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JaneSmith

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I've got this lovely pear on hold. It is for a pendant. I'd love your brutal honesty.
My other 'nice' diamonds are F VS1. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to see the crystal unless I'm pressing my nose up to it. I wouldn't accept it for a ring. I was wanting super fluor, but this is all they have in my budget. It will be set as a solitaire. I think the cut looks decent and won't show too much bow tie. But I'm just a person who likes to hang out in Hangout, not an expert by any means.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/0.90-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-352260

Any eyes on this is much appreciated. :))
 
I'm not a pair expert at all either, all I can say is that it looks very nice. It does look as if the girdle is fairly thick towards the point though, even though the cert identifies it as thin. How do the face-up dimensions and price compare to other pears of a similar weight?
 
Wow, that's a beautiful stone!
 
ER, thanks!

VRB, it seems to be a rather good price, not a steal but decent for retail, and the JA associate double checked that the published price was the list price. It's $3200. The spread seems good for its weight, compared to others of similar weight. I did find a .75 with a slightly larger spread for way less but I think it was verging on pancake territory and had more of a bow tie than my .90. I have no idea if a thick girdle at the tip will affect the performance, but I'm hoping it will make it sturdier so it doesn't break off! :D
 
I hope we'll be seeing it on your neck soon!
 
Get an ASET. Leakage under table in pears is normal...but it must be minimized as much as possible and I am not thinking that is the case here. Niel has the best eye for pears but I'll look for others for you as you get three ASETs per purchase st JA.
 
Unless. Neil finds you something amazing put those three total on hold and ask for an ASET of them. Once you have them post here and we'll advise you further. :wavey:
 
All of these look like beautiful choices! I've been looking at pears, and it is hard to find them without wonky cuts or a bow tie, but you and Gypsy sure picked well among the lot :-) I hope the ASETs bear out for you, so you can get one of these babies on a necklace soon!
 
I think it looks pretty hot! Looks like it has a really nice faceting pattern and really nice light return.
 
those ones gypsy posted were the same ones i found.... cant wait to see the asets
 
Thank you all, I'll get right on it! :))
 
Well, like Gypsy, I am not exactly crazy about it either BUT I am extremely picky when it comes to pears, them being my favorite shapes. It is not that something is wrong but the cut could be better in my opinion, facets are ok but shape is not that attractive to me. This is my opinion as even though I somewhat specialize in pears, a lot of factors are subjective when it comes to pears. One of my problems here is that I do not believe this is the best shape for a pear pendant. I will look at the options others posted. Despite what I said here, others may find this to be an absolute top pear, I just have some concerns too when it comes to light performance and yes get an ASET.
 
I like the cut of the G Gypsy posted best, the shape is the most attractive to me, the wider top and overall cut but yes it will be good to see ASETs. Make sure they are eye clean though, not sure how picky you are about clarity, I think that SI1-s can be a great value for pendants though.
 
You need to ask yourself: 'Why is this a 0.90 ct even?' You may find your answer if you lolok at the excessive total depth. Either the crown and pavilion is too steep or the girdle is too thick. Another point to consider is the symmetry. Consider future value and choose a pear that has at least Very Good symmetry as well as polish. Excellent/excellent would even be better.
 
You need to ask yourself: 'Why is this a 0.90 ct even?' You may find your answer if you lolok at the excessive total depth. Either the crown and pavilion is too steep or the girdle is too thick. Another point to consider is the symmetry. Consider future value and choose a pear that has at least Very Good symmetry as well as polish. Excellent/excellent would even be better.
 
MikeBotha|1412539122|3762578 said:
You need to ask yourself: 'Why is this a 0.90 ct even?' You may find your answer if you lolok at the excessive total depth. Either the crown and pavilion is too steep or the girdle is too thick. Another point to consider is the symmetry. Consider future value and choose a pear that has at least Very Good symmetry as well as polish. Excellent/excellent would even be better.
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I was curious as to the 65 - 66% depth percentages as well.
 
Hello! Thank you all again for looking at this for me.
I think those other two suggestions were lovely cuts, but that both have inclusions that bother me, and one is out of budget. I still really appreciate the effort of finding them for me!
Here is the ASET of the .90.

The JA gemologist said that in person the diamond is very bright and white, a very nice stone. I emailed back to ask if it is also very fiery, as that is what I like the best about a diamond.
As for the shape, this is the kind if pear I like, not too squat or long. It will be set in 18k WG with five prongs and be fixed to the necklace.

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Well, its not bad...I wish it had a little more.
 
JA said it is very fiery and is an excellent choice.

I'm wondering if I'm getting the hard sell or if they really mean it.
 
^ see that's why you usually want to get all three asets, even if you have a favorite. Who knows, the inclusions could have been eye clean, or with a discount the one that was overpriced would have been in budget. And that way, its not a pass/fail but a comparison and they not only their opinion of the stone,but how they would rank it among other stones you've chosen.

Too late for that now but just for others reading. JA has an easy and pretty pain free return policy. Buy it and get a look at it, from my experience (though ask to confirm) they will ship the stone loose. Pay for shipping back to have it set.
 
Thank you for your input Niel. They both had black inclusions, and I can't stand that. My eyeclean is when I cannot see anything with the diamond practically kissing my eyeball.
They don't give PS discounts anymore either, or can I just ask for one anyway?
Also, I cannot afford the extra postage and fees to return where I am. A huge PITA. So I do not have the luxury of a look-see and must trust their assessment.
I am not married to the ct weight, I was looking for spread. So, after looking at all the options with the colour and clarity I need, this one was it, and seemed pretty on the spinning vid. As it is, I've stretched my budget. If this one is a dog, I'll can the whole idea, because the special date is fast approaching that this pendant is to celebrate. If I had more time, or wanted a round, I'd be fine. But I want a pear and I need it now. If the cut is good and it's white and bright and fiery but not super duper perfect, I'm good with that. Heresy, I know! :lol:
Thank you again, Niel and everyone, I appreciate the help.
 
JaneSmith|1412980956|3765613 said:
Thank you for your input Niel. They both had black inclusions, and I can't stand that. My eyeclean is when I cannot see anything with the diamond practically kissing my eyeball.
They don't give PS discounts anymore either, or can I just ask for one anyway?
Also, I cannot afford the extra postage and fees to return where I am. A huge PITA. So I do not have the luxury of a look-see and must trust their assessment.
I am not married to the ct weight, I was looking for spread. So, after looking at all the options with the colour and clarity I need, this one was it, and seemed pretty on the spinning vid. As it is, I've stretched my budget. If this one is a dog, I'll can the whole idea, because the special date is fast approaching that this pendant is to celebrate. If I had more time, or wanted a round, I'd be fine. But I want a pear and I need it now. If the cut is good and it's white and bright and fiery but not super duper perfect, I'm good with that. Heresy, I know! :lol:
Thank you again, Niel and everyone, I appreciate the help.
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They are no longer able to refer to it as a PS discount. Bit they still give you one I'd you ask (especially the right person) so ask for some. What's the worst they can do? Say no? Call it a federal discount and say "preferred members", people seem to be successful that way.

My apologies I didn't realize you were outside the US. That does make it more difficult.
 
tyty333|1412961034|3765460 said:
Well, its not bad...I wish it had a little more.
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That should have said a little more red.

What would you think about buying it and demoing it for a week?
That could give you your answer.
 
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JaneSmith|1413066022|3765907 said:
Gypsy|1413033946|3765786 said:
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That bad huh?
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No. It's not that bad. I understand the stone has to be mind clean for you, so you passed on the other one.

I just think... maybe you can call ERD and ask them if they can find you something? So you have more than one option.
 
Like I said before seeing the ASET this is not the pear I would pick, not terrible but not one worthy of picking for me. I would have also had ASETs done on all three, how do you know the inclusions were eye visible? Ok, we have different tolerances but for a pendant especially they would have been good enough in my opinion. Many SIs, sometimes even I1s have inclusions that are not visible to the naked eye. Light performance would be more important, I think comparing all three at least would have given you options but like Gypsy suggested if you are very strict about clarity, ask other vendors then, search online, etc., perhaps you can find a better pear.
 
Thank you Gypsy and OVincze, I'll pass and find something else for the important date. Cheers everyone! :wavey:
 
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