Is this a good price?

[runnergod]

Is $18,500 a good price for the following diamond?


Round Brilliant
2.09 Carat
H
SII
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Very Good
Symmety: Excellent
Fluoresence: NOne
Table: 57%
Depth: 61.4%

 

[stone-cold11]

what is the crown and pavilion angle?

 

[runnergod]

Crown: 35.5
Pavillion: 41.0

 

[stone-cold11]

The stone is slightly steep in the pavilion, might result in some light leakage resulting in a less brilliant stone.

Price is about there for a Brick store for that quality of stone.

You could get a better cut stone online for a little less for example...

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1180876.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/29/2009 8:21:08 PM
Author: runnergod
Crown: 35.5
Pavillion: 41.0

Hi runnergod and welcome!

This diamond is what is termed a steep deep, this basically means the crown and pavilion angles aren''t a good combo, and this can result in light leakage, making the diamond look dark and dull in some circumstances.

To help you, look for diamonds with crown angles between 34 and 35 degrees along with a pavilion angle of 40.6 - 41 degrees and aim in the middle of each if possible. The depth and table are within good range.