Need Help with Stone

[vbhuls]

I''m going crazy! Tried buying a new ring at local jewelry stores and was not impressed with quality/price; one store sold nothing but EGL certs and never would show me a stone with ideal cut, so I''m thinking of buying via the internet. I''ve found a stone that looks good, but would appreciate comments from the more experienced buyers (that would be almost everyone on here) out there!

Specs are as follows:

1.65 carat
Ideal Cut
Color H
Clarity VS1
Depth 61.1%
Table 56%
Symmetry Ideal
Polish Ideal
Girdle Thin to Slightly Thick
Culet None
Fluoresence Negligible
Dimensions 7.68 x 7.63 x 4.67 mm
Price $13,675

.8 within TIC range on HCA
Light reflection, Fire, and Scintillation Excellent; Spread VG

The inclusions don''t look bad to me, but I''m no expert.

Do you think I''d be happy with this stone? Thanks.

 

[strmrdr]

Can you post the rest of the info or a link so we can see enough info to comment?
What you have said so far sounds good but the rest of the info will be needed to help you.

 

[belle]

i''d say it has to be better than what you saw at the jewelry store.....that''s been my experience anyway.

do you have an idealscope image?
also, would you mind posting the crown and pavilion angles?

 

[vbhuls]

You guys are fast! Crown is 34.0 degrees; pavillion 40.7 degrees.

I think this is the link to stone: http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?pid=LD00173021&query=2&filter_id=0

 

[strmrdr]

From the info provided it looks good.
The info doesnt however address the optical symetry of the diamond.
A 3d sarin or ideal-scope image would clinch it.

 

[strmrdr]

Looks like there arent a lot of diamonds available in that size and color range.
Here is one option that is slightly cheaper and bigger but is an si1.
The clarity photos look good but you would need to make sure that none of them break the surface.
If they dont and its eyeclean it would be my pick.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_78ct__h_si1_h&a.htm

The one you found might be great but there isnt enough info to determine that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
The diamond linked above leaves no doubt once the inclusion question is answered.

 

[laney]

Just FYI -- I tried to buy that diamond at GOG and it''s sold!

 

[vbhuls]

Figures it would be sold! I checked it out last night and it was beautiful. I''ll keep looking. Thanks for the replies!

 

[belle]

according to paul-antwerps recent article goods above 1.5cts. are limited

did you see this one?