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I am currently looking for an OEC or transitional that is D,E,F and VS or better and a higher quality cut. 1.0 - 1.5 ct diamond. I have been reading and told by some that a stone with those parameters is difficult to come by as those stones are usually recut to today's market demand standards. I have also seen in areas that have retirement communities, such as Florida, etc., there are more and more antique/vintage cuts available. I have found a later OEC/transitional diamond that is 1.15 ct. F VS1 and a nice cut for $9K. It looks like more and more estates are selling these diamonds / rings to dealers as the 1900's ladies are now passing away. My thinking is the market is going to get better with choices, so my question is should I wait thinking that with an increase in supply, the cost will go down in the future? Or with an increase in supply, will these higher-quality stones will be recut to today's market demand of RBC? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.