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I will have to say that Demelza's 2.3 ct stone is an absolutely top quality stone and to get it at a discount would be a dream. I was going to recommend it and was happy to see others have already mentioned it.
 
Having recently purchased an ideal H&A stone from GOG I can definitely recommend the vendor and product. I bought a D-VVS stone and personally felt it was overkill. This G-VS2 fits perfectly in your budget and is on sale. I'm a fan of their upgrade policies too. Still trying to work out how this diamond is such a great price.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8175/
 
MissGotRocks|1379470905|3522657 said:
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2813947.htm?source=pricescope

Here's a beauty! A bit over budget but with the DEF color range, you're bound to go over.

If you are willing to go to a G color - which is still white and beautiful - you can come in under budget with this one:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8175/
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Just realized I was way too late to this party. Great pick MissGotRocks.
 
What do you guys think of this diamond?

2 ct F VS2

Depth % 61.1
Table % 55.8
Crown Angle 34.7
Star 52.0
Pavilion Angle 40.6
Crown % 15.3
Lower Girdle % 76.0
Measurements 8.19x8.22x5.02
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
 
I have a 2.08 E/Vs2 I am considering letting go.
 
eric9547|1379706230|3524325 said:
What do you guys think of this diamond?

2 ct F VS2

Depth % 61.1
Table % 55.8
Crown Angle 34.7
Star 52.0
Pavilion Angle 40.6
Crown % 15.3
Lower Girdle % 76.0
Measurements 8.19x8.22x5.02
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
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For the awesome budget you have, I would want something larger... snatch up Demelza's 2.3 and call it a day -- a very happy day. :bigsmile: ;))
 
I tried to buy it but it did not work out.
 
plummiecat|1379707403|3524343 said:
I have a 2.08 E/Vs2 I am considering letting go.
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What's the specs on the diamond? AGS, GIA cert?
 
eric9547|1379707816|3524346 said:
I tried to buy it but it did not work out.
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Oh no!!! I love that stone! Well, I'm sure you'll find a great diamond! IMO, you really should think about something larger though... :bigsmile: :naughty: ;))
 
OP, I'd be ALL OVER this stone. It's AGS 0 (you can always trust a AGS 0, since it's cut to Ideal standards), so you don't have to worry about performance. I know, I know... HCA is 3.1... But this may be one of those cases where the HCA isn't loving AGS?? Maybe another poster can weigh in on this? It looks absolutely GORGEOUS though!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-227257
 
The size is a lot bigger than what I need. Also the AGS report shows leakage. After seeing this I don't think I can completely trust the AGS lab as Ideal cut for this. What do you guys see? Is there a lot of green showing in the report for it to be AGS 0?

msop04|1379709559|3524369 said:
OP, I'd be ALL OVER this stone. It's AGS 0 (you can always trust a AGS 0, since it's cut to Ideal standards), so you don't have to worry about performance. I know, I know... HCA is 3.1... But this may be one of those cases where the HCA isn't loving AGS?? Maybe another poster can weigh in on this? It looks absolutely GORGEOUS though!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-227257
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eric9547|1379711379|3524383 said:
The size is a lot bigger than what I need. Also the AGS report shows leakage. After seeing this I don't think I can completely trust the AGS lab as Ideal cut for this. What do you guys see? Is there a lot of green showing in the report for it to be AGS 0?

msop04|1379709559|3524369 said:
OP, I'd be ALL OVER this stone. It's AGS 0 (you can always trust a AGS 0, since it's cut to Ideal standards), so you don't have to worry about performance. I know, I know... HCA is 3.1... But this may be one of those cases where the HCA isn't loving AGS?? Maybe another poster can weigh in on this? It looks absolutely GORGEOUS though!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-227257
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There is a bit of green, but I think it would be gorgeous. I wish someone would chime in on the AGS stone, but it may be one of those things where you have to trust your eyes. What did you think of the 3-D video? ...that's what got me! :love:

Did your FF say she didn't want anything over a certain weight or diameter? What did you think about the other two, as they are smaller?
 
It gets dinged on the HCA because the pavilion angle is above 41. It's getting close to the steep/deep range - not my favorite angles.

If you can't work out something with Demelza's stone, look again at the 2.07 from GOG. However, Dem's stone is top of the line superb. If I had your budget, I don't think I'd let it go!
 
They do look nice but I'm trying to stay in the colorless range with G the lowest color I would want to go with. I'm pretty sure she's going to be quite happy with a 2 ct ring. If not the proposal is off. J/K lmao
 
eric9547|1379712480|3524399 said:
They do look nice but I'm trying to stay in the colorless range with G the lowest color I would want to go with. I'm pretty sure she's going to be quite happy with a 2 ct ring. If not the proposal is off. J/K lmao
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Have you seen a G and H side by side? I promise you can't see a difference, especially with an awesome cut! I wouldn't dismiss an H -- I can understand an I color worrying you, but an H is white white WHITE! ;)) :))
 
MissGotRocks|1379712258|3524398 said:
It gets dinged on the HCA because the pavilion angle is above 41. It's getting close to the steep/deep range - not my favorite angles.

If you can't work out something with Demelza's stone, look again at the 2.07 from GOG.
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Thanks for clearing this up! But, for all intents and purposes, it's 0.1 over... I'll bet it's a stunner! I know I wouldn't turn my nose up at it! :love: :cheeky:
 
Can someone critique this stone from GOG http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8175/

It looks good and I want to add it to my short list. The AGS report say it has idented natural. Is it chipped or cracked inside? Is it a pass or go?
 
you didn't like the James Allen stone I forwarded you to?
 
eric9547|1379713338|3524411 said:
Can someone critique this stone from GOG http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8175/

It looks good and I want to add it to my short list. The AGS report say it has idented natural. Is it chipped or cracked inside? Is it a pass or go?
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An indented natural is not a chip or a crack. Call GOG and speak directly to them - they are very happy to discuss. It is an Isee cut stone with a 9.5 score - very well cut.
 
It is a very nice looking stone but the only thing turning me away from James Allen is the upgrade policy of the diamond to be 2x greater than the purchase price which would mean I would need to spend at least 60k for an upgrade. Not good for me.
 
eric9547|1379714137|3524424 said:
It is a very nice looking stone but the only thing turning me away from James Allen is the upgrade policy of the diamond to be 2x greater than the purchase price which would mean I would need to spend at least 60k for an upgrade. Not good for me.
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Ahhhhh.... I totally understand where you're coming from then!! Good call!

I would most definitely check on the stone the you mentioned in the above post.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8175/
 
msop04|1379709559|3524369 said:
OP, I'd be ALL OVER this stone. It's AGS 0 (you can always trust a AGS 0, since it's cut to Ideal standards), so you don't have to worry about performance. I know, I know... HCA is 3.1... But this may be one of those cases where the HCA isn't loving AGS?? Maybe another poster can weigh in on this? It looks absolutely GORGEOUS though!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-227257
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Yes, my guess is the HCA does not like the crown/pavilion combination. In real life, this stone may be a stunner with its high crown and longer lower girdle facets. It's worth getting an Idealscope, I think.

ETA: Best to ignore the ASET on the AGS reports; they are computer generated. An Idealscope of the actual diamond will tell you much more.
 
Lula|1379716147|3524430 said:
msop04|1379709559|3524369 said:
OP, I'd be ALL OVER this stone. It's AGS 0 (you can always trust a AGS 0, since it's cut to Ideal standards), so you don't have to worry about performance. I know, I know... HCA is 3.1... But this may be one of those cases where the HCA isn't loving AGS?? Maybe another poster can weigh in on this? It looks absolutely GORGEOUS though!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...arat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-227257
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Yes, my guess is the HCA does not like the crown/pavilion combination. In real life, this stone may be a stunner with its high crown and longer lower girdle facets. It's worth getting an Idealscope, I think.

ETA: Best to ignore the ASET on the AGS reports; they are computer generated. An Idealscope of the actual diamond will tell you much more.
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This was what I was thinking... thanks, Lula! :))

EDIT: OP, are you absolutely positively sure your FF wouldn't like this big 'ole honkin' 2.5 ct??? :Up_to_something: :naughty: It's a lot larger, and shows promise -- with a stone that size, you may not have to upgrade later on!! :naughty: :naughty: :naughty: :naughty: :naughty: :naughty: :naughty:
 
AGS 0 is AGS 0.

The HCA is a limited tool.

AGS has the strictest grading for light performance anywhere. The diamond is run through tests in person.

It trumps the HCA, which only calculates based on 4 factors.

As for the ASET ... that's not an idealscope of the actual stone, it's a computer model.

And honestly ASET is not the best tool for round brilliants. I would put it on hold and ask James Allen for an idealscope image.

And yes, I think the majority of women would rather have a 2.5 carat H then a 2 carat E.

I'm not a that into diamond size myself, but in this case, I would definitely give this diamond a shot.


Also regarding what you said about florescence earlier. You really should reconsider that. Most truly educated diamond buyers love florescence in stones.
 
Gypsy|1379718806|3524447 said:
AGS 0 is AGS 0.
The HCA is a limited tool.
AGS has the strictest grading for light performance anywhere. The diamond is run through tests in person.
It trumps the HCA, which only calculates based on 4 factors.
As for the ASET ... that's not an idealscope of the actual stone, it's a computer model.
And honestly ASET is not the best tool for round brilliants. I would put it on hold and ask James Allen for an idealscope image.
And yes, I think the majority of women would rather have a 2.5 carat H then a 2 carat E. <-- I'm in the majority!! :lol:
I'm not a that into diamond size myself, but in this case, I would definitely give this diamond a shot.
Also regarding what you said about florescence earlier. You really should reconsider that. Most truly educated diamond buyers love florescence in stones.
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This!!! 100%
Great summary and explanation, Gypsy! I've been drooling over that stone!! :love: :cheeky:
 
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