Date: 4/24/2008 3:48:29 PM
Author:CptRon
GIA certified
1.02 Ct.
H
SI-2
Good Polish
Very Good Symmetry
no culet
no flourescence
59% table
41.2% Pavillion
Thin-Sl. Thick
Help!
ditto - why ignore genuine advice!?Date: 4/24/2008 7:22:28 PM
Author: ImpatientOne
I hope when you say ''may have bought'' in the title of the thread you didn''t actually buy this! The good folks here have given you tons of great diamonds over the past few days. Why in the world would you choose this one??? What happened to the ACA''s you were considering?
You can lead a horse to water...Date: 4/25/2008 2:21:02 AM
Author: arjunajane
ditto - why ignore genuine advice!?Date: 4/24/2008 7:22:28 PM
Author: ImpatientOne
I hope when you say ''may have bought'' in the title of the thread you didn''t actually buy this! The good folks here have given you tons of great diamonds over the past few days. Why in the world would you choose this one??? What happened to the ACA''s you were considering?![]()
I am all for a great deal! But a poorer cut stone will be worth less, hence the ''great deal'' you are getting. For example, a D colour, VS1 clarity Ideal cut stone with an AGS certificate will be worth more than a D colour, VS1 clarity very good cut. The CUT is what makes it sparkle!!Date: 4/25/2008 2:35:25 AM
Author: CptRon
I really do apreaciate the advice on this forum. It has enlightened me beyon anything else. The only problem I see is that there is a major bias to online vendors. These vendors may have great diamonds, but if you can get a great deal from a local B&M, why not? I bought the previously mentioned stone and .75 ct. setting round and baguettte for $5,000 with tax. I know that I got a great deal no matter what. I don''t think anyone can deny that it is a good deal.
You know, there''s an old saying, that isn''t just an old saying. "You get what you pay for".Date: 4/25/2008 2:35:25 AM
Author: CptRon
I really do apreaciate the advice on this forum. It has enlightened me beyon anything else. The only problem I see is that there is a major bias to online vendors. These vendors may have great diamonds, but if you can get a great deal from a local B&M, why not? I bought the previously mentioned stone and .75 ct. setting round and baguettte for $5,000 with tax. I know that I got a great deal no matter what. I don''t think anyone can deny that it is a good deal.
Cpt Ron - I wear a 60/60 diamond that scores about what yours does on the HCA, and it is a beautiful stone (has good polish as well). It was hand-selected at a B&M. It has a different look than an ideal cut, but it is still beautiful. Side by side with an ideal cut stone, I can see a difference in sparkle, but mine still knocks the socks off most diamonds in the market. My secret is to keep it clean, clean, clean. Clean the ring every day to maximize sparkle and beauty.Date: 4/25/2008 2:35:25 AM
Author: CptRon
I really do apreaciate the advice on this forum. It has enlightened me beyon anything else. The only problem I see is that there is a major bias to online vendors. These vendors may have great diamonds, but if you can get a great deal from a local B&M, why not? I bought the previously mentioned stone and .75 ct. setting round and baguettte for $5,000 with tax. I know that I got a great deal no matter what. I don''t think anyone can deny that it is a good deal.