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MattChooch

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Hi everyone.

I'm in the process of choosing an engagement ring and have been spending way too much time reading these forums lately. You all have been a huge help to me; I can't thank you enough for what you do.

Anyway, I know pretty much what I want and I just got ASET's for 3 diamonds that I was looking at. I'm going to post them for your review. Please tell me what you think of the images.

Here's the first one.
0.53 E VS1

ETA found the link http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Premium-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1276054.asp

Carat weight: 0.53
Cut: Premium
Color: E
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 64.4%
Table: 68.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.30*4.19*2.70
Ratio: 1.26

1276054.jpg
 
Here is the second. I shouldn't even post it since I think it looks kinda bad, but what the hay.
0.56 F VS1

ETA found the link http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1276047.asp


Carat weight: 0.56
Cut: Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 69.5%
Table: 62.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Slightly thick to thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.31*3.93*2.73
Ratio: 1.35

1276047.jpg
 
Date: 4/7/2010 3:50:03 PM
Author:MattChooch
Hi everyone.

I'm in the process of choosing an engagement ring and have been spending way too much time reading these forums lately. You all have been a huge help to me; I can't thank you enough for what you do.

Anyway, I know pretty much what I want and I just got ASET's for 3 diamonds that I was looking at. I'm going to post them for your review. Please tell me what you think of the images.

Here's the first one.
0.53 E VS1
I can't remember the table and depth, and it's not listed on the vendor's website because it's on hold, so I can't go check.
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Hi Matt

If you could get that info and the crown height if possible too, that would be very helpful in order to get a thorough picture. Also needed are the diameters in MM and the girdle thicknesses, polish and symmetry grades. Do you also have the actual photograph of each stone too please?

Are they all GIA graded?
 
Date: 4/7/2010 3:52:32 PM
Author: Lorelei



Date: 4/7/2010 3:50:03 PM
Author:MattChooch
Hi everyone.

I'm in the process of choosing an engagement ring and have been spending way too much time reading these forums lately. You all have been a huge help to me; I can't thank you enough for what you do.

Anyway, I know pretty much what I want and I just got ASET's for 3 diamonds that I was looking at. I'm going to post them for your review. Please tell me what you think of the images.

Here's the first one.
0.53 E VS1
I can't remember the table and depth, and it's not listed on the vendor's website because it's on hold, so I can't go check.
Click to expand...
Hi Matt

If you could get that info and the crown height if possible too, that would be very helpful in order to get a thorough picture. Also needed are the diameters in MM and the girdle thicknesses, polish and symmetry grades. Do you also have the actual photograph of each stone too please?

Are they all GIA graded?
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Hi Lorelei.

He sent me the links right now. (pretty quickly too). I edited my posts to include the info.

I wasn't able to get a sarin report because I was told the Sarin machine has been sent back to the supplier for calibration and they won't have it back in the office until the end of next week.

Thanks
 
In terms of the actual pics, when I copy them from the website, they turn out to be pretty small so I won't bother uploading them here.
I added the links now though, so you can look at them on the website.
 
Date: 4/7/2010 4:06:32 PM
Author: MattChooch





Date: 4/7/2010 3:52:32 PM
Author: Lorelei








Date: 4/7/2010 3:50:03 PM
Author:MattChooch
Hi everyone.

I'm in the process of choosing an engagement ring and have been spending way too much time reading these forums lately. You all have been a huge help to me; I can't thank you enough for what you do.

Anyway, I know pretty much what I want and I just got ASET's for 3 diamonds that I was looking at. I'm going to post them for your review. Please tell me what you think of the images.

Here's the first one.
0.53 E VS1
I can't remember the table and depth, and it's not listed on the vendor's website because it's on hold, so I can't go check.
Click to expand...
Hi Matt

If you could get that info and the crown height if possible too, that would be very helpful in order to get a thorough picture. Also needed are the diameters in MM and the girdle thicknesses, polish and symmetry grades. Do you also have the actual photograph of each stone too please?

Are they all GIA graded?
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Hi Lorelei.

He sent me the links right now. (pretty quickly too). I edited my posts to include the info.

I wasn't able to get a sarin report because I was told the Sarin machine has been sent back to the supplier for calibration and they won't have it back in the office until the end of next week.

Thanks
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Thanks for that Matt!

What is your priority here, do you want to get the best cut EC you can or are you just looking for a reasonably attractive EC? Also do you want to stick to colourless diamonds only or would you consider G or H colour? If you want to give us an idea of budget then we could take a look to see what else is out there, to be honest I am not keen on any of these, I think you can do better.

I don't know how much you have to spend but I found this one.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1106810.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1203590.asp
 
You may want to remove the links and key info like carat weight.

Lurkers may buy the one that gets the best review before you can.
 
Date: 4/7/2010 4:28:47 PM
Author: kenny
You may want to remove the links and key info like carat weight.

Lurkers may buy the one that gets the best review before you can.
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They are all on hold Ken.
 
Date: 4/7/2010 4:22:54 PM
Author: Lorelei


Date: 4/7/2010 4:06:32 PM
Author: MattChooch





Date: 4/7/2010 3:52:32 PM
Author: Lorelei








Date: 4/7/2010 3:50:03 PM
Author:MattChooch
Hi everyone.

I'm in the process of choosing an engagement ring and have been spending way too much time reading these forums lately. You all have been a huge help to me; I can't thank you enough for what you do.

Anyway, I know pretty much what I want and I just got ASET's for 3 diamonds that I was looking at. I'm going to post them for your review. Please tell me what you think of the images.

Here's the first one.
0.53 E VS1
I can't remember the table and depth, and it's not listed on the vendor's website because it's on hold, so I can't go check.
Click to expand...
Hi Matt

If you could get that info and the crown height if possible too, that would be very helpful in order to get a thorough picture. Also needed are the diameters in MM and the girdle thicknesses, polish and symmetry grades. Do you also have the actual photograph of each stone too please?

Are they all GIA graded?
Click to expand...
Hi Lorelei.

He sent me the links right now. (pretty quickly too). I edited my posts to include the info.

I wasn't able to get a sarin report because I was told the Sarin machine has been sent back to the supplier for calibration and they won't have it back in the office until the end of next week.

Thanks
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Thanks for that Matt!

What is your priority here, do you want to get the best cut EC you can or are you just looking for a reasonably attractive EC? Also do you want to stick to colourless diamonds only or would you consider G or H colour? If you want to give us an idea of budget then we could take a look to see what else is out there, to be honest I am not keen on any of these, I think you can do better.
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I would say my priority is to get a well-cut, beautiful stone. I don't need to find the best one that I can afford, I just want something that is really beautiful and that I will love, even if there are better ones out there (for the same price) that I missed.

Color isn't too important to me; I was looking at anywhere from D-H, it just turned out that these 3 were E-F.

I really wanted to stick with JA since I'm in love with one of their settings. My absolute max budget would be $2,000. I'm hoping it can be lower, which is why I considered the 0.38, which together with the setting would be around $1,500.

I'm fine with the small size since we can always upgrade later and get a 100% trade-in credit; I just want a beautiful ring so we can finally get engaged! (We've been together quite a long time)


ETA Those 2 you posted look beautiful! However, the setting I like is $825 so I need the diamond to be under $1,200 (preferably less). Now if those two were a bit smaller, they might be perfect!
 
Date: 4/7/2010 4:32:44 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 4/7/2010 4:28:47 PM
Author: kenny
You may want to remove the links and key info like carat weight.

Lurkers may buy the one that gets the best review before you can.
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They are all on hold Ken.
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Yeah, sorry Ken, I mentioned that in my first post, but then it got deleted during the edit.

Lorelei, can you tell me what you don''t like about the 0.38?
 
.38 is a little bit dark.
 
I am not loving any of them
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I MUCHMUCHMUCH prefer the ones that Julie and Lorelei posted. It seems for an extra $100 on your budget you get a *lot* more. I think it is worth stretching that little bit personally.

Which setting are you digging?
 
Date: 4/7/2010 4:45:02 PM
Author: MattChooch

Date: 4/7/2010 4:32:44 PM
Author: Lorelei


Date: 4/7/2010 4:28:47 PM
Author: kenny
You may want to remove the links and key info like carat weight.

Lurkers may buy the one that gets the best review before you can.
Click to expand...
They are all on hold Ken.
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Yeah, sorry Ken, I mentioned that in my first post, but then it got deleted during the edit.

Lorelei, can you tell me what you don''t like about the 0.38?
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That diamond does look dark and especially surrounding the table, it might not look this way in all lighting conditions but the overall light return is poor. I like the one below Julie posted if it fits the budget, ask for an ASET image if interested if JA will provide more,

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS1-Premium-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1208878.asp
 
Date: 4/7/2010 5:32:09 PM
Author: dreamer_d

Date: 4/7/2010 5:26:06 PM
Author: JulieN
Ok, here are a few more...
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Premium-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1174902.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS1-Good-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1175443.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Premium-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1106718.asp
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Just from the pics I like these two a lot.
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I really like this one Julie posted, the table is large but it does show definite potential,

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Premium-Cut-Emerald-Diamond-1106718.asp
 
Date: 4/7/2010 5:38:51 PM
Author: MattChooch
Wow, thanks for all the suggestions! A lot of those do look really nice. I think I ignored them initially because the tables are kinda large. You don''t think that will be a problem? From what I''ve read, I thought the table should ideally be under 67/68%. I think I''ll ask for more info on a couple of those.


Dreamer, this is the setting I want:

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/White-Gold-Engagement-Ring.html
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It depends - general advice is to keep tables 65% or less but this is only a guideline, some more traditional type EC''s have larger tables, images are the important thing to properly evaluate these diamonds plus an expert eye to inspect the stone and advise you. Ask if you can get the crown height when the scanner is fixed should any of those be of interest to you.
 
I really appreciate all the suggestions you have made. I asked for an ASET and more information on one of those, so I''ll post it as soon as I get it.

In the meantime, I was browsing through old threads, and I found this one in which the .38 shows up.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-with-an-emerald-cut-on-a-tight-budget.115956/ (apparently they''ve had that stone for a while)

It seemed to have gotten a decent review based on the IS, just with the caution about being dark under the table.

I''d love to hear Karl''s opinion of it - if it''s changed at all based on the ASET, or if he would still recommend it like he did last May.

Thanks!
 
Date: 4/8/2010 8:24:47 AM
Author: MattChooch
I really appreciate all the suggestions you have made. I asked for an ASET and more information on one of those, so I''ll post it as soon as I get it.

In the meantime, I was browsing through old threads, and I found this one in which the .38 shows up.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-with-an-emerald-cut-on-a-tight-budget.115956/ (apparently they''ve had that stone for a while)

It seemed to have gotten a decent review based on the IS, just with the caution about being dark under the table.

I''d love to hear Karl''s opinion of it - if it''s changed at all based on the ASET, or if he would still recommend it like he did last May.

Thanks!
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I will let Karl know about this thread and see what he says.
 
Date: 4/8/2010 8:24:47 AM
Author: MattChooch
I really appreciate all the suggestions you have made. I asked for an ASET and more information on one of those, so I''ll post it as soon as I get it.


In the meantime, I was browsing through old threads, and I found this one in which the .38 shows up.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-with-an-emerald-cut-on-a-tight-budget.115956/ (apparently they''ve had that stone for a while)


It seemed to have gotten a decent review based on the IS, just with the caution about being dark under the table.


I''d love to hear Karl''s opinion of it - if it''s changed at all based on the ASET, or if he would still recommend it like he did last May.


Thanks!
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I still like it a lot.
The aset is over green because of the photo setup.
The down side is the high clarity so its smaller than some of the others of the same price.

As far as table size a smaller tabled EC will have a more sparkle than the more classic large tabled ones.
 
Date: 4/8/2010 10:53:52 AM
Author: Karl_K

Date: 4/8/2010 8:24:47 AM
Author: MattChooch
I really appreciate all the suggestions you have made. I asked for an ASET and more information on one of those, so I''ll post it as soon as I get it.


In the meantime, I was browsing through old threads, and I found this one in which the .38 shows up.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-with-an-emerald-cut-on-a-tight-budget.115956/ (apparently they''ve had that stone for a while)


It seemed to have gotten a decent review based on the IS, just with the caution about being dark under the table.


I''d love to hear Karl''s opinion of it - if it''s changed at all based on the ASET, or if he would still recommend it like he did last May.


Thanks!
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I still like it a lot.
The aset is over green because of the photo setup.
The down side is the high clarity so its smaller than some of the others of the same price.

As far as table size a smaller tabled EC will have a more sparkle than the more classic large tabled ones.
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Thanks Karl.

I''m really glad to hear you approve of the .38. As the resident ec expert, your opinion is obviously the most heavily weighted to me, so I think I''m gonna go ahead and get this one.

I''ve really been thinking about it, and since I need to start saving for a wedding as well (neither her nor my parents have any money, so I''ll be paying for it) I''ve decided I don''t want to spend more than $1,500.
It''s a little ring, but my gf will be more excited about finally being engaged to me than with the size of the rock. She''s a simple gal anyway, and isn''t really into fancy jewelry. And I figure we can always go bigger in a few years if she wants to.

I really do appreciate everyone else''s opinions and searching for alternate diamonds. This really is the most helpful (and friendly) forum I''ve ever seen.

I''m sure you all could have helped me find a better diamond for the price, but I also realize that my budget is tiny so I don''t want to make it any bigger a decision than it needs to be. I just wanted to find a beautiful diamond within my budget; and with Karl''s approval, the odds are pretty good that this will be a good stone.

Thank you all again!
 
Date: 4/8/2010 10:53:52 AM
Author: Karl_K

Date: 4/8/2010 8:24:47 AM
Author: MattChooch
I really appreciate all the suggestions you have made. I asked for an ASET and more information on one of those, so I''ll post it as soon as I get it.


In the meantime, I was browsing through old threads, and I found this one in which the .38 shows up.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-help-with-an-emerald-cut-on-a-tight-budget.115956/ (apparently they''ve had that stone for a while)


It seemed to have gotten a decent review based on the IS, just with the caution about being dark under the table.


I''d love to hear Karl''s opinion of it - if it''s changed at all based on the ASET, or if he would still recommend it like he did last May.


Thanks!
Click to expand...

I still like it a lot.
The aset is over green because of the photo setup.
The down side is the high clarity so its smaller than some of the others of the same price.

As far as table size a smaller tabled EC will have a more sparkle than the more classic large tabled ones.
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Thank you kindly Sir!
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