5.5 ish carat princess cut

[Phoenix]

Apologies in advance if you guys are bored with my many recent posts about a new rock!

I missed out on a beautiful brownish purple pink cushion diamond today but saw a monstrous rock, a 5.50ish princess cut, F colour, SI2 (though it is absolutely eye-clean, the only loupe-visible mark is a larger white feather off the table and a couple of small white crystals). It was absolutely amazingly white and sparkled like there's no tomorrow!

Ok, there are a couple of amazing things ab this rock: 1) it has strong blue fluorescence and no it is not oily or milky at all; 2) it's very attractively priced at USD55k.

So, shoudl I go for it? The way I see it, if I upgrade, I'd have to pay more or less this amount for another 1mm or so increase in diameter. If I buy this monstrous rock, I get to keep my 3 carater triple Excellent beauty and I get this in addition. The best of both worlds! I think (?!).

Vote from PS'ers pls? Buy this or upgrade my existing stone?

Another question, how do I know if the feather is surface-breaking / reaching? How can I determine this?

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

I think that is a much better move than adding on 1mm to your current diamond, in my opinion, but I am POOR so dont listen to me. and dont worry, nobody on PS is giong to get tired of posts titled

"5.5 ct XXXX" so dont worry, everybody is really enjoying your threads, I am POSITIVE

)

Also, I think you shouldnt worry too much about that last diamond, but I for one wish you had taken some pictures, I really want to see it and no more specs and info on it!

but, I also wanted to say that reading your last two posts I feel like you might be rushing into this having just decided not to upgrade. but either way, I for one wont recommend you spending 55k on ANYTHING fancy pink princess or 10ct round until I know more details! lets get some real specs and information! and if you can, pictures

I really want to see these diamonds you are talking about

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

oh and I just read your response in the DSS cure thread going on in hangout. If your friends really have such substantial rocks you might want to take more time deciding if you really want to upgrade or not, but def dont rush into things I think?

also, I think i missed something, you are at some sortof special show right now that is getting you incredibly good deals? what exactly is happening?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think your current diamond is just perfect and as large as I''d go in a round. But if I were going to spend an additonal $55,000 on a new diamond, it would be either a cushion, emerald, or asscher...all classic and lasting styles. A 5.5 princess wouldn''t appeal to me at all. Please take your time and don''t jump into something you might regret later!

So my vote is don''t upgrade the current diamond, and shop longer for a better new diamond!

 

[lyra]

I absolutely agree with diamondseeker. I personally would go for a more unusual cut, *and* keep the 3.3. I like variety, and with that kind of budget, I''d much rather have 2 great stones in 2 great rings than one huge honker. I''m just not that fond of princesses either.

 

[Phoenix]

I am sorry, WHFSR! I didn''t manage to get much infor on that last purple-pink diamond. I don''t think they''d have let me take pictures of that beauty either. But from what I can remember, it''s not treated (the cert says it''s natural) and it was soooo beautiful but I (being an auditor/ accountant) am skeptical as to why it seems so much cheaper than what it should be. Or maybe it was a really good deal (like the dealer has had it for a few yrs) and for sure, someone has snapped it up already!

I''ve been to a jewellry show here in S''pore, but today was my last day (flying to London tomorrow to attend my mom''s 49th after her passing away - a Vietnamese tradition, and to see my dad). I am not rushing but taking my time, since USD55k IS a HUGE amount of money. It''s sweet of you (and I mean that sincerely) to be concerned.

Anyway, the specs on this monstrous rock are:

Measurements: 9.92 x 9.87 x 6.97 ( I think, can''t see very clearly on the fax) but it looks soooo much bigger.

Carat weight: 5.66

Colour: F

Clarity: SI2 (the diagram shows: Feather, crystal, needle, natural, extra facet). As said, only large-ish feather is loupe-visible. Totally eye-clean.

Polish: VG

Symmetry: VG

Fluor: Strong Blue

Depth: 70% (I think, again, very hard to see on fax) or it might be 76% (i can sms the dealer tomorrrow and get confirmation on this).

Table: 75%

Girdle: Slightly thick to thick.

Culet: None.

Btw, the dealer has had this since Feb 2005 so maybe he''s sitting on some nice gain already and/ or he''s itching to get rid of it since princess cut is not so popular any more. I know also the strong blue fluor is another discount factor (but from what I''ve seen here on PS, I can''t wait to see how this baby performs in sun light!

).

(PS. Not all my friends have big rocks, some have perfectly "regular" diamonds, ie. abt 1 carat give or take, and they''re not at all diamond-mad like I am (it''s a disease I have, or so my DH says

). It''s more the "tai-tais" I see around the shopping malls here in S''pore that I was referring to in the DSS thread, he he).

 

[Phoenix]

Thanks, DS and Lyra. I think I too would rather have 2 stones rather than one huge RB (or at least for now that's what I am thinking, I am sorry I am so fickle!).

I know what you're talking abt with the princess cut. I'm not usually that fond of princess cut either but it is such a huge stone and such good-value-for-money!

Btw, do you think the lack of popularity with princess cut is just a fad? ie. something not so fashionable now but it might come back later and if not, why do you think not?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

This is just my personal opinion, but marquise and princess will come and go in popularity. Emerald, asscher, and cushion are classic and classy and never go out of style. I think of Diamondfan and Franfine''s gorgeous emerald cut rings, I think of orangehorsefiance''s (I think that was her name) gorgeous asscher, and I think of xraydoc''s gorgeous Harry Kotlar cushion set as some of the finest larger diamond rings on this forum. (I hope I have those names and stones matched up correctly. I didn''t look them up to be sure!)

 

[lyra]

Actually where I live, princess is still *very* popular. I think though, that it has been a definite trend among young women just getting engaged (here), and therefore might be something that would seem "dated" 10 years down the line. I would much rather go for a beautiful cushion, radiant or even consider an Asscher. I like the idea of having something unique, but still classic. Truthfully, I''d *love* to find a gorgeous OEC or transitional, but that''s because I love the antique look and chunky monkey facets.

 

[diamondfan]

I am not a huge princess fan, so for what it is worth I would pass.

 

[Pupper]

do you like princesses? have you ever wanted one before you saw this monster? if not, you shld prolly pass, as you might not like the shape, it''s obviously not for everyone.

having said that i LOVE the princess cut, it''s my fav shape by far,

regardless of whether it''s "popular", a "fad" or becomes ridicously passe

(not that i''m giving up my RBs or cushion either).

 

[Phoenix]

Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I am not that big on princess cut, but I don''t hate it, AND it is such a big rock and it would definitely solve my DSS problem!

A cushion or emerald cut of that size would easily cost another USD30k if not more. And this is SI2 is the cleanest SI2 I''ve ever come across.

What do you all think of the cut? I am not familiar with princess and not sure how the specs go, is it a good cut, is it a dud or just so so? As usual, cut is the most important and I don''t wish to buy this if someone tells me that the cut is horrible! So pls chime in.

Many thanks.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/24/2007 10:12:40 AM
Author: lienTN
Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I am not that big on princess cut, but I don''t hate it, AND it is such a big rock and it would definitely solve my DSS problem!

A cushion or emerald cut of that size would easily cost another USD30k if not more. And this is SI2 is the cleanest SI2 I''ve ever come across.

What do you all think of the cut? I am not familiar with princess and not sure how the specs go, is it a good cut, is it a dud or just so so? As usual, cut is the most important and I don''t wish to buy this if someone tells me that the cut is horrible! So pls chime in.

Many thanks.

*chiming*

Well, I think you should get what you want. I have never worried about trends, I am my own person. I wear what I like, and I really don''t care whether anyone else likes it or not.

This is a fancy we''re talking about, so I''m not as interested in the specs, as I am in your assessment of it. It sounds like your eyes really liked it, to me, that''s what matter most ultimately, especially in fancies.

If it were me, I''d rather have two rings, more variety.

The only caution I would give is, don''t rush, this is a lot of moohla.


But MOST of all, have fun deciding!

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

well I am hoping somebody can tell you somethign about the cut based on the numbers given. I consider numbers in a fancy cut to be something like the HCA. You can surely use them too weed out problematic diamonds, but maybe not to make a final selection. But me, I havent studied enough about princess cuts and just dont have the balls to comment on a 55k purchase one way or the other.

However, I am on the boat with some of the others here, just dont rush, there are ALOT of beautiful diamonds for 55,000 dollars. I also imagine there is no return policy. So you might want to consider the lights in the store, how could they be affecting the diamonds performance and clarity? I figure even for a diamond of thise value it should be handled pretty similarly to any other, get it in different lighting conditions, look at its performance and clarity under those various sources.

Also, I have heard tell that sometimes Overblues can take on a hazy appearance when exposed to sunlight. It isnt that they always look milky (though I understand that many do look oily and milky all the time), but that sometimes the haziness is only really apparant when there is UV light being exposed to it. And I would be willing to bet the bank that under the right halogen lighting even a slight haziness thatmight be more apparant in the sunlight could easily be masked? So if this vendor wont let you take a look at it under various conditions such as sunlight, dim lighting, etc, and there is no return policy, I would have to pass just as I would with any other diamond of any other value under those conditions. It may well be just what you want, but if they wont let you fidn out and there isnt a return policy, then you simply cant know in advance and it becomes an unnecessary risk. Thats my thoguhts anyway, hopefully someone can offer up words on the numbers?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/24/2007 11:48:21 AM
Author: WorkingHardforSmallRewards
well I am hoping somebody can tell you somethign about the cut based on the numbers given. I consider numbers in a fancy cut to be something like the HCA. You can surely use them too weed out problematic diamonds, but maybe not to make a final selection. But me, I havent studied enough about princess cuts and just dont have the balls to comment on a 55k purchase one way or the other. But I am on the boat with some of the others here, just dont rush, there are ALOT of beautiful diamonds for 55,000 dollars. I also imagine there is no return policy. So you might want to consider the lights in the store, how could they be affecting the diamonds performance? I figure even for a diamond of thise value it shoudl be handled pretty similarly, get it in different lighting conditions, look at its performance under those various sources. Also, I have heard tell that sometimes Overblues taken on a hazy appearance when exposed to sunlight. It isnt that they always look milky (though some do, but that sometimes the haziness is only really apparant when there is UV light being exposed to it. So if this vendor wont let you take a look at it under various conditions such as sunlight, and there is no return policy I imagine, I would have to pass just as I would with any other diamond of any other value under those conditions. It may well be just what you want, but if you cant find out and be assured that if it isnt you have some sortof return policy, then you simply cant know and it becomes an unnecessary risk. Thats my thoguhts anyway, hopefully someone can offer up words on the numbers?

She already noted in the first post it doesn''t have this effect.

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

I dont beilieve she said that she looked at it in natural light sources did she?

I am not 100% sure but I believe that if there were any sortof Overblue affect it is possible that it is slight and it might be apparant in other lighting conditions. Thus, while I might be wrong about that, I believe its best to make sure in other lighting conditions.

Also, if she has never had a strong blue fluo but is only basing her love of them off of photos on PS, well then, for that reason alone I would say it needs to be viewed in Natural sunlight. But she may have, just one of my thoughts I figured I woudl chime in with.

 

[Pupper]

not really enough #s to tell; the depth is a ? and there''s no crown height, no angles listed... do you own an ASET lien? or an idealscope? if not, try to look at some other princesses to see what you like; I find much variation between stones & only a v select few princesses really ''speak'' to me... i''m so jealous of you browsing all these magnificent stones the past few days!!

 

[Anastasia]

Date: 8/24/2007 10:12:40 AM
Author: lienTN
Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I am not that big on princess cut, but I don''t hate it, AND it is such a big rock and it would definitely solve my DSS problem!

A cushion or emerald cut of that size would easily cost another USD30k if not more. And this is SI2 is the cleanest SI2 I''ve ever come across.

What do you all think of the cut? I am not familiar with princess and not sure how the specs go, is it a good cut, is it a dud or just so so? As usual, cut is the most important and I don''t wish to buy this if someone tells me that the cut is horrible! So pls chime in.

Many thanks.

It sounds to me like you are more enamored with the size and value of this stone than the stone itself. If I was spending $55,000 on a diamond, I would like to be more excited about it than saying "I don''t hate it". For $55,000.00, I would want to LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

I also think that princesses are a fad. They will certainly come and go in popularity, but around here, I think we are at the end of the trend. That being said, you should buy what you love, but it doesn''t sound to me like you love it.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Lein, I looked at dozens of stones/for several months for my anniversary upgrade--and they were always rounds as I was convinced that is what I "really" wanted (another RB). After 6 months of looking I was afflicted with diamond fatigue, and stopped looking for stones. After a lengthy convelesence (

), on a lark, I returned to my vendor two days before we were to leave for Hawaii. I was shown a ring--a radiant (I thought it was a princess at first), and I fell in love with it. This was "it"--and yet how could this be? Perhaps it was b/c I had only looked at/considered rounds before.

A year later, I do not regret my choice. Oh sure, in an ideal world my 5.01 center stone would be a D color, but when I saw this ring, and felt a huge rush of excitement (breathless, stunned feeling) that I had not felt with other stones I had previously seen. D colored stones included. I almost immediately knew this was the "one", and I did not even know it''s cost. To be sure, my ring is not "perfect", but it is perfect for me. It was only later, after I decided on the ring, that I realized that my choice fit many other cirteria/parameters I had set in my head. Timing it seems, was everything.

But I digress. Among other variables, certainly the attractive price for this Princess is a factor. But ask yourself, did you feel this excitment b/c of the size and correlating price, or for the ring on it''s own merit? If this ring was considerably more $$, would you be thinking about it at all?? It is great that this Princess is a great value, but by the same token, there will be other stones that will come along of the same calibre--and perhaps in a different fancy shape that you may prefer. Have you tried other than rounds?

Good luck in your continued search.

cheers--Sharon

 

[diagem]

Date: 8/24/2007 12:03:01 PM
Author: Anastasia

Date: 8/24/2007 10:12:40 AM
Author: lienTN
Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I am not that big on princess cut, but I don''t hate it, AND it is such a big rock and it would definitely solve my DSS problem!

A cushion or emerald cut of that size would easily cost another USD30k if not more. And this is SI2 is the cleanest SI2 I''ve ever come across.

What do you all think of the cut? I am not familiar with princess and not sure how the specs go, is it a good cut, is it a dud or just so so? As usual, cut is the most important and I don''t wish to buy this if someone tells me that the cut is horrible! So pls chime in.

Many thanks.

It sounds to me like you are more enamored with the size and value of this stone than the stone itself. If I was spending $55,000 on a diamond, I would like to be more excited about it than saying ''I don''t hate it''. For $55,000.00, I would want to LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

I also think that princesses are a fad. They will certainly come and go in popularity, but around here, I think we are at the end of the trend. That being said, you should buy what you love, but it doesn''t sound to me like you love it.

Couldnt have said it better....

 

[mercoledi]

I have to agree that it sounds like you may love the deal more than the stone, but only you can tell that!

If it''s really soo clean, then with a 75% table and 76% depth, would it be worth buying it and maybe eventually recutting it to a 5ish asscher?

 

[fleur-de-lis]

Hi Lien-- I agree with so many of the other posters that the look of a princess is a little tired when paired on the ubiquitous Zales bulky solitaire setting, but when you mention a 5.5 carat princess it made me immediately think of the ring that changed my opinion of the cut. I''ll see if I can find some links, but Ritz Fine Jewellers (located on the ground floor of the Ritz hotel in London, if memory serves) advertised a terribly fun and stunning cocktail ring (in the July 2004 British Vogue?) which was just so different that I contacted them about this bespoke piece. Anyhow, the center stone was a 5.32 carat princess. (The price at time was 130K pounds, if memory serves, so I can see the appeal of jumping on the stone you found.) Qs that come to mind:

-- How much would you miss your current stone if you were to trade it in for an upgrade?
-- Would you prefer to have two lovely rings with two very different looks for different occasions, or one monster stone you wear at all times/occasions?
-- Would the deal be gone forever after tomorrow, or just more of a pain-in-the-butt to get home?

Anyhow, let me see if I can attach a (poor-quality) image of the piece from a while back. It''s certainly not everyone''s taste, but it does illustrate the "this princess would allow me to have two VERY different rings" theory well... okay, that, and it''s eye candy for anyone looking at this thread, too.

 

[surfgirl]

Hi lien, nice to see you back here...I haven''t really ever commented on your upgrade threads but I feel like I want to now. The reason I haven''t commented to date is because I personally feel that stones over a certain size start to look very cartoonish and almost fake, if you will. I can certainly appreciate the beauty of a real 5+ carat diamond! Dont get me wrong...But honestly? On the hand I just assume they''re fake. I''ve seen a lot of rocks in my day but they just do nothing for me because they seem so over the top and show-offy.

OTOH, your current ering is gorgeous. And I think, if I''ve read your posts correctly, you''re probably quite petite, yes? And in that case, your current ering is probably huge on your petite little finger! I think if you go any bigger, it will look cartoonish on your finger. That''s just my personal opinion though, and I know many here will always support "going bigger", but I just cannot. You have a gorgeous ring now. Enjoy it! Invest that $55K in a high yield fund and take an annual trip to Paris with your husband, or something else wonderful. Just my two cents, which probably isn''t very popular...

 

[fleur-de-lis]

Date: 8/24/2007 9:03:46 AM
Author: lienTN


Anyway, the specs on this monstrous rock are:

Measurements: 9.92 x 9.87 x 6.97 ( I think, can''t see very clearly on the fax) but it looks soooo much bigger.

Carat weight: 5.66

Colour: F

Clarity: SI2 (the diagram shows: Feather, crystal, needle, natural, extra facet). As said, only large-ish feather is loupe-visible. Totally eye-clean.

Polish: VG

Symmetry: VG

Fluor: Strong Blue

Depth: 70% (I think, again, very hard to see on fax) or it might be 76% (i can sms the dealer tomorrrow and get confirmation on this).

Table: 75%

Girdle: Slightly thick to thick.

Culet: None.

Hi Lien-- To answer your Q about the cut of this princess, three points come to mind, and two of those have already been stated:

1. There''s not enough information to tell you definitively; angles are part of the story.
2. Even then, fancies need to be judged by the eyes.

... but since you''re looking for more specific feedback...

3. Seeing a table of 75 paired with a depth of 70 gives pause from a cut perspective; if I had to generalize (which I hate doing, because someone could find the exception to the rule, and there ARE exceptions to this rule of thumb) based solely on the numbers, typically the highest rated princesses in these post-AGS days have depths around 71-75 and tables slightly smaller (rather than larger) at 69-70. If the depth is indeed 70 rather than 76, my guess is that this would peak out as a "very good" cut grade... but it''s only a guess. Hope this has helped!

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 8/24/2007 11:36:18 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 8/24/2007 10:12:40 AM
Author: lienTN
Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I am not that big on princess cut, but I don't hate it, AND it is such a big rock and it would definitely solve my DSS problem!

A cushion or emerald cut of that size would easily cost another USD30k if not more. And this is SI2 is the cleanest SI2 I've ever come across.

What do you all think of the cut? I am not familiar with princess and not sure how the specs go, is it a good cut, is it a dud or just so so? As usual, cut is the most important and I don't wish to buy this if someone tells me that the cut is horrible! So pls chime in.

Many thanks.

*chiming*

Well, I think you should get what you want. I have never worried about trends, I am my own person. I wear what I like, and I really don't care whether anyone else likes it or not.

This is a fancy we're talking about, so I'm not as interested in the specs, as I am in your assessment of it. It sounds like your eyes really liked it, to me, that's what matter most ultimately, especially in fancies.

If it were me, I'd rather have two rings, more variety.

The only caution I would give is, don't rush, this is a lot of moohla.


But MOST of all, have fun deciding!

Hi from London, everyone!

Hey Ellen, I am certainly having a lot of fun deciding

.

I am not particulary worried about trends for my own enjoyment sake, just asking that question just in case I neded to sell the diamond at some point (but hopefully i'd never have to). My eyes certainly like this diamond, am I am definitely not rushing

. I am also leaning towards having two rings (but again I am such a fickle person - so who knows!

).

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 8/24/2007 11:48:21 AM
Author: WorkingHardforSmallRewards
well I am hoping somebody can tell you somethign about the cut based on the numbers given. I consider numbers in a fancy cut to be something like the HCA. You can surely use them too weed out problematic diamonds, but maybe not to make a final selection. But me, I havent studied enough about princess cuts and just dont have the balls to comment on a 55k purchase one way or the other.

However, I am on the boat with some of the others here, just dont rush, there are ALOT of beautiful diamonds for 55,000 dollars. I also imagine there is no return policy. So you might want to consider the lights in the store, how could they be affecting the diamonds performance and clarity? I figure even for a diamond of thise value it should be handled pretty similarly to any other, get it in different lighting conditions, look at its performance and clarity under those various sources.

Also, I have heard tell that sometimes Overblues can take on a hazy appearance when exposed to sunlight. It isnt that they always look milky (though I understand that many do look oily and milky all the time), but that sometimes the haziness is only really apparant when there is UV light being exposed to it. And I would be willing to bet the bank that under the right halogen lighting even a slight haziness thatmight be more apparant in the sunlight could easily be masked? So if this vendor wont let you take a look at it under various conditions such as sunlight, dim lighting, etc, and there is no return policy, I would have to pass just as I would with any other diamond of any other value under those conditions. It may well be just what you want, but if they wont let you fidn out and there isnt a return policy, then you simply cant know in advance and it becomes an unnecessary risk. Thats my thoguhts anyway, hopefully someone can offer up words on the numbers?

Thanks for your reply, again, WHFSR.

I must admit I haven''t asked abt return policy but for sure i will ask if and when i decide to purchase this diamond.

The stone lõoks very very clear, there is absolutely no oily or milky appearance at all, at least not under indõors lighting. But I will definitely ask to lõok at it in bright day light. In fact, I have an appointment to go sêe them at their office in S''pore when I am back so that will give me an opportunity to do this.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 8/24/2007 11:53:44 AM
Author: WorkingHardforSmallRewards

I dont beilieve she said that she looked at it in natural light sources did she?

I am not 100% sure but I believe that if there were any sortof Overblue affect it is possible that it is slight and it might be apparant in other lighting conditions. Thus, while I might be wrong about that, I believe its best to make sure in other lighting conditions.

Also, if she has never had a strong blue fluo but is only basing her love of them off of photos on PS, well then, for that reason alone I would say it needs to be viewed in Natural sunlight. But she may have, just one of my thoughts I figured I woudl chime in with.

I've actually sêen stones with strong blue fluor in natural sun light in real life and whilst some are perfectly fine, others do lõok oily/ milky. I'ts definitely something i'd check out to make sure. Thanks again.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 8/24/2007 11:58:04 AM
Author: Pupper
not really enough #s to tell; the depth is a ? and there''s no crown height, no angles listed... do you own an ASET lien? or an idealscope? if not, try to look at some other princesses to see what you like; I find much variation between stones & only a v select few princesses really ''speak'' to me... i''m so jealous of you browsing all these magnificent stones the past few days!!

I have an beginner''s scope and will definitely use it when I go visit the dealer next wêek.

I have lõoked at lots of princesses (h..l, I''ve lõoked at a LOT of diamonds, for that matter, LOL) and this one really does speak to me. It''s really white and sparkles like crazy! AND it is BIG!

It was only for 2 days!

But i did have a lot of fun whilst i was at it.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 8/24/2007 12:03:01 PM
Author: Anastasia

Date: 8/24/2007 10:12:40 AM
Author: lienTN
Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I am not that big on princess cut, but I don''t hate it, AND it is such a big rock and it would definitely solve my DSS problem!

A cushion or emerald cut of that size would easily cost another USD30k if not more. And this is SI2 is the cleanest SI2 I''ve ever come across.

What do you all think of the cut? I am not familiar with princess and not sure how the specs go, is it a good cut, is it a dud or just so so? As usual, cut is the most important and I don''t wish to buy this if someone tells me that the cut is horrible! So pls chime in.

Many thanks.

It sounds to me like you are more enamored with the size and value of this stone than the stone itself. If I was spending $55,000 on a diamond, I would like to be more excited about it than saying ''I don''t hate it''. For $55,000.00, I would want to LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

I also think that princesses are a fad. They will certainly come and go in popularity, but around here, I think we are at the end of the trend. That being said, you should buy what you love, but it doesn''t sound to me like you love it.

Oh, I certainly wouldn''t say I don''t love it. I LOVE many many diamonds, it''s only that i can only buy so many, he he! I think I said it on another thread that if money were no object, I''d have one diamond in every shape and every colour! Whilst I also do love RBs, cushions, emeralds more than I do princesses, I wouldn''t turn a lovely princess away!

It''s true also that the value of this stone is a strong factor for me - I''ve been looking at 5ct+ cushions recently and they all cost abt USD100k and upwards. But you certainly make a good point, and i will look at it more many times to make sure I do love it, before (and IF) I do decide to buy it.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 8/24/2007 1:46:58 PM
Author: mercoledi
I have to agree that it sounds like you may love the deal more than the stone, but only you can tell that!

If it''s really soo clean, then with a 75% table and 76% depth, would it be worth buying it and maybe eventually recutting it to a 5ish asscher?

Am waiting for the dealer to get back to me re the depth %.

Are you saying that with a 75% table and a 76% depth, then this princess would be worth buying?

Also, to re-cut it would cost how much approximately? Do you know?

Thanks for your help. I not knowledgeable enough on these matters.