NyssaLynne
Shiny_Rock
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- Dec 21, 2004
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I am looking to upgrade my 1.02 radiant cut H, SI1 diamond. I was looking to trade up to a marquise cut, around 1.5 to 1.75 carats. At this time of year I am finding it difficult to find a store with anything larger than a carat. Ideally I wanted at least an H, SI1 since this is what I am used to looking at and can often see a bit of color in my current stone.
I have found a 2.08 carat, I, I1 marquise stone. There are almost no carbon spots under 10X magnification but it has a feather inclusion that runs from just inside the edge to about the center of the width of the stone. It is not eye visible without magnification (I only see it because I know it is there, since I never noticed it before looking at it magnified) and it would most likely be hidden under a prong. I am assuming this is the reason for the I1 grading. The store is asking $7500 (which is in my price range) and it is GIA certified and laser engraved.
Is this a good deal or should I hold out for an H, SI1-2 with a slightly smaller carat weight.
Thanks for your input.
I have found a 2.08 carat, I, I1 marquise stone. There are almost no carbon spots under 10X magnification but it has a feather inclusion that runs from just inside the edge to about the center of the width of the stone. It is not eye visible without magnification (I only see it because I know it is there, since I never noticed it before looking at it magnified) and it would most likely be hidden under a prong. I am assuming this is the reason for the I1 grading. The store is asking $7500 (which is in my price range) and it is GIA certified and laser engraved.
Is this a good deal or should I hold out for an H, SI1-2 with a slightly smaller carat weight.
Thanks for your input.