anna_g. said:I found a cushion stone that I like that has a thin to extremely thick faceted girdle. Does this mean that the girle is uneven and should I be concerned? Will we be able to set it in any setting or will it be problematic?
anna_g. said:In reading some other postings, it seems like the the extremely thick girdle could potentially have the fish-eye effect, correct?
anna_g. said:Pls let me know your thoughts about this one
anna_g. said:Wow, thank you!!! That was very thorough and helpful analysis.
Sorry for the confusion. The first certificate that was 1.71 F SI1 that has the thin to extremely thick faceted girdle is the one we are going to see in person, I do not have pictures of that one.
The pictures posted and the link to the second certification is our option number 2 that I found through an online vendor and he send me the pictures. I'm not sure if we can see this one in person before the purchase. I think we are going to have a halo pave around the diamond.
ChunkyCushionLover said:anna_g. said:Wow, thank you!!! That was very thorough and helpful analysis.
Sorry for the confusion. The first certificate that was 1.71 F SI1 that has the thin to extremely thick faceted girdle is the one we are going to see in person, I do not have pictures of that one.
The pictures posted and the link to the second certification is our option number 2 that I found through an online vendor and he send me the pictures. I'm not sure if we can see this one in person before the purchase. I think we are going to have a halo pave around the diamond.
... rereading thead.
anna_g. said:another question for you ... is it appropriate to ask to look at the diamonds under the idealscope and ASET when looking at the diamonds in person? When we visited a jewerly store, I asked for it and the guy said that he didn't know what I was talking about.
Yes it is perfectly fine, I bring my own. You can buy a set with light, tweezers and CZ at http://www.ideal-scope.com/cart_zoom_item.asp?Id=21&ShowAdd=Y for $95. Most B&M stores have no idea about cut quality in fancy shapes.
I just find it difficult to visually "judge" a stone at a jewerly store. I look at the color, inclusions, make sure that it doesn't look cloudy, that it reflects light appropriately, and that it's sparkly, but that's about it.
Often times everything looks sparkly under jewelry store lighting, you have to take it outside, by the window, under a table etc.
I watched a few videos by Rhino's School of Rock, but still have trouble analyzing the stones. Do you have any suggestions, or anything else I can read to get better at it?
anna_g. said:The first one is about $12,800, but i think they will be able to negotiate on the price, especially if we get the setting from them.
The online (pictured) stone is $12,286. So, not a significant price difference. Do you think either stones are worth the price?
anna_g. said:ChunkyCushionLover you are amazing!! I'm learning so much from you.
So, the guy is willing to sell the 7.05mm X 6.85mm (1.71 Ct) for $11,950. Now, we just have to see it in person and hopefully love it. It's insane how much they mark these up!!
The markup for internet sellers especially drop shippers is much less.
I see what you are saying about the August Vintage stone ... It's beautiful and even though its 1.56, dimension wise it is a bigger looking stone. It's very pretty and a GREAT deal, but it's a little but too chunky cut for my taste.