Calling IS Experts and Garry H: Rock 1 vs Rock 2

[orgopeach]

I'm trying to compare the IS of two rocks. One is an IS image. The other is a DiamXray. Wonder if the experts could offer their opinion? My opinion is that the WF rock is "VERY GOOD" and the GOG is "Excellent" in terms of IS image. Is DiamXray judged in the same manner as an IS?

 

[orgopeach]

Rock 1 from WF

 

[orgopeach]

Rock 2 from GOG

 

[Lorelei]

The second looks best, the first shows some leakage, do you have the proportions for the first WF diamond please?

Hang tight for Garry, he should be around later!

 

[orgopeach]

Yes, here. It scores a 1.7 on HCA. Rock 1

 

[orgopeach]

Rock 2. It scores a HCA 1.2. GIA Certificate:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/items/5062/GIA.jpg

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/3/2009 1:37:07 PM
Author: orgopeach
Yes, here. It scores a 1.7 on HCA. Rock 1

Thanks!

The diamond is an AGS0 and is showing definite leakage in the Idealscope, I would just check that with WF with the image and the report, and if that is visible in reality....Is the WF diamond an Expert Selection or one they called in?

 

[orgopeach]

How would you phrase the question? It's hard to quantify leakage by the eye? The WF person keeps telling me it's a gorgeous stone, but that doesn't really mean anything to me. As a first time buyer, I admit I am hyper-analytic. On one hand, the WF stone is ~14.2 k. The GOG stone is 15.3 k. While I don't mind the 1 k difference, it would mean less hassle to get the setting (planning WF setting) and rock at one place.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/3/2009 2:09:05 PM
Author: orgopeach
How would you phrase the question? It''s hard to quantify leakage by the eye? The WF person keeps telling me it''s a gorgeous stone, but that doesn''t really mean anything to me. As a first time buyer, I admit I am hyper-analytic.

Just tell them that you notice from the Idealscope that there is some leakage and that you have been reading up on how to interpret these images ( which you have), and does this leakage have a visible negative effect on the diamond in reality?

 

[orgopeach]

Thanks, are there any more reports or photos I should request? I have at my disposal a 40x, Sarin, ASET, and IS image for WF. I''m thinking to ask for a shot of diamond just from a digital camera to get a perspective of how it will look in plain vanilla.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/3/2009 2:16:01 PM
Author: orgopeach
Thanks, are there any more reports or photos I should request? I have at my disposal a 40x, Sarin, ASET, and IS image for WF. I'm thinking to ask for a shot of diamond just from a digital camera to get a perspective of how it will look in plain vanilla.

The digicam shot is a good idea, I would see if they can arrange that. I looked back and saw the actual image of the diamond, it looks very nice in that pic but a " mugshot" would be useful if possible. Garry should be around later when he wakes up to give his advice also!

 

[orgopeach]

Is Garry H in?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/3/2009 9:09:04 PM
Author: orgopeach
Is Garry H in?

He could be around any time now, hold tight!