Emerald Question????????????????????????????

[emeraldseeker]

How does this emerald cut stone sound??

1.50 carats
color: G
clarity: vs2 (eye clean)
Depth: 75.3%
Table 68.7%
7.60 X 5.45 X 4.11

8300

 

[valeria101]

Sounds ok... but who knows how it looks !?

If you like the prpoportions (LxW) and don't mind the rather deep 75% why not. This could be a very nice stone. Any chance to take a look at some ECs and see what exactly nicely cut ones can do int eh 'sparkle' department?

This is not very easy to convey online... but at least one guy tried. Did you see these ( WWW ) ? Even if none fits your specs, it still is useful to take a look at the brilliance scope and the GemAdviser 3D files. Not sure there is any better way to get a feal of what those numbers make a diamond look like, bar holding the stone.

Oups... there was one more!
How about THIS guide for EC cut dimensions?

And the price? Hm... does not sound like a bargian. HERE's why.

 

[Hest88]

Ditto the chart that Valeria pointed to. Unfortunately, it's hard to tell with just table and depth how nice the stone will be, and with fancy shapes EVEN with all the specs we can't guarantee a good answer.

Off hand, both the table and depth are larger than I'd like to see with an EC. Especially the depth.

 

[jaye]

Hi,
When I was searching for an online emerald cut diamond, I remember that there was a site that had a chart with the parameters related to various cut qualities. Valeria, can you help me to remember who has that site? It was very helpful. I do know that it is important to find out the crown height percentage on emerald cuts. If all your diamond's stats fall at 2A or better, it is worth looking at the stone. With emerald cuts, you need to see the stone and preferably compare some side by side.

 

[verticalhorizon]

David Atlas has such a chart on his site.

http://www.gemappraisers.com

 

[jaye]

Oopps!
Sorry, Valeria, you already directed her to that great chart. I need to bookmark that.

 

[emeraldseeker]

I have read in many places that depth 65-75 on an EC is a good cut. I have seen the stone and no inclusions are visible.. the color seems good. Is a "G" ok???? I have also seen another stone :

1.25
F
vs2
Sym: good
polish : very good
depth 67
table 74

6.76x5.47

7500

 

[valeria101]

I ould be curious to knwo your impression on these two. The dimenions of stone #1 seem more appealing to me.

The depth and table percentages are rather tricky to interpret: both are calculated relative to the width of the stone, so the prportions of the stone do matter to waht these numbers mean. What sounds greta for a square stone might not for a longer one... and so forth. Most EC recommendations would limit the range of prportiosn somehow. AGA does not, so this is a bit confusing.

Still better to look at those stones... like you have.

 

[emeraldseeker]

well, thanks all. That site you sent me seems like a great deal with a G vs2 1.50 carat for 6800 but it seems fishy. I wont trust any internet diamonds that i cant see. esp. ones that say "just add $300 for a platnum band and just add $300 for baguettes." i guess it doesnt matter what size or quality the baguettes are right, they are all $300? and a plat. band for $300 is ROCK bottom.. either its paper thin, or they dont make any money.. i guess they are just selling at these prices for the goodness of mankind....lol

 

[limey]

But a simple platinum band does not need to cost much more...

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/4-Prong-Tiffany-Style-with-Princess_756.htm

As for Internet purchasing, I am yet to go to a B&M that has provided me with as much info as some of the decent Internet dealers.

 

[valeria101]

You are obviously not in the market where $300 plat rings are sold. But a diamond is a diamond. And paying more does not always mean getting what you pay for.

If the price you quoted is from a B&M store this doe sfully explain the premium. With internet sellers obligates to demonstrate their honesty and present stone online before anyone can touch them... well, prices are lower. One can benefit of this from the 'believers' camp. But PS lists good deals just because the otehr camp - the skeptics - is still there

I am by no means defending any of the sites I must have cited by now. The above lines would apply to each and any. It is great to find a good stone 'by hand' and trust the seller (online or not) that the particular stone not only is beautiful but also compares favorably to most otehrs of it's kind - it does look as good as diamonds of the particular shape can get.

Actually, a 15% premium for touching the stone is not bad. And no, a great ring will probably not cost $300.

It does sound like the G/VS is really a great one. There is no argument left against it - and jewelry should withstand comparison. Your stone surely does by now

 

[limey]

Sounds too deep. Really need to be able to compare to something that has better AGA cut proportions to really know. I have gone through similar trials and tribulations trying to find a nice square Radiant or Princess or similar. Eventually gave up with the local B&M's and am working with GoodOldGod. Seems like with the first example you are paying for weight that 1) you can not see, 2) might affect performance