Need help

[rocket21]

I''ve been doing a lot of research and thought I knew everything I need to know, but, um...not so much. I had ideas after looking online as to what I wanted/didn''t want, price ranges, etc. Then the big curve comes in when looking we find Canadian diamonds. SInce the GF is from Canada, she really liked that idea. Only problem is, there doesn''t seem to be much info on Canadian diamonds out there, especially as to price. To add to the problem, we saw the Canadian diamond at a Zales Outlet, which is the last place I''d expect to actually buy a ring.

Ring was graded as an Radiant Ideal cut, SI-1, G color and 1.53 cts. Any ideas on where to find other similar diamonds to compare, especially with the price? their retail price was $20k, but it was already knocked down to $13k. That still seems high, but trying to find a way to compare apples to apples with these Canadian diamonds. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/26/2008 3:45:03 PM
Author:rocket21
I've been doing a lot of research and thought I knew everything I need to know, but, um...not so much. I had ideas after looking online as to what I wanted/didn't want, price ranges, etc. Then the big curve comes in when looking we find Canadian diamonds. SInce the GF is from Canada, she really liked that idea. Only problem is, there doesn't seem to be much info on Canadian diamonds out there, especially as to price. To add to the problem, we saw the Canadian diamond at a Zales Outlet, which is the last place I'd expect to actually buy a ring.

Ring was graded as an Radiant Ideal cut, SI-1, G color and 1.53 cts. Any ideas on where to find other similar diamonds to compare, especially with the price? their retail price was $20k, but it was already knocked down to $13k. That still seems high, but trying to find a way to compare apples to apples with these Canadian diamonds. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Welcome to Pricescope,

If you are looking for a radiant and you want to try to find a Canadian diamond, then you might find trying to get such a stone in this shape limiting, as well cut radiants can be tricky to find anyway. But if you are open to shopping online to find your radiant, I would recommend you check out vendors who have in house diamonds with the cut analysis done, and who can also provide photos and other images to help you choose. Check out -

www.goodoldgold.com

www.whiteflash.com

www.engagementringsdirect.com

www.jamesallen.com

Have a look to see what they have for inventory radiants, or ask the vendor you like best what they might be able to source for you. Also remember you can't judge a radiant by the numbers, they need to be seen to be evaluated so don't underestimate the importance of photos and other images. Your specs sound fine, make sure you verify that an SI clarity is eyeclean to your standards, also G colour should be fine in a radiant, these shapes can show more colour than other shapes, this is the reason why you see many fancy colour diamonds are cut into radiants.

 

[rocket21]

Thanks. I''ve looked a bit at those sites, but will check them out again.

Oddly enough, it isn''t so much the shape that she is stuck on, actually also very fond of the rounds as well, but the Canadian diamond is the preference. Just in looking at all the ones available that we''ve seen in person, the radiant was the best overall quality and the cut was the only one that was ideal. The round of similar size and spec''s wasn''t nearly as impressive since it was only a "good" cut.

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 9/26/2008 3:58:49 PM
Author: rocket21
Thanks. I''ve looked a bit at those sites, but will check them out again.


Oddly enough, it isn''t so much the shape that she is stuck on, actually also very fond of the rounds as well, but the Canadian diamond is the preference. Just in looking at all the ones available that we''ve seen in person, the radiant was the best overall quality and the cut was the only one that was ideal. The round of similar size and spec''s wasn''t nearly as impressive since it was only a ''good'' cut.

You have options then. Give Jon @ Good Old Gold a call. I know I have seen Canadian diamonds on his website before...I am sure he could source something for you that would be perfect. Ditto to Mark at Engagement Rings Direct.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/26/2008 4:04:38 PM
Author: neatfreak

Date: 9/26/2008 3:58:49 PM
Author: rocket21
Thanks. I've looked a bit at those sites, but will check them out again.


Oddly enough, it isn't so much the shape that she is stuck on, actually also very fond of the rounds as well, but the Canadian diamond is the preference. Just in looking at all the ones available that we've seen in person, the radiant was the best overall quality and the cut was the only one that was ideal. The round of similar size and spec's wasn't nearly as impressive since it was only a 'good' cut.

You have options then. Give Jon @ Good Old Gold a call. I know I have seen Canadian diamonds on his website before...I am sure he could source something for you that would be perfect. Ditto to Mark at Engagement Rings Direct.

Ditto, if a round is an option I have also seen Canadian diamonds at GOG. A well cut round could be a wonderful choice for all round performance. Also there is no 'Ideal' for a radiant, some vendors may use the term Ideal to describe the cut quality of a diamond, but be wary as it doesn't mean a diamond is well cut. Evaluate each diamond for desirable visual properties.