Feedback Requested

[MarkP1]

Hi, I am looking for some feedback on this diamond.
From the numbers, etc., is there anything that I need to be concerned about?
Unfortunately, the retailer does not have Sarin data.

Would someone be willing to put these proportions through DiamCalc for me?
Thank-you as I am new to this.

GIA Cert. - "Excellent"

Round, 1.09
F, VS1
6.70 x 6.71 x 4.07
Depth % = 60.7
Table Size = 55%
Crown Angle = 34.5
Crown Height = 15.5%
Pavilion Angle = 40.8
Pavilion Depth = 43%
Star Length = 50%
Lower Half = 80%
Girdle = Thin - Medium, faceted
Culet = None
Polish & Symmetry = Excellent
Fluorescence = Faint

Thanks.

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome Mark

This diamond looks great, definitely get a Sarin and see if the vendor has any Idealscope images of the diamond too - could be a brilliant choice, well done!

 

[strmrdr]

looks like a good start.
Is it an online stone or at a local b&m?

My next step would be a full sarin report and an ideal-scope or aset either an image or in person.

Is it being sold as h&a? if so a heart image or viewing it in an h&a scope would be a good idea.

 

[belle]

your next step depends on your first step.

if you saw this diamond in person and loved it, i wouldn''t worry too much about the sarin. if you found this diamond online, then definitely look into getting more information. an idealscope image would be very telling.

 

[MarkP1]

Thank-you for the comments.
I haven''t seen the diamond yet. I have been dealing with a credible store in a city near where I live.
Just based on numbers and what they have access to in their inventory country wide.

I will definitely ask for a Sarin report and ideal-scope image. What can/should I do if they cannot provide them?
Also, what is "aset"? Thanks again.

 

[fire&ice]

Why would this person need a sarin? The paper carries enough information. The stone has the potential for a kickin sparkle.

How''s the price? Can you do a visual without commiting to buy?

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 8/18/2006 10:20:53 AM
Author: fire&ice

Why would this person need a sarin? The paper carries enough information. The stone has the potential for a kickin sparkle.

The "paper" is a GIA grading report, so the information on it is rounded, not actual.

That wouldn''t be as big a deal if he sees the stone himself prior to purchase......but if not, I absolutely agree with Storm. I''d personally prefer Sarin and Idealscope prior to committing.

 

[fire&ice]

Date: 8/18/2006 10:38:08 AM
Author: aljdewey

Date: 8/18/2006 10:20:53 AM
Author: fire&ice

Why would this person need a sarin? The paper carries enough information. The stone has the potential for a kickin sparkle.

The ''paper'' is a GIA grading report, so the information on it is rounded, not actual.

That wouldn''t be as big a deal if he sees the stone himself prior to purchase......but if not, I absolutely agree with Storm. I''d personally prefer Sarin and Idealscope prior to committing.

but we''ve seen many sarins that have discrepencies & margins of error.

 

[MarkP1]

I will be able to see the stone in person before purchasing.
Are there any particular qualities that I should be looking for when I see it in person? Other than big "stand out" blemishes?

Should I be at all concerned about the thin-medium girdle and/or faint fluorescence?

Thanks.

 

[fire&ice]

Thin to medium girdle is somewhat desired because weight is not hidden there.

Faint flour should be a non issue.

In a VS1 stone - blemishes should be a non issue.

Look at the stone in all lighting conditions and ask yourself - does it speak to you?

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 8/18/2006 11:02:49 AM
Author: MarkP1
I will be able to see the stone in person before purchasing.
Are there any particular qualities that I should be looking for when I see it in person? Other than big 'stand out' blemishes?

Should I be at all concerned about the thin-medium girdle and/or faint fluorescence?

Thanks.

See it in person and take an ideal-scope or ASET with ya to check your visual assessment would be what Id do...

ASET is another type of scope that AGS uses as part of their cut grade.

both are available from www.ideal-scope.com

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 8/18/2006 10:41:02 AM
Author: fire&ice

but we''ve seen many sarins that have discrepencies & margins of error.

Yes, but rounding doesn''t ''fix'' those margins of error and can possibly amplify them.

Rounding data doesn''t resolve the "margin of error" you''re referring to because rounding is applied to the figures that are obtained from the very measuring devices that you''re saying aren''t precise.

As such, I''d rather have the measured data; hence, I''d personally prefer the Sarin and the Idealsope.

 

[MarkP1]

The store does not have Sarin data available.
Would soneone be willing to put these proportions through DiamCalc for me?

Thank-you.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 8/18/2006 6:17:45 PM
Author: MarkP1
The store does not have Sarin data available.
Would soneone be willing to put these proportions through DiamCalc for me?

Thank-you.

I could but it wouldn't tell you anything.
Even taking the extremes of GIA rounding the numbers look good.
DiamCalc would tell anything new because we don't know the optical and physical symmetry of the diamond.
The next step is ideal-scope or aset not DiamCalc in this case....

 

[MarkP1]

Sounds great!
Thank-you very much.