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About to purchase this diamond, need opinion please

Korindian

Korindian

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Sorry to bother guys, I'm about to purchase this diamond and getting cold feet. Before I pull the trigger, need verification from you experts! It's 1.08ctw, they are asking $5900 including setting. What do you think?

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Numbers look good. Eye-clean? Does the vendor/dealer have a good return policy (just in the rare case it doesnt end up being what you though)?

Any pictures to post or idealscope image?
 
tyty333 said:
Numbers look good. Eye-clean? Does the vendor/dealer have a good return policy (just in the rare case it doesnt end up being what you though)?

Any pictures to post or idealscope image?
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Here are some pics
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The black spots near the surface are small and probably not seen from far away but they would drive me batty personally.
For 5900 I would find one that doesnt have the spots .
 
It's unlikely the inclusions would be troublesome to the naked eye. The photo is magnified. Can you see it in person?
 
lpritchett said:
It's unlikely the inclusions would be troublesome to the naked eye. The photo is magnified. Can you see it in person?
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It's in another city :/
 
Do they have ASET or idealscope images? And is that the setting that is included in the price?
 
maybe cloudy.
 
Is this pre-owned?
 
ringo865 said:
Do they have ASET or idealscope images? And is that the setting that is included in the price?
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No images, and yes that's the setting
 
If it is pre-owned, I would not worry about the inclusions or cut quality.
By examining the photos and all angles, it appears (at least I am getting such impression) that the previous owner/seller knows about diamonds and should have done homework when the diamond was first purchased,The black spots should not be visible in real life. I would not worry about small feather inclusions here and there either. There is no indication that the clarity grade is based on clouds not shown either. It should not be cloudy either. It has no fluo.

I don't know what the setting is or how much it would cost. But I would not put any value in a pre-owned basic catheral setting, considering the cost and hassle involved in re-sizing.

So, it is an eye clean well cut preowned 1.08 H SI1 for $5.9k.
I think it is expensive. I would not spend more than $5~5.3k. That's assuming the diamond has no damage from the previous ownership and the seller is reputable and offer unconditional 15 day or more return policy.
 
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flyingpig said:
If it is pre-owned, I would not worry about the inclusions or cut quality.
By examining the photos and all angles, it appears (at least I am getting such impression) that the previous owner/seller knows about diamonds and should have done homework when the diamond was first purchased,The black spots should not be visible in real life. I would not worry about small feather inclusions here and there either. There is no indication that the clarity grade is based on clouds not shown either. It should not be cloudy either. It has no fluo.

I don't know what the setting is or how much it would cost. But I would not put any value in a pre-owned basic catheral setting, considering the cost and hassle involved in re-sizing.

So, it is an eye clean well cut preowned 1.08 H SI1 for $5.9k.
I think it is expensive. I would not spend more than $5~5.3k. That's assuming the diamond has no damage from the previous ownership and the seller is reputable and offer unconditional 15 day or more return policy.
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Thank you. They have a 30 day return policy. Alright guys, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this today, any other advice or opinions?
 
Check the content. Ensure the original GIA report is included. View the stone under different lighting conditions and viewing distances to check for eye-cleanliness.

If you like the stone, take it to an independent reputable appraiser. 1. You want to ensure that the GIA report and stone match. 2. You want to ensure that there is no damage from the previous ownership. 3. Ask for the appraiser for idealscope/ASET images to check light return characteristics and leakage.
 
flyingpig said:
Check the content. Ensure the original GIA report is included. View the stone under different lighting conditions and viewing distances to check for eye-cleanliness.

If you like the stone, take it to an independent reputable appraiser. 1. You want to ensure that the GIA report and stone match. 2. You want to ensure that there is no damage from the previous ownership. 3. Ask for the appraiser for idealscope/ASET images to check light return characteristics and leakage.
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Thank you. I plan on doing this once I get it!
 
And "for any reason" returns with no restocking fee
 
I’m in Texas, ring is located in Illinois. Actually flew out there today to look at it. It’s beautiful in person. Went ahead and bought it! Flying home now!
 
More pictures please!
 
Great! pictures please....
 
doberman said:
Make sure about this, never assume. The first photo looks strangely cloudy to me, but it might just be the photo.
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ask to see it against a non white background. it will probably seem milky.
 
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Glad that you like it.
Check for any milkness as others suggest. But as long as there is no mentioning of "clouds not shown" there is nothing that should cause any cloudiness. Whatever milkiness you see in the first photo is the diamond reflecting diffused/scattered light of the environment.
Although there is no ASET or IS, it still has ideal proportions; it is still a top performing GIA xxx regardless. Enjoy it.
 
flyingpig said:
Glad that you like it.
Check for any milkness as others suggest. But as long as there is no mentioning of "clouds not shown" there is nothing that should cause any cloudiness. Whatever milkiness you see in the first photo is the diamond reflecting diffused/scattered light of the environment.
Although there is no ASET or IS, it still has ideal proportions; it is still a top performing GIA xxx regardless. Enjoy it.
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Looks good to me with my eye. Don't see any cloudy or milkiness! Thanks!
 
Purchased the ring for $5900. Appraisal came in at $13,000
 
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