Diamond Jewelry Forums

Picture Gallery

Video Gallery

|

Search |

Posted Today |

Most Active |

Help

ť Home ť

ť Diamond Prices and Grading ť

ť RockyTalky ť

ť J/VS2 antique diamond

J/VS2 antique diamond

P: 11/12/2005 4:53:17 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,205 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	yesterday i tried on a 2.98 antique J VS2 diamond. it had been reset in a modern setting with a white metal bezel. it is a 2.98 solitaire and looked stunning on. however, it appeared to me to have a grey cast. i'm not really interested in purchasing this ring [big sound of relief from my husband who thought it looked absolutely stunning on me unti he saw the more than $33K price tag]. but out of curiosity, i'll repeat my question: is a grey tone normal in an antique diamond? peace, movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 11/12/2005 4:53:17 PM

There are 6 replies to this message. There are 6 replies on this page.

P: 11/12/2005 4:55:15 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,889 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Was it an Old mine cut or an OEC?? ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 11/12/2005 4:55:15 PM

P: 11/12/2005 5:11:58 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,205 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	i didn't ask...it was a round though. i was told it was an antique but i'm not sure how many years old a diamond has to be before its considered an antique....of course, when it comes up out of the ground its already plenty old!!!! th person i spoke with said he would have wanted to see the girdle on it before it was set in the bezel and seemed to indicate that he wouldn't consider it just because of that reason. eta: i should say that the new modern setting has a bezel around the girdle only and the pavilion is open to view but did not appear grey. it was only from the top looking down that i thought it looked grey. peace, movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 11/12/2005 5:11:58 PM

P: 11/13/2005 4:33:45 AM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	I don't know what you saw... but it could have been a number of things from some freak optics to color. 'J' means a certain position away from colorless, but the tint can be others than yellow, including brown and gray - if you are lucky. You could have found a gray-tinted J, but they are not any more common in old cuts than in new as far as I know. Will you be looking for an old cut e-ring after all? Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 11/13/2005 4:33:45 AM

P: 11/13/2005 6:58:03 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,197 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Valeria is right, I have heard of some silver/ grey tinted diamonds, this might be more noticeable in an older cut. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=18997&forumID=3&catID=&search=1&searchstring= I found this old thread with some of Valeria's useful comments regarding grey tints, thought you might find it interesting reading MZ 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: 11/13/2005 6:58:03 AM

P: 11/14/2005 6:33:26 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,205 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	thanks for the link; it was a very interesting read. the 2.98 i saw was definitely a grey tone but it was also very sparkly. i think whoever set the stone in the modern mount did it a disservice. the diamond looks out of place....if you know what i mean. my husband and i walked away from this ring having found out something: he doesn't think a diamond under 3 carats would look good on my finger and i had to agree with him. no, not going to look for an antique diamond for an e-ring....! but i can't seem to stop myself from trying things on.....! peace, movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 11/14/2005 6:33:26 PM

P: 11/15/2005 11:20:29 AM
Roughdealer Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 1/8/2006 Member Since: 10/28/2005	Try to research about the stone origin (where it was mined) - If you could- theyre charts where the color ocurrency are shown .About colored diamond I recommend you get a report. After get report , make your businesss decision . I SUGGEST YOU LOTS OF CARE....WITH COLORED DIAMOND STONES they are nowadays a big scammed business even for scam very seasoned diamantaires....Of course Its very possible to have a j color in any hue , in my personal experience, I had lots of experience with j-brown , j-green , and top lights. BUT I WILL MAKE A SMALL ADVICE : This kind of stones are quite difficult 4 sale because , in most cases show more than only one hue, they are difficult to sort in a definitive color.... must to have a report to avoid problems when trade the stone. Remember must to check if you are not face to face with a Top ligh Fancy... commonly confused with a touched colored stone. Personally I sold like "J" color 2 very beautiful RBC 1 and quite more Ct stones by $ 5.000/each and they was ending classified like top light brown pink ( Look like J face up and pavillion), and they were traded by 17500 /each !!. Some must be skyrocket high prices , anothers amazing cheap, even less than "Whites". G. ORELLANA Rough Diamond Specialist
Posted: 11/15/2005 11:20:29 AM

Previous Page

Next Page

Ť fine jeweler in Boston area Ť

ť setting for round ť

Next Topics
For the girl that has it all.... Another Ritani Question quarter sizes from whiteflash Questions about the Asscher cut eternity band questions where to buy? AGS certificates Desperately in need of advice and help. Vatche x-prong plain and channel set band Rap price Upgrading my diamond? How does one do this? fine jeweler in Boston area Different types of inclusions help me find a source for a tiffany quality band Which shape diamonds have the best 'spread' to $ value? TMI, Need Help anyone purchased an important diamond from COSTCO? Huge chip If you had $1000, what would you get? Yellow Gold in a Salt Water Pool some metal facts you might not know Best way to clean? which one is better deal??? help.... Advice for dealing with loose setting? (photo attached) setting for round Please Help!!! Which diamond should I choose? Expert Opinion's Appreciated slightly thick to thick girdle Visited Pearlman's today... Which is better and why do you think so? Barcode discrepancy on GIA Report Is GemScan better than IGI?

Jump to:

Contact Us \| Back Home \| Privacy Statement \| Forum Agreement \| Forum Policies
Ideal BB Version: 0.1.5.4.beta1	Message forum software powered by the Ideal BB

Pricescope - Knowledge - Diamond Prices - Tools - Resources - About

Š 2000-2009 Pricescope. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclaimer
forum archives