opinions on this diamond

[andrewparker]

I am interested in this diamond. Does anyone have any suggestions on this one? Does it look like a good choice?

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/classic-solitaire-settings.asp?cid=57&module=diamond&item=1139175

 

[Skippy123]

Welcome to Pricescope Andrew

This is how it performed using the HCA
Factor Grade
Light Return Very Good
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 2.6 - Very Good - Worth buying if the price is right

You can use this tool to look also, like I did above https://www.pricescope.com/cutadviser.asp to weed out stones.
You can use this tool to find the best cut stones by selecting for cut rank Excellent Excellent https://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx

Hopefully an expert will chime in. Similar size costs $4k for a better cut stone.

 

[strmrdr]

There are a lot better stones out there.
its steep deep and the short lgf% dont help it any.

 

[Skippy123]

If you can go up a little in budget how about these?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4149/

Or around the same price this one $3,500 ask if it is eye clean

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3755/

or this one going up in color
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3892/

 

[andrewparker]

Thanks, This is harder than i thought it would be. Just when i thought i was narrowing it down. I am looking for a .75 or so round cut. I guess around a E or F and VS2 or so. If you happen to find any that you think are good ones, let me know.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 4/12/2008 3:29:53 PM
Author: Skippy123
Welcome to Pricescope Andrew
You can use this tool to find the best cut stones by selecting for cut rank Excellent Excellent https://www.pricescope.com/sift.aspx

I used the above tool and found this http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-936480.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[andrewparker]

This is one i found last night that i thought it seemed like a good diamond.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-896897.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Did the HCA on it and scored a 0.9

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 4/12/2008 3:57:26 PM
Author: Skippy123

I used the above tool and found this http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-936480.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

shallow shallow nice for an earring but not a ring.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 4/12/2008 3:59:08 PM
Author: andrewparker
This is one i found last night that i thought it seemed like a good diamond.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-896897.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

Did the HCA on it and scored a 0.9

same deal pavilion is too shallow for a ring but would be ok as an earring.
Check the pavilion angle and if its under 40.6 careful consideration needs too be made as too what the crown angle is.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 4/12/2008 4:00:55 PM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 4/12/2008 3:57:26 PM
Author: Skippy123

I used the above tool and found this http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-936480.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

shallow shallow nice for an earring but not a ring.

thanks Storm. Are there any you suggest?

 

[andrewparker]

yes thanks for your help with this, and again any that you recommend? I would like to stay around right under 4000 set and all.

 

[strmrdr]

.71 F vs2 need an IS image

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1037637.asp

PS discount would make it lower.

 

[andrewparker]

what about this one. .6 on the HCA and its more than 40.6?

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 4/12/2008 4:05:59 PM
Author: Skippy123
thanks Storm. Are there any you suggest?

in the 2500 range F-G color at JA im running into a ton of them just outside of what PS'ers like.
After about 50 stones I gave up.
The above one I posted is out number wise slightly but the pic looked ok and depending on the averages the IS might look good too and if it does its a nice price for what it is.
GIA rounding wont let me get closer too that for an opinion on it.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 4/12/2008 4:07:38 PM
Author: andrewparker
yes thanks for your help with this, and again any that you recommend? I would like to stay around right under 4000 set and all.

what type of setting?
If you can move into the 3000-3500 range on the stone you can find both bigger and better cut ones.

 

[andrewparker]

just a 14k white gold either 4 or 6 prong setting.

 

[strmrdr]

$3396 ideal cut and well under 4k with a 14k or close too it with a 18k setting
It looks like it should be eyeclean but need to check.
http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-471533.htm#

 

[strmrdr]

this one would be just a bit over with a 14k setting
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4152/

 

[purrfectpear]

Of course for that matter we''ve seen many GIA SI2 that are completely eyeclean. Just goes to show that clarity is more than a grade, it''s best to have someone look at the stone.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 4/12/2008 4:50:48 PM
Author: Liberty Diamonds
Crown angle to step, and the inclusion is on the Table. If you can not see it in person how can you tell if it is black or white or even eye clean? I have seen many GIA VS2 with eye visible inclusions... Good luck with your shopping...

Any diamond from JA that has a picture is in the NY or MA office and someone can give an in person evaluation of the stone.