LAJennifer
Ideal_Rock
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Great idea! Then she can choose her setting.Date: 4/23/2008 2:14:53 PM
Author: Cleo
If you can''t get the diamond set in time, you could always propose with just the diamond.
x x x
Great idea! Then she can choose her setting.Date: 4/23/2008 2:14:53 PM
Author: Cleo
If you can''t get the diamond set in time, you could always propose with just the diamond.
x x x
Ellen that''s a real beauty!!!! Nice find!Date: 4/23/2008 2:33:46 PM
Author: Ellen
Another consideration in the SI1 camp. Just a tad over budget, and a tad under a carat.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4103/
If you are referring to their Expert Selection, there are many (but not all) that yes, will be just as beautiful. Might want to post potentials on here with stats and pics for opinions.Date: 4/23/2008 3:30:29 PM
Author: CptRon
Just spoke with Bob Hodgkins at WF. Anyone know of him? He is looking into some diamonds for me. Also, do I have do go with an AGS IDEAL cut, or can I go GIA Excellent and the diamond would still look as good for less money. I heard it is more expensive to get the IDEAL cut from AGS. Can I go GIA and save money?
Considering that you are running out of time - take GIA if it is ACA or Expert Selection.Date: 4/23/2008 3:30:29 PM
Author: CptRon
Just spoke with Bob Hodgkins at WF. Anyone know of him? He is looking into some diamonds for me. Also, do I have do go with an AGS IDEAL cut, or can I go GIA Excellent and the diamond would still look as good for less money. I heard it is more expensive to get the IDEAL cut from AGS. Can I go GIA and save money?
All ACA''s are AGS0.Date: 4/23/2008 3:51:35 PM
Author: LAJennifer
Considering that you are running out of time - take GIA if it is ACA or Expert Selection.
Date: 4/23/2008 4:59:45 PM
Author: CptRon
This has been a great learning experience. FYI... I will check out a B&M called Beverly''s tonight. They have a special deal for employees of my company since we work with them. I will see what they have to offer. The manager said he will be happy for me to bring in this P.O.S. to compare it to what he has in stock. He already told me some specs on a couple and prices that fall in line with what I can get online. I will update you tomorrow. Thank you all for your input!![]()
I know - I was speed typing.Date: 4/23/2008 4:01:14 PM
Author: Ellen
All ACA''s are AGS0.Date: 4/23/2008 3:51:35 PM
Author: LAJennifer
Considering that you are running out of time - take GIA if it is ACA or Expert Selection.![]()
With all due respect - I seriously doubt they will give you a killer deal on a premium stone. Special deals like this are usually reserved for the "not so premium" merchandise. What is holding you back from buying online?Date: 4/23/2008 4:59:45 PM
Author: CptRon
This has been a great learning experience. FYI... I will check out a B&M called Beverly''s tonight. They have a special deal for employees of my company since we work with them. I will see what they have to offer. The manager said he will be happy for me to bring in this P.O.S. to compare it to what he has in stock. He already told me some specs on a couple and prices that fall in line with what I can get online. I will update you tomorrow. Thank you all for your input!![]()
Date: 4/23/2008 5:07:36 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I think your best best to get a great stone for a fair price is to have WF send one overnight (if you have a way pay for it). The likelihood of that jeweler happening to have a selection of ideal cut stones is very slim. And if they do, you'll likely be paying a big mark-up. I just hate to see you give up perhaps your last chance to get a stone by Friday.
Date: 4/23/2008 9:49:03 PM
Author: fabcrab
Please go with whiteflash. They are highly reputable and you get what you pay for.
Just wanted to mention T2O2, not all I1''s have durability issues.Date: 4/23/2008 9:59:46 PM
Author: thing2of2
Also, didn''t you want a VS2 originally? Please don''t let a salesperson''s smoke and mirrors dissuade you from that! An I1 is far from a VS2. I''m not knocking it for anyone who has one, but it''s not necessarily a clarity many people would want for an engagement ring because of durability issues.
Obviously we can't see what you saw, so it's impossible to give a definitive answer. We just don't know.Date: 4/23/2008 9:08:33 PM
Author: CptRon
Well, I went to the B&M. They had amazing diamonds. They put my diamond up to theirs, which was the same cut and clarity and both my diamond and theirs were certified by EGL USA, but their cut was within the guidelines set here on PS, and it blew my diamond away!!! Mine looked like a flat piece of glass and theirs looked like a burning fire! Their price (because my company gets a 25% discount with them) was $4,200. I was going to pay $5,000 for mine!! They also showed me a GIA certified D color, I1 clarity (eye clean) diamond for $4,500. They said it was a new cut with 84 or 86 facets (can't remember which), called the Passion cut. They said they just started selling it this week, and I would be the first ever to buy this cut. Even if that was blown smoke, who cares if is a great stone?! So, what are your opinions on this new scenario??? I am driving myself nuts!!! Just to mention... I am still considering having a diamond from WF oernighted tomorrow. I just don't think I need their AGS0 cut diamond for more than I can afford. Please advise. Thanks!