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Date: 10/31/2009 11:51:22 PM
Author: cleverworm
Thanks for all of your comments.It seems that No1 has a cut as good as No3, right?
I checked them with the respected vendors and both of these two stones are eye-clean.
I am going to check with exceldiomand to see whether the cavity in No1 would cause potencial problem.

Is the fluorescence in No 1 a potential problem as well?
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Both diamonds are very well cut, the fluorescence won''t be a problem.
 
Nothing wrong with fluorescence, probably won''t be noticeable under most viewing conditions.
 
Both diamonds are very well cut, the fluorescence won''t be a problem.[/quote]


So why I see more light leak of No.1 than that of No.3 on the idealscope pictures?
 
Now I am comparing these two

1) http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274735.html

2)http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-368655.html

Which one is better? Why the 2nd one has a very good cut in GIA cert and also have a good HCA number (0.8)?
 
Date: 11/2/2009 6:01:20 PM
Author: cleverworm
Now I am comparing these two

1) http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274735.html

2)http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-368655.html

Which one is better? Why the 2nd one has a very good cut in GIA cert and also have a good HCA number (0.8)?
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According to others and experts here, HCA that is below 1 has issue with obstruction. You will have to look at IS to verify.
 
The website does have a IS picture for No2. If looks fine. Am I right?
 
Ya, IS looks borderline obstruction issue, you will notice a slight darkening of the facets beside the arrow heads and shaftsbut nothing on the ASET. Best to check with Exceldiamond on it.
 
Date: 11/2/2009 6:28:14 PM
Author: cleverworm
The website does have a IS picture for No2. If looks fine. Am I right?
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The stone shows borderline obstruction but some make obstruction out to be a bigger deal than it really is, to me it isn''t a hugely horrendous darkening that happens with a diamond particularly in slight cases, ask Excel how it looks, could be its fine.
 
Between these two H diamond, I think the first one might be a better keeper. Now I got another 1.04 Ct, G, and want to compare this with the 1.04 Ct, H.


1)http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274735.html

HCA 1.4

2)http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_G_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-351221.html

HCA 1.9

Which one is better?
 
between the 2, if both are eye-clean, definitely #1.
 
Date: 11/3/2009 11:10:06 PM
Author: cleverworm
Between these two H diamond, I think the first one might be a better keeper. Now I got another 1.04 Ct, G, and want to compare this with the 1.04 Ct, H.


1)
HCA 1.4

2)
HCA 1.9

Which one is better?
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http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274735.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_G_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-351221.html

Prefer the first if eyeclean but very important to check with Excel not only the diamond is eyeclean but also that the cavity isn't any sort of durability issue!
 
Why you prefer the first one? The first one is eye-clean and I checked with excel and they said the cavity is not a problem.
 
IS of the #2 stone looks more leaky compared to #1.
 
Date: 11/4/2009 12:54:22 PM
Author: Stone-cold11
IS of the #2 stone looks more leaky compared to #1.
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" nods in agreement."
 
I can see your point about the light leak in No2. But does this difference affect the performance of the stone under natural light and everyday wearing? Which one has a better value? The 2nd one has a better color and almost $100 less.

I noticed that the first one is certificated in 08. Compare to the 2nd one, it is a older stone. I wonder whether the first one is not a very good value since it is not very attractive to the previous buyers.

Any comments?
 
We gave our opinion based on the cut performance of the stone, G/H color is also almost indistinguishable once mounted. If you really want to be anal about this, there is a 0.05mm diameter difference with the H being slightly bigger, also not visible in difference once mounted. So which is the better deal?

You will have to decide what is your own priority and which you go with ultimately.
 
Date: 11/4/2009 6:12:45 PM
Author: cleverworm
I can see your point about the light leak in No2. But does this difference affect the performance of the stone under natural light and everyday wearing? Which one has a better value? The 2nd one has a better color and almost $100 less.

I noticed that the first one is certificated in 08. Compare to the 2nd one, it is a older stone. I wonder whether the first one is not a very good value since it is not very attractive to the previous buyers.

Any comments?
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It does depend on your priorities as SC said, you could ask Excel to what extent the leakage shows in reality, Judah or Barry will be able to help you with that.
 
I called Judah and he said the first stone has less leakage in real stones. I think I will go with the first one.

Now here is the question about metal selections of the setting. For tiffany replica setting, they have 14 K white gold ($725), 18 K white gold ($925) palladium ($825) and platinum ($1355).

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Rings-11/Tiffany-Engagement-Rings-640.html?add_diamond_id=274735

I think I am going to pick up either 14K gold or palladium. Palladium is a real white metal and may require less mainteness of redip (not like white gold). But Judah in excel told me that palladium may not as tough as white gold and may require more care in everyday wear. Does anybody have any experience of a palladium ring? Would it be a unwise choice for it?
 
I think by care he meant patina developing, it is common for Pt and Pd setting, which is just tiny scratches, some like it some prefer the bright shinny polish. WG may result in allergic reactions to it, some people develop it even if they are never allergic to it previously. So depends...
 
Date: 11/5/2009 12:31:47 PM
Author: Stone-cold11
I think by care he meant patina developing, it is common for Pt and Pd setting, which is just tiny scratches, some like it some prefer the bright shinny polish. WG may result in allergic reactions to it, some people develop it even if they are never allergic to it previously. So depends...
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Does this mean that palladium is a metal of choice as an alternative to the Platinum which was simply prohibitively expensive for many.

So palladium is not a bad choice, right?
 
Ya, but Pd has some manufacturing problems as it oxidizes easily and becomes brittle while molten, some jewelers have problems with that making the setting not lasting, some managed to overcome it, so it will depend on your jeweler. Also, in the local B&M stores, not many will know how to work it so sizing it might be a hassle.
 
Thanks, excel said they don''t have problem to manufacture Pd, and I can mail it back to them to re-size. So, I guess Pd is not a bad choice for my case.
 
ya, sounds good then. Good luck. :)
 
I am going to get this one

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274735.html

in this setting with palladium:

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Rings-11/Tiffany-Engagement-Rings-640.html?add_diamond_id=274735

But I heard that a feather is bad inclusion because it is a cleft and may cause the diamond to break. It this true?
 
All diamonds chip if you are unlucky. Just by insurance and enjoy the stone. :p
 
Date: 11/14/2009 12:28:25 AM
Author: cleverworm
I am going to get this one

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_1.04_Carat_H_Color_SI2_Clarity_diamond-274735.html

in this setting with palladium:

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Rings-11/Tiffany-Engagement-Rings-640.html?add_diamond_id=274735

But I heard that a feather is bad inclusion because it is a cleft and may cause the diamond to break. It this true?
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It is unlikely plus any diamond can chip or break if hit just right or with bad luck, make sure you have insurance as you would do anyway, wear with care ( no rock climbing with it on
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) and you should be fine!
 
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