Finally narrowed the princess search down to two...

[natalie_a_c]

Hi there,

Having learnt a lot on PS I think I''m down to two.

Would be great if you could let me know if you think these are good, and if so which your preference is.

Option 1:

SQUARE MODIFIED BRILLIANT
Oct 16 2009

Measurements: 5.54 x 5.52 x 4.05 mm
Carat Weight: 1.04 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VS2

PROPORTIONS:
Depth: 72%
Table: 73.4%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet: None

FINISH:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
GIA cert: http://www.des-pl.com.au/images/cert.jpg



Option 2:
SQUARE MODIFIED BRILLIANT
July 30 2008

Measurements: 5.58 x 5.52 x 4.03 mm
Carat Weight: 1.04 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VS2

PROPORTIONS:
Depth: 73.0%
Table: 70%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Culet: None

FINISH:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
GIA cert: http://www2.jogiadiamonds.com.au/images/certs/J4524143.jpg

For $150 to call this second one in to get photos, videos and cut analysis. Apparently the analysis includes:
AGS ASET
Trinocular Microscope
Sarin DC-3000 Colorimeter
OGI Megascope Proportion Analyser
AGS Performance Grading Software
OGI Firetrace Software
Diamond Calculator V3)

 

[Lorelei]

Hi Natalie

We can't tell much just from the numbers unfortunately so if you could get photographs and an ASET image that would be very helpful - but I understand if you prefer not to for that price. Do you have any others in mind that do have all the info available so you wouldn't have to pay?

 

[30yearsofdiamonds]

One thing you should check since I cannot tell from the black and white copy of the report is if the cavity is located at one of the points. Even though it is not the grade setter according to the order of the Key to Symbols you do not want a cavity at the point before it gets set.

 

[natalie_a_c]

ok... have paid the $150 to get the second stone in for analysis...

 

[natalie_a_c]

Well here it is... hopefully you think this is alright! The vendor has states that "diamond is ideal cut and very bright".

I''m located in Australia so if I bought from the states I''d be hit with 10% tax. If you think it''s not a great stone feel free to recomend any others with ASETs for around US$4200 that ship to Australia.

Photo:
http://www.des-pl.com.au/images/GIA17560409.jpg

ASET:
http://www.des-pl.com.au/images/GIA17560409-aset.jpg

Vendors report:
http://www.des-pl.com.au/images/GIA17560409-ft.jpg

GIA certificate:
http://www.des-pl.com.au/images/GIA17560409-cert.jpg

Videos available from:

http://video.jogiadiamonds.com.au/images/analysis/GIA17560409.mov

http://video.jogiadiamonds.com.au/images/analysis/GIA17560409-2.mov


Thanks in advance for any opinions!