I have no idea about the WF pics and sarin...... HELP

[woobug02]

Here is the info on the marquise I had White Flash bring in. I have nooooooooooooooooooo idea what any of this means but the stone looks a little funny to me. HELP P.S. Lesley hasn't personally seen the stone but will view it today and give me feedback.

 

[woobug02]

diamond

 

[woobug02]

sarin

 

[Lorelei]

Woo, I would wait and see what Lesley says as she will be able to view the diamond in person. It's hard to tell from these pics, especially it being a fancy shape - it's a tough call IMO from the pics, but let's hope it's gorgeous

especially at that size

What is the colour and clarity?

 

[woobug02]

Wooo, thank you... It is a J/VS1

 

[Lorelei]

Looks very white in the pic to me and a VS - can''t wait to hear Lesley''s verdict!

 

[woobug02]

WOo, I thought it looked really white too

 

[Lorelei]

It does look very white , especially for a Marquise! I think it is well worth investigating further, especially if Lesley gives it the thumbs up, then see what you think when you actually get it. Jazmine is a fan of Marquise shapes and has a superb one, she might be able to give you some tips too, but it will be interesting to see how it looks in person if it''s a go, and if you take some pics for us

 

[FireGoddess]

Maybe it''s the way the stone is photographed, but me no likey.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/3/2006 11:29:04 AM
Author: FireGoddess
Maybe it''s the way the stone is photographed, but me no likey.

It''s a tough one, hopefully it is the photo and it might be lovely, still if not the search continues

Mine didn''t look all that exciting in a picture but in reality....

 

[FireGoddess]

I definitely think more pictures are in order - just going off these I would pass but with fancy shapes you can always find an unflattering picture at a certain angle or lighting. I would need to see pictures where it looked better than this for me to pull the trigger though. Let us know what Lesley says when she see it Woo!

ETA: I wanted to expand on why I would pass at this moment - those big white panes in the IS image at 3 and 9 o clock as the stone looks in the pic are huge areas of leakage - perhaps that is a function of how the stone is resting but they correspond to more lifeless areas in the second image. Again, could be a function of how the stone is positioned, which is why I'd want to see more pics, but it's a flag to me.

I wish Jazmine had a picture of her stone's IS image - I'd love to see that just for comparison.

 

[woobug02]

I have requested more photos and I talk to Lesley at 12 CT........WOOO

 

[FireGoddess]

Let us know how it goes!

 

[AndyRosse]

Date: 2/3/2006 11:36:24 AM
Author: FireGoddess
I definitely think more pictures are in order - just going off these I would pass but with fancy shapes you can always find an unflattering picture at a certain angle or lighting. I would need to see pictures where it looked better than this for me to pull the trigger though. Let us know what Lesley says when she see it Woo!

ETA: I wanted to expand on why I would pass at this moment - those big white panes in the IS image at 3 and 9 o clock as the stone looks in the pic are huge areas of leakage - perhaps that is a function of how the stone is resting but they correspond to more lifeless areas in the second image. Again, could be a function of how the stone is positioned, which is why I''d want to see more pics, but it''s a flag to me.

I wish Jazmine had a picture of her stone''s IS image - I''d love to see that just for comparison.

I totally agree with FG. But that is just what I can see from the pics you provided. Maybe it was just a bad angle.

Please let us know what Lesley says at 12!

 

[FireGoddess]

Date: 2/3/2006 11:49:18 AM
Author: woobug02
I have requested more photos and I talk to Lesley at 12 CT........WOOO

Wait, you''re talking to Lesley at TWELVE CARATS?? oops, I just realized that might be central time. I''m so singleminded.

 

[Mara]

I also am not familiar with marquis at all but the IS image looks a bit leaky to me even for a fancy and what is that big weird dead spot over on the left front side of the diamond as it lays down? The big clear spot...hmmm. It could just be the photo angle, but also the marquis image itself doesn't look sparkly at all? Maybe it's just me.

 

[Kaleigh]

I agree, I think there is a big dead spot in that stone. Could just be the pic, but I doubt it.

 

[woobug02]

I think it looks like a dead spot too??? I am calling right now to see if I can get some more photos

 

[woobug02]

WOo, here is what Lesely said: She hasn''t seen it but Leo said it is a BIG HONKER. Very clean but not alot of sparkle... She said she can send it out..... She is going to try and get more photos but doesn''t know.... She said Leao said it was a nice stone but is shallow so not all of the brilliance. You all know know what I have. The size would be PERFECT and EYE CLEAN would be great but not alot of brilliance??? Here is mine I would be replacing:

 

[FireGoddess]

Only you can decide what's best for you but my opinion is to pass. I'm all for a big honkin stone too but if it doesn't sparkle that much, what's the point? Think big piece of glass. I'm sure it sparkles more than that but not nearly as much as it should, or probably not nearly as much as the stone you have already does. I'm an impatient girl, but I'd keep on with the search. I know the inclusion in the stone you have is driving you nuts, but I promise you, once the excitement of a new stone wears off, the lack of sparkle in this one would bother you too. Let us know if you decide you want to see it in person anyway.

 

[Lorelei]

In that case if Lesley has said it lacks brilliance you might be disappointed and could forever regret it every time you look at your finger. We all know how crucial performance is and as FG says without that whats the point? With mine I am so delighted I took a chance even though it was unexciting in the picture, it is such a fabulous diamond, but it doesn't always work that way especially in a fancy. You will find the right one. I am not you, but if the vendor evaluated the diamond and said it lacked brilliance I would pass for sure.

 

[Mara]

Ditto, a stone that is large but doesn''t sparkle does not sound AT ALL exciting to me. Not a great way to spend your money. I wouldn''t have them send it out at all, keep looking. By the way it''s Leon not Leo.

 

[jaz464]

I wanted to post a pic of my diamond for comparison. Judging soley from the IS, I think it looks like there is more light leakage than you may want. It looks like an average diamond, but I don't think it will be overly sparkly and brilliant. I think the shallowness is to blame

 

[jaz464]

another

 

[Mara]

WOW Jazmine your diamond looks fabulous, and is great for a basis of comparison!!!

 

[lumpkin]

I think I''d keep looking. Big is great, but if it doesn''t sparkle much, what''s the point? You have a lovely set as it is, so unless it is a big improvement over what you have, you''d just be spending more money when you could hold on to it until you find something that knocks your socks off.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 2/3/2006 1:10:42 PM
Author: lumpkin
I think I''d keep looking. Big is great, but if it doesn''t sparkle much, what''s the point? You have a lovely set as it is, so unless it is a big improvement over what you have, you''d just be spending more money when you could hold on to it until you find something that knocks your socks off.

Ditto

jazmine I love your marquise.

 

[woobug02]

WOOOOO

This is why I love this site....keeps me on track. The diamond I currently have has a great cut even the inclusions are visable to me. However, it does sparkle and get lots of comments. I think you are all right. I should keep looking. I love Jasmine''s diamond....BEAUTIFUL!!!!! How many stones did you look at before deciding???

 

[jaz464]

Thanks everyone! Actually, I got lucky. This was the first one.

 

[FireGoddess]

Thanks for posting the pics Jazmine, that is exactly why I wanted to see your IS image - what a difference in the stones!!