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hemicharger69

hemicharger69

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Hey Guys,

This is my first post. I am a 39yo career bachelor. My time has come, and I need a nice sparkler to say it aloud.

I have been looking for 1.5+ct, AGS000, H-A, G, VS1 or VS2, NoF, Tiffany 4-prong Platinum, avail by 12/20/05, under $20K:

In no particular order:
1. http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_56ct_f_vs2_h%26a.htm. What do you guys think of the Stuller Tiffany Platinum 4-prong?
2. http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_505ct_f_vs1_h%26a.htm
3. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2068570.htm
4. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1911784.htm
5. http://www.mondera.com/diamonds/product.asp?mscssid=8DF6UEB088SA8HKR6NXF202H2A5V3TR7&partno=417744
6. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=513512

Which one would you guys pick if it were your money? I need to buy today or tomorrow, and your vote will weigh HEAVILY in my final decision. I appreciate your help tremendously!

I will post pictures in a few weeks so you can see my choice in its setting!

Allen
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hey hemicharger
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welcome to ps and congratulations on your upcoming engagement.
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the choice was easy for me.. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2068570.htm
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that is obviously a brand new stone as the grading report is from 28 nov. even if you are unsure which stone you want to go with, i would put it on hold. it is a great package.
 
belle''s right this stone will be amazing!! Can''t go wrong with that one!! Congrats on your upcoming engagement!!
 
I''d concur and select the same stone: #3......
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2068570.htm

#1 and #5 are both deeper than I personally prefer, which costs on diameter. I don''t care for the crown/pav angle combo on #6. #2 and #4 are F stones, so they carry the premium for that colorless range, and I personally don''t think those represent as much value for the money as #3.
 
I would buy the last one from James Allen if I were spending my money. It''s larger than the other ones, and looks like it could be a great diamond. I would have them send me the idealscope image and a picture of the stone.
 
Doesn't anyone else want to say "20k? Why not skip the H&A and get a 2ct stone?" Anyone, anyone?
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If I knew ANYTHING about rounds I might say it. But I don't. So
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ETA: but i did find this

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1335324.htm#
 
lol Was just thinking, "Holy cow! I''d buy a bigger diamond for that kind of money!" Anyway, I''m sure you''ll get an awesome rock. I loved working with WF on mine. And I love their upgrade policy. :)
 
Thank you so much for your votes! So far, WhiteFlash is in the the running:
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2068570.htm.

Idealscope, AGS reports and Certs on WhiteFlash stone. I posted them at:
http://groups.msn.com/Hemicharger69/diamonds.msnw

I gotta say, I was tempted to go with a bigger stone, but I just can''t handle all this inclusions (SI2, SI1). They just bother me!

I''m glad I got your opinions because I was initially leaning towards Gold Old Gold (#1 above)

Not enough votes for me to be certain yet. Please give me your vote!
 
What's about this one

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1829026.htm

It's an 1.8ct H VS1 Whiteflash Expert Selection? Less on the inclusion front - but bigger! (can you tell where my sleazy priorities lie?)

# 3's dimensions are 7.43-7.46 X4.53
This one is 7.92-7.95 X 4.79 ... that's a .5 difference almost
(I clarify that I'm no expert - just a common size ho)
 
It's tempting. If I were to raise my budget, however, I would tempted to buy this one:

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1911785.htm

or this one

http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_868ct_g_vvs1_h%26a.htm

But, I ask myself, how much bigger is a 1.7-1.8ct versus 1.5 for $8K more? Yes, eight thousand dollars.
An update: I am stil torn between these 3 stones:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/1_56ct_f_vs2_h%26a.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-1911788.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2068570.htm
 
Date: 12/5/2005 1:37:24 PM
Author: decodelighted
Doesn''t anyone else want to say ''20k? Why not skip the H&A and get a 2ct stone?'' Anyone, anyone?
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If I knew ANYTHING about rounds I might say it. But I don''t. So
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ETA: but i did find this

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1335324.htm#
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haha deco my mind twin...YES. with $20k? holy everlovin...I could do alot with that and a diamond.
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Oh and wow that is a sweet 2c stone. where''s the drool icon. that''s more my speed.
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if i only had to choose from those top choices, i''d choose the WF one that belle and al chose too just because i don''t believe in paying for F color...G would be just fine and not even a whit of difference in visibility IMO. i really love that james allen size but i don''t love the depth or the crown angle for MY parameters...but i''m sure it will be a lovely stone. so if choosing for size and a possibly ideal cut, james allen but the one with the visibly best package all in one with IS and images already there etc the WF one because it''s got great #''s but it''s also a G so you are not overpaying for color.
 
Date: 12/6/2005 12:01:10 PM
Author: hemicharger69

It's tempting. If I were to raise my budget, however, I would tempted to buy this one:

It would be the 2cts at Wink's or any other 2cts that measures up. I am not sure if smaller increments from 1.5cts... There were upgrades for ssmaller steps (Mara's?) and some gave up because the difference was not enough.



An update: I am still torn between these 3 stones:
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For clarity, the three above are - noting what seems to still make a sensible difference between them:

F-VS2, 1.5 cts, 7.4mm, 17.6k

G-VS1, 1.5 cts, 7.4mm, 16k

H-VS2, 1.7 cts, 7.7mm, 15.5k

I don't think the cut would tell these apart - they are pretty darn perfect. Perhaps the H would look a hair larger but not a whole bunch (and is the cheapest!) - just enough to tell which is what if the three darlings would be lined up. 'F' sounds tempting but I might mistake it for the G if they were both in front of me...

How do you come with these hard ones!?
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And then there was 2cts, H-VS2 Infinity H&A... 23k or so.
 
If it may help to just cut the Gordian knot... would you F-SI1? There are two HERE - a tad less than those above. Honestly, I was hoping for 2 cts SI1, but there isn't any on the list. Unless... someone finds a 2 carat GIA graded F-G/SI1 with top finish and great pattern for you
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With AGS paper, this one may mean an upgrade before the fact
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(like this).

Well, it is dangerous to say "what if I did increase that budget" around here...


Anyway, returning to the mission of spending 15k on a perfect 1.5-ish H&A diamond
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, It was mostly THIS that made me write the post:

1.6cts, F/SI1 a hair less than 15k.

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Date: 12/5/2005 4:07:22 PM
Author: crafftygrrl
Is there a little wiggle room in the $20K budget. If so, Wink Jones has a 2 carat G VS2 H&A cut by Infinity Diamonds for $23,310.00 I bet that''s one awesome stone. Here''s the link.

http://www.winkjones.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=16244&cat=273&page=1

Good Luck and Mazel Tov!!!

I''m sure it''s going to be gorgeous. Please post pics of the finished ring and happy fiance. We all love to drool.
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I''m not diamond expert, just a girl that loves ''em. My vote is for this one! Although, it don''t think it was in the running.
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