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Reliable site?

I've read info on that site. I think he/they give pretty decent advice to the average consumer. He makes reference to jamesallen.com alot, so I think he's legit...


BTW, you find that stone yet, jyeh?!?!?!??!?!
 
Not yet Titan! I still need to go see similiar sized stones with H/G/F color to make a determination.
But clearly, he tried asking consumers (video) the difference between G and H color - they could NOT tell the difference. He advised to go with medium floruescence on H color and not to spend $ on F color.
 
He makes his money on referrals to JA, so almost all of his diamond recommendations are from them. I've purchase two diamonds from JA so I don't necessarily think this is a bad thing, but I don't think that you should limit yourself to one vendor, especially considering the size stone that you're interested in.
 
Christina,

Other than JA, WF, goodoldgold (doesn't have anything), BN and brilliance, what else do you recommend?

Briangavindiamond's site is difficult to navigate, but they seem like they have the most selection.
 
jyeh74|1338659135|3207933 said:
Christina,

Other than JA, WF, goodoldgold (doesn't have anything), BN and brilliance, what else do you recommend?

Briangavindiamond's site is difficult to navigate, but they seem like they have the most selection.
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^I think you've named off most of the top vendors here.. Have you informed any of them of what you're looking for and maybe one can be on the look-out for you?

Although there are differences in the actual color grades themselves (i.e. high G, low G; high H, low H), I don't *think* most people can tell of a color change within a group (i.e. G vs. H, H vs. I, I vs. J), but if you compare body up F vs. H then yeah, but once set it CAN be difficult to tell.

I hear fluor helps the lower colors, but I wouldn't consider H that low of a color... I hear it helps J's/K's (and lower) out alot.
 
I find many of his "articles" to be inaccurate, and his constant plugging and referral to James Allen bothers me. Sure they're a fine vendor, but there are other vendors out there besides just them, and he knows that very well since he's been a regular poster here (not in the trade) for a long time. It appears he gets paid for referrals, that would lose a significant amount of consumer advocacy and "truth" to me.

As for his commentary on Fluor, esp in an H, I DO agree with that. I have a stone that is an H with Med-Strong Blue (depends on the lab report I go with!) and I think it's fantastic. I think Fluor is one of the neatest things about diamonds.
 
So a H color without flourescence is going to look more yellow than a H color with medium flourescence? I just dont want a blue looking diamond. I prefer white

I did find this one
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1405711.asp

Let me know your thoughts. Seems decent for a diamond of this size. BUT, it is a 60/60 diamond, which is not the best table.

I dont know what it means "surface graining not shown"? Oh no, more twining wisps.....
 
It won't really be yellow, it'll be less crisp white than a d-e-f. But if it's got blue fluor it won't be blue. There'll be less warmth to it, and it will have a nicer glow in sunlight.
 
Yes, as Ame said, a stone with fluorescence does not look blue unless you shine a UV light on it. And then it is very cool!
 
It might be more cost efficient to go with a H color with slight or medium flourescence vs a G color with no flourescence. Would you all agree? I believe most places charge less with stones with some florescence than those w/o flourescence. Plus H will be slightly less than G.
 
jyeh74|1338669288|3208005 said:
It might be more cost efficient to go with a H color with slight or medium flourescence vs a G color with no flourescence. Would you all agree? I believe most places charge less with stones with some florescence than those w/o flourescence. Plus H will be slightly less than G.
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Yes an H will be less than a G anyway, but one with Fluor will help the price. Fluor is something I actually look for, and I think it's worth getting. And side by side is the only way you'd notice a difference between a "pure" G and a "pure" H anyway :)
 
I agree with the others about the the flourescence. I think it's a really cool characteristic, and many PSers think that diamonds with flourescence should be sold at a premium. :)) So, as long as the diamond has been evaluated for any detrimental impact from the flourescence, I would definitely consider it!

If you're interested check out BGD 'blue' line, there are many beauties listed there! :love:
 
What's your budget - we can help you look

EDIT: And what diameter diamond are you looking for?
 
Trying to keep in the 30-35k range. Of course lower the better.

I found nothing on WF.
Brian Gavin has a ton, but their website is kinda slow.

2.5-2.7 ct; si1 eye clean and GIAxxx round brilliant. Trying to decide on FGH color. No flourescence.
 
Christina,

Id prefer new stone. H is the lowest I can go. I dont see a ton of F colors in that price range. Mostly G and H. I think Fs will run $38-45k.
 
jyeh74|1338696369|3208159 said:
Christina,

Id prefer new stone. H is the lowest I can go. I dont see a ton of F colors in that price range. Mostly G and H. I think Fs will run $38-45k.
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I agree, I wouldn't pay the premium for a DEF, especially in this size range. I think that H offers a tremendous value, it will still look nice and white when it's set and enable you to get the size you want and still stay within budget. I'll keep my eye out and link if I see something that might interest you. Are you still looking local as well?
 
Christina, i am looking local.

Would you pay extra to go from H to G?
 
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