I have finally found a stone that I like, but I need some help as this is my first diamond purchase.
It is an E and SI2. Cut is Good. IGI certified.
I''ve looked at it under a microscope. It is white, I understand IGI can be more lenient than GIA, however I assume that would mean GIA would grade it an F at worse, which would still be acceptable. However, I''ve looked at hundreds, and this is the white''st I''ve seen.
SI2 - I cannot pick out the inclusions with my eye but can see them under the microscope. They are in the center but small. In my opinion it is "eye clean"
It is 71 points.
A reputable local jeweler has it, I have checked him out and he has a great reputation.
He wants $1,000 for the stone, and $1,900 total for it to be set in a 18K white gold vintage engraved setting that I have picked out.
Is this a good deal for the stone? I assume that he is selling the diamond to me at cost, and making money on the ring. I also assume that the IGI cert allows for a lower price. This is a personal piece, and I''m not worried about resale etc.
He also has personal/political reasons to give me a good deal.
Thanks for the feedback
It is an E and SI2. Cut is Good. IGI certified.
I''ve looked at it under a microscope. It is white, I understand IGI can be more lenient than GIA, however I assume that would mean GIA would grade it an F at worse, which would still be acceptable. However, I''ve looked at hundreds, and this is the white''st I''ve seen.
SI2 - I cannot pick out the inclusions with my eye but can see them under the microscope. They are in the center but small. In my opinion it is "eye clean"
It is 71 points.
A reputable local jeweler has it, I have checked him out and he has a great reputation.
He wants $1,000 for the stone, and $1,900 total for it to be set in a 18K white gold vintage engraved setting that I have picked out.
Is this a good deal for the stone? I assume that he is selling the diamond to me at cost, and making money on the ring. I also assume that the IGI cert allows for a lower price. This is a personal piece, and I''m not worried about resale etc.
He also has personal/political reasons to give me a good deal.
Thanks for the feedback