Should I buy SI3 diamond with carbon spot??

[fuzzums]

Hi
I want to buy a 1ct solitaire ring, my budget is about £550 or $1100. I have been offered a 1ct, SI3, F, ring, which has a small carbon spot under one of the claws, but which is apparently not visible to the naked eye. To me, this seems quite a good price, as otherwise I would have to either get a I1 / H ring or a smaller carat for my money. I was just wondering what anyone else thought?
Thanks

 

[strmrdr]

SI3 is an I1 and sometimes an I2... depending on lab...

You want size on a very limited budget so its up too you.....

 

[WinkHPD]

Date: 2/18/2008 6:36:28 PM
Author:fuzzums
Hi
I want to buy a 1ct solitaire ring, my budget is about £550 or $1100. I have been offered a 1ct, SI3, F, ring, which has a small carbon spot under one of the claws, but which is apparently not visible to the naked eye. To me, this seems quite a good price, as otherwise I would have to either get a I1 / H ring or a smaller carat for my money. I was just wondering what anyone else thought?
Thanks

To me this seems entirely too good a price, even for an F-I1 which Raps at $3,800 per carat. Something in Denmark does not smell Kosher. (a 1ct F-SI3 raps at $4,400 per carat.)

This stone is alone worth more than 3 times your budget if it is properly graded. So, since there are no diamond dealers who do not know this, then I know that

1. The stone is badly misgraded or

2. The stone is very poorly cut or

3. Both.

Disclaimer.

1. I am a vendor. I might be biased, and you should consider that in any thought you give to my answer.

2. I am not THAT biased. This is either the deal of the year, or a very BAD deal. Look at the stone, let your eyes tell you which it is.

Wink

 

[gwendolyn]

Is a carbon spot a little black dot? A friend of mine has one of those down near the culet that''s fairly obvious once she points it out, but it doesn''t bother her. She says it''s the stone''s beauty mark.

Is this the only inclusion of concern, or are there more? Have you seen the stone in person/photos/video? Really, it''s what works for you. If you are ok with the inclusions, that''s a great price for a 1ct. F...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

No way to get a decent 1 carat stone for $1100. If you want a greater size appearance, perhaps you could look at ovals around a half carat. Look for stones with GIA certs. I would not buy a 1 carat stone at that price.

 

[surfgirl]

ditto DS..but also, there isn''t really any such thing as an "SI3" - that''s really an "I1" but they dont want you to know it''s an "I" clarity so they basically called it SI3, which to me, is lying about the product and for that alone, I wouldn''t buy from this vendor. You can do better here, just ask for help and people will help locate the perfect stone/setting for you!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

 

[kcoursolle]

Is the stone clarity enhanced? I agree with the others that the price sounds too good to be true, but I have heard of very affordable clarity enhanced diamonds. I personally wouldn''t want one, but if I wanted size and couldn''t afford it I might consider it.

 

[Sparkalicious]

The pricing doesn''t seem right, however, if you seen the stone and are able to confirm the essentials, such as cut etc are as they are stated to be and are comfortable with a black inclusion, then sure.

If, however, knowing that there is an inclusion there will mean that you will always been looking for it etc ... It''s not worth it. Look for another stone.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 2/18/2008 9:36:00 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Ditto, for sure.
I was originally looking for about 0.6ct- 0.7ct around that price and couldn''t find a really well cut stone in even in that size for $1100.

I would definately feel that this stone has one or some *issues* to be priced so cheaply.
If you need assistance, the ppl on this board and also the vendors who participate are always very helpful with finding something great to suit ur budget.
Good luck!

 

[Italiahaircolor]

Ugh, I wouldn''t buy this diamond. While the flaw may be hidden, or covered...but once you know it is there, don''t be shocked if you are obessed with it and cannot get over it.

I know it seems like a big diamond for a small price, but the saying is true in this case...you are getting what you pay for.

Trying to get the biggest diamond you can on your budget is totally normal, however, I think you need to find a nice balance between size and quality.

 

[bee*]

Date: 2/18/2008 9:36:00 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

ditto. I wouldn''t buy this diamond. I would prefer something smaller with better quality.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/18/2008 6:36:28 PM
Author:fuzzums
Hi
I want to buy a 1ct solitaire ring, my budget is about £550 or $1100. I have been offered a 1ct, SI3, F, ring, which has a small carbon spot under one of the claws, but which is apparently not visible to the naked eye. To me, this seems quite a good price, as otherwise I would have to either get a I1 / H ring or a smaller carat for my money. I was just wondering what anyone else thought?
Thanks

Hi Fuzzums!

May I ask who or where is selling this diamond? Is it an online auction and a preset ring? I take it there might be an EGL grading report involved, does it have a full EGL report or one of those little cards? From the info given I would run, but it would be good to know more about the situation.

 

[fuzzums]

Hi
Thanks to everyone for all the replies I have had to my post.

It is via a company online/auction, I think it is pre-set but am waiting for a photo of it. I don''t think there are any grading reports with it.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:32:39 PM
Author: fuzzums
Hi
Thanks to everyone for all the replies I have had to my post.

It is via a company online/auction, I think it is pre-set but am waiting for a photo of it. I don''t think there are any grading reports with it.

Is it on Ebay?

 

[kcoursolle]

If it''s from ebay just run, don''t walk away from this stone!! Consider reading all of the horror stories that people have had here buying things from ebay that weren''t what they were represented as and couldn''t get their money back.

Consider buying a smaller stone that comes with an upgrade policy and "growing" a diamond over time from a company with beautiful diamonds such as Whiteflash.com, jamesallen.com, or goodoldgold.com. A diamond half the size that is cut well with out sparkle and outshine a larger poorly cut or heavily included diamond!

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:32:39 PM
Author: fuzzums

It is via a company online/auction, I think it is pre-set but am waiting for a photo of it. I don't think there are any grading reports with it.

RUN! FAST! FASTER. No way would I do that. You might as well take your money into the bathroom and flush it down that toilet. You have a better chance of getting a good value that way.

 

[fuzzums]

The ring itself is not on ebay, but that''s how I came in contact with the seller.

 

[arjunajane]

Fuzzums, Seeing as you''ve commented there are no grading reports for this stone, this either means it is an ungraded stone ( = bad) or it does have a cert, but the seller is unwilling to show it to you
(= even worse!).

I would take the advice of the previous posters and move on from this stone.
You will be able to make much better use of your money it seems to me.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 2/19/2008 6:35:34 PM
Author: fuzzums
The ring itself is not on ebay, but that''s how I came in contact with the seller.

*FLUSH*

Seriously. Save your money. PUH LEASE!

 

[vivianv]

Sounds like it may be a clarity enhanced stone for that price from any Ebay vendor.Be certain to ask about that if you are really considering this stone.