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P: 5/30/2003 12:33:52 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	Okay. The Pear diamond has been graded by the GIA as an E color. The marquise is what we're trying to guess here. It is "supposedly" an "H", but I think that grading was too generous. The little round brilliant I tossed in just because. It wasn't graded by a lab but it is suppose to be a "G". What would you guess (this is just for fun)? Sorry for the cruddy photos. --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 5/30/2003 12:33:52 PM

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P: 5/30/2003 12:36:27 PM
Nate Cut Rock Total Posts: 207 Last Post: 10/14/2008 Member Since: 5/17/2003	K? L?
Posted: 5/30/2003 12:36:27 PM

P: 5/30/2003 12:54:39 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,930 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	I too would estimate around K/L--maybe a high M...the body color is really obvious from the bottom up shot in the first left picture. Those pictures look amazing, check out all the pretty sparkle! The marquis is still beautiful--just a little more colorful. ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 5/30/2003 12:54:39 PM

P: 5/30/2003 1:06:56 PM
homer_j Cut Rock Total Posts: 234 Last Post: 8/7/2003 Member Since: 3/31/2003	I maybe J. It's a marquise so it shows color more than the round, esp if the round is cut well. I think K or L is pushing it. The noticeable color isn't staurated througout the stone. But it may be the photos. Do you have an answer or just getting opinions? Maybe I'm too generous.
Posted: 5/30/2003 1:06:56 PM

P: 5/30/2003 1:15:47 PM
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,681 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003	J or K. Funny, it almost looks more yellow face up than down.
Posted: 5/30/2003 1:15:47 PM

P: 5/30/2003 6:06:26 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	I don't have the answer. I wish I did. I'm going to have it graded before I have it set (a gift for a family member). I personally think it's a J. --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 5/30/2003 6:06:26 PM

P: 5/30/2003 6:10:17 PM
niceice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,792 Last Post: 7/22/2008 Member Since: 1/29/2003	That marquise looks pretty "warm" but keep in mind that it is practically impossible to get a true feeling for the color of a diamond off of a picture... To begin with, the lighting in the room will tend to cast warm tones into the picture, this is why we grade diamonds for color under the controlled light of a GIA Diamond Light... Then there are differences in how each frame of the series will be taken by the camera... And finally differences in how the pictures will appear to each person viewing them depending on the color calibration of their computer monitor Todd L. Gray, President NiceIce.com
Posted: 5/30/2003 6:10:17 PM

P: 5/30/2003 7:23:05 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	It definately looks yellow in person under both indoor and outdoor lighting. Even against a yellow gold setting it looks yellow. It's not unpleasing, just definately a warm stone. You're right about the monitor settings. My monitor is set darker than my hubby's and on his it looks a lot paler, though still quite warm next to the E pear. --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 5/30/2003 7:23:05 PM

P: 5/30/2003 8:08:28 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	In the upside down picture it looks like a "K" to me, in the small faceup picture it looks like a "J", in the large faceup picture it looks like an "I". My bet for fun would be a "J". Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 5/30/2003 8:08:28 PM

P: 5/31/2003 9:09:40 AM
TheDiamondangel Cut Rock Total Posts: 239 Last Post: 10/6/2005 Member Since: 3/12/2003	I would say it's an L/M. I'm reviewing a 2.62 carat pear M color, and the color looks the same as that stone. TheDiamondangel winkjones.com
Posted: 5/31/2003 9:09:40 AM

P: 5/31/2003 9:33:42 AM
Iceman Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,374 Last Post: 1/24/2008 Member Since: 8/26/2000	From the limiting conditions . It seems to have a slight ting of light brown.
Posted: 5/31/2003 9:33:42 AM

P: 5/31/2003 2:08:14 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	Hmmm. All very interesting observations. Iceman, do you think it might rate as a C1-C2 on the Champagne scale? --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 5/31/2003 2:08:14 PM

P: 5/31/2003 2:13:49 PM
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Hi Cass! What a great picture!!!!!!!! I'd say J-K, faint brownish yellow hue. I think it's a VERY, VERY nice stone!!!!! Sorry if I'm curious, but wasn't it set in the princesses ring? Am I out of my mind? DiamondAngel... GREAT to see ya!!!!!!! _____________ Omnia Mea Mecum Porto. Giangi
Posted: 5/31/2003 2:13:49 PM

P: 5/31/2003 2:19:00 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	Yup, that was the marquise. The longer I had it, the more I noticed the color. My Mother In Law doesn't have a diamond, she's currently wearing a sim. So the other night I pulled appart my engagement ring, took out the marquise, and bought a pretty little 14K yellow gold and diamond semi-mount off of eBay that I'm having the stone reset into. I'm presenting it to her on her Birthday, which is also the same day we're having our belated Wedding Reception. I know she loves the stone because she was always complimenting me on my ring. I didn't realize how off the color was on it until I placed it next to the E. But it will be much less noticable in the yellow gold setting than in my old white gold setting. I thought it'd be sentimental for her too, being the diamond that her son and I got married with. I'm wearing my sim Heart Prong until we get my upgrade. --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 5/31/2003 2:19:00 PM

P: 5/31/2003 2:24:07 PM
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Well, I'm glad I'm not sooooooo out of my mind... Gotta go now... I'm going clubbin'... I just need it! He he _____________ Omnia Mea Mecum Porto. Giangi
Posted: 5/31/2003 2:24:07 PM

P: 5/31/2003 3:21:59 PM
thefnsh1 Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 6/2/2003 Member Since: 4/26/2003	Hi! I've been reading a few of the diamond msg boards (DCC, DT, and here) for a while, interesting to compare and contrast, usually don't post. But, I want to throw my guess in for fun. I think it is a "J". My own round diamond is a J, and I think I actually like some warmth- your marquis is very pretty.
Posted: 5/31/2003 3:21:59 PM

P: 5/31/2003 3:47:32 PM
caratgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 634 Last Post: 12/22/2004 Member Since: 1/1/2003	Okay, I'll throw in my opinion - I have a J color 1.50 that I can see no color in upside down (well, maybe a bit grayer than my F color), so I vote for K....should be interesting to find out. Caratgirl Just a Diamond Lover
Posted: 5/31/2003 3:47:32 PM

P: 5/31/2003 6:06:09 PM
QueenMum Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,971 Last Post: 10/28/2009 Member Since: 2/13/2003	L i am certain L Stephan
Posted: 5/31/2003 6:06:09 PM

P: 5/31/2003 7:08:34 PM
RockDoc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,509 Last Post: 6/17/2007 Member Since: 8/16/2000	Stones CANNOT be color graded in this manner, anywhere near accurately. Since each color grade is worth $ hundreds per carat, guesses here are not reliable. What gets me is why people take guesses with other people's money.... If the stone doesn't have a major lab report, then it should be taken or sent to a lab or an appraiser. How many here have had their eyes tested to establish proper color hue discrimination? Rockdoc Bill Leiberum 1948-2007 Thanks for everything and Rest In Peace,Bill.
Posted: 5/31/2003 7:08:34 PM

P: 5/31/2003 8:26:16 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	RockDoc... I did say this was for fun. I do plan on having it graded professionally, but I wanted to see what people thought it was. So in this instance, I'm taking people's guesses as just that, guesses, and not as facts. It is possible to have just a little bit of fun here, with my post. When the results come back it may surprise people, and just prove your point even more. --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 5/31/2003 8:26:16 PM

P: 5/31/2003 10:08:52 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	----------- How many here have had their eyes tested to establish proper color hue discrimination? ----------- The other day I had my eyes tested by discriminating the color hue between Heineken green, Beck's green and LaBatt's green. To make it interesting I had the 3 point handicap of a smokey room, low lighting, and a stunning blonde in a short red dress sitting at the table next to us. All I could see was reddddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 5/31/2003 10:08:52 PM

P: 5/31/2003 11:13:42 PM
Nate Cut Rock Total Posts: 207 Last Post: 10/14/2008 Member Since: 5/17/2003	Beck's is teh win.
Posted: 5/31/2003 11:13:42 PM

P: 5/31/2003 11:55:42 PM
optimized Cut Rock Total Posts: 306 Last Post: 11/1/2003 Member Since: 12/28/2002	I have no guess, but I too wanted to comment on how well those pics actually came out (for being "cruddy"). Puurrrty.... Btw, Rock... Pricescope is an equal opportunity forum. There will be NO DISCRIMINATION here! All hues welcome! (I must be getting tired...) -Tim "Economy of words has never been my strong suit"
Posted: 5/31/2003 11:55:42 PM

P: 6/1/2003 11:39:40 AM
optimized Cut Rock Total Posts: 306 Last Post: 11/1/2003 Member Since: 12/28/2002	Nice suggestion Further, although we certainly want to avoid another forum suffering from a dearth of posts... If a bar IS opened, I'd like to cast a vote for some Yuengling selections on tap (from America's oldest brewery, btw). Lager for sure, and perhaps some Black & Tan for those who prefer a bit more body in their brews. -Tim "Economy of words has never been my strong suit"
Posted: 6/1/2003 11:39:40 AM

P: 7/3/2003 5:55:56 PM
Cassandra Cut Rock Total Posts: 123 Last Post: 6/22/2004 Member Since: 10/3/2002	Update: It did rate around an I/J in color, for those wondering. --------------------- Cass AIM: MaidenFromMordor
Posted: 7/3/2003 5:55:56 PM

P: 7/3/2003 7:41:23 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Ahhhhhhhh, I/J. Thanks for the update Cassandra! Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 7/3/2003 7:41:23 PM

P: 7/3/2003 10:34:28 PM
Kamuelamom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,808 Last Post: 10/20/2006 Member Since: 4/18/2003	---------------- On 5/31/2003 108:52 PM Richard Sherwood wrote: The other day I had my eyes tested by discriminating the color hue between Heineken green, Beck's green and LaBatt's green. To make it interesting I had the 3 point handicap of a smokey room, low lighting, and a stunning blonde in a short red dress sitting at the table next to us. All I could see was reddddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ---------------- Richard, this gave me a good chuckle. Cass, my guess would've been an L/M. It's a beautiful stone and your MIL will be thrilled.
Posted: 7/3/2003 10:34:28 PM

P: 7/4/2003 12:37:34 PM
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,681 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003	Thanks Cass. I was wondering too!
Posted: 7/4/2003 12:37:34 PM

P: 7/6/2003 9:25:29 AM
aljdewey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,236 Last Post: 2/11/2008 Member Since: 11/25/2002	---------------- On 5/31/2003 78:34 PM RockDoc wrote: Stones CANNOT be color graded in this manner, anywhere near accurately. Since each color grade is worth $ hundreds per carat, guesses here are not reliable. What gets me is why people take guesses with other people's money.... If the stone doesn't have a major lab report, then it should be taken or sent to a lab or an appraiser. How many here have had their eyes tested to establish proper color hue discrimination? Rockdoc ---------------- Rockdoc: Did you miss the statement below the original post where Cassandra said this is JUST FOR FUN?? Please....lighten up.....really. We all have heard your message a gazillion times.....only a professional can appropriately grade a ring. It's a good message, really, and one I agree with. But even the best message gets really old and distasteful when someone tries to use a sledgehammer to get the message across. When you cross the border from "passionate" to "zealot-like", the content of your message gets lost. _____________________ Note: Chainsaw Not Sold Separately.
Posted: 7/6/2003 9:25:29 AM

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