Hello Folks,
To begin, I''ll offer a brief introduction: I''m currently shopping for an e-ring. My g/f (unaware of the process) is fond of the princess cut. It will be set in an antique setting from a local commercial shop (Hannoush).
I''m asking for the number junkies to give some third party insight about the potential purchase. What stands out about this diamond, good and bad?
Here are the numbers from the E.G.L Diamond Certificate:
Weight: .70 CT
Shape and cut: PRINCESS
Measurements: 4.68 x 4.56 x 3.69 mm
Depth: 80.9%
Table: 75%
Crown: 11.6%
Pavilion: 61.2%
Girdle: Thick to Ex. Thick Polished
Culet: None
Polish: Good
Symetry: Good
Clarity Grade: VS2
Color Grade: D
Flourescense: None
The girdle is inscribed and I have viewed it under the microscope (I wish I could write that stealthy
).
My Cost: $3,300 (but retail is claimed to be 8250)
The initial search for a diamond with Hannoush sent up some red flags. I am looking for a ~.7-.71 CT princess. In fairness, I said clarity was not as much of a deciding factor as color. The gentlmen I have been working with was able to pull a .71 F SI2. It''s a pretty diamond, but dead in terms of sparkle compared to the posted certificate diamond. I asked if it was certified, "No, that will cost $200-300." I said that was fine. I was suspect of the color and said I''d prefer to have it sent out to a certifier to ensure a third party opinion on it. Then he began to search for one in his case that had a cert. That''s when I was introduced to the diamond I''ve posted here. The previous diamond was $2,150 and this current one I am about to pay for is $3,300. I''m comfortable with the cost adjustment and finances are set to pay up front.
Am I wrong to expect/demand a certification? And how does this posted diamond look in terms of the numbers folks? What stands out about it?
I appreciate the readers time.
I''m off to browse this forum and gain more information.
Admin: if this is in the wrong forum feel free to move it.
Thank you!
To begin, I''ll offer a brief introduction: I''m currently shopping for an e-ring. My g/f (unaware of the process) is fond of the princess cut. It will be set in an antique setting from a local commercial shop (Hannoush).
I''m asking for the number junkies to give some third party insight about the potential purchase. What stands out about this diamond, good and bad?
Here are the numbers from the E.G.L Diamond Certificate:
Weight: .70 CT
Shape and cut: PRINCESS
Measurements: 4.68 x 4.56 x 3.69 mm
Depth: 80.9%
Table: 75%
Crown: 11.6%
Pavilion: 61.2%
Girdle: Thick to Ex. Thick Polished
Culet: None
Polish: Good
Symetry: Good
Clarity Grade: VS2
Color Grade: D
Flourescense: None
The girdle is inscribed and I have viewed it under the microscope (I wish I could write that stealthy

My Cost: $3,300 (but retail is claimed to be 8250)
The initial search for a diamond with Hannoush sent up some red flags. I am looking for a ~.7-.71 CT princess. In fairness, I said clarity was not as much of a deciding factor as color. The gentlmen I have been working with was able to pull a .71 F SI2. It''s a pretty diamond, but dead in terms of sparkle compared to the posted certificate diamond. I asked if it was certified, "No, that will cost $200-300." I said that was fine. I was suspect of the color and said I''d prefer to have it sent out to a certifier to ensure a third party opinion on it. Then he began to search for one in his case that had a cert. That''s when I was introduced to the diamond I''ve posted here. The previous diamond was $2,150 and this current one I am about to pay for is $3,300. I''m comfortable with the cost adjustment and finances are set to pay up front.
Am I wrong to expect/demand a certification? And how does this posted diamond look in terms of the numbers folks? What stands out about it?
I appreciate the readers time.
I''m off to browse this forum and gain more information.
Admin: if this is in the wrong forum feel free to move it.
Thank you!