setting and value questions

[thomas]

Hello,
I have a couple of hopefully quick questions.
Does anyone know if I should have custom made setting in platinum or if pre-made is OK and why? and if premade- where should I get it? (I live in NYC and it is for a three stone radiant). how much will it be? and can I buy it without side stones too and buy all three separate?

2 - is this a good price for a diamond:

Radiant (Cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant)
measurement: 6.44 x 5.19 x 3.69 mm
Weight : 1.09 carat

Depth 71.1 %
Table 72%
Girdle - slightly thick to thick
culet - none

polish - very good
symmetry - good

VS2
F
Fluorescence - none

GIA Certified

Thanks in advance.
Thomas

 

[larry]

Most diamond dealers have settings available at competitive prices, you might want to check with the person you are buying the diamond from first. As for a custom setting, I think it really depends on what you are looking for. If you see a pre-made setting available that you like it will probably be a lot less expensive than getting one custom made. For platinum I have heard to make sure that it is at least "950" (95% Pure Platinum and 5% Iridium). I have no idea about the pricing on the stone, you will have to see if someone else has an answer.

 

[larry]

It looks like a similar diamond (1.1 F VS2) ranges between $5379 and $6189 if you do a search.

 

[pricescope]

Thomas...


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2 - is this a good price for a diamond:

Radiant (Cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant)
measurement: 6.44 x 5.19 x 3.69 mm
Weight : 1.09 carat

Depth 71.1 %
Table 72%
Girdle - slightly thick to thick
culet - none

polish - very good
symmetry - good

VS2
F
Fluorescence - none

GIA Certified
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So what is the price for this diamond?

In the internet you can expect $5,000-$6,000 for similar carat-color-clarity.


Larry, you're quick and right as usual

 

[thomas]

Thanks, Larry - I am buying it direct from a wholesaler who knows nothing about where to get rings. He's doing me a favor because he is a friend.

Anyone have any idea where online or in NYC I can get a premade setting in platinum for 3 stones. Would I just have to give them the dimension of the center stone? or all 3?
Thanks!


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On 5/29/2002 12:17:59 PM

Most diamond dealers have settings available at competitive prices, you might want to check with the person you are buying the diamond from first.
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[thomas]

WOW! He's selling it to me for $4900. Any idea about the setting, Leonid?
Thanks


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On 5/29/2002 12:28:26 PM


So what is the price for this diamond?

In the internet you can expect $5,000-$6,000 for similar carat-color-clarity.
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[larry]

I bought my setting from www.diamond.com Their website says that you have to buy a diamond with the setting but if you ask they will sell the setting seperatly.

 

[pricescope]

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WOW! He's selling it to me for $4900. Any idea about the setting, Leonid?
Thanks

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Not bad

Setting... what kind of 3-stone setting do you want? Do you have anything specific in mind?



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