Thoughts on diamond - help

[teddy]

As a recently engaged aussie I have been devestated by the devaulation of the A$ against the US$. I find myself in a situation of being able to get a lot less for my money. Neverthless I have found a diamond I like and wanted to get the views of this forum and whether I am missing anything.

Round Brilliant, GIA, Measurements: 6.71 - 6.77 x 4.20 mm

Carat Weight: 1.20 carat, Color Grade: F, Clarity Grade: VS2

Cut Grade: Very Good, Polish: Excellent, Symmetry: Very Good, Fluoresence: None

Depth: 62.3%, Table: 57%, Crown Angle: 36.5°, Pavilion Angle: 40.0°

Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted

HCA: 0.9

Based on current exchange rates the price is US$8,100 (A$13,300) excluding tax. Three months ago I could have got a diamond costing US$12,000 and still only spent A$13,300. Hence, there is a part of me that wants to wait and see what happens before purchasing - obviously there is a risk that the exchange rate goes the wrong way! Neverthless I am quite interested in the diamond and think I am getting a good price based on the current exchange rate!

The only thing is that it has a cloud just off centre but it looks quite small on the certificate.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome Teddy -

Can you recheck the pavilion angle measurement please?

 

[Regular Guy]

Not sure what Lorelei''s thinking...but maybe it''s that sort of cut is a little "southeast" on the map of what we usually see here, and I''ll bet, if it is as stated, it would be easy to like. Maybe pretty firey, with its FIC qualities.

 

[teddy]

I am sure it is 40 (degrees). Is this bad?

Thanks

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 10/27/2008 7:45:31 AM
Author: Regular Guy
Not sure what Lorelei's thinking...but maybe it's that sort of cut is a little 'southeast' on the map of what we usually see here, and I'll bet, if it is as stated, it would be easy to like. Maybe pretty firey, with its FIC qualities.

Just wondering about the pav angle Ira, as we don't often see them quite that shallow.

Teddy the diamond scores well on the cut advisor and is within fiery ideal cut range ( which basically means you could get a nice display of fire or coloured light if the lighting conditions are right). I would ask if the vendor can give you an Idealscope image of this diamond, that would be useful.

 

[stone-cold11]

Agree with Ira, FIC. A little bit smaller than an TIC ideal cut, 0.1mm, nothing to worry about. Should be a good deal. Any chance you can get an IS for that?

 

[Lorelei]

Also Teddy a cloud on a VS2 clarity of that size shouldn't be an issue, check with the vendor if the stone is eyeclean to your requirements to be on the safe side. Also I am not sure if you can actually see this diamond in person? If so, my advice is to compare this diamond to others with more traditional proportions ( suggest AGS0 cut grade if anyone carries them in your area) to make sure a fiery ideal cut is the type of diamond you like. If it is an online stone, ask for that Idealscope image.