Looking to purchase a diamond for myself...need advice!

[BeJeweled]

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[ladykemma]

before you plunk down any money, especially for emerald cut, can i recommend the book by renee newman? she has pictures of good and bad emerald cuts - which have to be judged by the "eyeball" method.

also good and bad rounds.

read the book first and learn as much as you can. then you will be ready to look at stones.

 

[BeJeweled]

That is an excellent suggestion. I didn''t know emerald cuts had to be judged by eye. Interesting.

I will do that, thanks a lot.

 

[JulieN]

Can't get a round ideal G VS1 for 5K. Try H SI1? Maybe possible in emerald.

 

[kcoursolle]

You might not be able to go down to an SI in an emerald cut since it''s glassy appearance does not hide inclusions as well as rounds and other cuts. An SI in a round can be fine depending on the inclusions.