Question for the experts
Hello all,
it seems like I''ve been researching for months, sending off countless emails to various retailers, etc. In my research I''ve read many a thread on the PS forums. Most recently I''ve been working with a local shop that my family has used for many years. We''ve spent hours going through stones, and they''ve even had stones "brought in" for me to look at. I wanted to run by the experts here the stone that has stood out to me so far. While quality is important, it does fall second to size/bling factor. I''m ok with settling a bit on color and clarity as long as they''re not horrible and, as a package everything looks good. So, that being said, here are the details:
Carat Weight: 3.42
Shape and Cut: Princess
Measurements: 8.56 x 8.32 6.01 mm
Total Depth: 72.2%
Table Width: 78%
Crown Height: 6%
Pavillion Depth: 64%
Girdle: Medium, Polished
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Culet: None
Clarity: SI2
Color: H
Graining: Nil
Flourescence: None
Price: $21,600
I spent a long time with a 10x on the stone and there is one decent sized inclusion that falls near the center but, due to its placement in a "shadow(?)" is actually not very noticable unless you''re really looking for it. I was even allowed to take the stone outside and view it in the sunlight.
So I was wondering if the experts here had any comments as to whether the price is fair or not?
Pictures (the band is a not the band I''m getting):
Thanks very very much for any comments and opinions.