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If both of these stones were GIA certified you would be able to compare them and check to see if the price was good. Since they are not you are just taking a sellers word for the quality of the one stone. And the other is EGL which is usually a lax grader compared to GIA.Date: 10/27/2006 2:13:01 PM
Author: GC
Budget: I had planned to spend between 5500-7K. As mentioned, the local jeweler had a 1.5 ctw three stone I liked (1 carat center, 0.5 ctw sides) for $7100 total, but Reis Nichols has the Scott Kay setting ($1314, 1/4 ctw, 19k on the ring) and the I/VS2 Princess ($420for just over $5500..so just about $6K total.
I am not comfortable taking a sellers word that their stone is SI1 Even if they seem to be very nice. That stone could be I1 or lower. Then I would worry about the inclusions and if they would cause any structural problems.
Either way make the sale depend on an appraiser''s evaluation. They can point out any problems with the stone. And will tell you about the color and clarity and cut. That way you will know what you are buying and can check back here and see if the price is fair for what you are buying.
