Hey guys,
This is a general comment to everyone, as I''m requesting advice about my diamond but for those buyers who purchased from southern ontario, I''d like to hear your response as well.
I''m from Kitchener, and I''ve always been recommeneded to this one particular guy here who I''ve visited and has been very pleasant. He has alot of business. He purchases his diamonds from a guy in T.O. I''m trying to see if it''s worth the hassle to drive to T.O and buy from a Jewler there. Only if it''s going to save me $300+, otherwise, I''ll stick with him and pay him for his work.
The diamond specs:
Princess cut
Weight: 0.82
Colour: E
Clarity: SI1
Cut: Very good
Price: $3700 Canadian ($3283 U.S)
A few more IMPORTANT things i''d like to add and ask for input which are very important.
I wanted this time to be white, therefore E colour was selected, and the cut too make it sparkle. The diamond appears beatiful after comparing it to others, however, the price is a concern because it appears that I could potentially get it cheaper if I hed to T.O (after I read a good thread from here about a member who purchased from North York with all positive response because they match Price Scope''s prices).
On my first visit he didn''t have any diamonds in my price range ($3500-4000), so he went to T.O to buy a few for me and others.
When I returned to his store I examined the diamond through a 10x microscope and he pointed out the only flaw, which was a minor/small white line, which I was unable to see after numerous attempts. He said it was so faint that it could easily pass as a VS2. I do believe him, because he showed me other SI1''s which were more obvious.
After searching online and comparing it to the U.S''s price, my diamond can range from 2400-4000 (U.S), but because I went in with little knowledge (only the 4 basic C''s), the other important information was never brought up. Such as depth, table, cul, sym, pol, flr etc.. When he showed me the diamond, the package with the sticker on it was from Gem Scan and only gave the 4C'' specificationss. He said he''d get me the appraisal after I purchased it.
He also stated that Princess daimonds can only have the highest cut grade of ''very good''. There is no such things are excellent/ideal for Princess. When he told me this it was hard to believe because everwhere I''ve been too (stores and online searches) all have ideal and excellent cuts, which are above very good. However, whenever I searched for a Princess diamond on pricescop.com the actual cut is never given, just measurements. So what is it? His reputation is very good, so I took his word on it, so I need some insight on this matter. What should I believe?
The band would cost $400 for a 14k white gold. He said the bands range from $350-400, and mine would cost 400. I selected a basket ski-tip and slope setting.
Another point that should be mentioned is that he follows some sheet when he caclulates the price. It lays out the various specs of each diamond, he inputs the specific digits into the calculator (4 C''s) and gave me a price. I seen the chart and it appears like a standard guideline he follows so that he does not screw over his clients.
Is the price worth it? Should I search else where? Buy online? Any comments or questions that I can answer or help in the matter to make my decision easier would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
This is a general comment to everyone, as I''m requesting advice about my diamond but for those buyers who purchased from southern ontario, I''d like to hear your response as well.
I''m from Kitchener, and I''ve always been recommeneded to this one particular guy here who I''ve visited and has been very pleasant. He has alot of business. He purchases his diamonds from a guy in T.O. I''m trying to see if it''s worth the hassle to drive to T.O and buy from a Jewler there. Only if it''s going to save me $300+, otherwise, I''ll stick with him and pay him for his work.
The diamond specs:
Princess cut
Weight: 0.82
Colour: E
Clarity: SI1
Cut: Very good
Price: $3700 Canadian ($3283 U.S)
A few more IMPORTANT things i''d like to add and ask for input which are very important.
I wanted this time to be white, therefore E colour was selected, and the cut too make it sparkle. The diamond appears beatiful after comparing it to others, however, the price is a concern because it appears that I could potentially get it cheaper if I hed to T.O (after I read a good thread from here about a member who purchased from North York with all positive response because they match Price Scope''s prices).
On my first visit he didn''t have any diamonds in my price range ($3500-4000), so he went to T.O to buy a few for me and others.
When I returned to his store I examined the diamond through a 10x microscope and he pointed out the only flaw, which was a minor/small white line, which I was unable to see after numerous attempts. He said it was so faint that it could easily pass as a VS2. I do believe him, because he showed me other SI1''s which were more obvious.
After searching online and comparing it to the U.S''s price, my diamond can range from 2400-4000 (U.S), but because I went in with little knowledge (only the 4 basic C''s), the other important information was never brought up. Such as depth, table, cul, sym, pol, flr etc.. When he showed me the diamond, the package with the sticker on it was from Gem Scan and only gave the 4C'' specificationss. He said he''d get me the appraisal after I purchased it.
He also stated that Princess daimonds can only have the highest cut grade of ''very good''. There is no such things are excellent/ideal for Princess. When he told me this it was hard to believe because everwhere I''ve been too (stores and online searches) all have ideal and excellent cuts, which are above very good. However, whenever I searched for a Princess diamond on pricescop.com the actual cut is never given, just measurements. So what is it? His reputation is very good, so I took his word on it, so I need some insight on this matter. What should I believe?
The band would cost $400 for a 14k white gold. He said the bands range from $350-400, and mine would cost 400. I selected a basket ski-tip and slope setting.
Another point that should be mentioned is that he follows some sheet when he caclulates the price. It lays out the various specs of each diamond, he inputs the specific digits into the calculator (4 C''s) and gave me a price. I seen the chart and it appears like a standard guideline he follows so that he does not screw over his clients.
Is the price worth it? Should I search else where? Buy online? Any comments or questions that I can answer or help in the matter to make my decision easier would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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