Alixman984
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2016
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- 4
Hi all,
I'm glad I found this place, I've been researching and studying diamond for about a month and I just seem to get more confused as different jewellers tell me different things and I can only assume it is because they want me to buy what they are selling.
I have spent the last couple of days going through this forum, I'm very grateful for this resource.
Long story short I'm looking to purchase a 1.4-1.5 ct diamond to be placed in a platinum setting. My budget is £8000 (around $10500) for the diamond but if I find something that worth it I probably can extend it another £500-£750.
I have found three different GIA certified loose diamonds from a reputable Hatton Garden, London seller, but before I pop into their shop I'd like to get some more unbiased opinion.
My first option is a Round Brilliant, 1.42 Ct, H colour with a VS1 clarity, Ex cut grade, polish, and symmetry but a strong blue fluorescence.
Certificate details: http://www.gia.edu/UK-EN/report-check?reportno=7223807916
My second option is another Round Brilliant, 1.51 Ct, I colour with VVS2 clarity, Ex cut grade, polish and symmetry and a strong blue fluorescence. - This is so far my favorite, it is reasonably priced and as far as I can see with naked eye, couldn't see the difference between I and H (my option 1).
Certificate details: http://www.gia.edu/UK-EN/report-check?reportno=2226677121
my third option is also Round Brilliant, 1.50 Ct, I colour with VVS1 clarity, V. Good cut grade and Ex. polish and symmetry and no fluorescence. This option is the most expensive, being £500 more expensive than the option 2 and £300 more expensive than the option 1.
Certificate details: http://www.gia.edu/UK-EN/report-check?reportno=7232005375
Now my questions:
1- Does it worth sacrificing the size (1.51 to 1.42) and clarity (VVS1/2 to VS1) to get one grade higher colour (H), bearing in mind both option 1 and option 2 have strong blue fluorescence. I had initially restricted my search to H only, but after seeing an I next to an H diamond I couldn't say the difference but I'm a novice.
2- specifically with option 1 and 2, how does strong blue fluorescence impact the diamond look with the naked eye? I've read on other web sites that with Colour 'I' a medium blue fluorescence is actually a good thing but strong one will make the diamond look hazy (whatever that means).
3- If you had to decide between these three diamonds, which one will you pick? any other suggestions?
apologies for the long post and very much appreciate your assistance. any other question please let me know and I can discuss it with seller and get more information.
Thanks again.
Ali.
I'm glad I found this place, I've been researching and studying diamond for about a month and I just seem to get more confused as different jewellers tell me different things and I can only assume it is because they want me to buy what they are selling.
I have spent the last couple of days going through this forum, I'm very grateful for this resource.
Long story short I'm looking to purchase a 1.4-1.5 ct diamond to be placed in a platinum setting. My budget is £8000 (around $10500) for the diamond but if I find something that worth it I probably can extend it another £500-£750.
I have found three different GIA certified loose diamonds from a reputable Hatton Garden, London seller, but before I pop into their shop I'd like to get some more unbiased opinion.
My first option is a Round Brilliant, 1.42 Ct, H colour with a VS1 clarity, Ex cut grade, polish, and symmetry but a strong blue fluorescence.
Certificate details: http://www.gia.edu/UK-EN/report-check?reportno=7223807916
My second option is another Round Brilliant, 1.51 Ct, I colour with VVS2 clarity, Ex cut grade, polish and symmetry and a strong blue fluorescence. - This is so far my favorite, it is reasonably priced and as far as I can see with naked eye, couldn't see the difference between I and H (my option 1).
Certificate details: http://www.gia.edu/UK-EN/report-check?reportno=2226677121
my third option is also Round Brilliant, 1.50 Ct, I colour with VVS1 clarity, V. Good cut grade and Ex. polish and symmetry and no fluorescence. This option is the most expensive, being £500 more expensive than the option 2 and £300 more expensive than the option 1.
Certificate details: http://www.gia.edu/UK-EN/report-check?reportno=7232005375
Now my questions:
1- Does it worth sacrificing the size (1.51 to 1.42) and clarity (VVS1/2 to VS1) to get one grade higher colour (H), bearing in mind both option 1 and option 2 have strong blue fluorescence. I had initially restricted my search to H only, but after seeing an I next to an H diamond I couldn't say the difference but I'm a novice.
2- specifically with option 1 and 2, how does strong blue fluorescence impact the diamond look with the naked eye? I've read on other web sites that with Colour 'I' a medium blue fluorescence is actually a good thing but strong one will make the diamond look hazy (whatever that means).
3- If you had to decide between these three diamonds, which one will you pick? any other suggestions?
apologies for the long post and very much appreciate your assistance. any other question please let me know and I can discuss it with seller and get more information.
Thanks again.
Ali.