Radiant Stone Help (1.36,G,vvs2)

[abu310]

Just reposting, since the title wasnt very good... (my first post, see below)... Thanks for the advice Ellen!!!

Hi all!!
i just started looking for an engagement ring for my gf, and fell in love with one today. I was hoping you could give me some advice on whether or not you think this is a decent deal... the info is below... i appreciate the help..

Price: $8350.00


Carat Weight: 1.36
Cut: Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VVS2
Certification: EGL
Depth %: 64.30%
Table %: 72.00%
Symmetry: VG
Polish: VG
Girdle: MED
Fluorescence: NONE
Measurements: 7.12-5.82X3.74

THanks a TON!!!!

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 1/27/2008 9:11:22 AM
Author:abu310
Just reposting, since the title wasnt very good... (my first post, see below)... Thanks for the advice Ellen!!!

Hi all!!
i just started looking for an engagement ring for my gf, and fell in love with one today. I was hoping you could give me some advice on whether or not you think this is a decent deal... the info is below... i appreciate the help..

Price: $8350.00


Carat Weight: 1.36
Cut: Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VVS2
Certification: EGL
Depth %: 64.30%
Table %: 72.00%
Symmetry: VG
Polish: VG
Girdle: MED
Fluorescence: NONE
Measurements: 7.12-5.82X3.74

THanks a TON!!!!

Welcome to PS Abu.

A few thoughts here. First, I don't want to discourage you from being 'in love' with the diamond - your visual impression of it is most important - but for sake of thoroughness there are some things you should know:

1. If you're aware of EGL's reputation compared to GIA or AGS you likely realize their color & clarity grades are consistently weaker. This means that if the radiant was sent to a first-tier lab its color/clarity could be anywhere from G-VVS2 to I-VS2 (we can't know precisely but this is a reasonable statistical range). In a Pricescope search, radiants from 1.30-1.40 with that span of grades are selling between $4000-$8600, putting this price on the high side even though it has pretty 'soft' paper.

2. Cut also has a large influence on pricing and there is no way we can judge the cut quality of this stone by the numbers. The table is on the large side, which is not necessarily bad but likely influences the balance of fire vs brightness you see in the stone when away from jewelry store lights. Someone has pronounced this cut 'ideal,' but EGL does not assign a cut grade to radiants, nor does the AGS (with whom the 'ideal' cut grade is associated). Is it the seller who has assigned this term to the diamond? If so it's not an official pedigree. It would help us to see ideal-scope and ASET images of this diamond which demonstrate light performance.

3. You are seeing this diamond with your own eyes, which is far more useful than anything we can contribute here. The above is just perspective from a trade standpoint so treat it as you will. Be sure to make your judgments in neutral, real-world environments - many jewelry store lighting schemes will make any diamond look good - and don't hesitate to ask the seller for short and long term considerations; for example a return period where you can take the diamond to an independent appraiser for expert analysis. Good dealers will stand behind their product.

 

[Ellen]

abu, you''re welcome.

And thanks for helping out John.