opinions on round brillant stats

[Liz1106]

Would I be getting my "money''s worth" with this diamond? I am trying to find something for no more than $1500. While quality is important to me, I''d like to try to stay around .60 carats and I do like a decent color grade. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if any other info would be helpful.

GIA Certified -- asking $1500
Carat: .60
Measurements: 5.44 - 5.48 X 3.36
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
Cut Grade: Very Good
Clarity Characteristics: Cloud
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Depth: 61.5%
Table: 56%
Crown angle: 35
Pavilion angle: 41.4
Cutlet: none

 

[MissGotRocks]

It scores a 4.7 on the HCA. I would keep looking. It is a steep/deep combo and would probably have alot of light leakage.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197159.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131. This stone is an excellent cut, same color, same clarity, same price. This would be my choice - it is an AGS certified stone and $10 less to boot! It scores a 1.4 on the HCA.

 

[Lorelei]

Hi Liz,

As MGR says it is hovering around steep deep territory and could show light leakage, I would keep looking personally. Is it with a store jeweller?

 

[Liz1106]

Thank you for the replies. I see now that getting this stone is not a good idea. Yes, I found it at a B&M store. I think I was just getting so tired of looking in stores and feeling pushed into buying something. This guy has a ''one man shop'' and said he mainly only did wholesale. I really wanted to be able to see the ring in person before buying it, but maybe I''ll end up taking the online route after all...

 

[Kelli]

Date: 1/15/2009 5:23:39 PM
Author: Liz1106
Thank you for the replies. I see now that getting this stone is not a good idea. Yes, I found it at a B&M store. I think I was just getting so tired of looking in stores and feeling pushed into buying something. This guy has a ''one man shop'' and said he mainly only did wholesale. I really wanted to be able to see the ring in person before buying it, but maybe I''ll end up taking the online route after all...

that''s what I would do. Steep deep stones are not worth the money IMO.

 

[EricaR]

Date: 1/15/2009 11:46:24 PM
Author: Kelli

Date: 1/15/2009 5:23:39 PM
Author: Liz1106
Thank you for the replies. I see now that getting this stone is not a good idea. Yes, I found it at a B&M store. I think I was just getting so tired of looking in stores and feeling pushed into buying something. This guy has a ''one man shop'' and said he mainly only did wholesale. I really wanted to be able to see the ring in person before buying it, but maybe I''ll end up taking the online route after all...

that''s what I would do. Steep deep stones are not worth the money IMO.

A lot of the posters here have gone through the same things. And you know what? Buying my ring online was the easiest thing in the world!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/16/2009 1:41:31 AM
Author: EricaR

Date: 1/15/2009 11:46:24 PM
Author: Kelli

Date: 1/15/2009 5:23:39 PM
Author: Liz1106
Thank you for the replies. I see now that getting this stone is not a good idea. Yes, I found it at a B&M store. I think I was just getting so tired of looking in stores and feeling pushed into buying something. This guy has a ''one man shop'' and said he mainly only did wholesale. I really wanted to be able to see the ring in person before buying it, but maybe I''ll end up taking the online route after all...

that''s what I would do. Steep deep stones are not worth the money IMO.

A lot of the posters here have gone through the same things. And you know what? Buying my ring online was the easiest thing in the world!

Ditto - we will help you!