A Bruted Girdle Diamond

[bunbun]

Hello,

I just bought a diamond from Blue Nile. However, I am still not sure if I need to keep this diamond? Here''s a little background information on the diamond:
Cut: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.69 X 6.70 X 4.09 mm
Carat: 1.10
Color: H
Clarity: VSI
Cut Grade: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Table: 55.4%
Depth: 61.2%
Crown Angle: 34.2 Degrees
Girdle: Thin – Medium (1.0% - 3.0%) bruted
Pavilion Angle: 40.8 Degrees
HCA : 1.1
AGSL certificate with “H&A” comment
Do you have any suggestions/advices:
1. Does my diamond has a good/ideal cut, eventhough has Bruted girdle?
2. Can a Bruted girdle make the value of the diamond lower?
3. Is it a good deal if the price is $6,685?

Thanks a lot for any suggestions!

BunBun

 

[Sparkalicious]

Hi Bunbun! Welcome to PS!

I''m not sure how to answer your question, however, if you enter "bruted girdle" in the search box above on the right hand side, you''ll find a lot of threads where this issue has been discussed.

I hope this helps and you find the info you need.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Hi,
I have a diamond with a "bruted" girdle. I just had it appraised by Patrick Davis (G.G ASA) in Los Angeles. (He was great by the way

)

He said that it doesn''t effect the value at all, and he actually prefers a bruted girdle over a polished one.

I believe it''s a matter of personal taste.

From the numbers, it looks like a lovely stone.

 

[Sparkalicious]

I found a thread that might be helpful to you ... Click here

 

[Lorelei]

Bunbun welcome!

Try this page as it has some good information regarding bruted girdles and it should answer your questions, your diamond looks good!
http://diamonds.pricescope.com/girdle.asp

 

[bunbun]

Thanks everybody for the reply,

I found another one, which one you preffer compare to my first 1.1 carat, H, VS1:
Colour: J
Carat 1.566
Clarity SI1
angle:34.6
angle:40.8
table:55.5
hi: 61
gridle:1.2-3.6
AGSL certificate w/ H&A inscripe.
Symetry, polish : ideal,
fluorescent: negigible

the price: 7700

thank you,

 

[dmus]

Are you sure it''s 1.56 ct??? For 7700 that is a steal!

 

[bunbun]

I also found this second diamond from Blue Nile and has a bruted girdle too. I really concern about its color.
Any advices for:
1. J color?
2. Which one is better my first diamond or second diamond?
3. The price; Is it Good Deal?


Thanks!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 2/11/2008 11:19:40 PM
Author: bunbun
I also found this second diamond from Blue Nile and has a bruted girdle too. I really concern about its color.
Any advices for:
1. J color?
2. Which one is better my first diamond or second diamond?
3. The price; Is it Good Deal?


Thanks!

Hi Bunbun -- I would have to say that if you are "really concerned about color", that J may not be the right color diamond for you ... You may want to stick with a diamond in the G/H range.

Have you seen diamonds in person and assessed whether or not you are sensitive to color? If so, do you think that, ultimately, although you could potentially get a larger diamond with lower color, i.e. - J, that you would be happy with that? Or would you prefer to get a diamond that is a little smaller with a higher color? If you are not sure, maybe you can arrange to view some diamonds in person and see what you think.

 

[Gemma12]

Sparkalicious is right-if you are really concerned about colour you should make sure you see some ideal cut Js before making up your mind. I highlight that only because cut is king in terms of how a stone appears, and a well cut J can face up extremely white (do a search for ''J platinum'' for some examples). Here''s one with some terrific examples:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/j-color-stones-in-platinum.24731/

As for the bruted girdle, there are lots of threads about that-essentially it is unlikely to impact greatly on the value of your stone. A diamond with a bruted girdle may still be ideal cut.

 

[bunbun]

Thanks again for all the opinions.

I have another question to ask, if I want to buy a diamond for personal use and also for investment (High Liquidity & Resale Value). Which type of diamond should I go in terms of Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut?


Hope anybody can give opinions!


Thanks

 

[Allison D.]

Date: 2/12/2008 9:01:25 PM
Author: bunbun
Thanks again for all the opinions.

I have another question to ask, if I want to buy a diamond for personal use and also for investment (High Liquidity & Resale Value). Which type of diamond should I go in terms of Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut?

Bun, please discard the idea of buying a diamond as an investment. The diamond you''re purchasing won''t be an ''investment'' proposition.

Reselling a diamond often yields significantly less than purchase price even with a skilled consignment broker......maybe 50-60%?

Select your diamond based on what you''d like to give/wear, depending on your role in the transaction.