Date: 11/1/2007 9:23:30 AM
Author: solange
Also, Whiteflash, GOG, and many other Pricescope vendors do not drop ship. If they do not have the stone in their inventory, they will send for it, inspect it and discuss it with you at length. They also have upgrade policies.
I am not sure that Blue Nile provides these services. Vendors that drop ship without actually inspecting the stone they are sending you tend to be a little less expensive but I believe that having an expert such as Jonathan at GOG or Brian at Whiteflash inspect the stone before it is shipped is a very valuable service.
Sweet! I also have an F VS2 with med blue fluor. I think it is the sweet spot for a nice diamond. This one has good HCA numbers, with the x inside the white box. To tell for sure, you'll have to order it.Date: 11/1/2007 8:38:22 PM
Author: wwwang
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?track=diamond_comparison&elem=img&pid=LD01026061&filter_id=0
This seems to be a good one. Usually I don't find anything above 2.5ct can be bought with less than 35k, giving my harsh criteria of F, VS2, ideal cut. But it's bluenile, I can't get them to do ideal scope.
The good thing is, she now knows the hassel of selecting the perfect ring, and shows me some respect.![]()
Date: 11/2/2007 11:42:32 AM
Author: wwwang
Question 1: Where to buy?
I would understand that an expert can tell the difference between 2 stones of the same GIA cut grade. But what is the possibility, that an expert, hired by a jeweler, to find a GIA excellent cut to be inferior to a GIA very good cut?
Whiteflash offered 2 stones, 2.4ct range, GIA very good cut, priced 34k-36k. A 2.5ct with GIA excellent cut at WF should be priced more than 40k. I just can't be convinced that at the same price of 34k, a 2.56ct excellent cut from BN could be not as good as a 2.4--ct very good cut from WF.
Question 2: How important is the 61% rule?
This BN 2.56ct meets all the requirements in Fred's PQS (proportion question sheet) with the single exception of total depth. Fred would disqualify any stone with total depth beyond 61%, while this stone is 61.4%. I found a few GOG heart and arrow diamonds have depth more than 61%, usually slightly. Is this 61% rule so important? Fred said a round diamond with more than 61% depth is 'a car without engine'.
Two other imperfections are the slightly thick girdle and medium blue fluo, I guess both are quite acceptable.
Q3:
Fred recommended to get the setting from the same diamond vendor, would anybody disagree?
Well, it seems I am close to make my mind .... goth it's potentially a 36k mistake to make.
Yes and no. I think you need to pay attention when you are wearing a large stone but that goes for ANY stone. Let''s be real, a crook will mug you for a one carat as much as for a 3 carat. In fact, they''ll go after a simple gold chain if they can. It''s all about if they have the opportunity. Insure the ring and don''t wear it in places where you might be uncomfortable. Other than that don''t worry.Date: 10/30/2007 9:12:50 PM
Author: wwwang
Thanks for all the very helpful messages. I know I will have to go through the hell of few days, or a few weeks. You guys really make me feel not alone.
After a little reasoning talk now she agreed on less than 2.5ct. My concern is also safety - won''t a huge sparkling diamond make you the target?
Yes she insisted on F since she can see the yellow in G in the store.
Question:
Among ideal, premium, excellent, and select ideal cut, which one is the best?
Thanks again.
Bill