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Advice on this 2c RB "I" 25k budget e-ring

sky322|1364480013|3415266 said:
Hi all, I asked a few months ago and I'm getting more serious now. What does everyone think about this diamond? I'm concerned about the color, should I look for something else? Suggestions are welcome! The setting will be 6 prong.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2838117.htm
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can't help you on the color but this is a well cut stone.have you compared any G-I stones table down side by side?
 
sky322|1364480013|3415266 said:
Hi all, I asked a few months ago and I'm getting more serious now. What does everyone think about this diamond? I'm concerned about the color, should I look for something else? Suggestions are welcome! The setting will be 6 prong.



http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2838117.htm
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Ditto DF, sadly we can't really help you because none of us have your eyes! If your concern is whether other people who glance at it or admire it on her finger will think it's "yellow" or "dingy" or anything other than a sparkly white diamond you have absolutely no reason to worry.
But whether you love the colour, or would prefer something whiter - and if that's the case whether you'd be happy with the compromise... you'll have to get it shipped out and take a look for yourself, or perhaps go to a HoF dealer if you have one locally and look at some different (reputably graded - GIA/AGSL in the US) colours of the size you're considering.
 
It will be a gorgeous stone, but I agree you need to send for it to see if you like the color in your own environment.
 
Thanks for the feedback. Can someone tell me what HoF dealer is? I'm in the Boston area and I'm trying to search that acronym...

I might drop by a local retailer to actually see the color differences
 
sky322|1364524255|3415719 said:
Thanks for the feedback. Can someone tell me what HoF dealer is? I'm in the Boston area and I'm trying to search that acronym...

I might drop by a local retailer to actually see the color differences
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Hearts on Fire is a brand of hearts and arrows diamonds like ACA's but they are sold with large mark-ups in retail jewelry stores. But I will forewarn you that I can never tell a thing about diamond color in typical jewelry store lighting, so I don't know that that idea will work in reality. You need to have a diamond outside in natural light, in your home, office, etc. to see how it would look in those environments. Not to mention, there is a visible difference to me between a high and low I color stone. And you have to see the specific stone to know whether you like it or not.
 
I agree, if you are worried about the color then you should see it first. I believe that I can also see the color difference between a high and low I. I had an I asscher and I thought that it was very white and could barely detect body color from the side. So when I upgraded I thought that I would be fine with a J, but the J has obvious body color from the side in my opinion. I concluded that the I was bordering on H and the J is either a true J or a low J. Color is funny, what I see and what you will see are likely different, so taking a look for yourself is the best idea if you are really concerned.
 
Great info. Ideally I was looking at G/H colors, but I saw this stone pop up and everything else about it seems perfect! I'll try and stop in this to see some color differences.
 
Just as an update. I contacted WF about this diamond as well as another one they had in stock. The gemologist said they were both white and you MIGHT be able to tell a slight difference, but no so much. The diamond is eye-clean while the other one I was looking at isn't.

This could be the one! 6 prong platinum setting I might have WF do it all for me!
 
sky322|1364834658|3417960 said:
Just as an update. I contacted WF about this diamond as well as another one they had in stock. The gemologist said they were both white and you MIGHT be able to tell a slight difference, but no so much. The diamond is eye-clean while the other one I was looking at isn't.

This could be the one! 6 prong platinum setting I might have WF do it all for me!
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I think it's a beautiful stone! :love:

I would ask the gemologist to confirm if they can see any colour from the side.

I also love GoG's video on colour comparison here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vI3Tkd3VQU
 
If the setting you're getting doesn't have higher color side stones, you might not notice the color as much. I think that it will be a really lovely stone!
 
Yea, the band is just going to be a 6 prong solitaire setting with no additional stones. Just want to chat with them again before I go ahead and make the plunge!
 
Alright, I spoke with the gemologist again and the stone is currently on hold for me for a week. I'm really really debating whether or now I should keep looking and try to find an eye-clean SI1 and somehow go up in color to an H or even a G. I just spoke with a friend and he mentioned that. I'm really stressing out! :shock:
 
sky322|1364861352|3418244 said:
Alright, I spoke with the gemologist again and the stone is currently on hold for me for a week. I'm really really debating whether or now I should keep looking and try to find an eye-clean SI1 and somehow go up in color to an H or even a G. I just spoke with a friend and he mentioned that. I'm really stressing out! :shock:
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I have a 2 ct J color stone, and I'm extremely happy with it. However, from reading this thread, it sounds like an I color may not be "mind clean" enough for you. If I were you, I'd likely keep looking because what you really want is a G or H.

Does the gemologist have any opinion on whether this is a "high I", "true I", or "low I"? Will that help with your decision?
 
Thanks for the comment. I second the "mind clean" part. I have a couple of days and I'm sure the stone will be gorgeous. It's just a matter of mentally noting that it's an "I" although I bet I won't be able to distinguish.
 
sky322|1364524255|3415719 said:
Thanks for the feedback. Can someone tell me what HoF dealer is? I'm in the Boston area and I'm trying to search that acronym...

I might drop by a local retailer to actually see the color differences
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FYI...just came back from S.F. and a HoF dealer quoted me $59,500 for a 2ct.G VS2 stone... :eek:
 
goodness..
 
Doing more searches on JA and came across these few stones. Any suggestions as to which ones I should have a gemoloist look at and how they are vs the WF one? these are all Ideal/Excellent on JA cut and are in the price range I can afford.

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-200887 2.03 G SI1
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...t-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-25722 2.01 G VS2
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-183519 2.02 H VS2
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...t-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-87923 2.17 G SI1
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...carat-g-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-72179 2.02 G SI1
 
Do try all have HCA scores under 2? If not, choose 3 that do.
 
thanks, only the first two have HCA less than 2. Will contact them today. I'm liking the first one a lot. I just want confirmation that since it is SI1, that it is eye-clean. HCA is great!

These were the results

1.4,
1.9,
3.8,
3.8,
2.4
 
I like the smaller table size of the first one too. It is likely eye clean. The JA gemologist will confirm. Post the Idealscopes to PS once you get them so others can weigh in!
 
Yep! Put in the request for the IS images just now. Will update in a couple of days when they get back to me!
 
sky322 said:
Yep! Put in the request for the IS images just now. Will update in a couple of days when they get back to me!
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I'm a novice at this but I found David from GOG and Yekutiel from IDJ have been very helpful to work around my budget and the quality of the diamond I wanted.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9943/.. This diamond is so nice! If you haven't already found the right diamond for you, you should give them a buzz :)

Good luck with your diamond hunting! Hope you find the perfect diamond for you!! :D
 
sortmon|1364919258|3418582 said:
I didn't notice that the last one on your list (http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.02-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-72179) is an AGS 000. You should put this on your hold too and ask the gemologist to compare to your other 2. You don't use HCA for AGS 000 stones as they're already cut for ideal light performance. This is also likely a very beautiful stone.
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Just did that sortmon. I owe you a drink or a lunch if I'm anywhere in your area when I actually do buy one. You have been so helpful!
 
sky322|1364921176|3418595 said:
sortmon|1364919258|3418582 said:
I didn't notice that the last one on your list (http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.02-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-72179) is an AGS 000. You should put this on your hold too and ask the gemologist to compare to your other 2. You don't use HCA for AGS 000 stones as they're already cut for ideal light performance. This is also likely a very beautiful stone.
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Just did that sortmon. I owe you a drink or a lunch if I'm anywhere in your area when I actually do buy one. You have been so helpful!
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Ugh, so sorry. I took a look at the video (which I didn't do the first time) and it looks like it may not be eye clean - there is a black speck in the table. The gemologist will tell you for sure though. If you don't want to risk it, this one may be a better choice: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.03-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-125572

Remember to ask for the PS discount if you do buy from JA! It'll save you 1-5%.
 
I'm just going to do those 3 for now. I think if I keep changing or adding they're going to hate me :D

I'm honestly eyeing the first one as that is also a tad cheaper and I can spend the savings on the setting.
 
sky322|1364923202|3418619 said:
I'm just going to do those 3 for now. I think if I keep changing or adding they're going to hate me :D

I'm honestly eyeing the first one as that is also a tad cheaper and I can spend the savings on the setting.
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Fingers crossed!
 
Finally did hear back from them Here are the IS images and what the gemologist recommended. Gemologist did recommend the 2.02-G diamond though. What do you guys think? I'm a bit bummed that the 2.03 has a feather that is easily seen. Oh well... They did mention that I can't go wrong with any of them (probably just making the sell, anyway... comments are welcome!)

25722.jpg

72179.jpg

200887.jpg
 
The 3rd has the best IS, but the other two are acceptable.
 
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