Give me your comments on my selection, please...

[jekim0905]

Hi! Helpers.

I purchased it for my wife for our 10th anniversary this July 31th.
I did my best in my limited budget as far as I found information on Diamonds.

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GIA Certificate


Carat: 1.02
Color: F
Clarity: SI1
Cut: Excellent
Finish:VG/VG
Fluorence:None

Two small clouds in Table
Commentinpoints not shown.

Depth: 60.5%
Table: 61%
Girdle:Thin to slightly thick
Measurement:6.54*6.48*3.94mm

Price:$5,064

" Almost eyeclean from top view to be mind safe but dark clouds are visible from side to be mind control"

** If it's not a good choice, I can return it.

Thank YOU!!!

 

[Lorelei]

Can you post the crown and pavilion angles please? That will be the deciding factor, a nice 60 60 make ( 60% depth/60% table) can be an excellent choice if the angles are good.

 

[jekim0905]

Yes, I forgot them!

Crown angle: 33.5
Pavillion Angle: 41.4

Thank you.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/25/2009 5:44:37 AM
Author: jekim0905
Yes, I forgot them!

Crown angle: 33.5
Pavillion Angle: 41.4

Thank you.

Thanks! Unfortunately the angles are not a good combo and the pavilion angle is very steep which isn't good, I would return this one, you can do better.

Look for another with crown angle between 34- 35 and pavilion of 40.6 - 41 degrees initially, table can go smaller if you like, say 54- 58%. Also with the cloud inclusions, it sounds like they are grade setters, I would be cautious as these can sometimes impact brilliance, always get a pro to check these.

Did you buy from Blue Nile?

 

[jekim0905]

Thank you for your advice.
I will consider it to return.

Yes, it''s from BN.

Thank you.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/25/2009 6:03:07 AM
Author: jekim0905
Thank you for your advice.
I will consider it to return.

Yes, it's from BN.

Thank you.

Just let us know if you want any more help, the trouble with this diamond is it is unlikely to be a good performer, if you run it through the Holloway Cut Advisor here you will see for yourself.

http://www.pricescope.com/cutadviser.asp

If you like when you are ready to buy another, ask and we can find you some better ones if you still prefer to buy from BN we can find some nice ones there for you.

 

[jekim0905]

Thank you.
If I decide to return and buy new one, I will ask help from you.

This one looks brilliant to me but I don''t know how much it should be brilliant.
So, I will compare with others and make a decision.


Thank you!!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/25/2009 6:46:13 AM
Author: jekim0905
Thank you.
If I decide to return and buy new one, I will ask help from you.

This one looks brilliant to me but I don''t know how much it should be brilliant.
So, I will compare with others and make a decision.


Thank you!!

Ok sounds good, if there is a Jareds in your area compare it with some AGS0 cut grade called Peerless, also if there is a Hearts on Fire dealer near you take a look at those. That way you will be comparing diamonds of known cut quality to see how this one compares. Then if you see a difference we can look for a diamond with better proportions for you.

 

[jekim0905]

Thank you for your information!

I visited one of HOF dealer shop.
She check my ring and it''d belong to AGS0 cut grade.
Polishing and Symmetry was not best.
SO, the Performance is aroud 8.
I compared with other AGS0, I couldn''t find difference.
I compared with Heart of Fire diamond, It was more beautiful and seems to be little bit better.

I am satisfied with my diamond though it has somewhat large Pavillion angle and low point in HCA.
But there was reason when GIA gives Excellent Cut Grade.

I bought it $ 5,000.
The shop expert says if she sell it in this store, it will be aroud $7300.

Thank you for giving me a way to check the quality of Diamond!

 

[vip0802]

congrats on your 10 year anniversary! i was about to comment but Lorelei basically said everything that needed to be said.

Lorelei is so wise!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/29/2009 2:28:04 AM
Author: vip0802
congrats on your 10 year anniversary! i was about to comment but Lorelei basically said everything that needed to be said.

Lorelei is so wise!

LOL! Too kind vips!!

Jek, the diamond wouldn't get an AGS0 cut grade if AGS graded it, so the lady must have meant she liked it by that remark!

Glad it all worked out jek, post some pics when you can please?

And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jekim0905]

Thank you for your congratulations!

Yes, you should be right!

To get formal apprasal, I guess I have to pay.
And if I give all the data, it may not get AGS 0 because it should be more strict on data.

But if it looks like AGS 0 by the Diamond expert, that''s enough for me.

It was a long way to get mind safe.

Now I have to worry about our 10th anniversary surprise. (Any good idea?)

She don''t know that I bought it.
(She lost her dia 7 years ago during travel.)

I am so thankful to her who gave gorgeous 3 kids (last princess just one month ago!)
She deserves great ring^^.


Thank you again for your congratulations!