A reasonable price?

[Psusie]

After looking extensively for a generic radiant with a very good to ideal cut, I have almost come to the conclusion that they are almost impossible to find. I am looking for a 1.75-2 ct F VS2 with ideal or near ideal proportions. I have visited the SF Jewelry mart, called 3 private jewelers and searched the internet until I am nearly blind. Finally, I decided to call jewelers who handled the "Original Radiant Cut". I think I have found the diamond and have made arrangements to see it. Here are the numbers:

1.90 G VS1
7.9 X 6.6
$14,000

Is this a reasonable price assuming the table depth and crown meet the criteria for AGA Class 1A?

Secondly, if this stone is set in a brushed platinum setting, will the slight color show? In other words, can I get away with a G rather than an F and still have the stone look colorless?

By the way, this whole hunt has been very frustrating and has done the industry no favors in my eyes. Had I not educated myself through this and other internet forums, I would not have known that every stone I have been shown and told was an "extremely good" cut was actually modiocre to crap.

Thanks for your opinions.
PSusie

 

[limey]

The price sounds inline with RCDC original radiants I was shown at 2 local (detroit area) jewelers. I too had a very frustrating time looking at radiants, I wanted one to be square and cut per the AGA charts. Everything I saw, including "originals" did not fit these numbers except one that was too rectangular. I didn't go by the numbers alone, I looked at each stone but only that example looked great thru my IdealScope. That good one had a relatively generous crown and I think if the others would have had that I would have gone with a Radiant.

G? I found that I can accept a little color, you might be more sensitive. Have them rest it in a setting and see it under more light conditions to be sure.

 

[Psusie]

Which lights will best show the color difference, natural light or the "store" lighting.

 

[valeria101]

G... "no excuse" white ends somewehere between I and J for most people expecting diamonds to be 'colorless'. Not that there would not be diverginf opinions - so both K and D diamonds are sold and bought happily each day

I would not worry about color before having seen some of these types lined up for good measure... which I do not know wether you have or not.

If a very, very, brilliant square diamond is your goal... how about the Jubilee or Queen of Harts? If you are already considering a branded cut, these could be reasonable options in terms of both value and brilliance.

No, I am not selling either, but at lest on successful finder of a fine barnded Rad. seems to seriously appreciate the new versions

Just ask Nicrez

 

[Psusie]

I called the jeweler that is going to show me the 1.90 branded radiant. I asked him if he could get me any of the other branded cuts (was asking about the criss cut, the flanders, and the regent, and the spring cut). While I have not seen any of these cuts in person, I kind of wanted to see them next to the radiant. He stated he was not a dealer for these cuts and was unable to get them. Other than this interaction, I have been extremely pleased with my interactions with this vender. He has been prompt, patient, imformative and extremely responsive.