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Another Asscher for my Odyssey

Just reading and would like to contribute educationally to this thread as I also do professional photography and cinematography.

If you are going to compare video analysis, focal length and distance are critical if you are looking for more of an apples for apples comparison. Focal length is an important part of our shooting and reflection of head/body shadow which is being critically commented on in this thread is key. Ie. the further you pull the diamond away from the camera the less head/body shadow you get, particularly for out of focus shots as well but especially when in focus. Side by side comparison under even illumination is vital if you are attempting to draw meaningful comparisons.

I'm not saying the GOG diamond is better or worse and I respect IDJ as a vendor but the comparison you are attempting to draw is impossible unless they are both shot, side by side under the same camera and conditions.

Peace.
 
Jon while I agree that difference in videos make a direct comparison not possible.
To be totally fair the diamond does have a set of virtual facets that are a bit slower flashing off and on than others that can give the impression of being darker.
When they do flash they are bright.
You and I look at it and know what is going on with it and know in real life it would not be as obvious and can add life to the stone.
I think its not an unfair comment for someone to say they see darkness in the stone in the video.
 
I agree. Just makes me wonder if the same wouldn't be seen were the conditions the same.
 
ringo865 said:
Why the re GIA and then an appraiser? If the report comes back like the original, then you buy is and get the new report, right? And if it comes back (much) worse than existing report, you can decline or renegotiate? And if you buy, you get the updated report?

Maybe I'm missing something, but curious.
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I agree. My GIA or AGS report ARE my appraisal of the stone's specs and the sales receipt (when bought from a jeweler) is exactly what the stone is worth. I have never used an appraiser other than the one time I bought a stone second hand, and that was basically for the safety of the seller and buyer having a third party involved. I didn't even use the appraisal!

So I see zero reason to go through the appraisal step.
 
My thoughts and this was from long before I was in the trade.
A good independent appraiser is never a bad idea if that is what fits your comfit level.
With fancies I would make sure the appraiser understands the cut and provides a detailed report including photos and scope images then use that to bind the insurance policy.
When it comes to dealing with a claim the more good documentation you have that shows what separates the stone you selected from the cheapest thing on the market that meets the basic description the better.
 
Rhino said:
Just reading and would like to contribute educationally to this thread as I also do professional photography and cinematography.

If you are going to compare video analysis, focal length and distance are critical if you are looking for more of an apples for apples comparison. Focal length is an important part of our shooting and reflection of head/body shadow which is being critically commented on in this thread is key. Ie. the further you pull the diamond away from the camera the less head/body shadow you get, particularly for out of focus shots as well but especially when in focus. Side by side comparison under even illumination is vital if you are attempting to draw meaningful comparisons.

I'm not saying the GOG diamond is better or worse and I respect IDJ as a vendor but the comparison you are attempting to draw is impossible unless they are both shot, side by side under the same camera and conditions.

Peace.
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Say, @Rhino, that sounds like an excellent subject for an educational GOG video... ;) :D
 
ILikeShiny said:
Another nice one. Hard to compare, as GOG's videos are superior.
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The only question I have is the white box around the perimeter of the center...
It appears it may be caused by tilt, as the green seems to show on the one side, indicating that the steps will pick up light as it moves, rather than have light leakage, and turn dark. The video does demonstrate that effect; I don't see any dark spots, or flat areas at all.
It's def. eye clean. The H color gives it warmth, and the facet patterns are beautiful! Symmetry is great, and it is captivating!
This one is my favorite, so far!! :mrgreen2:
 
I like that - I think some tilting of the stone in the video would have been an added bonus, to show if there was any tilt-windowing going on, but from that video, it looks like all the facets are working, it's not all-on or all-off at the same time, there is good edge-to-edge light return, and the coloured fire off it is lovely :)

I think that could be worth a home viewing if there are no others that are taking your fancy!
 
Karl_K said:
See if they can have the gia number inscribed on it while its at gia?
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Hi Karl and all you lovely people , here is the new GIA report of the Graff stone that we all liked before. I am also posting again all the videos and specs. Does it matter that the table is so big compared to the depth? If you all approve, I will have this one appraised :)

https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=14555406




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Thanks so much!
 

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Both the table and depth fall into the acceptable range.
What relation they have to each other doesn't matter.
 
Karl_K said:
Both the table and depth fall into the acceptable range.
What relation they have to each other doesn't matter.
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Thanks Karl, would you say this is a good choice then?
 
Your welcome.
Enjoy and hope it brings you many years of happiness:appl:!!!
 
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