Thanks for the responses.
Just to explain the background story a bit more. I actually purchased the
WF diamond. I was hoping to get a stone with superior optics by choosing a cut above, AGS 0 diamond, however, the stone arrived yesterday and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Instead of radiating light and demonstrating fire and scintillation, it looked rather flat to me. It looks well cut, but the cut does not translate into a rock that has punch or makes you say "wow!"
I've had several friends buy from
GOG and I've been impressed with the stones they've purchased. I asked Tim at
GOG to recommend a stone that is what I was looking for. 1.3-1.4 (I know the
WF is 1.28 but they didn't have a 1.3-1.4 (hence my lamenting the time I'm buying my stone). SI1-SI2, G-H. The only thing I won't compromise is the cut, I want it GIA or AGS triple excellent/ideal. He recommended the 1.4 Tolkowski stone. He said it had superior optics and that he gauges a diamond on how his wife will react, i.e. something that makes her say "oh, its so pretty and sparkely." Tim assures me that the 1.4 has it. He also said that it was an eye clean SI2 and that you could barely see the middle inclusion from about 8 inches if you were really looking for it and knew it was there.
So, a few questions. Does anyone have experience with Tolkowski cut stones and what can you say about their optics? Should I have my
WF stone cleaned? I just received it and I thought they'd probably clean it before the sent it out, but maybe not. I'm considering just purchasing the 1.4 and comparing the two side-by-side to help me make my judgment based on my own two eyes.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.