Hey PS,
Great website with some extremely useful information. Appreciate all the contributions! I've recently started a search for a round, 2+ ct diamond with a budget of $20k.
Requirements:
Round
2ct +
I or better color
SI1 (clean eye) or better clarity
Good cut (I know cut is everything, but I also want a diamond that will retain value for future trade up and will sacrifice cut for this)
GIA or AGS
All that said, I've found a couple of stones (specs below) that are both within my budget. My take is that stone #1 would certainly have the better appearance, fire and brilliance but stone #2 would better fit the script for investment value. What are your thoughts and what would be your best advice for me to consider when conducting this search? Also, both stones have strong blue fluorescence and I'm fine with the pros/cons (as is the future wife) but I'm concerned about secondary selling for trade up due to desirability (albeit I'm getting the discount on the purchase price):
Stone #1
$19.8k (could probably get for less)
GIA Certified
Round Brilliant
2.16 cts
I
VS2
Excellent cut, polish and symmetry
table 56%
depth 61.7%
crown angle 34.5
pavilion angle 40.8
HCA 1.3
Stone #2
$18k (no movement on price)
Round Brilliant
2.23 cts
G
SI1
Good cut, very good polish and symmetry
table 63%
depth 61.7%
crown angle 38
pavilion angle 41.8
HCA 5.6
I'm overly conservative with value when making large purchases (hence the consideration of trade up value).
Again, thanks for the help and looking forward to your input.
Great website with some extremely useful information. Appreciate all the contributions! I've recently started a search for a round, 2+ ct diamond with a budget of $20k.
Requirements:
Round
2ct +
I or better color
SI1 (clean eye) or better clarity
Good cut (I know cut is everything, but I also want a diamond that will retain value for future trade up and will sacrifice cut for this)
GIA or AGS
All that said, I've found a couple of stones (specs below) that are both within my budget. My take is that stone #1 would certainly have the better appearance, fire and brilliance but stone #2 would better fit the script for investment value. What are your thoughts and what would be your best advice for me to consider when conducting this search? Also, both stones have strong blue fluorescence and I'm fine with the pros/cons (as is the future wife) but I'm concerned about secondary selling for trade up due to desirability (albeit I'm getting the discount on the purchase price):
Stone #1
$19.8k (could probably get for less)
GIA Certified
Round Brilliant
2.16 cts
I
VS2
Excellent cut, polish and symmetry
table 56%
depth 61.7%
crown angle 34.5
pavilion angle 40.8
HCA 1.3
Stone #2
$18k (no movement on price)
Round Brilliant
2.23 cts
G
SI1
Good cut, very good polish and symmetry
table 63%
depth 61.7%
crown angle 38
pavilion angle 41.8
HCA 5.6
I'm overly conservative with value when making large purchases (hence the consideration of trade up value).
Again, thanks for the help and looking forward to your input.
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