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... recut you run the risk ...
Would say the same: fiddling with this pair seems more not less complicated than asking for the highest of the high in terms of match & cut.
... recut you run the risk ...
I agree with others - it is inconceivable to me to consider throwing down 130-140k on two diamonds that don't match and are really unknown in terms of excellent cut quality. If you would consider buying these and then spending another few thousand to recut, why not consider having them custom cut from the beginning to insure beautifully cut, matched stones? Particularly if you want them to be treasured as heirlooms in your family? Haste makes waste my friend - I would encourage you to think this through carefully, to talk to experts on cut, and not be swayed by a friend in the business. We could all tell you sad stories about the family friend in the diamond business - and they seldom end up with happy endings.
Is there urgency to spend 150K on diamonds--whose information (not education)--is vetted through an open forum? I really don't get it.
You have a good point there Missgotrocks.
My friend has worked tirelessly in sourcing the stones based on the specs I presented. My understanding has obviously evolved a lot the last week or so on this forum.
I started off with Gia XXX to be the gold standard on diamond buying. This was when he got the first 2 stones in the previous thread.
Then I got schooled on table, depth and angles even within Gia XXX.. . I have him those specs off of whiteflash ACA specs.... He got these 2 stones sourced and procured from the supplier.
Now the position has evolved further into matching stones, ASET imaging, custom cuts etc.
Been quite a journey so far.
I did reach out to whiteflash and they have given me a quote for custom cuts.
The quote format is as follows
"4.02 - 4.16ctw D VVS1 A Cut Above Diamond Pair (2.01-2.08ct each): $xxx, xxxlist price / $yyy, yyy wire price
These diamonds would be cut specifically for you, and guaranteed to meet, at minimum, our promised carat weight, color, clarity, as determined by AGS Laboratories, and our A CUT ABOVE Qualifications and Specifications"
No...I have not reached out to crafted.
What is the gold standard then when it comes to custom cut for what I am looking for?
Proportions indicate the bottom computer generated ASET on the last page is for the FL stone.I’m curious, which aset image was the D Flawless? Top or bottom?
Proportions indicate the bottom computer generated ASET on the last page is for the FL stone.
Let me rephrase: if those two CG ASET images are the correct images for these two stones, then the bottom image is for the FL
You should be aware of two things:
1. Once set, the stone will no longer merit the FL clarity grade.
2. The stone is very nice, but is not precision-cut and does not exhibit excellent optical symmetry. That doesn’t mean that it will not a beautiful and sparkly stone! It does mean that it lacks both brand cachet and niche cut quality specialiazation, which leaves future valuations wholly up to “generic market fluctuation”. Sounds like you’re okay with that!
Thx yssie. Curious as to what brand cachet will mean 30 years from now. Do we see a lot of 30 year old stone brands for sale in today's market ...say from the 60's and 70's that command a premium over non branded stones from that era(all else being equal)? Are a lot of the brands from 30-40 years ago still around today?
Thx yssie. Curious as to what brand cachet will mean 30 years from now. Do we see a lot of 30 year old stone brands for sale in today's market ...say from the 60's and 70's that command a premium over non branded stones from that era(all else being equal)? Are a lot of the brands from 30-40 years ago still around today?
It's an amazing diamond in my opinion! Snow white, pure clarity!I have asked to be doubly sure and will know tomorrow.
Here is the video of the stone if that helps any
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/D-FL-Affinity-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond/D42233589
Almost sounds like someone told you that “brands” are just a passing fad
Totally understand branding .. Just trying to understand it in the diamond world
Anyways the deal is done. No turning back now.
Maybe for the matching pair I will go full on branded. My problem was that I couldn't find inventory in the D-VVS world at 2.x CT for branded and then I was going down the world of custom cuts etc.
Once the stone gets here maybe I will get it reevaluated.
KKJohnson .. Since you are in the DFW area like me....what is a good place to get Aset imaging etc done?
I think many women prefer their ring stone to be significantly larger than their earrings stones - such that the ring is the star of the show. You know your wife’s tastes best though.
I think thatThoughts on this twist in the plot?