What do you think of this diamond (GIA cert)

[snowbell]

What do you think of this diamond
WEIGHT: 1.00ct
SHAPE AND CUT: Round Brilliant Cut
PROPORTION:
Depth: 60.3%
Table Diameter: 65%
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Cutlet: very small
Polish: good
Symmetry: very good
Purity: VS1
Colour Grade: F
Florescence: None

Price: $6500
Is this a good price?

 

[belle]

hey snowbell, welcome to ps!

the price on this diamond seems fair, but it is worth noting that the large table on this diamond suggests that it is only a very average cut.

 

[Lorelei]

Hi Snowbel and welcome

I am sure more expert opinions will help you, but the price seems just a tad high if you do a search for similar on the above tool. This diamond also has a very large table. Do you have any other contenders? Do you have the crown and pavillion angles you can post, also does the diamond have any flourescence? You will find lots of great help here, but if you have this info that would be useful. Have you seen the stone?

 

[Ray]

The price is very fair based on the information provided. I''d be more concerned with what the diamond looks like. Always remember, you''re buying an object of beauty, not a spread sheet.

 

[snowbell]

Thank you for welcoming me with open arms

. Do Depth and Table determine good cut? or Symmetry or it''s both?

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 10/7/2005 12:07:56 PM
Author: snowbell
Thank you for welcoming me with open arms

. Do Depth and Table determine good cut? or Symmetry or it's both?

There are 11 proportions and details of finish that can be used to determine cut. Unfortunately, many grading documents only include 7.

The simplest way to determine nice cut is if the diamond was graded by the AGS. Their overall grade of 0 or "Ideal" is an indicator of good cut, particularly since the new light performance documents came out last summer. Additionally, any diamond receiving the AGS grade of Ideal (or the forthcoming GIA cut grade of Excellent - as of Jan 2006) will have passed all tests for depth, durability, polish and basic symmetry. For the record, GIA's top cut grade of excellent will have more latitude than the AGS top grade of ideal.

If the diamond was not graded by the AGS there are other ways. The "Holloway Cut Adviser" is popular here on Pricescope (under Tools in the menu). If you know depth, table and crown and pavilion angles (not height%, it need to be angles), the HCA can give you a reasonable idea about the predicted performance. It is a fabulous tool for 'accepting' or 'rejecting' candidate diamonds, but you need to know those attributes.

If you want to get far into cut, you can learn traditional proportions sets (ranges for crown and pavilion angles, coupled with depth and table, girdle thickness, etc) and begin making in-depth comparisons. However, if you are just looking for an indication of good cut, insist on knowing the mm measurements, depth%, table%, crown and pavilion angles - as well as girdle thickness and grades in polish and symmetry. If you post them people here will be happy to help you assess the candidate.

Even more helpful will be an ideal-scope or ASET image of the candidate, but if you are shopping retail they are not often provided.

 

[Lorelei]

Great post JQ - ought to be in the FAQ section