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P: 12/31/2002 1:48:19 PM
whitacres Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 1/1/2003 Member Since: 12/31/2002	This is my first time on this site, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some diamond advice.... Does this look like a good diamond? 1.31 cts, SI1, H round brilliant 7.01-6.95 x 4.42 mm. depth: 63.3% width: 57% height: 15% pav. depth: 45% girdle thick.: med, faceted polish: good symmetry: very good culet: none fluorescence: none Comments: "premium cut" stone.... Can anyone help? I'd appreciate it!!!!! Also, does anyone have any idea what the price range should be? The appriasal says $12,900. Thanks!
Posted: 12/31/2002 1:48:19 PM

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P: 12/31/2002 2:05:47 PM
DiamondOptics.com Cut Rock Total Posts: 380 Last Post: 3/15/2006 Member Since: 6/27/2002	Hi Whitacres, What is the selling price for this diamond? Buy Informed! Kirk
Posted: 12/31/2002 2:05:47 PM

P: 1/1/2003 9:55:07 AM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Hi Whit. Nice color, decent clarity, with an AGA "2B" cut class stone, which is translated as a "fine" (not premium) cut. The pavilion depth is a bit deep, which will create some darkness under the table area. A DiamondCalc computer simulated rendering of the diamond comes up with the following light return analysis: Light Return (mono)…...: 0.90 Good to Very Good Light Return (stereo)…..: 0.93 Very Good to Good (Non) Leakage (mono)..: 0.56 Poor (Non) Leakage (stereo).: 0.57 Poor Contrast........................: 1.00 Very Good (Non) FishEye Effect…...: 1.00 Very Good The poor ratings for leakage come from the light leaking through the center, creating the darkness I was telling you about. The word "poor" is a little strong for how this diamond probably looks to the eye. "Fair" would probably be a little more kind in describing this aspect of the stone. This "darkness" can be corrected by recutting with a shallower pavilion angle. Something to be considered if you're getting the diamond for a bargain. Recutting is not all that expensive. The appraisal is figured at a high retail value. A quick check on PriceScope (at the top of your screen) showed diamonds ranging from $5000 to $6500 for similar quality stones. In my opinion, a close match to this particular diamond could probably be found on the Internet in the mid to high 5's. Rich, Independent GG Sarasota Gemological Laboratory Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 1/1/2003 9:55:07 AM

P: 1/1/2003 10:03:17 AM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	I'm attaching a DiamondCalc computer simulated IdealScope image for you. The light leakage created by the deep pavilion is shown in the white area under the table. In the IdealScope image it shows up white, and in the PhotoReal image following it shows up dark. Disclaimer- The facet arrangement and symmetry of the image will probably vary from your actual diamond, which may affect the light performance indicated. The computer simulation is reproduced best when the actual diamond is being viewed and the image "tweaked" to the appearance of the diamond. However, this "blind" reproduction should be fairly close on the major points. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 1/1/2003 10:03:17 AM

P: 1/1/2003 10:04:08 AM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	PhotoReal image... Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 1/1/2003 10:04:08 AM

P: 1/1/2003 10:09:50 AM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Another PhotoReal image showing the diamond with the pavilion depth recut to a 42.7% depth. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 1/1/2003 10:09:50 AM

P: 1/1/2003 4:41:49 PM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	Rich, you are like a kid in a candy store w/ this diam cal. Your services are appreciated
Posted: 1/1/2003 4:41:49 PM

P: 1/1/2003 5:34:28 PM
whitacres Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 1/1/2003 Member Since: 12/31/2002	Thanks to all! Especially Richard! Wow, what a wealth of information...
Posted: 1/1/2003 5:34:28 PM

P: 1/1/2003 5:53:31 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	A kid in a candy store doesn't come close to the fun I'm having with that DiamondCalc program, Fire... You're welcome, Whit. How much were they asking for the diamond? Rich, Independent GG Sarasota Gemological Laboratory Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 1/1/2003 5:53:31 PM

P: 1/1/2003 7:30:05 PM
whitacres Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 1/1/2003 Member Since: 12/31/2002	Rich -- They are asking $6000 in a white gold setting, with 4 princess cut diamonds channel set on either side (small diamonds = .5 total, I believe). We know the jewlers pretty well... but I wanted to make sure I was informed. Thanks!
Posted: 1/1/2003 7:30:05 PM

P: 1/2/2003 8:04:35 AM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Excellent price. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 1/2/2003 8:04:35 AM

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