Need help finding a 3/4ct princess cut $2500 budget

[Golfer2000]

Have a budget of >$2500. Its going in a Tacori HT 2258. TIA

 

[Jelly]

I''m definitely not an expert on princesses, but here are some that I found:

.80 GIA certified Princess

.76 GIA Certified Princess

 

[jetmal]

outof those two I would chose #2....I dont like #1''s numbers, and the girdle for a princess needs to be medium/thick....thin is not good, it may be prone to chipping on the edges.

if I have more time later, I''ll see if I can find some....otherwise I''m sure Belle will help out, Belle is great!

 

[Golfer2000]

Date: 4/3/2006 8:13:27 AM
Author: jetmal
outof those two I would chose #2....I dont like #1''s numbers, and the girdle for a princess needs to be medium/thick....thin is not good, it may be prone to chipping on the edges.


if I have more time later, I''ll see if I can find some....otherwise I''m sure Belle will help out, Belle is great!

Thanks!

Will a SI2 be very obvious in a 2258 setting? Id rather not go SI if I can help it but Im not sure how bad it looks.

 

[madmarlin]

Mark at ERD had a couple (www.engagementringsdirect.com) - Note that these are just a few listed as "premium" or better. He had quite a few more listed as "very good" which may well fit the bill. To see more, including image, just enter the included lot number on the loose diamond search page. Happy searching! And, by the way, Mark is great.

Collection : Loose Diamonds
Lot Number : 8538099
Cut : Premium
Clarity : VS2
Shape : Princess
Color : H
Polish : Excellent
Symmetry : Excellent
Certification : GIA
Carats : 0.72
Depth : 77.1
Table : 74
Fluorescence : None
Measurement : 4.87x4.72x3.64
Girdle : M
Culet : None
Ratio : 1.03
Price : $2,059

Collection : Loose Diamonds
Lot Number : 9747176
Cut : Ideal
Clarity : VS2 more info
Shape : Princess
Color : E
Polish : Very Good
Symmetry : Excellent
Certification : GIA
Carats : 0.72
Depth : 75.9
Table : 73
Fluorescence : None
Measurement : 4.92x4.74x3.60
Girdle : TN-STK
Culet : None
Ratio : 1.04
Price : $2,296

Collection : Loose Diamonds
Lot Number : 9755981
Cut : Ideal
Clarity : VS1
Shape : Princess
Color : F
Polish : Very Good
Symmetry : Excellent
Certification : GIA
Carats : 0.77
Depth : 77.1
Table : 70
Fluorescence : None
Measurement : 5.05x4.85x3.74
Girdle : M-TK
Culet : None
Ratio : 1.04
Price : $2,490

 

[mrssalvo]

I have heard wonderful things about Mark. Looks like he might have some good options for you. I would suggest contacting the vendor whom you''d like to work with, tell them your budget, and let them show/tell you what they''ve got.

 

[Golfer2000]

Date: 4/3/2006 7:58:58 PM
Author: madmarlin
Mark at ERD had a couple (www.engagementringsdirect.com) - Note that these are just a few listed as ''premium'' or better. He had quite a few more listed as ''very good'' which may well fit the bill. To see more, including image, just enter the included lot number on the loose diamond search page. Happy searching! And, by the way, Mark is great.

Collection : Loose Diamonds

Lot Number : 9755981

Cut : Ideal

Clarity : VS1

Shape : Princess

Color : F

Polish : Very Good

Symmetry : Excellent

Certification : GIA

Carats : 0.77

Depth : 77.1

Table : 70

Fluorescence : None

Measurement : 5.05x4.85x3.74

Girdle : M-TK

Culet : None

Ratio : 1.04

Price : $2,490

I really think that one is nice. The measurements arent perfect but they seem close. Any others? Think I should go with WhiteFlash instead?

 

[mrssalvo]

Hey Golfer,

Whiteflash is a very reputable company. If that''s who you want to work with, go for it. Call them and tell them your budget and what you are looking for. Tell them you''re a pricescoper and they''ll know you''re going to be picky

. I''m sure they will be able to find you the perfect diamond. You''re also going to want to figure out who''s going to set your stone. Many places don''t like to set stones you didn''t buy from them because of the risk of damage. I believe WF will set the stone into your Tacori setting but you''ll want to double check and be sure.

 

[madmarlin]

WF? Never hurts to call more than one. It all depends on your level of comfort with the vendor. Best way to find that out is to call them up. I''ve worked with Mark on a couple of things and he is great. Likewise, many on here have had great experiences with WF. Best thing to do is deal with both and see where you end up.

Best of luck!

 

[Golfer2000]

Do the people you call and talk to really know what they are talking about/try to get you a good deal. I just feel that a pricescoper would be more honest regarding the value of the stone compared to a salesman trying to make a profit.

 

[madmarlin]

Date: 4/6/2006 1:10:01 AM
Author: Golfer2000
Do the people you call and talk to really know what they are talking about/try to get you a good deal. I just feel that a pricescoper would be more honest regarding the value of the stone compared to a salesman trying to make a profit.

In my dealings with Mark at ERD, he will find you what you want at the price you want and will work to get you the best he can based on your parameters. I don''t view him as a salesman trying to make a profit. I think of him as a professional jeweler looking to make his clients happy. There is a big difference. He''s not going to push you in to something just to make a sale.

Besides, with whoever you choose, you are under no obligation to immediately buy. Whatever they find for you, you can post the details here and the PS''ers will be more than happy to comment of the specs before you buy. Then, you have a jeweler searching for you and the informed opinions of others available as well.

Best of luck.

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 4/6/2006 1:10:01 AM
Author: Golfer2000
Do the people you call and talk to really know what they are talking about/try to get you a good deal. I just feel that a pricescoper would be more honest regarding the value of the stone compared to a salesman trying to make a profit.

you also have the option of seeing what they can find and coming back and posting the info here for others to give you more feedback. However, the PS vendors mentioned in this thread, as well as many others that weren''t mentioned usually are very honest and helpful and want you to be happy. They really do have your best interest at heart. Sure, they are there to make a profit, but being honest gives them positive feedback and makes them even more trustworthy.

 

[phoenixgirl]

If you go to the search by cut engine (https://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx), you can check out stones via the PS search engine (which often lists a PS discount). I found 8 stones in the 0.70-0.85 carat, D-I, IF-SI2 range by Dirt Cheap Diamonds and Good Old Gold (I am guessing that White Flash hasn''t uploaded their princess stones to that engine?).

P.S. I would consider eye-clean SI stones (most SI1''s at this size will be eye-clean, as will some SI2''s). More bang for your buck, and no one who isn''t magnifying your stone will know the difference.

 

[Golfer2000]

I called both whiteflash and mark today and they seem to be closed on saturdays

Do I ask for Mark or is he like the owner of ERD?

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 4/8/2006 5:13:54 PM
Author: Golfer2000

Do I ask for Mark or is he like the owner of ERD?

yes, ask for Mark

 

[Golfer2000]

I tried again on Friday not expecting an answer and thats exactly what I got. I did however find this:
Cut : Ideal
Clarity :VS2
Shape : Princess
Color : D
Polish : Very Good
Symmetry : Excellent
Certification : GIA
Carats :0.80
Depth : 73.6
Table : 70
Fluorescence :None
Measurement :5.23x5.15x3.79
Girdle : MEDIUM TO
Culet : None
Ratio : 1.02
Price : $2,783

Also I was wondering. I told the sisters I wanted it for a 3/4ct stone, will they be able to get that one to fit? Any risks associated with having them try to set that stone?

 

[Golfer2000]

 

[mrssalvo]

I''m not that familar with Sister''s or their policy''s, you''re best off asking them. I know many of the Tacori owners here Sent Tacori their diamond to be set.

Don''t know why you''re having trouble reaching the vendors

 

[Golfer2000]

Great new guys. The Tacori setting is on its way here and Mark at ERD is working on the search for the perfect 3/4 for it.

This is what he came up with so far.

.80ct is $2800.00.
4.99 x 5.00 x 3.64
.80 carat
Depth 72.8%
Table 72%
Girdle Slightly think to ext thick
cutlet none
polish very good
symmetry very good
clarity VS2
characteristics crystal, cloud
color F
fluorescence none


.77ct. is $2525.00
4.97 x 4.94 x 3.55
.77 carat
color f
clarity vs2
clarity characteristics feather
polish excellent
symmetry good
fluorescence none
table 69%
depth 71.9%

which is the better buy? what do you think?

 

[valeria101]

Date: 4/25/2006 3:24:52 AM
Author: Golfer2000

which is the better buy? what do you think?

I can''r see them or guess any difference between them from the description - on this dies of the screen, only shape, size, GIA grades and price hold any ''meaning'' I can read through.. Wish I could see them in some way, at leats as much as a computer screen allows - not the greatest way to look at diamonds, but ... it can be made friendlier, IMO.

If you can see the stone and decide it is close to the potential of this cut for brighteness and what not... that''s that.

Remorely, a bit more detail helps. As it happend for this F-VS1 or its D-Si1 brother here.

The last two you have posted could be even better - I just don''t know.

 

[Golfer2000]

anyone else?

Also can someone explain those clarity remarks?

 

[Golfer2000]

Spoke with Mark this morning and he felt the .77 was the better buy so I went with it.

.77ct. is $2525.00
4.97 x 4.94 x 3.55
.77 carat
color f
clarity vs2
clarity characteristics feather
polish excellent
symmetry good
fluorescence none
table 69%
depth 71.9%
Have the tracking number for the Tacori and it will be here tomorrow. Ill get some pics before and after the stone gets mounted Thanks for the help gutys

 

[madmarlin]

Glad to see your search has turned out well. Mark has a good eye for stones. Post some pics when all is said and done. Again, congrats!

 

[MissAva]

Congrats I cannot wait to see your pictures!