Hello New Member, please look at this diamond for me.

[Denice]

I have a budget of 5k for a stone and these specs look good to my newbie eyes. Any experts can offer any opinions? TIA!

 

[Denice]

Opps, posting the stone would be a good idea!
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/DiamondDetail.aspx?sku=IR441296&affiliate=9318613A-AD0C-4530-A456-0409DFEFB8DE

 

[yssie]

w/ those long lower halves, might not - or could - leak light under the table that is visible w/ stereo vision. Have you seen the stone in person?

 

[Denice]

Hi, no I havent seen it in person. 5k isnt much of a budget so I know I can't get something great right now. I also have no clue what you are talking about. LOL. . Sorry. Do you mean it wont face up with light? I am a total newbie with diamonds.

 

[tyty333]

Its not ranking to well on the HCA...here are the details

Factor Grade

Light Return Very Good
Fire Good
Scintillation Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good

Getting a score of 4

We usually look for stones that score under 2.

Here is the HCA tool if you want to take a look

www.pricescope.com/tools/hca

What is your minimum size? I just posted a nice 1.01 H VS2 in your budget. I think its $4650.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds-search/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1334559.asp

 

[Denice]

Thanks! One carat is the min I would like. I am going to look at the stone you posted. If you or anyone else has anymore in my price range, please share. Thanks.

 

[yssie]

Re. light return - look at this thread, it is a much more extreme example of the leakage you may - or may not - see in the stone you are considering (look at pg2)
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/freaking-out-hca-came-back-as-fair.130388/page-2']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/freaking-out-hca-came-back-as-fair.130388/page-2[/URL]

 

[tyty333]

A couple of Brian Gavin diamonds
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-104044686032
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-104045953024

 

[Denice]

Thanks, I am starting to understand. It looks more like glass, than a diamond. No fire and is almost transparent. I need to keep looking, hard for the small budget.

 

[JulieN]

Thanks, I am starting to understand. It looks more like glass, than a diamond. No fire and is almost transparent. I need to keep looking, hard for the small budget.

Nonsense. tyty3333 put a very nice stone up that is well within your budget.

 

[JulieN]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1331618.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1303140.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[Denice]

Thanks everyone. I will be getting a stone from JamesAllen. I spoke with a wonderful customer service person and she helped me look at stones and settings. She is emailing me some more stones and I will def be purchasing from them. Great service so far. Thanks for those that recomended the company.

 

[tyty333]

Thanks everyone. I will be getting a stone from JamesAllen. I spoke with a wonderful customer service person and she helped me look at stones and settings. She is emailing me some more stones and I will def be purchasing from them. Great service so far. Thanks for those that recomended the company.

Be sure to post the stone/setting you pick. We would love to see!