MillerMushroom
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Hey everyone, I'm honing in on a round brilliant diamond and wanted to get some opinions from the experts.
The diamond is GIA certified as 3.01 ct, I/SI2, triple-X, no fluoro
Measurements are: 9.16 x 9.22 x 5.77 mm
Depth=62.8%
Table=57%
Crown angle=35.5 degrees
Crown height=15.5%
Pavilion angle=41.0 degrees
Pavilion depth=43.5%
Star length=50%
Lower half=75%
Girdle=Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet=none
So, my jeweler says this diamond is awesome...looks like an SI1, absolutely no visible inclusions...no visible light yellow tints, etc. I haven't seen it yet.
At this point, I have 2 main concerns.
First, I entered the specs into the HCA and got the following results: Total Score=4.0 (Good). Light return, fire, & scintillation=Good. Spread=Very Good. Lower than I hoped for....but then I read somewhere that if your pavilion angle is exactly 41 (which it is), that is the most important factor....so perhaps the diamond really looks better than a typical 4.0. Is it possible that this diamond looks awesome, despite this low score?
Second question relates to price. I'm searching Blue Nile and seeing price ranges on 3ct, I/SI2, XXX diamonds ranging from 26-32K. My jeweler is saying that the price for this particular diamond is 36K and that she's only charging me $1,000 above their cost. They buy directly some diamond cutters. Is that price fair, esp. since the HCA scores are coming in at a 4.0.
I feel like I'm paralyzed in minutia at this point. Just looking to hear from this group what they think about the diamond specs and the cost? I know I need to see the diamond in person to make a final decision, but I'm hoping to screen out duds up front if possible to save me time in the jewelry store. All diamonds looks great under the bright lights.
Thanks everyone,
Larry
The diamond is GIA certified as 3.01 ct, I/SI2, triple-X, no fluoro
Measurements are: 9.16 x 9.22 x 5.77 mm
Depth=62.8%
Table=57%
Crown angle=35.5 degrees
Crown height=15.5%
Pavilion angle=41.0 degrees
Pavilion depth=43.5%
Star length=50%
Lower half=75%
Girdle=Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet=none
So, my jeweler says this diamond is awesome...looks like an SI1, absolutely no visible inclusions...no visible light yellow tints, etc. I haven't seen it yet.
At this point, I have 2 main concerns.
First, I entered the specs into the HCA and got the following results: Total Score=4.0 (Good). Light return, fire, & scintillation=Good. Spread=Very Good. Lower than I hoped for....but then I read somewhere that if your pavilion angle is exactly 41 (which it is), that is the most important factor....so perhaps the diamond really looks better than a typical 4.0. Is it possible that this diamond looks awesome, despite this low score?
Second question relates to price. I'm searching Blue Nile and seeing price ranges on 3ct, I/SI2, XXX diamonds ranging from 26-32K. My jeweler is saying that the price for this particular diamond is 36K and that she's only charging me $1,000 above their cost. They buy directly some diamond cutters. Is that price fair, esp. since the HCA scores are coming in at a 4.0.
I feel like I'm paralyzed in minutia at this point. Just looking to hear from this group what they think about the diamond specs and the cost? I know I need to see the diamond in person to make a final decision, but I'm hoping to screen out duds up front if possible to save me time in the jewelry store. All diamonds looks great under the bright lights.
Thanks everyone,
Larry
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