help me choose!

[cms]

I have narrowed my search down to 3 stones, let me know what you think about them please!

#1
AGS Cert.
2.06 Ct. Round
Measurements: 8.22 - 8.27 x 4.99
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Polish: ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Proportions: Ideal
Color: 1.5 G
Clarity: 6 SI2
Flour: Neg
Price: $17,100. ( wont budge any lower on the price)

#2
GIA Cert
2.01 Round
Measurements: 8.03 - 8.07 x 5.05
Depth: 62.7
Table: 58%
Girdle: Medium
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: VG
Clarity: SI1
Color: H
Flour: None
Price: $17,000. I may still be able to negotiate some on the price



#3
GIA Cert
2.01 Round
7.95 - 8.02 x 5.07
Depth: 63.5
Table: 59%
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: none
Polish: very good
Symmetry: very good
Clarity: SI1
Color: H
Flour: none
Price: $17,000. I may still be able to negotiate some on the price

Is it true that you should not buy a diamond if the cert is more than 1 year old? Any comments on the diamonds specs and pricing, pros and cons, would be so helpful! Thank you so much!

 

[Paul-Antwerp]

Between those three, I would definitely pick number 1. It has a diameter which is 0.2 mm higher, and that should reflect both in apparent size, as well as in light return from the stone''s edges.

Only one small reservation: carefully check the nature and the extent of the SI2-inclusion. Is it eye-clean, does it bother you?

Live long,

 

[fire&ice]

The AGS cert should have crown and pavillion angles. Also, what is the table and depth of #1.

From just what you posted #1 - no question considering cut. But, as Paul said - how eye clean is this one?

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 5/25/2005 10:55:18 AM
Author: fire&ice
The AGS cert should have crown and pavillion angles. Also, what is the table and depth of #1.

From just what you posted #1 - no question considering cut. But, as Paul said - how eye clean is this one?

Ditto the exact same comments. Depth/table info are missing for #1, but the measurements suggest they are likely in range.

I wouldn''t likely pick #2 or #3 based on the depths of these stones......but #1 looks promising. Can you get the rest of the information......depth, table, crown angle, pavilion angle, etc. (they are on the AGS report).

 

[hoorray]

Yep -- #1 looks by far the most promising. I would get a copy of the cert to see all of the angles, and pictures of the inclusions and then discuss it with the vendor while they have it in front of them.

 

[cms]

i got a copy of the AGS cert:

Table: 57%
Depth: 60.5%
Crown angle: 34.5%
Pavilion angle: 40.6%
Pavilion: 42.7%
Crown: 14.8%

there are some faint markings (feathers, no carbon) beneath the table area and some on the side but can''t really see them without the loupe, i am not sure if the price is too much for this diamond though, let me know, thanks!

 

[aljdewey]

GORGEOUS! That''s absolutely a go!

 

[valeria101]

Date: 5/27/2005 3:22:07 PM
Author: cms

i am not sure if the price is too much for this diamond though, let me know, thanks!

LINK to another AGS0 G/SI2

8mm diameter like the last two contenders goes better for 1.8-1.9cts than over two and that''s a bit less cash (link)