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P: 2/14/2007 1:53:40 PM
Murr4168 Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 3/25/2006	We're finally close to making a purchase!! I was hoping I could get some help finding round stones based on the specifications below..... Budget of $2500-2800 for the stone only .75-.85 carat range great cut but it doesn't have to be ideal or H&A prefer no lower than G color...maybe H eye clean SI1 slight flour. is ok would love to find a stone with a good spread I know how much all of you love looking at and for diamonds so any suggestions welcome! I've been reading this board for a while now but I still feel like I have no idea how to actually choose a diamond. Thanks!!
Posted: 2/14/2007 1:53:40 PM

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P: 2/14/2007 2:12:07 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Hi Murr, Here's a dandy, facing up just under a .75 (great spread). Gorgeous stone. And you'd get the PS discount too. http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-27778.htm# ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 2/14/2007 2:12:07 PM

P: 2/14/2007 2:12:49 PM
Ohio Rocks Rough Rock Total Posts: 39 Last Post: 8/28/2008 Member Since: 2/8/2006	This looks like a good deal. http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?__fun_frm=i&pid=LD01003156&filter_id=0
Posted: 2/14/2007 2:12:49 PM

P: 2/14/2007 3:06:02 PM
Murr4168 Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 3/25/2006	Ellen--Should I be concerned about surface graining? Or is that something that I won't be able to see with just my eyes? Would it be possible to get .75-.80 if I go with a very good cut but not "ideal"?
Posted: 2/14/2007 3:06:02 PM

P: 2/14/2007 3:07:49 PM
Murr4168 Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 3/25/2006	Ohio Rocks--thanks so much! It does look great...all except the I color I'm really hoping to stay no lower than H. Hopefully we can find something great within our budget.
Posted: 2/14/2007 3:07:49 PM

P: 2/14/2007 3:16:08 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 2/14/2007 3:06:02 PM Author: Murr4168 Ellen--Should I be concerned about surface graining? Or is that something that I won't be able to see with just my eyes? Would it be possible to get .75-.80 if I go with a very good cut but not 'ideal'? Well, it would be prudent to ask the vendor, but at VS2, I don't think it will be an issue. I tried to fing you a bit bigger stone while loosening the grading a bit, but all I was coming up with I didn't really feel comfortable with/ recommending. Let me add, the little bit more you may be seeking, really wouldn't be noticable. A .75 is basically going to be the same visually as a .80-.85. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 2/14/2007 3:16:08 PM

P: 2/14/2007 3:21:10 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,148 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	Ellen's G VS2 is spready enough that it looks like .75. I aim for 5.8 mm. It would be an excellent choice, but I've found a couple that are <2800 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=937901 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=896862 http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?pid=LD00436712
Posted: 2/14/2007 3:21:10 PM

P: 2/14/2007 3:36:53 PM
FacetFire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,878 Last Post: 6/23/2009 Member Since: 6/27/2006	I'm a size girl, so what about these? http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=895808 (should be within budget if you wire the money, but ask about the inclusions) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=962672 (ask about the inclusion...could be prongable) ETA: THis one looks like it could be eyeclean: http://www.exceldiamonds.com/diamond/47647.html (.8 F SI2 for $2400) I'd request more info on this one: http://www.exceldiamonds.com/diamond/58883.html (.8 G VS2 for $2800)
Posted: 2/14/2007 3:36:53 PM

P: 2/15/2007 9:48:04 AM
Murr4168 Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 3/25/2006	Again, so sorry for bumping but we're hoping to make a purchase very soon. I've checked out all the suggestions and sent a few emails asking about the stones. Any other suggestions? Thanks everyone! Your help has been invaluable in this process!!
Posted: 2/15/2007 9:48:04 AM

P: 2/15/2007 9:51:06 AM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	my suggestion is to use this http://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 2/15/2007 9:51:06 AM

P: 2/15/2007 9:55:48 AM
Murr4168 Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 3/25/2006	I have but I'm just not sure after all this time that I can pick a good stone. I guess I'll just have to choose a vendor and trust them. I do searches but tons of stones will the same kind of specs come up but I'm just not sure how to pick one. Does that make any sense? I've just seen the ability of so many here to pick great stones out of what's available and was hoping I could get that help too. I know it's ultimately up to me (well, my boyfriend actually) but I guess I just don't trust myself.
Posted: 2/15/2007 9:55:48 AM

P: 2/15/2007 10:01:02 AM
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,318 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Date: 2/14/2007 3:21:10 PM Author: JulieN Ellen's G VS2 is spready enough that it looks like .75. I aim for 5.8 mm. It would be an excellent choice, but I've found a couple that are <2800 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=937901 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=896862 http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?pid=LD00436712 James Allen's site seems to be down...but I can confirm, after having searched myself, that Juie's options from BN meets your specs, and does it for me. Ira (Ruffles have Ridges) Z. ____________ If you're looking for diamond shopping tips...this (along with this update) might do the trick! however...caution: known to have been regarded as armed and dangerous
Posted: 2/15/2007 10:01:02 AM

P: 2/15/2007 10:01:24 AM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	you really can't go wrong with the cut quality search. you need to trust yourself, we can't do all of the work! (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 2/15/2007 10:01:24 AM

P: 2/15/2007 10:03:32 AM
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,318 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Date: 2/15/2007 9:55:48 AM Author: Murr4168 I have but I'm just not sure after all this time that I can pick a good stone. I guess I'll just have to choose a vendor and trust them. I do searches but tons of stones will the same kind of specs come up but I'm just not sure how to pick one. Does that make any sense? I've just seen the ability of so many here to pick great stones out of what's available and was hoping I could get that help too. I know it's ultimately up to me (well, my boyfriend actually) but I guess I just don't trust myself. Murr, the notes below my signature describe my process. The search by cut options start above $3K, if you constrain based on what you've already said you want. Then, search all, look for AGS0 only, see that the cert provides 0 for light performance...I see one option. Ira (Ruffles have Ridges) Z. ____________ If you're looking for diamond shopping tips...this (along with this update) might do the trick! however...caution: known to have been regarded as armed and dangerous
Posted: 2/15/2007 10:03:32 AM

P: 2/15/2007 10:12:46 AM
Murr4168 Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 12/3/2007 Member Since: 3/25/2006	Belle--yep, I guess that would be way too easy! :) Thanks everyone!!!
Posted: 2/15/2007 10:12:46 AM

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