| Author | Topic: Looking for opinions: Should I keep this one?? |
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ETX rough rock Posts: 2 |
posted 04-06-2001 01:15 AM
Hi all, Here's the deal. I did a fair amount of research on the net and consulted a few B&M stores before purchasing a diamond. I did learn that cut was everything....and I made my purchase based on that assumption. I purchased an 'ideal' cut diamond from bluenile.com. I'm very pleased with the appearance, but I have nothing to compare it to side by side. I was completely happy with the diamond until I started reading more on the internet (after the purchase) about the Super Ideals out there...Eightstar, ACA, Superbcerts, etc. Now I am questioning whether I should reconsider and look at these super ideals. Here are the specs on my blue nile diamond. 1.01c round The diamond did score quite well on the HCA. Total Visual Performance: 1-Excellent (or 0.4 when using percents instead of angles) My questions are: Did I get a good deal? Would a branded H&A (such as Eightstar, ACA, Superbcert) with similar proportions look better to the eye than my diamond? $6000 is already about breaking the bank, so I may have to sacrifice some color for a super ideal. What do you think? I would prefer to keep my diamond (from a lazyness standpoint), but am willing to return it if you all think a branded H&A is the way to go for the best sparkle. Thank you so much in advance for your advice!! I really appreciate it!! ETX |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 215 |
posted 04-06-2001 08:05 AM
Enjoy your diamond-I'm sure it's very beautiful! |
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Cut Nut cut rock Posts: 84 |
posted 04-06-2001 10:52 AM
the debate will rage for some time about symmetry. I know the traditional thinking is very very wrong. It is possible to have poor symmetry and a better looking diamond, and it is possible to have good symmetry and a worse looking diamond. The answer is it depends! I doubt very much if you put the stone you have alongside 1000 diamonds with a random selection including 5-10 H&A that your stone would not be in the top 10- 20 of most peoples selection. Stick with it, you did good research. Garry H |
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ETX rough rock Posts: 2 |
posted 04-06-2001 11:50 AM
Lawmax and Gary, Thank you so much for the confidence boost...that's what I was looking for. Gary, Thanks for developing the HCA...it proved invaluable as a final check on my cut. Thanks again! ETX |
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