Thoughts on this "I"

[Marcel Deitrich]

I am in the process of buying an EGL USA certified diamond

What range would you consider a fair price?

3.01 CT
Princess
8.15 x 7.84 x 5.61

Depth: 71.6
Table 76%
Crown 8.7%
Pavilion 59.7%
Girdle :very thin to sl. thick

Cutlet: none

Polish Very good
Symmetry Good to Very God

Clarity VS2

Color I

Florescence: None

Graded in LA Feb 04

Appraised at $32,500 but this is much more than I paid

 

[robbe]

hello marcel,




first you write:


"I am in the process of buying an EGL USA certified diamond"




later you write:


"Appraised at $32,500 but this is much more than I paid"



you are in process of buying and you already paid?


ok, how much did you really pay? is the relevant question.




the stone looks nice according to the numbers however you must know princess cuts may vary dramatically in light return depending on the facet arrangement.


look at overall sparkle vs leakage tru large triangular facets on pav. side (bottom part) often refered to 'windowing' when this leakage occurs.




don't pay if you don't buy...sorry.


robbe

 

[Marcel Deitrich]

Is there a good way to determine "leakage"?

Thanks...

And why is the appriased value so much higher than the sales price...

 

[Marcel Deitrich]

Sorry, the sales price is at 15k

 

[Marcel Deitrich]

I have put some money down, but the residual will be paid Friday...

 

[robbe]

Is there a good way to determine "leakage"?

yes, look in face-up position, then look at overall sparkle and notice if sparkle is uniform or not.


if not uniform, look if you are noticing 1, 2, 3 or even 4 areas on the side wich act like windows allowing light to escape. this occurs when the triangular facets on pavilion are too big & steep.


be aware this is something rather easy to see.


if you can't see this after 5 seconds looking in face-up, don't search any longer because it ain't there.




And why is the appriased value so much higher than the sales price...
usually, it says (or should say)


"retail replacement value for insurance purposes".


this is not supposed to represent the sales value despite the fact that the stores use this value as a sales tool.


this value is for insurance companies who must forsee a sum of money to ensure replacement in case of theft or damage ect...


the law in the usa allows a theoretical mark-up when insurance companies are involved or potentially involved.


robbe

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 3/10/2004 6:19:36 PM Marcel Deitrich wrote:

Is there a good way to determine 'leakage'?

Thanks...

And why is the appriased value so much higher than the sales price...----------------

Either use one yourself, or get an Ideal Scope image of the diamond.

You might make final purchase contingent on a satisfactory, independent evaluation. Then send the diamond to an independent appraiser for their evaluation. If you get a good report, you got a fabulous stone. If you don't get a good report, you can get your money back.

 

[Marcel Deitrich]

Thanks for your reply. It did seem to have good fire for a princess, but I am by far no expert, but I did look at over 30 stones in my search...

I did notice one strange thing. I selected the stone, then it was sent to EGL USA. Is this common...

Is it easy to find someone to test it. Dallas Area...

Thanks...