To buy or not to buy

[lhorns14]

First off, this is the best website out there and I am really grateful to everybody who contribute here. Without the knowledge I acquired here, I am sure I would be buying a bad diamond from the "DIAMONDGUY". I want a 1ct round, G/H/I, SI1 or better, with atleast a class 2 cut. And I think I found one but I am a little confused about the diamond''s cut and dimensions and hope that somebody could help me.

The Diamond is: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?find=1&cid=130&item=1101965

Round Brilliant
1.01 ct I SI1
6.38*6.42*3.99
Table:55%
Depth: 62.3%
Crown Ang: 35.5%
Pav Angl: 40.6

To determine if I should buy this or not I hope somebody can help answer some these questions:
1) Is the diamond too expensive?
2) Is that crown angle correct? If I plug the angles in the HCA I get ex,ex,ex, vg but if I plug the % in the HCA I get less.
3) Are the dimensions too small?
4) More generally, how can I determine the quality of the cut when buying online? what are the key factors (pavillion, crown, table, dimensions)?

I would appreciate any advise. Thanks.

 

[Ellen]

Hi l,

The diamond you picked is an FIC, Firey Ideal Cut. There''s a bit of info on it in here. The IS on it looks nice. You would need to ask if eyeclean. It is facing up a bit smaller than it should (diameter). Personally, when I''m paying for a magic number, and just over, I want it at, or very close to what it should be.

If you wanted a more balanced stone, (TIC) I found this one within your budget, looks very nice. Again, need to ask if eyeclean.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1123357.asp


And you could always ask Jim to compare them and give his opinions and overview of the two.

HTH

 

[lhorns14]

Thanks Ellen. That article was very helpful. I agree with you, I need more size for my buck. I call Jim tomorrow.