Date: 1/16/2007 8:42:14 PM
Author:1st_time
I looked at a 3.02, H VVS2 stone and thought the tint of yellow was just so visible. Is this normal for the H color?
symmetry alone absolutely does not indicate cut quality. (neither does polish!)Date: 1/16/2007 9:05:24 PM
Author: 1st_time
I appreciate everyone''s feedback. I understand I may need to move to F coloe to help with the visible shade of yellow? One confusing part is the quality of the cut. Is this the same as VG symmetry?
Date: 1/16/2007 9:13:31 PM
Author: 1st_time
It is a GIA stone. What should I look for on the certification that will tell me just how well the quality of the cut is? Looks like I will be paying over 30k now.....
if it is a recent report, with a cut grade, it will have the important angles listed (crown, pavilion) that''s what you need!Date: 1/16/2007 9:13:31 PM
Author: 1st_time
It is a GIA stone. What should I look for on the certification that will tell me just how well the quality of the cut is? Looks like I will be paying over 30k now.....
Hi 1st Time and welcome to Pricescope!Date: 1/16/2007 9:13:31 PM
Author: 1st_time
It is a GIA stone. What should I look for on the certification that will tell me just how well the quality of the cut is? Looks like I will be paying over 30k now.....
And guess why there is a big jump?Date: 1/17/2007 12:52:13 AM
Author: DBM
on a 3 carater there is a significant jump in price from H to G, let alone an F so you may have to increase your budget significantly or downsize. Alternately you could forego on the clarity (say VS2-SI1) and then go for the higher color F.
Especially in shallow marquise, ovals an trilliantsDate: 1/17/2007 3:13:01 PM
Author: DiaGem
The hue in H colored diamonds are more visible in fancy shaped than rounds.
More noticeably when looking from the profile (side) of the diamond.
As for clarity..., some SI2''s that are based on black scatered pinpoints will give the H-I colors a whiter appearance and hide the tint....Date: 1/17/2007 2:53:04 PM
Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)
And guess why there is a big jump?Date: 1/17/2007 12:52:13 AM
Author: DBM
on a 3 carater there is a significant jump in price from H to G, let alone an F so you may have to increase your budget significantly or downsize. Alternately you could forego on the clarity (say VS2-SI1) and then go for the higher color F.
Because everyone can see it and there is a big trade off.
I suggest you look for G-F and if you can get medium to strong blue fluoro - especially in G - that will help.
As for clarity - it is your call - but many SI2''s - well some SI2''s - can be nice too - and will be just as bright and sparkly