Just bought an asscher, curious on pricing.

[dk352]

Hey Folks,

I just put a deposit on a 1.71 carat G/VVS1 asscher, GIA certified. I was curious if anyone had any input on the price I plan to pay of $13100 (for the stone only. I''m getting a cheap setting and plan on letting her pick out a new one later). Good deal, bad deal, fair deal? I live in NYC and have been spending a lot of time down on 47th street, and purchased from a store there after looking at many diamonds. The specs are as follows:

Measurements- 7.04 x 7.01 x 4.41 mm
Depth- 63%
Table- 66%
Girdle- Medium to slightly thick
Culet- None
Polish- Excellent
Symmetry- Good
Flourescence- None

Given its depth, it''s a fairly wide stone compared to most I looked at, some of which had plumper bellies and smaller tables. All in all the stone looks great.

Any advice/opinions from you asscher pros? By the way thanks for all the help, I''ve been a silent observer for some time now.

-DK

 

[strmrdr]

price seems good.

The numbers are so-so but if it looks good to you thats more important than the numbers.

 

[dk352]

Thanks Strmrdr. Where would you suggest the numbers best fall, smaller table and larger depth? I''ve read varying opinions on asscher cuts. I generally see suggested proportions of 62-69% depth and 59-68% table. I had liked another higher crowned asscher but it was VS2, with a noticable spot in it.

-DK

 

[dk352]

Oh, and that other asscher was a 1.84 G/VS2, 66% depth, 66% table. Price on that was 13,700.

-DK

 

[strmrdr]

Id feel better about it if the numbers were reversed on this one 63 table and 66 depth.
even 63 is a little large.

If the pattern looks good to you and you like the performance then its the right diamond for you.

does it have the 10 mile deep look?



https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/all-about-asschers.24689/

As iv learned more some of my preferences have changed a little but that thread covers most of it.

 

[Kaleigh]

If you love it that''s all that matters. We haven''t seen it and you have. Numbers for us on asschers are just a guide line. We need pics in order to give you our best advice. Storm knows these stones inside and out, I always listen to what he says. Me, I have tried very hard to get a handle on them and am still learning. They are a tough stone, much harder than all the rest, IMHO.

How are you going to set it???

 

[strmrdr]

The picture on this page shows clearly what to look for in patterns.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/0_72ct_d_vs2_asscher.htm

That is one of the nicest asschers iv ever seen pictures of.

 

[dk352]

I see what you''re saying. My stone doesn''t look quite that deep. I actually do prefer a smaller table. I went with this stone b/c it looked larger than anything I had seen for the money, but it still had nice cut corners, nice windmill and decent stepping. I put the deposit on my American Express card today. I could always cancel payment if you think I can get a better stone for the money. Now I''m debating. Maybe I should give up some size for a bit better cut.

-DK