It seems there''s always some new variable that sneeks in to complicate the purchasing decision. At the end of the day, to a large degree, I think for most of us it boils down to how the diamond looks on her finger and that we made at least as informed a decision as we could getting a good value for the budget we have set (and usually exceed). After all, you don''t wear the statistics or certificating reports! I can think of few things less gracious as reciting the pedigree of your diamond when someone complements its owner on its beauty.
That said, after a fair amount of searching and examination, I came a cross a Princess cut stone that has nice size (1.11 ct.,) a good color (G), a Gia cert as (VS1), and nice eye apeal. The rectangular shape appeals to me (6.03 x 5.4 - from memory) and the table vs. depth are in line with advice I''ve gotten here. It also happens to be something I can afford.
As far as inclusions, the stone has only a very small cloud and a natural extra facet - both located in one corner near where it will be mounted (angled "V" type prong). The bow-ties and large visible facets I''ve seen in some Princess cuts do not stand out in this stone. For me, the bow-ties helped me weed out stones ad formed a basis to pass vs. keep a tone in consideration. The jeweler has assured me that the flaws (cloud and xtra facet)are not a strucural issues and are acceptable things that make this a Vs1 stone. The girdle is thin to slightly thick and again is within the guidelines of advice I''ve seen here (several postings on the dangers of extremely or very thin girdles being problematic on the fragile corners of Princess cuts).
HOWEVER....
I don''t see too many topics here discussing clouds or extra natural facets. Are these big issues that should disqualify a stone from consideration, or no big deal?? I''d enjoy hearing your thoughts.
That said, after a fair amount of searching and examination, I came a cross a Princess cut stone that has nice size (1.11 ct.,) a good color (G), a Gia cert as (VS1), and nice eye apeal. The rectangular shape appeals to me (6.03 x 5.4 - from memory) and the table vs. depth are in line with advice I''ve gotten here. It also happens to be something I can afford.
As far as inclusions, the stone has only a very small cloud and a natural extra facet - both located in one corner near where it will be mounted (angled "V" type prong). The bow-ties and large visible facets I''ve seen in some Princess cuts do not stand out in this stone. For me, the bow-ties helped me weed out stones ad formed a basis to pass vs. keep a tone in consideration. The jeweler has assured me that the flaws (cloud and xtra facet)are not a strucural issues and are acceptable things that make this a Vs1 stone. The girdle is thin to slightly thick and again is within the guidelines of advice I''ve seen here (several postings on the dangers of extremely or very thin girdles being problematic on the fragile corners of Princess cuts).
HOWEVER....
I don''t see too many topics here discussing clouds or extra natural facets. Are these big issues that should disqualify a stone from consideration, or no big deal?? I''d enjoy hearing your thoughts.
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