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joejoe44 rough rock Posts: 6 |
posted 07-05-2001 01:49 PM
I have a question about two diamonds I am considering. Now I have already read all I can about Diamond Cutters and Fred. And this is why I am posting this question. Fred is offering me a: .73 Round VS2 G total depth of 58.3% Table 59% Culet 1% Pavil depth 43.1% Pavil angle 40.75 Crown height 14% Crown angle 34.5 Girdle .7-1.2% Fluor None Price $3924 Now this of course must be set by them and mailed to me. It has a GIA cert(with no plotting) and a megascope report. The other diamond at another jeweler is: Now can someone please tell me which is a better diamond and why? Also, has anyone had any good purchases with Diamond Cutters International? What should I be paying for these diamonds? |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 584 |
posted 07-05-2001 02:35 PM
Joejoe44, Does the price for the first diamond include the ring and setting cost? If it doesn't, based only the data you posted above, the second diamond is much better deal. It has higher color grade and it is Hearts and Arrows diamond. You can get 0.73 G/VS2 ideal cut diamond (not H&A) in the web for $3100. Mr. Cuelar's specialty is non-"warped" and bonded diamonds. You have to decide for yourself whether these features are important for you and worth extra $800. |
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joejoe44 rough rock Posts: 6 |
posted 07-05-2001 03:43 PM
No these prices do not include settings. So the second diamond is better you say? That is what I thought. Is it fairly priced? The price does not include 6% sales tax. |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 584 |
posted 07-05-2001 03:50 PM
Right. 6% sales tax... Are you in the same state as the vendor? Otherwise, you don't have to pay it if you are buying over the internet. |
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joejoe44 rough rock Posts: 6 |
posted 07-05-2001 04:43 PM
Yes it is a B&M store in my state. That is how I wish to buy the diamond. |
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Cut Nut cut rock Posts: 160 |
posted 07-05-2001 04:57 PM
Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,-Warning bells,- There is no device that measures to 40.75 degrees! the .05 gives away the mans deciet. He is a crook, I can publicly say he is a crook because he is and cant say he isnt without gaining even more notriety. Buy the local stone, get some service and value the trust. |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 584 |
posted 07-05-2001 05:25 PM
You're right Garry! How one can measure with 0.05° accuracy when Sarin or Ogi does not measure better than 0.1°?! Obviously it was written to convince you that the diamond was cut exactly by Tolkowsky theoretical proportions! |
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joejoe44 rough rock Posts: 6 |
posted 07-06-2001 08:45 AM
This is great! Thanks for the responses on this. I had no idea that the machines don't read out to that decimal place. I sure am glad I got my deposit back. So I take it that the second diamond at my local store is a great diamond and is being offered at a fair price? (for a non-internet diamond that is.) |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 584 |
posted 07-06-2001 08:59 AM
Joejoe44, The price for the second stone is comparable with internet prices and from the data you provided it is much better deal. If you feel comfortable with your B&M jeweler, go for it. |
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