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Opinion on 1.71, I, VS1 asscher

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I like it.
Yum Yum.
 
I really like it. Table size is great. Nice patterns. It throws off plenty of fire. Nice asscher.
 
I love the color, the optical symmetry and the small table.
Gorgeous!
 
Looks really pretty to me - that should be a gorgeous stone!!
 
Gorgeous!
 
Date: 12/29/2009 4:44:00 PM
Author:ankaerith
I'd love to get everyone's thoughts on this asscher.


1.71ct, I, VS1
Pol/Sym: Ex/Ex
WxLxD: 6.68mm, 6.67mm, 4.70mm
Table: 51.40%
Depth: 71.00%
Crown: 13.6%
Girdle: 4.6%

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6708

It is the 4th stone in the video:

http://www.vimeo.com/7826381
I think it looks good!!!
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Love it!
 
I like everything about it except the dark center is a little worrisome (however during the video I think I only saw
the center go dark once). It preformed pretty nicely in the video.

All and all I would say its a winner. Where is karl when we need him...probably busy with his Octavias!

BtW - I''m no asscher expert.
 
My two concerns before seeing it in person were the dark center when looking straight down on it and the color. In person the center is hardly noticeable and at a slight angle lights up wonderfully.

Did I mention that photographing diamonds is hard (especially without a macro lens and tripod)? It makes me appreciate Kenny's photography even more.

Here is one of the better shots I got:

ankstone-93.jpg
 
Aw cool shot!

Yes still photography can lead us into thinking that something like that dark area is an inherent defect in the cut of the diamond.

But in real life you find out that to duplicate that dark area you'd have to hold the diamond still in one precise position, in one particular lighting environment, and view it at one particular distance (obstruction).

Of course other dark areas ARE indicative of cut problems, like steep deep, are actually inherent problems with the cut.
 
its a beautiful stone!Congrats!
 
Date: 12/30/2009 11:31:37 AM
Author: tyty333



All and all I would say its a winner. Where is karl when we need him...probably busy with his Octavias!
Im here and watching.
Since I have a business relationship with gog I have to be cautious unless someone asks for my opinion or information needs to be corrected. So far this thread is good :}
 
Date: 12/30/2009 12:23:33 PM
Author: ankaerith
My two concerns before seeing it in person were the dark center when looking straight down on it and the color. In person the center is hardly noticeable and at a slight angle lights up wonderfully.
That is what you look for, it should look 10 miles deep looking strait down into it then light up with slight tilt.
 
Date: 12/30/2009 12:23:33 PM
Author: ankaerith
My two concerns before seeing it in person were the dark center when looking straight down on it and the color. In person the center is hardly noticeable and at a slight angle lights up wonderfully.

Did I mention that photographing diamonds is hard (especially without a macro lens and tripod)? It makes me appreciate Kenny''s photography even more.

Here is one of the better shots I got:
Thats a beautiful shot! I can so agree with what Kenny has to say about certain things only coming out at certain angles in still shots otherwise in real life
you hardly ever see it.

Thanks for checking in Karl...I''m so use to you (and your expertise) being around...we need a clone of you that is not associated with the diamond industry!
 
Date: 12/30/2009 9:38:47 PM
Author: tyty333

Date: 12/30/2009 12:23:33 PM
Author: ankaerith
My two concerns before seeing it in person were the dark center when looking straight down on it and the color. In person the center is hardly noticeable and at a slight angle lights up wonderfully.

Did I mention that photographing diamonds is hard (especially without a macro lens and tripod)? It makes me appreciate Kenny''s photography even more.

Here is one of the better shots I got:
Thats a beautiful shot! I can so agree with what Kenny has to say about certain things only coming out at certain angles in still shots otherwise in real life
you hardly ever see it.

Thanks for checking in Karl...I''m so use to you (and your expertise) being around...we need a clone of you that is not associated with the diamond industry!
haha!
 
Another relevant example is bow tie.

Bowtie is easy to catch in a still pic if the diamond has it.
But, more importantly, when you hold the diamond in your hand are rock it gently back and forth that region remains relatively dark when the bowtie is serious.

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