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P: 3/6/2007 2:28:03 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	I have lurked for awhile and appreciate everyone's willness to help and provide constructive critiques. So please help me "seal the deal" by choosing the right diamond. Ok - I am down to James Allen or GOG and down to three princess diamonds. I welcome any comments or concerns about the attached information. I am looking for best sparkle/performing diamond. Your opinions are welcomed and appreciated. GOG http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2036/ Carat Weight: 0.945ct Color: F Clarity: VS1 GIA Cut Grade: NA Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: Negligible Girdle: 2.14% Lab Report: AGS Lab Report #: 7120009 In House: Yes Width: 5.33mm Length: 5.32mm Depth: 4.11mm Table Percentage: 60.44% Depth Percentage: 77.17% Crown Depth: 11.11% Pavilion Depth: 63.40% James Allen #1 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?find=1&cid=130&item=952132 Item Number: 952132 Shape: Princess Carat weight: 0.95 Cut: Premium Color: D Clarity: VVS1 Certificate: GIA Depth: 71.8% Table: 73% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Thin to slightly thick Culet: None Fluorescence: STRNG BL Measurements: 5.315.473.80 Ratio: 1.03 James Allen #2 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?find=1&cid=130&item=1021941 Item Number: 1021941 Shape: Princess Carat weight: 0.90 Cut: Premium Color: E Clarity: VVS2 Certificate: GIA Depth: 72.4% Table: 73% Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Slightly thick to thick Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 5.495.43.91 Ratio: 1.02 At worst I would like to narrow down to two. Thanks for all your help.
Posted: 3/6/2007 2:28:03 PM

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P: 3/6/2007 3:37:57 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,150 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	GOG one says sold? 1st JA: not really digging the dark center...but it's a common place for low angle light, not obstruction, so if you really want D VVS1 with strong blue fluor, get an Ideal Scope pic 2nd doesn't have a pic
Posted: 3/6/2007 3:37:57 PM

P: 3/6/2007 3:40:26 PM
Regular Guy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,327 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2004	Hopefully that's you who's purchased the GOG option. I would favor it anyway, particularly for its certificate, and for getting what you need on color & clarity. 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: 3/6/2007 3:40:26 PM

P: 3/6/2007 4:02:44 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	No unfortunately it was not me, it showed it was available when I posted this morning. Well looks like I am down to 2.
Posted: 3/6/2007 4:02:44 PM

P: 3/6/2007 4:16:37 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,150 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	I have some preference for the pictures of these stones: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=860599 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=860630
Posted: 3/6/2007 4:16:37 PM

P: 3/6/2007 4:32:58 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	Julie - do you see the polish and symmetry only having a good rating as a problem for your 2nd recommendation?
Posted: 3/6/2007 4:32:58 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:40:45 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,150 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	It is inherently more difficult to get excellent marks on finish for fancies. As long as the deductions for polish and symmetry are not visible to the naked eye, it doesn't matter. I'm more interested in the Ideal Scope pictures, and maybe ASET if possible, than the finish marks. I'm assuming you're looking D-F, IF-VS2, <5500?
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:40:45 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:41:40 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	Tim at GOG gave me another option that I am leaning towards. http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2393/ Any opinions on this one?
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:41:40 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:44:32 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,150 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	It has the bold look characteristic of 2 chevron AGS PR. I don't think it's a suitable replacement, though, in terms of size difference. Once you're open to G, that opens up a whole new world of possibilities.
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:44:32 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:49:28 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	I am open to G. I would say D-G, VS2 is my limit on clarity. I really want the best fire and sparkle. I could care less if that meant a tenth of a carat less when comparing 2 diamonds
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:49:28 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:50:31 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,150 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	budget? The G looks nice.
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:50:31 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:50:45 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	I am open to G. I would say D-G, VS2 is my limit on clarity. I really want the best fire and sparkle and if I got the best in terms of sparkle and fire then I could care less if that meant a tenth of a carat less when comparing 2 diamonds
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:50:45 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:56:05 PM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,150 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	I guess one tenth of a carat doesn't seem like that much. Princesses have less face up surface area than rounds. While some may speak of optical illusions where two stones of equal weight, one RB and one PR, /seem/ to look the same, the .8 G has the same face-up surface area as a Tolk round of about 3/4 carat.
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:56:05 PM

P: 3/6/2007 6:57:43 PM
mcwhipp Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 5/2/2007 Member Since: 1/29/2007	Around $5500 for diamond. Will be in platinum solitaire setting with some side engraving most likely.
Posted: 3/6/2007 6:57:43 PM

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