Advice - 1.5 to 2.0 carat Princess cut

[ctide]

Hi all,

Newbie here looking for a 1.5 to 2.0 carat princess cut for my girlfriend and looking to spend around $10K for it. Came across this at james allen -

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1249096.asp

Any thoughts - pros, cons. The color is an I which is a little lower than I initially thought but after researching online, it seems that it would be the one quality to sacrifice on.

Thanks in advance.

 

[stone-cold11]

Request an ASET from JA.

And compare with this.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5817/

 

[ctide]

Thanks Stone Cold. What do I look for in the ASET specifically?

 

[stone-cold11]

These link.

http://www.ideal-scope.com/1.using_reference_chart_ASET.asp

http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=education-performance

 

[tap02150]

lots of red!!!!!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/28/2009 7:50:24 PM
Author:ctide
Hi all,

Newbie here looking for a 1.5 to 2.0 carat princess cut for my girlfriend and looking to spend around $10K for it. Came across this at james allen -

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1249096.asp

Any thoughts - pros, cons. The color is an I which is a little lower than I initially thought but after researching online, it seems that it would be the one quality to sacrifice on.

Thanks in advance.

Looks like a nice Princess, not cut to top standards but still has potential, an ASET image would be the next step plus ask JA if they can get a Sarin report for this diamond which gives detailed measurements.

This is a condensed version of what to look for in ASET.

RED is Direct Light (drawn from 45-75 degrees). Red will be the most intense. It comes directly from the source.

GREEN is Reflected Light (drawn from 0-45 degrees). Green has less intensity. It is light reflected from walls, the environment, etc.

BLUE represents light Obscured by the observer (your head blocks this light from reaching the diamond). These areas will light up when the diamond is tilted and other areas will become shaded.

WHITE (if the diamond is backlit, as above) or BLACK (if not) is Leakage. These areas show where pavilion facets are acting as windows rather than mirrors. You see white because those windows allow you to look through the diamond and see the light underneath. White should be minimized.

In general RED should be maximized. Some BLUE is necessary. Too much GREEN is undesirable. The distribution of the three colors is important. WHITE should be minimized.

Different Shapes have Different Standards

Each cut has its own set of light performance standards. Fancy cuts are not held to the same standards as Round Brilliants, which are the best at returning an abundance of RED direct light.

 

[ctide]

Thanks guys. I shot JA an email asking for the ASET image. Haven''t heard back yet. I will also request a sarin report. Didn''t know that this was such a science.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/29/2009 10:12:03 AM
Author: ctide
Thanks guys. I shot JA an email asking for the ASET image. Haven't heard back yet. I will also request a sarin report. Didn't know that this was such a science.

Oh it can be

, but its good to get as much info as possible on each diamond - JA should reply presently concerning the ASET, I assume you have just sent them the email very recently?

 

[stone-cold11]

Give them a call, sometimes email get lost.