So Confused! Please Help

[upstech]

I have been looking around for about two weeks at local jewelry stores and have learned quite a bit. I had an idea of what I wanted unitl today. I was at Reeds and I noticed a Venus cut. I had been all about buying a loose stone unitl I saw this ring. The ones i had been looking at were nice and I liked them but I saw this ring and LOVED it. Its 1/2 carat in a platinium setting. I had never heard of them before and am a little skeptical. The claim it to be certified according to the paperwork as vs1 wih an I in color.
Please help

 

[pqcollectibles]

Venus by Infinity. It's a branded H&A name. Paul Antwerp, the cutter, posts on the Forum from time to time. Very knowledgeable!! You can search past threads by Venus, Infinity, or find Paul by doing a Member search.

 

[phoenixgirl]

There was a similar discussion in this thread

Getting a hearts and arrows stone is a good bet of getting a stone with a great cut and great light return. However, you can get a good-great cut without paying the premium for a brand-name hearts and arrows. It's up to you -- if you don't know much about evaluating a diamond's cut yourself, then it might be a safe bet and worth the extra $.

What was the price? Also, VS1 clarity costs more than VS2 or SI1, which are generally just as clean to the eye. I would rather get an H VS2 than an I VS1.

[Edited to add]

Since it seems that you are not talking about a H&A stone but some kind of modified cut, I would get a lot more information before making a decision. Color, clarity, and the claim of a certificate aren't enough.

 

[DiamondExpert]

I can assure you that there is absolutely NO connection between Paul's VENUS by Infinity, and the Venus cut diamond you saw in the store!!

Paul's VENUS by Infinity is a Super-Ideal cut standard 58 facet round, GIA graded diamond. The Reed Venus is an 81 facet stone, the grading lab. I'm not sure of.

 

[pqcollectibles]

Thank You, Diamond Expert for pointing out Reeds in the original post!!

Paul Antwerp/Infinity cuts fantastic Venus diamonds. Reeds,......

 

[diane5006]

It is tricky when things have the same name...thanks for pointing out the difference

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 3/14/2004 2:53:09 PM diane5006 wrote:

It is tricky when things have the same name...thanks for pointing out the difference----------------

Yeah, Patty. I thought the diamond was a Venus by Infinity sold at Reeds. I wonder if "manufacturers" count on name confusion to sell some diamonds for them.

 

[Giangi]

Some of those highly faceted branded diamonds can be very pretty, but often the 'more facets' thing is use to justify some hidden weight, especially in the pavilion.

 

[upstech]

Thanks for the reply's so far. I think it was Independent Gem (something) Lab. What else should I try to find out about it. Also my girl had said she wanted princess cut and I would also like to get some opinions on what you think I could get for around $3200 (that includes setting). i know she would prefer platinum but white gold is ok to. I'm a little unsure about buying something online but would appreciate any feedback that I can get. Also im in the Newport News, VA area.