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Hello All,

I finally got a hold of the picture of the diamond discussed during this week.

Please let me know you thoughts. Quoted price is 3K.

GIA
6.15 X 5.86 X 3.81mm
1.01, H, VS2

Facet 66%
 
Date: 3/21/2008 12:42:45 PM
Author:AlexSilva
Hello All,

I finally got a hold of the picture of the diamond discussed during this week.

Please let me know you thoughts. Quoted price is 3K.

GIA
6.15 X 5.86 X 3.81mm
1.01, H, VS2

Facet 66%
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We really can't say much without pictures of the diamond ( cushions need to be seen to be judged.) If you could get an ASET image also, that would be very useful too. I saw from your other thread the table is 66% and the depth 65%, which is a start, but not enough info to make an informed choice.
If you don't have detailed photos of the diamond, ask the vendor if he could take some and send to you.
 
One more thing: Depth is 65%
 
OK. You've posted this thing in THREE different threads and gotten the same response each time. Since we haven't been clear enough for you to date. I'll break it down for you.

1. Cushions are fancy cuts.

2. Fancy cuts can NOT be evaluated on numbers alone. Can NOT.

3. That means we need:

a) PICTURES OF THE ACTUAL DIAMOND

b) A ASET to assess light performance and leakage. Lacking an ASET the word of someone with a trust eye, like Mark at ERD, that it's a nice bright well cut diamond with lots of fire.


4. Even if we COULD evaluate the stone on just it's numbers the MINIMAL information you have provided is not enough.
a) we need crown height at a MINIMUM. A SARIN would be useful for this.


SO, in conclusion: UNTIL you have the information we need we CAN NOT help you further, no matter how many times you post the same information. Once you have the above information we will be happy to help you however.
 

I''m sorry guys the intention was to attached this image:


Let me know your thoughts.


AS



CUSHION_resized.JPG
 
Gypsy, any thoughts? I appreciate your help.
 
Is this diamond with an online vendor and do you have any more pictures of it, or is this the only one?
 
Hi Alex,
I wasn't able to open the photos in the link either, but from the photo posted above, the symmetry of the pavilion mains looks a little bit off. Perhaps the admin could help you get the rest of your photos posted so we can see a better shot.
 
Alex, linking to another diamond forum is prohibitted. My advice is to email the moderators your pictures, this thread and ask them to post them for you. They are happy to do so. I think it has nice potential from the one pic you posted. I re-posted (from the other RT thread you posted on this stone) the GIA cert for everyone. Can you please ask the vendor for the crown height on this stone? The table is larger than I prefer, and that could mean a low crown height, which wouldn't be good. But if the crown height is okay, then the stone could be very nice.


GIA_32008.jpg
 
My photos on the link are heavy, but if you wait a bit to load it will work. I just tried again.

AS
 
Date: 3/21/2008 1:40:09 PM
Author: AlexSilva
My photos on the link are heavy, but if you wait a bit to load it will work. I just tried again.

AS
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Send them to the moderators. Really, they don''t bite. Much.
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How do I do it? I will be happy to send to moderator. AS
 
Date: 3/21/2008 1:40:09 PM
Author: AlexSilva
My photos on the link are heavy, but if you wait a bit to load it will work. I just tried again.


AS
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at the top of the page is a little msg admin button, click on that and it will take you to them.
 
Dear forum experts, I apologize for the mistakes. I am just trying to learn from you and get expert advise to avoid buying the wrong diamond. I hope you understand..
 
At the top right hand of the screen there is a button and in red is written "msg admin" if you link them to this thread, and ask them to help you with pics, they will email you a reply, you can send them your pics, and they will post them in this thread for you.

Or you can listen to MsSalvo!
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Date: 3/21/2008 1:45:26 PM
Author: AlexSilva
Dear forum experts, I apologize for the mistakes. I am just trying to learn from you and get expert advise to avoid buying the wrong diamond. I hope you understand..
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We understand. No problem (I would apologize to the admins about the link to the other forum and revise the post to remove the link if I were you though).
 
I just sent them an email about the photos, I will apologize about the link as soon as I have a chance. AS
 
Thank you for your help! What do you think the crown height needs to be to be in order to consider this a nice stone. I can go ahead and ask vendor and base my purchase on that.
 
At a minimum 11% in my opinion. But around 15 and up is better.
 
Thank you!

Does that mean if it is in your suggested standards...3K is a fair price?

Woudl you mount it in a halo or solitaire with pavet?

AS
 
Date: 3/21/2008 2:00:13 PM
Author: AlexSilva
Thank you!

Does that mean if it is in your suggested standards...3K is a fair price?

Woudl you mount it in a halo or solitaire with pavet?

AS
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Still need more pics. And I would send it to an independant appraiser to get their opinion of it, while you still have a return policy (for a list of independant appraisers also see the pull down menus at top of screen). As for the price. At the top of the screen there are pull down menus. I would enter in the values of your diamond and see what other similar diamonds are selling for... that will tell you if the price is fair or not.

As for halo or solitare. I would do whatever your lady would like best. And I can''t advise you on that as I don''t know her.
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I highly recommend having the diamond sent to an independant appraiser though. I personally have used Neil Beaty and have been very happy with the service and report he provided.
 
Date: 3/21/2008 2:12:13 PM
Author: AlexSilva
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4190/

Guys, here is another option. Which one do you think is the best diamond?

Cut and sparkle would make a difference for her.

Thanks again,
Alex
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There would be no contest for me, the GOG diamond would definitely be my choice and the I colour should be fine with a well cut cushion.
 
Also, she does not like "yellowish stones".

AS
 
Date: 3/21/2008 2:13:41 PM
Author: AlexSilva
Also, she does not like 'yellowish stones'.

AS
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An I colour is plenty white for most people, GOG have an excellent return policy if you need to use it, but an I in a well cut cushion will not be yellowish. It may be a softer white than a D or E, but still white in my opinion. I would think it would look whiter than the original diamond which is an H, in my opinion, due to the cut quality.
 
Here are some of the images from Alexis. 1 of 3

AlexisCUSHION.JPG
 
2 of 3

AlexisCushion3.JPG
 
3 of 3

AlexisWithSetting.JPG
 
Alex-
Just curious, are you looking for a particular type of cushion? The original stone you posted is cushion brilliant while the GOG stone is cushion modified brilliant. They will have two pretty different looks.

Have you spoken with either Mark at ERD or Jon at GOG about finding you something?
 
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