Help on this Diamond

[nismo]

Hi,

I''m new to this site and diamond hunting. Did some research, so bear with me. I need help on deciding if this is a good diamond for the price. Here are the details:

Weight- 1.1
Dimension: 6.62mm x 6.60mm x 4.07mm
Table- 57%
Crown Height- 14%
Pavilion- 45%
Color- D
Clarity - IF
Finish/Polish - Ex/Ex
Cert- IGI
Cost: 6,700 - after bargaining

Cut Advisor stated that the Pavilion is too deep, but from visual examination, it sparkles and fire like crazy. I don''t even see the dark lines from top view due to the claim of deep pavilion causing loss of lights.

I think it is a good deal, but want to make sure about the cut being ideal.

Please HELP!!!
Thanks

 

[pqcollectibles]

Something seems off. I checked Price Scope listings for comparable carat weight, Ideal (AGS) and Excellent (GIA) cut diamonds. The diamonds I found listed have similar diameter and depth measurements. The pavillion depths ran around 43%, not the 45% listed in the specs on your diamond. You might want to double check the stats, and get a Sarin report, if possible.

 

[Brian Knox]

Hi Nismo,

There is a bigger problem.

There is something incredible ( I do not mean amazing) about offering that quality diamond at that price.

Please check the details.

 

[nismo]

Thanks..

I double checked the Cert and it's 45% for the Pavilion. Something must be wrong.

Nismo

 

[Brian Knox]

Hi again,

My point is that a 1.10 GIA D/IF Ex/ex will sell for around $17,000.00

So that begs the question, what is this diamond, really?

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 6/9/2004 10:22:07 PM brianknox wrote:

Hi again,

My point is that a 1.10 GIA D/IF Ex/ex will sell for around $17,000.00

So that begs the question, what is this diamond, really?----------------

You got that one, Brian!! I was thinking SI when I was checking thru diamonds currently available. Since the diamond was D color, the price didn't raise any red flags. But IF????!!!! Well that certainly is a horse of a different color. Even an IGI diamond wouldn't be discounted that much!!

 

[pqcollectibles]

Also, Nismo,....... Don't let your eyes fool you. If you haven't looked at a lot of diamonds, this one could seem very sparkly to you. Been there, done that. I looked at a wonderfully sparkly diamond that I almost bought right at the time I found Price Scope. It was a mere 68% depth and priced comparable to an H&A. If I hadn't found Price Scope, researched and learned, got out and looked at well cut diamonds, I would have way over paid for a lower quality.

Take your time. Research. Learn. Look. Train your eyes what to look for about cut, color, and clarity.

 

[nismo]

Thanks for all of your help!!!!!

For now, just ignore the price. I found this Chart on PS and would like to know if the 45% Pavilion would fall within the Excellent range of the IGI scale. Please provide your inputs.

Thanks

Weight- 1.1
Dimension: 6.62mm x 6.60mm x 4.07mm
Table- 57%
Crown Height- 14%
Pavilion- 45%
Color- D
Clarity - IF
Finish/Polish - Ex/Ex
Cert- IGI

 

[sluke]

Can you take it to an independent appraiser? Does this place have a no question, money back guarantee within a certain amount of time? There seems to be something not quite right here.