So...I could get a D .82 vs2 EGL for the same price as...

[treepop]

....a GIA cert .72 vs2 E......and from the study I saw on this site and the general consensis, it seems as though for the same price I would be getting a E vs2 .82ct in actual quality!

Seems that due to the percieved value of EGL diamonds I could really get a great deal on the diamond!

Should I not take this approach?

Also...the site I am thinking of using will inspect the diamond theirselves before giving it to me to verify both the appraisal value and if the diamond fits to spec.


your thoughts?

 

[JulieN]

sure, you could definitely do that and get a good deal. however, the best cut diamonds aren''t usually sent to EGL.

 

[kristy_lyn]

You should see if your place will send stuff to an independent appraiser... that way, they could tell you which is a "better deal" - factoring in stuff like cut, etc.

 

[treepop]

Report: EGL
Shape: Round
Carat: 0.81
Color: D
Clarity: VS2
Depth: 60
Table: 57
Girdle: M-
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.92-5.95X3.60


and is listed under round ideal cut diamonds

and sorry I just realized I put .82 and not .81


Kristy I just saw your post and got this off their site.

"After our inspection and analysis we send it to a local independent appraiser for formal verification."

 

[JulieN]

crown and pavilion angles?

 

[treepop]

it doesn''t say...I am sending them an e-mail asking if it''s an EGL USA certed diamond..and asking what the crown and pavilion angles are.

 

[treepop]

I called the guy...he REALLY didn't want to sell the EGL diamond...stating he had a horrid experience with EGL. Also he stated they wouldnt offer an upgrade for the diamond and that the diamond would be my diamond for life

I explainded that I would find it acceptable even if the diamond was a F in color(since I couldnt tell a difference)

Anywho long story short he is getting the cert from his vendor and asking him if he thinks its a preaty diamond and will be sending the cert photo copied So I will have the pavillion and crown specs soon.

 

[JulieN]

If you want to adjust pricing for EGL USA and GIA/AGS, just drop a color for the EGL stone.

So, if it's a EGL D and it's GIA F, you lose.

 

[kristy_lyn]

Treepop-

I just got my engagement ring a week and a half ago (I'm by no means an expert!) and it's a .818 carat.

For what it's worth - when I got it, I was *shocked* how great it looks in comparison to the "normal" diamonds at the jewelry store. I really think it is because it's such a good cut. I got it from Whiteflash - it's one of their "A cut above" diamonds.

Just for reference, it's a G VS2, and I paid around $3600 for it. In total, with an 18KT gold setting with a 6 prong platinum head, I paid $4116.

I think it can be kind of hard to find diamonds in this size range...

Good luck!
Kristy

ETA: I thought the G color would bother me... because I had looked at a bunch of loose G's in several jewelry stores and hated the yellow color. I've tried to see yellow in this baby, and - I just can't. So, don't be *too* nervous to go down on color with a really well cut diamond.