It's hard to compare diamonds because you have so many things to consider, but here are a couple to give you an idea of price (these include tax and shipping): 1.52 G VVS2 72.4% 68% GIA stk-vtk no gd gd ft 6.33x6.30x4.56 $9251 --------------------------- 1.74 G VVS2 72% 70.5% GIA med-sl thk no gd vg no 6.85x6.60x4.65 $11038 All in all, it looks like you did pretty good  Depending on the size of the diamonds in the band, you might have been able to do a little better for the cost of the setting, but I wouldn't worry much. You seem to have gotten a good deal 
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 1:09:52 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 1:17:49 PM | |
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mikey71497 Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/10/2005 Member Since: 5/24/2004 |
cool thanks. The diamonds in the setting just a tad below 1ct. Here is a scenerio for you. Some kid i know got a diamond round 2ct D color uncertified. He paid, with the setting and tax, 12,500. Now i knew it wasnt possible to do this because a D color 2ct round is like 14-17k with other factors added in. Come to find out the kid got an un-certified diamond. Kinda mad me mad because i was looking at him for advise, and he told me it was certified (GIA.) i went to the guy he went to, and the guy pulled out the paper work and told me he got everthing so cheap because he bought an uncertified diamond. ALso, the diaond has visible clouds in it. I can see them. He tells me its an SI1, but i think its an I clarity. I dont know why people have to lie about stupid things like that. Sad part is, its my girlfriends sister's fiance.
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 1:17:49 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 1:23:21 PM | |
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researcher Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,440 Last Post: 5/26/2008 Member Since: 4/27/2004 |
It is sad. He may, however, have had the diamond certified after purchasing it. I doubt it's an SI1 if you can see clouds so easily, but it may just be a really bad cut that shows the inclusions (better cut stones won't show much). In other words, it is possible that he's not lying (or just doesn't know better). Not everyone is as informed about diamonds! Congrats again on your stone and ring! Sounds like a beauty (post pics if you can)!!!
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 1:23:21 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 1:31:32 PM | |
aljdewey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,236 Last Post: 2/11/2008 Member Since: 11/25/2002 |
---------------- Honestly, there is no point to asking what others think in this situation.....we can't see the ring (which is key to buying fancies), and you love it. It really doesn't matter what we think. The question about "did I pay too much" seems a bit irrelevant too. If you weren't happy with the price, you wouldn't have paid it, right? If you felt the ring was worth it, then you paid a price that you considered fair. That's really all that matters. Bottom line: You love your ring, and you purchased it at a price you were comfortable paying. Close the book on it, don't second guess yourself now, and enjoy your lovely ring! _____________________ |
| Posted: 6/1/2004 1:31:32 PM | |
| P: 6/1/2004 1:31:36 PM | |
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mikey71497 Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/10/2005 Member Since: 5/24/2004 |
I will be sure to post pics up. Well, i know he got it appraised, but i doubt he got it certified. His fiance keeps asking him for the paperwork on it, and he gives her excuses because there IS NO PAPER WORK!! Here she is thinking she has a certified stone, he is telling everyone its certified (GIA) told me to my face, and come to find out lied about it.
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| Posted: 6/1/2004 1:31:36 PM | |
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