So I bought a diamond, engagement ring last weekend from a store that has been mentioned in the forums. I want to know if I got a fair deal or not. I''ve read many posts and originally, I was going by Fred Cuellar''s book. Then I read all the other forum posts of his past, his insistance on bonded diamonds. Also, I did more research on his depth % numbers and from two other sites, the diamond I got still remains excellent and good from a third site. Without babbling too much, here are my specs:
GIA Certificate:
* GIA-I
* shape: round brilliant
* measurements: 7.16 - 7.21 x 4.48 mm
* carat weight: 1.42
* color grade: G
* clarity grade: VS2
* cut grade: Excellent
* polish: Excellent
* symmetry: Excellent
* fluorescence: none
* medium (faceted) girdle
* depth: 62.4%
* table: 56%
* crown: 35''
* pavillion: 41''
* cutlet: None
but on the back of the certificate, there is a sticker of new measurements (i''m assuming the jeweler''s actual estimates):
* sticker corner says OGI
* total depth: 4.48mm 62.4%
* diameter: 7.15mm - 7.20mm 7.18 mm 0.7%
* table: 4.01 / 4.06mm 56.2%
* crown: 35.3'' 15.8%
* pavillion: 41.1'' 43.40%
* cutlet: 0.1% None
* girdle: 3.13% Thick 3.57% Thick
Total cost including tiffany setting is: $11,100
The biggest discrepancy is the girdle from medium to thick. So before I researched this forum, I called Mr. Fred''s gemtologist. I didn''t get the typical diamond is warped; however, I did get the fact that the diamond is cut too deep and only 38% light is being returned vs. 88% and 90% for class 2 and class 1 diamonds, respectively. Again, this info is based on the infamous how to buy a diamond book.
So then i researched the tolkowsky''s actual book and he basically measured 5 different diamonds that have different specs on them not necessarily matching those of fred cuellar''s book ranges or any of the other online ranges for depth, grade, etc.
So I want to know from other diamond experts here whether I got ripped off or a fair or great deal. I also want to know if the diamond will retain its value and appreciate or should I start looking for something with better specs. If so, what''s lacking in my current diamond?
Last, the diamond has 2-3 pinpoints and 2 feather inclusions (red).
I have a 10 day policy return so I would like to know sooner than later.
Thank you all for your help and all the information exchanged back and forth in the past message forums.
GIA Certificate:
* GIA-I
* shape: round brilliant
* measurements: 7.16 - 7.21 x 4.48 mm
* carat weight: 1.42
* color grade: G
* clarity grade: VS2
* cut grade: Excellent
* polish: Excellent
* symmetry: Excellent
* fluorescence: none
* medium (faceted) girdle
* depth: 62.4%
* table: 56%
* crown: 35''
* pavillion: 41''
* cutlet: None
but on the back of the certificate, there is a sticker of new measurements (i''m assuming the jeweler''s actual estimates):
* sticker corner says OGI
* total depth: 4.48mm 62.4%
* diameter: 7.15mm - 7.20mm 7.18 mm 0.7%
* table: 4.01 / 4.06mm 56.2%
* crown: 35.3'' 15.8%
* pavillion: 41.1'' 43.40%
* cutlet: 0.1% None
* girdle: 3.13% Thick 3.57% Thick
Total cost including tiffany setting is: $11,100
The biggest discrepancy is the girdle from medium to thick. So before I researched this forum, I called Mr. Fred''s gemtologist. I didn''t get the typical diamond is warped; however, I did get the fact that the diamond is cut too deep and only 38% light is being returned vs. 88% and 90% for class 2 and class 1 diamonds, respectively. Again, this info is based on the infamous how to buy a diamond book.
So then i researched the tolkowsky''s actual book and he basically measured 5 different diamonds that have different specs on them not necessarily matching those of fred cuellar''s book ranges or any of the other online ranges for depth, grade, etc.
So I want to know from other diamond experts here whether I got ripped off or a fair or great deal. I also want to know if the diamond will retain its value and appreciate or should I start looking for something with better specs. If so, what''s lacking in my current diamond?
Last, the diamond has 2-3 pinpoints and 2 feather inclusions (red).
I have a 10 day policy return so I would like to know sooner than later.
Thank you all for your help and all the information exchanged back and forth in the past message forums.