Is this a good diamond??

[Jax172]

Hey all! I need some advice on this diamond? Is it a good price? Is it a good cut? Can I do better for the money?
Thanks!

Certified: GIA
Shape: Round
Measurements: 3.74-3.78X2.28
Weight: 0.20
Proportions
Depth: 60.6
Table: 56
Girdle:MED
Finish
Polish: GD
Symmetry :VG
Clarity Grade: VS2
Color Grade: G
Fluorescence: NO
Price: $283

 

[lawmax]

Where did you find this diamond? I'm not coming up with all that much in the way of price comparisons for you.

 

[Jax172]

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On 3/11/2002 5:04:27 PM

Where did you find this diamond? I'm not coming up with all that much in the way of price comparisons for you.


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I found it at www.diamondsatcost.com.

 

[lawmax]

Well, it probably is fine. It's harder to say without a Sarin report which gives crown and pavilion angles. It may be difficult to get someone to provide that information to you on this kind of purchase. I noticed that they have a 7 day return policy. You will want to make sure that it is enough time to get an independent appraiser to look at the diamond. I don't know much about this vendor.

 

[crosado]

Hello Jax,

I bought my 1ct diamond at diamondsatcost.com

My overall experience was excellent. I found a diamond
that closely matched what I was looking for using their
search engine. I contacted them via aol messenger and
Martin (owner)found me a better cut diamond for less
price than the one I saw on their website.

Martin is able to search his inventory before it comes online
and he got me yet a better deal than those diamonds in the website.

Of course I also checked his company at bbb.org
before making my decision. My appraiser said I did
an excellent job picking up the stone/price

Now about your diamond...
How much lower can you go for a GIA certified diamond?
My understanding is that certifying a diamond with GIA itself
costs the dealers about $200 bucks! (including cost of taking
the diamond off the market until certified, etc.)

Now the diamond looks to me within Tolkowsky Ideal Cut (Depth%
60.1-62.8% Table%53-57%)proportions, G color, and GIA certificate
for under $300 bucks? I say go for it!

Note: that the website shows 7 day return policy, you can work this out with Martin in case you need more time.