Newbie needs help!!

[auroraorangey]

Hi guys, I''m new here. I''ve been lurking around for a while and this''s my 1st post. I need some help to evaluate a diamond. Some diamond-savvy souls, pls take a look at this stone and tell me how it fares. Sparkle like crazy?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3672

Try submitting a post earlier but couldn''t see it. Hope this works

 

[Lorelei]

Its a gorgeous cut, is an L colour grade what you want? I have an L and love it, but it is definitely a warmer white and you will see some tint from the side. Have you spoken to one of the good folk at GOG to ask how this diamond looks? An L can be a great choice for some, I would pick another in a heartbeat, but some will find them too warm for their eyes. Have you seen any L colour grades in person? A superb cut like this will definitely show off this diamond to it's best advantage, but try to make sure the colour is what you want.

 

[auroraorangey]

Lorelei, I''m asian so an L color will look good on me. Besides, I want a bigger stone but have a limited budget.

From some posts, I understand that crown, pavilion and girdles and etc all have an effect on the sparkliness of a stone. I ran the numbers on HCA and it''s a 1.3. I know that''s good. However, I''m not sure if I''ve missed out anything else here. Pls do comment.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 10/17/2007 10:48:26 AM
Author: auroraorangey
Lorelei, I'm asian so an L color will look good on me. Besides, I want a bigger stone but have a limited budget.

From some posts, I understand that crown, pavilion and girdles and etc all have an effect on the sparkliness of a stone. I ran the numbers on HCA and it's a 1.3. I know that's good. However, I'm not sure if I've missed out anything else here. Pls do comment.

Yay for another L lover!! Thats great then, you definitely know what you want, personally I would always consider an L if the cut was good - I love the softer glow an L can give the diamond! Also like you, it is a great way to get increased size.

The diamond is a stunner for cut, I think it is an excellent choice and you have done a great job!

I just wanted to ask you if you get it, could you post some pics please?

 

[Ellen]

I was waiting to hear if you truly understood and wanted an L before commenting on the diamond. Since you''re ok on the color, I ditto Lorelei. The cut is excellent. It WILL be a stunner.

And yes, pics please!!

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 10/17/2007 11:15:31 AM
Author: Ellen
I was waiting to hear if you truly understood and wanted an L before commenting on the diamond. Since you''re ok on the color, I ditto Lorelei. The cut is excellent. It WILL be a stunner.

And yes, pics please!!

HI:

Ditto. I have long admired this stone...............

cheers--Sharon

 

[auroraorangey]

While I know that a pic is no true indication of how a diamond looks when in person, I think this looks good. Sent to me by Charles from GOG.

 

[chrono]

It is a gorgeous stone, and looks like you love the L colour, so it''s a win-win for everyone!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/17/2007 12:09:49 PM
Author: auroraorangey
While I know that a pic is no true indication of how a diamond looks when in person, I think this looks good. Sent to me by Charles from GOG.

It does.

But since I bought my upgrade from GOG, and it''s an Isee2 also, with numbers very similar to yours, I can tell you for sure it''s going to be stunning. Very bright with lots of fire. Really, you should not worry.

 

[auroraorangey]

Hi, this is the ASET for this stone. Pls take a look and comment. There seems to be a lot of green, but it could be because the pic is so big and I so I seem to see a lot of green. Is it good?

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 10/18/2007 2:55:07 AM
Author: auroraorangey
Hi, this is the ASET for this stone. Pls take a look and comment. There seems to be a lot of green, but it could be because the pic is so big and I so I seem to see a lot of green. Is it good?

yes

 

[auroraorangey]

I can''t seem to attach 2 pics in 1 post? Here''s the pic of the arrows. Why do the arrows look like they are stacked layer upon layer (floating) as compared to the rest of the arrows I''ve seen?

 

[strmrdr]

I have actualy been drooling over that stone for a pendant for my sister myself if I had any money lol
Its a kicken value if you dont mind the color.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 10/18/2007 3:00:54 AM
Author: auroraorangey
I can''t seem to attach 2 pics in 1 post? Here''s the pic of the arrows. Why do the arrows look like they are stacked layer upon layer (floating) as compared to the rest of the arrows I''ve seen?

longer lgf% right where I like it, they wont look like that in person.
Arrows will look more like this....

 

[auroraorangey]

Date: 10/18/2007 3:07:16 AM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 10/18/2007 3:00:54 AM
Author: auroraorangey
I can''t seem to attach 2 pics in 1 post? Here''s the pic of the arrows. Why do the arrows look like they are stacked layer upon layer (floating) as compared to the rest of the arrows I''ve seen?

longer lgf% right where I like it, they wont look like that in person.
Arrows will look more like this....

Wat''s longer lgf% ? Sorry I''m new here and new familiar with the terms yet.

Now I''ve another question. I want more spread but am on limited budget. Should I be considering the 1.58 L VVS1 ($5175) instead of this stone (1.3 L VS2, $5377) though the idealscope of the 1.3 looks nicer?

 

[strmrdr]

link too the 1.58?

lgf info: http://goodoldgold.com/Articles/MinorFacets/

 

[strmrdr]

found it, id stick too the 1.30 myself.

 

[Lorelei]

The diamond looks gorgeous Aurora, in fact I think when you get it, it may look whiter than it does in the pic.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/18/2007 4:17:16 AM
Author: strmrdr
found it, id stick too the 1.30 myself.

Ditto.

 

[auroraorangey]

Hi ladies, thanks for your responses. Now another one from GOG has caught my eye. I''ll start a new thread to let the pros help me determine the sparkliest!! I''m glad to have you ladies to help me when I have not much knowledge