Any advice on these stones?

[cblakesj]

Hello, I have narrowed down three diamonds that might be a good choice and would love your feedback:

1)

EGL
Round Brilliant
1.92 carats
7.92-7.99 x 4.83 mm
G
SI1
Very Good Cut
TBL: 61%
TD: 60.7%
CA: 35.5 degrees
PA: 40.6 degrees
Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick, F
Cutlet: Non
Polish: Good
Symetry: Very Good
Fluoresence: Strong Blue

2)

EGL
Round Brilliant
1.71 carats
7.59 - 7.54 x 4.81mm
D: 63.6%
CH: 15%
PD: 45%
Girdle: Slightly Thick FAC
Pol: Very Good
SymetryL Very Good
SI1
H
Fluoresence: None
Premium Cut

3)

EGL
Round Brilliant
1.71 carats
7.79-7.73 x 4.70mm
TD: 60.6%
TW: 56%
CH: 14%
PD: 43%
Girdle: Medium FAC
Polish: Very Good
Symetry: Excellent
Cutlet None
VS1
G
Fluoresence: Moderate Blue
8 Hearts and 8 Arrows
Excellent Ideal Cut
Very Sparkly

My fiancee and I are looking to make a purchase today and we would appreciate it so much if you could tell us what you think of these three stones? What would be a good price? If we negotiate well, how low should we be able to go on these stones? Amy negotiataion advice?

Once again, thank you so much for your help. Pricescope has made us feel so much more confident in this process.

 

[Regular Guy]

cblakesj,

I''d choose #3, and you like it.

Comparables here put it around $12,8 give or take $2500. It''s a BIC, and scores well on the HCA

#1 is probably OK, and may be had for more of a bargain, around $10K...maybe a bit less with consideration of the flor.

#2, though you''re missing table info, nothing will save it...drop out of running.

These numbers are a) based on internet pricing, which means you may see a premium to this...but I''ve seen B&Ms with EGL''s come in comparably. Relatedly...find these competitors, which allowed me some perspective on pricing, here...and this will also help you to negotiate.

Regards,

 

[cblakesj]

Ira, thank you very much for your insight. What makes #2 lose no matter what? The pricing comparison database looks like a great resource that I want to dive into before making our purchase tonight.

 

[Regular Guy]

Date: 7/6/2007 11:21:25 AM
Author: cblakesj
What makes #2 lose no matter what?

Shhhhhhh......

try this.

 

[Kaleigh]

#3 for me as well.

 

[angeline]

Def # 3. # 2 is reaaallly deep, you lose a lot of diameter, and there are other light issues with a deep stone.

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[Carats]

what would one consider to be a *great* deal on stone 3?