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Can you help me pick out a Radiant stone? |
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| P: 1/8/2006 11:36:18 PM | |
sparkles31 Rough Rock Total Posts: 20 Last Post: 3/1/2006 Member Since: 1/8/2006 |
HELP!! My boyfriend and I are looking for a loose radiant shape stone for our engagement. We have gone to a few jewelry stores but have decided to buy the stone online. We are looking for something along the lines of the following: Shape: radiant Carat: 1.7-2.0 Color: H - I (open to suggestions) Clarity: SI1 - SI2, must be eye-clean (open to suggestions) As far as depth, table, crown, measurements etc., I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO LOOK FOR. I have read other postings regarding the details to look for but I am still a tad bit confused. Can anyone here help us pick out some stones?????? Links??? Thanks all - I really appreciate it  |
| Posted: 1/8/2006 11:36:18 PM | |
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| P: 1/8/2006 11:54:32 PM | |
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
hey sparkles welcome to ps and congratulations on the engagement! for a fancy shape like a radiant, you are going to have to have a stone (or three)  brought in. that means a vendor will have the stone of your choosing shipped to them, and subsequently you, to look at. finding a good vendor is key. they will know what to look for and can narrow the search very quickly for you. there are several reputable vendors here on ps. i have personally dealt with www.whiteflash.com and can recommend them highly. best of luck!
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| Posted: 1/8/2006 11:54:32 PM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 12:02:24 AM | |
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sparkles31 Rough Rock Total Posts: 20 Last Post: 3/1/2006 Member Since: 1/8/2006 |
Thanks! I was actually looking at Whiteflash. Below is one of the radiants we are looking at on that site. Are we on the right track? Price: $8,078.00 Report: EGL Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.00 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Depth: 73.2 Table: 71 Girdle: M- Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Culet: None Fluorescence: No Measurements: 7.12-6.82X4.99 Length/Width: 1.04
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 12:02:24 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 12:11:49 AM | |
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belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
you're welcome you know that there's a chance that an egl graded 'h' could actually be lower (like i-j) right? it's not always the case, but just something to be aware of. as far as the numbers go, i would check out dave atlas' site www.gemappraisers.com in the left hand column click on 'old aga cut grade charts and rules' and then select radiant from the drop down menu. you will find some good guidelines there.
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 12:11:49 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 12:14:08 AM | |
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sparkles31 Rough Rock Total Posts: 20 Last Post: 3/1/2006 Member Since: 1/8/2006 |
Ok here are a few more that I need input on, which would you choose?: #1 #2 #3 #4 Shape Radiant Radiant Radiant Radiant Carat 2 1.7 1.71 1.72 Color H G G I Clarity SI2 SI2 SI2 SI1 Measurements 7.12-6.82X4.99 6.68-6.64X4.62 6.96-6.70X4.42 7.07-6.92X4.44 Table % 71 66 69 75 Depth % 73.2 69.6 66 64.2 Polish Good Excellent Very Good Very Good Symmetry Good Good Good Good Girdle M- TK STK-TK F M-TK Culet None None None None Fluorescence No No No No Certificate EGL GIA GIA GIA
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 12:14:08 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 12:16:57 AM | |
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sparkles31 Rough Rock Total Posts: 20 Last Post: 3/1/2006 Member Since: 1/8/2006 |
Date: 1/9/2006 12:11:49 AM Author: belle you're welcome you know that there's a chance that an egl graded 'h' could actually be lower (like i-j) right? it's not always the case, but just something to be aware of. as far as the numbers go, i would check out dave atlas' site www.gemappraisers.com in the left hand column click on 'old aga cut grade charts and rules' and then select radiant from the drop down menu. you will find some good guidelines there. I did not know that. I will check out that website. THANKSSSS, I would be lost without this website!
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 12:16:57 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 5:04:15 AM | |
Dani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,603 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Hello, welcome to PS!!! If there is one thing I have learned here, it is not to simply look at numbers when judging a stone. You need to see them with your own eyes- they are the best judges. Hopefully one of the radiant experts like Nicrez or David (from Diamonds by Lauren) will chime in here. But Belle is right, EGL grading is much different than GIA, just be aware of that... Good luck!
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 5:04:15 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 5:46:08 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
I completely agree that with Radiants it is best to evaluate them by the eyes and use the numbers as a starting point. With the EGL grading, it is possible that the grading may be higher than the diamond deserves but also you might find one that is accurate via appraisal etc and find a bargain!
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 5:46:08 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 8:42:05 AM | |
IslandDreams Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,011 Last Post: 12/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
You really need to see a radiant to judge it Two radiants with the same l/w & depth numbers can look completely different. I have a radiant e-ring and I was amazed at how different radiants could look. That being said, I'd be tempted to bring in #2 and #3 if they are eye clean. I found that I could see inclusions more easily in the radiants than in the rounds. I was also more color sensitive in the radiants. What type of setting are you considering?
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 8:42:05 AM | |
| P: 1/9/2006 10:49:04 AM | |
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sparkles31 Rough Rock Total Posts: 20 Last Post: 3/1/2006 Member Since: 1/8/2006 |
Date: 1/9/2006 8:42:05 AM Author: IslandDreams You really need to see a radiant to judge it Two radiants with the same l/w & depth numbers can look completely different. I have a radiant e-ring and I was amazed at how different radiants could look. That being said, I'd be tempted to bring in #2 and #3 if they are eye clean. I found that I could see inclusions more easily in the radiants than in the rounds. I was also more color sensitive in the radiants. What type of setting are you considering? When you say "bring in an e-ring," do you mean order it and then return it? Is there a place where you can actually go see e-rings or do you just talk to a rep? I was looking at micro pave settings.
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| Posted: 1/9/2006 10:49:04 AM | |
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