Getting very close to an engagement purchase. I have been between two very reputable sellers...both very informative and willing to talk openly about all aspects of my purchase.
Would like a pricing opinion on these--all are round brilliant:
ROCK #1:
GIA certified
1.22C
G/VS2
Table: 59%
Depth: 61%
Sym: Very Good
Polish: Excellent
Flour: None
Girdle: Thin to Med
Cur. Price: $8400
Rock #2:
GIA Certified
1.23C
G/VS2
Table: 59%
Depth: 59%
Sym: Very Good
Polish: Very Good
Flour: None
Cur. Price: $8100
Rock #3:
EGL Certified*
1.23C
H/VS2
Table: 58%
Depth: 62%
Sym: Very Good
Polish: Very Good
Flour: None
Cur Price: $6300
If you need more specifics regarding crown angles, sarin scan results, etc. I can provide them as well.
I have heard that the pure retail mark-up on most diamonds can be as high as 100-115%. Both of these sellers are below their quoted retail numbers right now, and I honestly feel good about both. I am certainly willing to pay for quality, but is the $8000 range a good buy for these guys above. I understand the GIA vs. EGL argument to an extent, but would love a few more comments from the Experts. Thanks all--looking forward to replies.
Oh yeah! Mountings/Settings. I'm pretty set on a Scott Kay Platinum mounting that I'm sure she'll dig, but would also like to hear some info on Scott Kay mountings if possible.
mschmo
--Knows how to fly planes, but not much about geology...
Would like a pricing opinion on these--all are round brilliant:
ROCK #1:
GIA certified
1.22C
G/VS2
Table: 59%
Depth: 61%
Sym: Very Good
Polish: Excellent
Flour: None
Girdle: Thin to Med
Cur. Price: $8400
Rock #2:
GIA Certified
1.23C
G/VS2
Table: 59%
Depth: 59%
Sym: Very Good
Polish: Very Good
Flour: None
Cur. Price: $8100
Rock #3:
EGL Certified*
1.23C
H/VS2
Table: 58%
Depth: 62%
Sym: Very Good
Polish: Very Good
Flour: None
Cur Price: $6300
If you need more specifics regarding crown angles, sarin scan results, etc. I can provide them as well.
I have heard that the pure retail mark-up on most diamonds can be as high as 100-115%. Both of these sellers are below their quoted retail numbers right now, and I honestly feel good about both. I am certainly willing to pay for quality, but is the $8000 range a good buy for these guys above. I understand the GIA vs. EGL argument to an extent, but would love a few more comments from the Experts. Thanks all--looking forward to replies.
Oh yeah! Mountings/Settings. I'm pretty set on a Scott Kay Platinum mounting that I'm sure she'll dig, but would also like to hear some info on Scott Kay mountings if possible.
mschmo
--Knows how to fly planes, but not much about geology...
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