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Which of the following do you prefer?

P: 8/9/2007 11:50:03 AM
Bernie Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 8/10/2007 Member Since: 7/20/2007	Which of the following do you guys prefer? I'm getting close to making a decision. I plan on putting it on a solitair platinum setting. GF is petite, so I think this is plenty big. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131&item=981004 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-312246.htm http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3269/ Thanks - Bernie
Posted: 8/9/2007 11:50:03 AM

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P: 8/9/2007 12:03:26 PM
Jenn5504 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,166 Last Post: 8/20/2009 Member Since: 5/21/2007	Gosh, they are all gorgeous and score very well on the HCA. Have you found a setting you like? Maybe that can help decide where to get the diamond. The price of the James Allen diamond is obviously nicer, but that ACA would be AmAzInG I am sure.
Posted: 8/9/2007 12:03:26 PM

P: 8/9/2007 12:33:06 PM
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006	I don't know anything about RB cuts.... BUT the cut of the stone , the actual facets look different on the one at GOG. Do the experts agree? What is it? I like it better than the other two. JA needs a better photo I think. Sorry maybe some RB experts will log on soon.
Posted: 8/9/2007 12:33:06 PM

P: 8/9/2007 1:08:56 PM
wing Rough Rock Total Posts: 6 Last Post: 8/13/2007 Member Since: 8/1/2007	If you prefer H&A the choice is between WF and GOG. If you prefer higher color you get WF. If you prefer size you get GOG. I would get GOG because of the cut. It is very tight (0.05) on pav. Azimuth is also minimal. Hard to find. WF is nice but not as tight as GOG. GOG also has better spread. Just my 2cents.
Posted: 8/9/2007 1:08:56 PM

P: 8/9/2007 1:26:30 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	between those three it looks to me that GOG is the best balance between finding the right price with the right cut at the right color, clarity, ct. ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 8/9/2007 1:26:30 PM

P: 8/9/2007 1:41:51 PM
Bernie Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 8/10/2007 Member Since: 7/20/2007	Not sure wether it's better to just buy the stone online and buy the setting at a local jeweler, or if I should buy the stone and setting from GOG, JA or WF. I know the board thinks highly of all three. As far as setting, leaning toward the Vatche x-prong or Licinda. Thanks again for the feedback - Bernie
Posted: 8/9/2007 1:41:51 PM

P: 8/9/2007 2:26:54 PM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	I think the best route is to buy the setting locally and then send it to GOG or whoever to set it. Even if you are charged a setting fee you should have the opportunity to try them out first, plus you can have a somebody to bring the ring to that you purchased the setting from for ring sizes, polishes, etc, and avoid the somewhat lengthy explanation and risk not being able to help her understand why you bought her diamond online. I was able to make it quite clear but I have plenty of reasons. Other people might not be so understanding though. The only caution I would have is to make watch his initial reaction when you let him know you have purchased it online. Also give him a good explanation, let him know of jewelers that had let you down and ended up turning you online because of their dishonest ways--or perhaps dealing with time issues, only being able to do much shopping after work--as both were in my case--and some of them will understand and be very kind. Then you have the benefits of a local jeweler and a hand selected tried on prior to purchase setting. Maybe even bring in a female that has purchased from him to keep his reaction calm about the online thing and see you as a potential customer rather than someone who bought a diamond online and thus as a lost sale? (if you have troubles with angry reactions as I often have). ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 8/9/2007 2:26:54 PM

P: 8/9/2007 3:56:49 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 8/9/2007 1:41:51 PM Author: Bernie Not sure wether it's better to just buy the stone online and buy the setting at a local jeweler, or if I should buy the stone and setting from GOG, JA or WF. I know the board thinks highly of all three. As far as setting, leaning toward the Vatche x-prong or Licinda. Thanks again for the feedback - Bernie I would let whoever you buy the stone from set it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 8/9/2007 3:56:49 PM

P: 8/9/2007 8:36:03 PM
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006	The simple thing to do is buy the stone and have the vendor set it for you. That way the stone is insured during the setting process. That worked really well for me! Fewer worries and less hassle. As far as having a local jeweler. Just buy something simple from a highly regarded local B&M. Then they will be happy to clean your ering and tend to any other needs you have. Ask around I'm sure someone you know can offer you a recommendation. Then check it out first. HTH
Posted: 8/9/2007 8:36:03 PM

P: 8/10/2007 10:02:54 AM
Bernie Rough Rock Total Posts: 11 Last Post: 8/10/2007 Member Since: 7/20/2007	Ended up going with the diamond from GOG. Also going with a Vatche Royal X setting. Although I was initially hesitant to buy online, the fact that they are a short drive from where I live made me much more comfortable. Thanks again for all the help - Bernie
Posted: 8/10/2007 10:02:54 AM

P: 8/10/2007 10:08:38 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	You picked a great diamond, perfect size, and it will look great in that setting! Please come back with pics if you can. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 8/10/2007 10:08:38 AM

P: 8/10/2007 10:35:18 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 8/10/2007 10:02:54 AM Author: Bernie Ended up going with the diamond from GOG. Also going with a Vatche Royal X setting. Although I was initially hesitant to buy online, the fact that they are a short drive from where I live made me much more comfortable. Thanks again for all the help - Bernie Bernie, believe it or not, I also have a 1.63 H VS1 diamond from GOG!!! When I first saw that diamond posted, I did a double-take! I thought they had mistakenly put my diamond up again! Trust me, it is gorgeous. You made a great choice! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 8/10/2007 10:35:18 AM

P: 8/10/2007 11:13:35 AM
WorkingHardforSmallRewards Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,234 Last Post: 12/14/2008 Member Since: 6/6/2007	excellent, it is going to be a beauty. ____________________________ "Signature-Ideal Meat I'm Lovin it McDonald's."
Posted: 8/10/2007 11:13:35 AM

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