Hello,
I''m still on the search for a new center stone and I was at the Diamond District yesterday. I saw alot of Princess center stones in some good price ranges. Thanks to this forum, I''ve been able to better gauge what I''m looking at it and puts me in a better negotiating position. Here is where I''m runnig into a problem however. It is determining cut. I can look at certificates and see if a diamond has a EX/VG/G etc. cut, symmetry, and polish but what do I need to look for with my eyes? All the diamonds I saw yesterday had sparkle and fire, just like the diamonds in the FIRE thread.
What is the technique that everyone here uses to determine if a diamond is a cut that exhibits great fire and brilliance? How can you tell by looking at it? Is there something that you look for?
I''ve still got about 6 weeks left before the return policy on the ring I have expires so I''ve still got some time to shop around.
Here is a picture of the ring I bought several weeks ago. Remember that this ring is IGI certified VS1, I color. The polish is VG and the symmetry is G. How different will a better cut diamond be? What should I look for when I''m comparing this diamond to a better cut one?
Thanks,
Henry
I''m still on the search for a new center stone and I was at the Diamond District yesterday. I saw alot of Princess center stones in some good price ranges. Thanks to this forum, I''ve been able to better gauge what I''m looking at it and puts me in a better negotiating position. Here is where I''m runnig into a problem however. It is determining cut. I can look at certificates and see if a diamond has a EX/VG/G etc. cut, symmetry, and polish but what do I need to look for with my eyes? All the diamonds I saw yesterday had sparkle and fire, just like the diamonds in the FIRE thread.
What is the technique that everyone here uses to determine if a diamond is a cut that exhibits great fire and brilliance? How can you tell by looking at it? Is there something that you look for?
I''ve still got about 6 weeks left before the return policy on the ring I have expires so I''ve still got some time to shop around.
Here is a picture of the ring I bought several weeks ago. Remember that this ring is IGI certified VS1, I color. The polish is VG and the symmetry is G. How different will a better cut diamond be? What should I look for when I''m comparing this diamond to a better cut one?
Thanks,
Henry
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