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Author Topic:   antique or mine cut diamonds
sirkclower
rough rock

Posts: 7
From:Kingston, TN USA
Registered: Sep 2001

posted 09-07-2001 11:29 AM    
I am considering a mine cut antique diamond that is set in a 14kt white gold filigree setting. The diamond is said to be 2.21 carats, I color, SI3. They are asking about 4750$. Is that a good price or not? I know very little about diamonds. These are the stats I know:
*Egl report for ct old European cut natural diamond:
Color: I
Clarity: SI3
Measurements in millimeters: 8.13 x 7.53 x 5.66mm
Depth: 72.3%
Table: 52 %
Estimated retail replacement value: $14,250.00

Please advise me ASAP. I want to make a decision. I just want a nice looking large stone that I can wear that will look good to the naked eye. Thanks! sirkclower
 

Cut Nut
cut rock

Posts: 249
From:Melbourne Australia
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 09-08-2001 06:15 AM    
This stone could be valued as a recut that would weigh about 1.70ct very nice make.
EGL I SI3 may be equivalent to GIA J I1.
Take this info and do a search here for a stone with this ct and color clarity.
You will probably not be impressed.

 
sirkclower
rough rock

Posts: 7
From:Kingston, TN USA
Registered: Sep 2001

posted 09-08-2001 11:22 AM    
Thank you for your reply. As I stated, I am not an experienced diamond purchaser. I will do the search you suggested. Any particular site that is good to do that search? Many thanks. sirkclower

 
leonid
Moderator

Posts: 876
From:Toronto, Ontario
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 09-08-2001 11:42 AM    
Oldminer (David Atlas), www.gemappraisers.com , is the expert.

You might want to send the stone/ring to him for independent evaluation and appraisal.
 

Cut Nut
cut rock

Posts: 249
From:Melbourne Australia
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 09-08-2001 08:17 PM    
If you look up about 3 inches from here you will see search or compare.
Click it and away you go.

 


 
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