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Opinions on this diamond please (transitional/american cut?)

icpa1

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Hi all!

So I found this stone on ebay (seller's pics below). Have been looking around for a 6mm old cut diamond within my budget ($1,500) for some time now and this one looked really interesting. Plus, it comes with a GIA report so that's a plus for me.

I just wanted to know your opinions, whether you think it is potentially a good/bad stone, etc. Is there anything in the pic or report that I should be concerned about?

I realize it was classified as a "Round Brilliant" but I'm thinking that this is probably because it fails to meet the GIA's criteria for classifying stones as "Old European Brilliant". I also realize that I would have to see the diamond in person in order to be able to evaluate it properly, but I just wanted to know what the experts think based on the information that is currently available.

If it is a bad stone, could you please point me towards better stones within my budget? The seller has a good return policy so I can return this diamond in case I'm not happy with it.

Thanks!

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Re: Opinions on this diamond please (transitional/american c

I am by no means an expert on old cuts.

But I absolutely love the look of it.

Plus the color is going to be very white. ( I have a 6mm MRB ) and nice clarity. If it fits your budget and your specs I'd snatch it up and sew it in person.

Don't let a lurker get it if you like it.
 
Re: Opinions on this diamond please (transitional/american c

It looks to be a transitional cut very similar to Dreamer_D's diamond. I think it is beautiful.
 
Re: Opinions on this diamond please (transitional/american c

I saw this one and thought about purchasing it actually but I really needed something a bit larger. I also agree it looks like a transitional and for 1.5k think it is a great deal.
 
Re: Opinions on this diamond please (transitional/american c

I saw that one, too. The price is right. Did you buy it? I remember seeing it as "sold" on my watch list. Please post pictures when you see it in person.
 
Re: Opinions on this diamond please (transitional/american c

Lovely faceting pattern!
 
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