Need advice on a stone

[chapter11]

Looked at this stone today and wanted to get some thoughts from the group:

Specs:

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 7.87 - 8.02 x 4.93 mm

Carat Weight: 1.93 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Proportions:
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 62%
Girdle: Medium to Thick, Faceted ()
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None

Thoughts?

 

[yssie]

Who graded this?

Do you have crown/pavilion angle info, or the cert number?


It doesn''t look great: big table, thick girdle, and good symmetry are not promising qualities. It''s also more out-of-round than I''d like.

 

[chapter11]

GIA Cert # 12668561

 

[yssie]

Ah. It's an older report, they don't list crown/pavilion.

If you've found this through a PS vendor, they should be able to run a scan and get you that info or tell you what they think of the stone, and provide some images to show performance (IS/ASET). Otherwise I'd pass.


ETA: If you post your budget we can help you find a guaranteed performer

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 11/29/2009 10:04:04 PM
Author: yssie
Who graded this?

Do you have crown/pavilion angle info, or the cert number?


It doesn't look great: big table, thick girdle, and good symmetry are not promising qualities. It's also more out-of-round than I'd like.

Big fat ditto.

 

[chapter11]

Thanks guys/gals.

They quoted me a price of $15,000 which, taking everything into consideration, seemed reasonable. Back to the drawing board I guess.

 

[yssie]

Some alternatives.

WF:

ACA 1.71 H VS1 $16431 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2169555.htm
ACA 1.72 E SI1 $17661 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2169558.htm
ACA 1.71 I SI1 $14401 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2169556.htm
ES 1.72 H VS2 $14882 http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-2163492.htm#

 

[yssie]

Infinity 1.59 G SI2 $11775 http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity&id=373

 

[yssie]

GOG:

H&A 1.72 H SI1 $14379 http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6727/
H&A 2.04 H SI2 $17054 http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6399/

 

[yssie]

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 11/29/2009 9:57:47 PM
Author:chapter11

Looked at this stone today and wanted to get some thoughts from the group:

Specs:

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 7.87 - 8.02 x 4.93 mm

Carat Weight: 1.93 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Proportions:
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 62%
Girdle: Medium to Thick, Faceted ()
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None

Thoughts?

Hi chapter

Going by the table size alone, you can do better. What I would suggest is as an exercise, try to view some AGS0 Peerless from Jareds if there is one in your area, or alternatively, Hearts on Fire if there is a dealer near you. This will give you a much better idea of how beautiful well cut stones can be so you can compare this one.

 

[chapter11]

Wow - thanks for the options, yssie. I will do my own research but I assume all of those retailers are trusted by the group?

 

[stone-cold11]

Date: 11/30/2009 8:44:33 AM
Author: chapter11
Wow - thanks for the options, yssie. I will do my own research but I assume all of those retailers are trusted by the group?

Prefer those that can offer images.

 

[yssie]

Yup - you need to ask JA for the IS image for a stone you're interested in if it's not online, and you'll need to check eyeclean to your standards with each vendor.