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P: 9/12/2008 1:12:01 AM
celine Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 9/12/2008	Hey, I'm new. My bf recently proposed and we had agreed to go look for rings together. The thing is, we found this 0.4896 G SI1 and its about $1,385.00. Is this a good diamond? What do u guys think? Is it too small? I notice that almost everyone here has more than 1 carat stones!
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:12:01 AM

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P: 9/12/2008 1:15:10 AM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,828 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Date: 9/12/2008 1:12:01 AM Author:celine Hey, I'm new. My bf recently proposed and we had agreed to go look for rings together. The thing is, we found this 0.4896 G SI1 and its about $1,385.00. Is this a good diamond? What do u guys think? Is it too small? I notice that almost everyone here has more than 1 carat stones! How exciting Celine, do you have more information on the stone of of the certificate like table, depth, pavilion and crown angles? Is it a round brilliant? Have you seen it in person and could you see the inclusions since you say it is an SI1? Welcome to Pricescope by the way!! eta: I like to use this tool to find a nice stone if you are shopping online, make sure you select excellent excellent for cut http://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx If you want to learn more the tutorial up top is helpful under Knowledge. Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:15:10 AM

P: 9/12/2008 1:41:59 AM
celine Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 9/12/2008	Hey Skippy, Thanks! Its a round brilliant, and the guy at the shop told us that its under AGS warranty. That should be good rite? He insisted that its a bargain cos its just under 0.5 carat and thefore we can get a good price. I couldnt see any inclusions and he told me that he could see 3 small ones... Anyway, he also tested it on this isee2 machine (whatever you call that!) and it measures a 9.4. I have no idea on the crown or pavillion or table. Haha. I guess I's still new to all these although I have always wanted a solitaire on my own! cheers!
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:41:59 AM

P: 9/12/2008 1:43:46 AM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,828 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	do you know if it was an AGS ideal cut, ideal symmetry and ideal polish? Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:43:46 AM

P: 9/12/2008 1:46:06 AM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,828 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	I found this excellent stone and it is a bit bigger, you would need to confirm with the vendor it is eye clean but it is a nice stone. Also, the same price and also an AGS stone http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1148623.htm Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:46:06 AM

P: 9/12/2008 1:48:41 AM
somehowcollide Ideal Rock Total Posts: 830 Last Post: 6/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2008	Oooh, that's a gorgeous stone Skippy! Nice find! I know a man who is a diamond cutter. He mows the lawn at Yankee Stadium.
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:48:41 AM

P: 9/12/2008 2:02:17 AM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,828 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Date: 9/12/2008 1:48:41 AM Author: somehowcollide Oooh, that's a gorgeous stone Skippy! Nice find! Thanks, it wasn't me; it was our handy dandy Pricescope Cut tool. hehe http://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx I love this tool! Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 9/12/2008 2:02:17 AM

P: 9/12/2008 2:05:30 AM
celine Rough Rock Total Posts: 21 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 9/12/2008	wow... it is nice! but then again , i am staying all the way across the other side of the world (Malaysia!) The salesman told us that if its slightly bigger, 0.51, then it will be $2,100.00. That's quite a significant price leap huh? Anyway, although it is supposed to be nearly colourless (G), I couldnt help noticing that it's tinted slightly yellow when i removed it from the shop's spotlight. Is this normal? By the way, Skippy, I wouldnt know, but I think it's ideal cut (?). a bit lost here
Posted: 9/12/2008 2:05:30 AM

P: 9/12/2008 2:07:59 AM
JulieN Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,148 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2005	I'm inclined to say you are maybe hyper-sensitive to color or perhaps it was picking up some environmental colors, because a <.5 ct G (or H) should look quite white. Was it GIA/AGS graded? edit: ok, I see it's AGS and got 9.8 on ISEE. THose are good things.
Posted: 9/12/2008 2:07:59 AM

P: 9/12/2008 2:09:35 AM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,828 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Date: 9/12/2008 2:05:30 AM Author: celine wow... it is nice! but then again , i am staying all the way across the other side of the world (Malaysia!) The salesman told us that if its slightly bigger, 0.51, then it will be $2,100.00. That's quite a significant price leap huh? Anyway, although it is supposed to be nearly colourless (G), I couldnt help noticing that it's tinted slightly yellow when i removed it from the shop's spotlight. Is this normal? By the way, Skippy, I wouldnt know, but I think it's ideal cut (?). a bit lost here Well the stone I listed is an AGS and .53 and just one color grade higher (H) and the same price and clarity. Ideal cut can make a difference in the color; if it isn't cut well it won't be as white. hmmm, I would find that stuff out from the AGS certificate. Sounds to me you could do better online, maybe. Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 9/12/2008 2:09:35 AM

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