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flash_e_gt

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I found and put a hold on the following loose diamond ($9000)
The salesguy/gemologist swears that he thinks it''s a great stone, and looking under the microscope I could only see a few clear inclusions, ie. it is eye clean. What does everyone think of the deal that I got?

1.52 / SI1H
Depth 60.7
Table 57.0
Crown 15
Pavillion 43.5
Culet None
Polish Good
Symetery Good
Girdle: Very Thin to Thin
FL = Faint

Cut Advisor Report:
Light Return Very Good
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Very Good
Spread or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 2.3 - Very Good - Worth buying if the price is right
 
The girdle is very thin to thin. Very thin is susceptible to chipping.
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"Your" diamond is about $200 more than a comparable GIA Certed diamond currently available on Price Scope. The comp diamond has EX polish and VG symmetry compared to your G/G. A comparable color/clarity/carat weight Id/Id H&A is available for about $1K more. While the diamond may perform well, it seems the price is just a tad high.

Also, a Sarin would give a much more accurate result using the HCA. Cert %'s are rounded so calculated angles using %'s aren't as accurate as having the actual measurements.
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One more thing to note is that if the stone scores a 2.3 on the HCA with %'s...chances are that it would score not as well with angles, they are more accurate. Chances are the stone would be more like a 3 on the HCA with angles, I have seen this more often than not. Something to keep in mind, if yuo can get the angles to confirm, would be best.




I don't like the girdle either. Have you looked around completely? I would continue to do more research so you feel satisfied with what you have seen. You are not spending pennies here, be sure you are 150% on board with the purchase.
 
Good comps, PG!! For the price difference you could get a pretty setting and maybe even a nice night out with a romantic dinner for 2!!
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thanx for the links, I think I'm going to call the guy and tell him I don't want that stone. I'm not comfortable with it at all!
-Ekow
 
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