Need a second opinion

[agreen1129]

I'm a bit apprehensive about buying a diamond online. It just seems like an good deal $7850. The diamond is in IL and comes with 15 day 100% cash back. Would love some guidance on this stone...

EGL Israel Report: 2327213727
Weight: 1.70 Carats
Shape and Cut: Princess
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: VVS2
Measurements: 6.53 x 6.34 x 4.71 mm
Depth: 74.3%
Table: 72.0%
Girdle: Medium to Medium, Polished
Culet: None
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None


I've heard varying things about EGL. Please comment on the value of this stone and EGL.

 

[pqcollectibles]

I won't comment on the diamond as I am an RB sort of person. But, I will ask,..... Is the diamond physically in the (your) country or in the possession of the Vendor you are working with. During my search, I inquired about a diamond on the multiples list. That diamond was physically in Israel. If I wanted to see it, I would have to pay $200 shipping to the US to get the diamond. If I didn't like the diamond, I would have pay another $200 for return shipping. Hopefully that is not the case with this diamond.

 

[fuffi]

Just my opinion- my only real concern would be whether the color grade is accurate. As PQ stated, I would want to know if the vendor has the stone on hand and if so ask if they concur with the H color grade. A princess this size shows its color more than an RB would and I personally would not want to go lower than G/H. It's a little bit deep but I like the med girdle and the table size. It may be a great looking stone. Can they provide you with the crown height?

 

[agreen1129]

The crown height is 13%. Thanks for the input so far.

 

[Mara]

Wow is a 1.7c well-cut princess really only a 6.5mm diameter?? That's the size of a 1.0c round brilliant!




No wonder I never liked princesses.

Just curious--what sort of 'amazing deal' is this...price? Sometimes when things seem too good to be true, they may be....advise caution!

 

[Giangi]

If an EGL graded stone is priced very low, it's usually too good to be true. Especially if it's an EGL Israel. They are pretty lax and lenient in their grading, so I wouldn't be surprised if the stone was much lower than stated. Be careful and be sure to get an independant appraisal before you plunk down the cash.