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Am I paying too much for an emerald cut?

P: 4/4/2006 3:45:48 PM
stkit Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/14/2006 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Anyone's help would be greatly apprecaited. I am about to purchase a diamond and want to know if I am paying a fair price. The specs of the diamond are as follows: Price: $9,600 Emerald Cut 1.50 Cts 8.27x5.26x3.60 Depth: 68.4% Table: 68% Girdle: Thin Finish: good Symmetry: good Clarity: VS1 Color: D Fluoresence: None The diamond was also graded by the Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America (GAL?) on 3/28/06. Should I be suspicious of their report or are they a trusted appraiser? Any input is greatly appreciated. Is there a Cut Adviser on Pricescope or another website for an emerald cut diamond? Thanks,
Posted: 4/4/2006 3:45:48 PM

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P: 4/4/2006 3:48:54 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	Have you seen it in person or got some pictures? If not dont buy until ya do. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 4/4/2006 3:48:54 PM

P: 4/4/2006 3:51:49 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	similar diamonds with GIA certs are listing for $11800 online so Id want to know whats wrong with it. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 4/4/2006 3:51:49 PM

P: 4/4/2006 3:58:16 PM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	I wouldn't trust the color/clarity stats either. I personally would never consider purchasing an important diamond that didn't come with a report from GIA or AGS. Then I'd know for sure exactly what I was paying for... JMO.. widget
Posted: 4/4/2006 3:58:16 PM

P: 4/4/2006 4:00:02 PM
stkit Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/14/2006 Member Since: 4/4/2006	I have not seen the diamond in person but have a money back guarantee. When it arrives I was planning on taking it to an appraiser for a second opinion. Is GAL a trusted source though or does their grading to be a little lenient?
Posted: 4/4/2006 4:00:02 PM

P: 4/4/2006 4:09:13 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	if it would get d-vs2 from gia and sell for $11800 and the cost of the cert is under $200 why is it being sold for $9500? The answer, color and or clarity is off or its badly cut. No on leaves $2000 on the table on a 10k purchase. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 4/4/2006 4:09:13 PM

P: 4/4/2006 4:13:49 PM
stkit Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/14/2006 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Thanks, I see your point. I hate how good deals are always too good to be true.
Posted: 4/4/2006 4:13:49 PM

P: 4/4/2006 5:52:27 PM
Rod Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,260 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2005	Date: 4/4/2006 4:13:49 PM Author: stkit Thanks, I see your point. I hate how good deals are always too good to be true. And that's usually the point. Deals that seem too good to be true are almost always........too good to be true. I haven't ever heard of GAL. That doesn't mean GAL's not valid, but I think you'll find that just about every one of us PS'ers believe AGS or GIA is the only grading lab worth their paper. Good luck, but I'd pass unless you're getting this from a really reputable vendor, you've seen it and you feel it's the right stone for you. "Got Diamond? Hey.....Men Wear Diamonds Too!"
Posted: 4/4/2006 5:52:27 PM

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