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On 12/9/2002 2:32:58 PM
I was hoping to run this by the forum for some collective wisdom (especially Leonid).
I've been looking at some loose ovals for a solitare engagement ring, around 1.5 carats. I recently went to a reputable wholesaler in NY and viewed several. One in particualr jumped out: 1.52 c, E, vs2. No bowtie at all and terrific fire, (yes, I made sure I took it out of those halogen lights to get a good look). Price: a little more than $9900.
One thing bothers me, however. The GIA didn't seem to reflect (no pun intended) what I was looking at. In particular, the diamond was quite shallow, aroung 55% depth, with a comparable % table. A lot of variation in the girdle as well (thin to thick). Good polish and symmetry, however, with no floresence.
So should I trust my eyes, or the paper? Or am I being just too paranoid?
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I think that you should trust your eyes, because that is what you will enjoy the beauty of a diamond with for years to come. On the other hand, the price that you pay ought to coincide with the technical specifications of the stone. Using the Dave Atlas cut chart and the price stats available on pricescope, it seems that $9,900 is rather expensive for this diamond. I think that if you are willing to keep looking, you should be able to get a comparable diamond for under $9,000.