I am sweating over getting a good "fair" deal for a 1 carat diamond, Princess Cut, for an engagement ring. I would love to get your opinions on the following quotations. I have yet to see the stones, but this is an "industry insider" who can cut me a "great" deal. ;} How reasonable are these prices:
1.01 ct SI 1- I-color $2750 per carat uncertified (Total: $277
1.00 ct SI 1- I- $3000 EGL cert -excellent make
1.00 ct VS 2- I -$3100. EGL cert
1.01 ct VS 1- I -$ 3150 per carat EGL cert (total: $3182)
1.00 ct VS 1- I -$3300 GIA cert.
1.00 ct VVS 2- I- $3200 EGL cert. ( 41.7 % below wholesale cost)
Would like to know that I got a good "is forever" deal!
1.01 ct SI 1- I-color $2750 per carat uncertified (Total: $277
1.00 ct SI 1- I- $3000 EGL cert -excellent make
1.00 ct VS 2- I -$3100. EGL cert
1.01 ct VS 1- I -$ 3150 per carat EGL cert (total: $3182)
1.00 ct VS 1- I -$3300 GIA cert.
1.00 ct VVS 2- I- $3200 EGL cert. ( 41.7 % below wholesale cost)
Would like to know that I got a good "is forever" deal!