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Rough_Rock
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While in the process of looking for a setting for a recently purchased diamond from BGD (1.475 H SI1 blue), I reached out to a Minneapolis based jeweler regarding one of their settings. They informed me that they do not set other loose diamonds, but they would be willing to see if they could find a similar stone in the same price range. Knowing that it would be very difficult to find a stone with the same quality, I sent her the link to the stone I purchased. Below is the response I received today and I would like your thoughts on the matter.
Here is the link to the stone I purchased (which BGD verified is completely eye clean from all angles and distances):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.475-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104074030027
Here is the response:
"As you may know, AGS is a little more lenient in their grading compared to GIA. We typically see that their color grading is off, but the clarity grade on this diamond seems to be a lucky grade. We can see this has a dead center dark inclusion, which is a borderline SI-2 and in my opinion could easily be eye visible.
Taking into consideration for the diamond you already purchased, this stone would definitely be a better value for your money.
1.43 H / SI1 - $11,430 ($10,859 if paid by bank wire, cashiers check)
-eye clean, inclusions off of table
-clear material mined in Canada
Canada Mark # CM-154078
GIA # 5176601447
Triple Ex - Hearts and Arrows
We typically try to find diamonds that are on the plus side of their 4 C's grade. In this case, we want the SI-1 to be a borderline VS-2, and the H color to face up whiter. I personally like Faint to Medium Fluorescence in my "Near Colorless" diamonds, as it will usually help the diamond face up whiter. Strong Fluorescence will usually show it's glowing blue hue in sunlight, which can lead to a lot of questions and explanations. This diamond is also a Canadian mined diamond with documentation. We've always found that Canadian diamonds seem to be a cleaner material overall.
This diamond is not in store to view right now, but belongs to one of our premier diamond cutters. I can have it sent in for comparison if you're interested in it."
GIA Report: http://www.gia.edu/cs/Satellite?pagename=GST%2FDispatcher&childpagename=GIA%2FPage%2FReportCheck&c=Page&cid=1355954554547&reportno=5176601447
I feel like many of the things stated in the email, directly contradict what I have learned here on PS.
I greatly appreciate any input!
Matt
Here is the link to the stone I purchased (which BGD verified is completely eye clean from all angles and distances):
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.475-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104074030027
Here is the response:
"As you may know, AGS is a little more lenient in their grading compared to GIA. We typically see that their color grading is off, but the clarity grade on this diamond seems to be a lucky grade. We can see this has a dead center dark inclusion, which is a borderline SI-2 and in my opinion could easily be eye visible.
Taking into consideration for the diamond you already purchased, this stone would definitely be a better value for your money.
1.43 H / SI1 - $11,430 ($10,859 if paid by bank wire, cashiers check)
-eye clean, inclusions off of table
-clear material mined in Canada
Canada Mark # CM-154078
GIA # 5176601447
Triple Ex - Hearts and Arrows
We typically try to find diamonds that are on the plus side of their 4 C's grade. In this case, we want the SI-1 to be a borderline VS-2, and the H color to face up whiter. I personally like Faint to Medium Fluorescence in my "Near Colorless" diamonds, as it will usually help the diamond face up whiter. Strong Fluorescence will usually show it's glowing blue hue in sunlight, which can lead to a lot of questions and explanations. This diamond is also a Canadian mined diamond with documentation. We've always found that Canadian diamonds seem to be a cleaner material overall.
This diamond is not in store to view right now, but belongs to one of our premier diamond cutters. I can have it sent in for comparison if you're interested in it."
GIA Report: http://www.gia.edu/cs/Satellite?pagename=GST%2FDispatcher&childpagename=GIA%2FPage%2FReportCheck&c=Page&cid=1355954554547&reportno=5176601447
I feel like many of the things stated in the email, directly contradict what I have learned here on PS.
I greatly appreciate any input!
Matt
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