Opinions on this Asscher.....Please!

[Dwight]

First: I am new to this forum, so I am apologize if this is not the correct section for this question

Second: Thank you all, I have learned a lot already by trolling through this "life-saving" website!

So here she is........(I will try to follow up with a picture or two when I get home)
Asscher
Carat weight: 1.52
Cut: Very Good (according to Blue Nile)
Color: G
Clarity: IF
Depth %: 67.3%
Table %: 61%
Symmetry: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.46 x 6.45 x 4.34 mm
Length/width ratio: 1.00

Basically looking for feed back on qualities mentioned? Thanks in advance!

Regards,
DS

Nobody warned me how hard it was going to be to find an e-ring....guess it will make asking the "big question" seem easy!

 

[strmrdr]

numbers sound good but numbers drool and pictures rule.
Im looking forward too seeing them!

 

[Dwight]

Date: 4/2/2008 9:21:25 PM
Author: strmrdr
numbers sound good but numbers drool and pictures rule.
Im looking forward too seeing them!

Agreed... and thanks for the reply strmrdr!

The GF came home before I could sneak a couple of shots. However, as I was getting ready to take some pics I started to realize how difficult it was going to be to get some decent pics that were not distorted by the surroundings (light, surface, etc.)...any threads, discussions, or thoughts on how to best go about taking the picture (myself)??

Regards,
DS

 

[NewEnglandLady]

Wow, an IF! Are you specifically looking for an IF stone or did you just like this one and it happened to be an IF? I''m always curious (read: nosy) when I see an IF stone pop up since people like them for different reasons--"mind clean", cultural, wanting something rare, etc.

 

[strmrdr]

help with pics:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/bling-pictures-understanding-focus.75890/

lighting: try and find even lighting, overcast day is real nice, fluorescent lighting is ok.
avoid direct lighting too show patterns.

 

[Dwight]

Date: 4/3/2008 12:13:47 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
Wow, an IF! Are you specifically looking for an IF stone or did you just like this one and it happened to be an IF? I''m always curious (read: nosy) when I see an IF stone pop up since people like them for different reasons--''mind clean'', cultural, wanting something rare, etc.

Hi NewEnglandLady,

Had you asked me when I started this hunt if I was looking for an IF, I would have said "Duh." However, at this point, after learning what I little I have, I would have to say that I am not specifically looking for an IF, it just happened to be. In comparing it to other stones I did not feel that I was paying a huge premium for the IF, so I figured "why not?" The lack of a price premium on this IF might just be the underlying market saying "why value imperciecvable clarity." In other words, "you can''t see imperfections in VS1-VVS1, why would I pay more to see the same thing?" An arguement that I would understand.

With that said, I still LOVE that it is an IF. And to more directly answer your question...it is a couple of things...
1) It is pure, and won''t show any defects no matter how you look at it. If confronted with the arguement in the paragraph above, I would plead insanity...it''s all in my head, just knowing it is IF even though I might not be able to see the difference with my eyes.
2.) I really like the idea that it is rare and that it is one of a kind. It''s unique!
3.) The fact that I can use 1) an 2) in the world''s cheesiest analogy for my GF, when I propose!!!

Regards,
DS

 

[Dwight]

Not sure if these Pics are even worth posting...couldn''t manage to get a decent pic, tones of tilt, etc..

And yes the big circle is the loupe I held up to the lens

Let me know what you think about the stone, or what I could do to get a better pic...

Regards,
DS

 

[pixley]

I know nothing about asschers, but it looks really pretty to my eyes.

 

[Dwight]

another...

 

[NewEnglandLady]

Date: 4/3/2008 4:31:05 PM
Author: Dwight

Date: 4/3/2008 12:13:47 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
Wow, an IF! Are you specifically looking for an IF stone or did you just like this one and it happened to be an IF? I''m always curious (read: nosy) when I see an IF stone pop up since people like them for different reasons--''mind clean'', cultural, wanting something rare, etc.

Hi NewEnglandLady,

Had you asked me when I started this hunt if I was looking for an IF, I would have said ''Duh.'' However, at this point, after learning what I little I have, I would have to say that I am not specifically looking for an IF, it just happened to be. In comparing it to other stones I did not feel that I was paying a huge premium for the IF, so I figured ''why not?'' The lack of a price premium on this IF might just be the underlying market saying ''why value imperciecvable clarity.'' In other words, ''you can''t see imperfections in VS1-VVS1, why would I pay more to see the same thing?'' An arguement that I would understand.

With that said, I still LOVE that it is an IF. And to more directly answer your question...it is a couple of things...
1) It is pure, and won''t show any defects no matter how you look at it. If confronted with the arguement in the paragraph above, I would plead insanity...it''s all in my head, just knowing it is IF even though I might not be able to see the difference with my eyes.
2.) I really like the idea that it is rare and that it is one of a kind. It''s unique!
3.) The fact that I can use 1) an 2) in the world''s cheesiest analogy for my GF, when I propose!!!

Regards,
DS

Hi, Dwight! I think it looks fantastic! Being able to use reasons 1) and 2) in your proposal is lovely, I love it! Congrats on finding such a beautiful stone!

 

[strmrdr]

looks kicken too me congrates!