Is this a good Diamond?

[DIANEWB]

Hi everyone,

I was just looking for a diamond and found this:
http://www.idjewelryonline.com/diamond_details1.php?id=17149480&shape=&pricefrom=1&priceto=500000&ca

Here is the information:

Diamond Information:
Item Number: YK671709
Report: GIA
Shape: Round
Carat: 0.90
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Regular Price: $3,518
Wire Transfer Price: $3,448
Cut: Ideal
Diamond Proportions:
Measurements: 6.15-6.19X3.83
Depth Percentage: 62.10
Table Percentage: 58.00
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Medium
Culet: None
Certificate #: 17391473

Is this a good idamond for its price?

Thanks!!

 

[Ellen]

The crown and pavilion angles are at an iffy area. The numbers on the stone you said you purchased were much better. What happened to that one?

 

[DIANEWB]

Oh...I'm keeping that one!! It looks amazing to me, but it's the first diamond I've really had my hands on to examine. So I'm just trying to compare the specs of a perfect diamond compared to mine. I'm just really trying to get a better idea of how I did with the diamond I chose and to get more educated along the way. Oh, and I found out that the diamond above has H&A as an additional comment on the GIA cert. Doesn't that mean it will defiintely performance great?

And I'm going to see my goldsmith today to get the diamond set. Is there any precautionary steps I should take when making a purchase on the setting? Like what is the process when I hand the diamond over to the goldsmith. Do I recieve a receipt that he has my diamond or do I just trust him to have it set for me? Is there something I should be aware when I give the diamond for him to set?

I'm just a little worried about leaving my diamond to someone who I haven't completely gained trust for.

Thanks for all your advice.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/5/2008 12:11:40 PM
Author: DIANEWB
Oh...I''m keeping that one!! It looks amazing to me, but it''s the first diamond I''ve really had my hands on to examine. So I''m just trying to compare the specs of a perfect diamond compared to mine. I''m just really trying to get a better idea of how I did with the diamond I chose and to get more educated along the way. Oh, and I found out that the diamond above has H&A as an additional comment on the GIA cert. Doesn''t that mean it will defiintely performance great?

And I''m going to see my goldsmith today to get the diamond set. Is there any precautionary steps I should take when making a purchase on the setting? Like what is the process when I hand the diamond over to the goldsmith. Do I recieve a receipt that he has my diamond or do I just trust him to have it set for me? Is there something I should be aware when I give the diamond for him to set?

I''m just a little worried about leaving my diamond to someone who I haven''t completely gained trust for.

Thanks for all your advice.

Oh, ok!

The C&P angles of the second stone are approaching (or could be, GIA rounds numbers) what we call steep/deep. That means both are deep, which can cause some light leakage. The angles are a delicate balancing act to get optimum light performance.

No, just because a grading report says H&A, that does not automatically mean it''s a great diamond.

Go over the diamond with your jeweler, plotting the inclusions, and all other pertinent info. Then after setting, go over it with him again to ensure it''s the same stone.

 

[Yekutiel]

Hi Dianewb,
Try to find a diamond that doesn''t have the Medium Blue Fluorescence with the same specs.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/5/2008 5:11:48 PM
Author: Yekutiel
Hi Dianewb,
Try to find a diamond that doesn't have the Medium Blue Fluorescence with the same specs.

Yekutiel, could you please explain your reasoning for this? There's nothing wrong with med flo.

But the angles could be better, imo.

 

[DIANEWB]

I would think a medium blue flour would help this I stone look more like an H.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/6/2008 5:21:40 PM
Author: DIANEWB
I would think a medium blue flour would help this I stone look more like an H.

It might help some, but strong to very strong is what makes the most difference. It certainly won't hurt anything though.

 

[Yekutiel]

Hi All,
If your main concern is getting a very fiery and sparkling diamond then I would recommend not getting a diamond that has the florescence. It may dull the diamond a bit.
We are not talking about enhancing the color from an "I" to an "H". I am not against the florescence at all I happen to sell many diamond that have florescence. But particularly if we are aiming for the most brilliant diamond for our money lets avoid it.

 

[agc]

Date: 9/6/2008 8:52:37 PM
Author: Yekutiel
Hi All,
If your main concern is getting a very fiery and sparkling diamond then I would recommend not getting a diamond that has the florescence. It may dull the diamond a bit.
We are not talking about enhancing the color from an ''I'' to an ''H''. I am not against the florescence at all I happen to sell many diamond that have florescence. But particularly if we are aiming for the most brilliant diamond for our money lets avoid it.

Fluorescence should not have any adverse effect on brilliance or fire. It is rare for fluoresence to cause a diamond to look milky or oily and when this rare event occurs it is mainly with strong/very strong fluorescence. In strong/direct light or black light you may see a blue/lavender hue. Some people look at this as an added bonus.

 

[Yekutiel]

Date: 9/6/2008 10:29:52 PM
Author: agc

Date: 9/6/2008 8:52:37 PM
Author: Yekutiel
Hi All,
If your main concern is getting a very fiery and sparkling diamond then I would recommend not getting a diamond that has the florescence. It may dull the diamond a bit.
We are not talking about enhancing the color from an ''I'' to an ''H''. I am not against the florescence at all I happen to sell many diamond that have florescence. But particularly if we are aiming for the most brilliant diamond for our money lets avoid it.

Fluorescence should not have any adverse effect on brilliance or fire. It is rare for fluoresence to cause a diamond to look milky or oily and when this rare event occurs it is mainly with strong/very strong fluorescence. In strong/direct light or black light you may see a blue/lavender hue. Some people look at this as an added bonus.

Hi AGC,
I agree with you and very well said but please note that I said "It may dull the diamond a bit"
I could take a look at the diamond Monday morning and compare it with one that has none fluoresence with the same specs and let you know.

 

[Richard Sherwood]

Medium blue fluorescence is fine...