WHATS THE LIMIT?

[minicat]

Hi guys and girls,

I have been looking for a diamond, but so far the only one i have actually seen that i REALLY like has a EGL Antwerp cert. It is a 1crt D IF EX no flour. for about 15,200USD, but like i said EGL Antwerp cert. Although it is probably not the grade it states, is this a reasonable price?

I am interested in quality more that quantity, but 1crt would be nice. I have decided to probably look instead for an AGS 000 with a lesser colour/ inclusion grade. For me, the internet is the most practical way to buy, but also means i have to judge on the spec, not in person. Its alot of money to me....scary.

As a layman, i understand that i will be able to tell the difference between AGS 000 and other cuts. If this is right, then i assume if i only buy an AGS 000 cut stone then i will be buying something that i can see just as beautiful as any other perfect cut stone, less the cut and clarity. But it will be a sure fire way of getting the best in fire and brilliance within my budget?

The next question i have is where will i not be able to tell the difference in terms of colour and clarity? I have seen a 1.04 crt E VVS2 AGS cert ID no flour. for 16000 USD. Is this reasonably? For my eyes, am i unlikley to find better?

Thanks for your help guys

 

[MWG]

To answer your question about color and clarity:

You will only be able to tell the COLOR difference if you are highly trained in diamonds or highly color sensitive or both. Well cut diamonds sparkle beautifully and I am not very color sensitive.

Clarity.....if the stone is completely eyeclean.....you will not be able to see any inclusions with your eyes. Clarity in my mind is just a matter of being MIND CLEAN about the stone. So, I want VS quality or better in my diamonds and of course completely "eye clean" with the naked eye.

 

[MWG]

Check out these stones:

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-471560.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-329894.htm

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3015/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3812/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/197/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3010/


Also, there are other PS vendors that have fantastic diamonds, but I know I would have no problems dealing with the 2 above vendors. If fact, I have 3 ACA diamonds from WhiteFlash. I love my ACAs.

Good Luck
MWG

 

[minicat]

thanks MWG