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DaBunt rough rock Posts: 4 |
posted 02-21-2001 07:52 AM
Hi, I am looking for a diamond in the .9 to 1.2 range. I get the impression that a good cut is very important.... Given that my budget is only $4500 I was thinking about a clarity enhanced diamond. I understand what clarity enhanced means but does it really matter to the man in the street (me)? Any comments on clarity enhanced diamonds? The one I am looking at is Tolkowsky Ideal Cut with the following details : and scores the following : Factor Grade which seems good for a F color SI1 clarity 1.24 ct diamond? Just this thing about clarity enhanced. |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 179 |
posted 02-21-2001 08:29 AM
Hi DaBunt, You may want to take a look at these posts from a good diamond forum where experts and consumers discussed clarity enhanced diamonds. Personally, if you are willing to buy over the internet from an American company, I think you can buy a more beautiful, non-enhanced diamond within your budget. You may have to come down a bit in color, perhaps to a G, and go down to a .8 or .9 carat diamond. A better cut diamond may appear larger than a heavier, poorly cut diamond as the well-cut one reflects more light and has the appropriate diameter. You should buy a stone with a GIA or AGS certificate for the best assurance that you are getting what you are paying for. Do a search here and see what your options are. Check out the tutorial as well. Just my opinion, |
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leonid Administrator Posts: 309 |
posted 02-21-2001 09:56 AM
DaBunt, It looks like the diamond you described has EGL report. EGL has quite broad understanding of Tolkowsky proportions (see our tutorial). Real Tolkowsky proportions will score below 2 on the HCA. leonid |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 77 |
posted 02-23-2001 10:44 PM
I would suggest you purchase a diamond with either a GIA or AGS report. I would also say stay away from a clarity enhanced diamond. If budget is the problem, buy a smaller diamond or give in another area of the diamond. You shouls be able to purchase a very beautiful diamond in the budget you quoted above, and not be enhanced. My 2 cents...... ------------------ |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 77 |
posted 02-23-2001 10:56 PM
Test..... Just wanted to see if my signature appeared. It may make a difference if people know I'm in the jewelry business, but then again, you guys know as much as most jewelers about diamonds. Nice site, and friendly place.
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leonid Administrator Posts: 309 |
posted 02-23-2001 11:10 PM
 Thanks |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 179 |
posted 02-24-2001 06:52 AM
Thanks for all your time, Steve. |
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Cut Nut cut rock Posts: 46 |
posted 02-24-2001 08:41 AM
Hey mate! if you are the man in the street - watch out you might get hit by a bus! FF dias are not forever if you want to go for budget - by a I1 diamond with a small visible mark, becaue in years to come the one you are talking about will look a lot worse. |
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