your thoughts on this stone?

[doctork]

I know blue nile has a rep for having higher priced diamonds, but after searching through their site it didn''t seem that bad. Any thoughts on this rock?

1.3 on the HCA
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD01350746?__fun_frm=i&filter_id=0

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/24/2008 3:02:59 PM
Author:doctork
I know blue nile has a rep for having higher priced diamonds, but after searching through their site it didn't seem that bad. Any thoughts on this rock?

1.3 on the HCA
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD01350746?__fun_frm=i&filter_id=0

It looks to be well cut, but I would prefer the diameter measurement to be tighter than 8.03 - 8.17

 

[doctork]

How about this one?
https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-906695.htm

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/25/2008 10:42:49 AM
Author: doctork
How about this one?
https://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-906695.htm

This one is great! Check it is eyeclean if you want to proceed with it.

 

[doctork]

Date: 6/24/2008 3:33:50 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 6/24/2008 3:02:59 PM

Author:doctork

I know blue nile has a rep for having higher priced diamonds, but after searching through their site it didn''t seem that bad. Any thoughts on this rock?


1.3 on the HCA

http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD01350746?__fun_frm=i&filter_id=0

It looks to be well cut, but I would prefer the diameter measurement to be tighter than 8.03 - 8.17

Thanks! Is that a sign that the diamond might not be as round as it could be?

 

[doctork]

Another one, mentioned in my other thread.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1125318.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

What am I missing here? Why is this one so cheap? If eye-clean it looks like a great deal to me.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/25/2008 11:03:32 AM
Author: doctork
Another one, mentioned in my other thread.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1125318.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

What am I missing here? Why is this one so cheap? If eye-clean it looks like a great deal to me.

To answer the query about the diameter, yes, generally it would be preferred if there was less variance between the two measurements.

The diamond above, I linked it to your other thread, it seems to be an excellently cut stone, I don't think we are missing anything, check it out with JA, also whether it is eyeclean.

 

[doctork]

Date: 6/25/2008 11:32:37 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 6/25/2008 11:03:32 AM

Author: doctork

Another one, mentioned in my other thread.


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1125318.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131


What am I missing here? Why is this one so cheap? If eye-clean it looks like a great deal to me.

To answer the query about the diameter, yes, generally it would be preferred if there was less variance between the two measurements.


The diamond above, I linked it to your other thread, it seems to be an excellently cut stone, I don''t think we are missing anything, check it out with JA, also whether it is eyeclean.

I''ve been notified by JamesAllen that is stone is in fact eye-clean and is very sparkly

. Seems too good to be true.

 

[coda72]

Just a word of advice, if you''re at all interested in the James Allen stone, you should put it on hold as soon as possible. Lurkers often see these threads and end up buying stones when people post the links to them.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 6/25/2008 4:18:07 PM
Author: coda72
Just a word of advice, if you''re at all interested in the James Allen stone, you should put it on hold as soon as possible. Lurkers often see these threads and end up buying stones when people post the links to them.

I agree, just so it doesn''t get snatched up while trying to decide!!!!

 

[Lorelei]

I am glad to hear that diamond is a contender! Thritto reserving it!!

 

[doctork]

Thanks I have it on hold!

 

[Ellen]

One other note, since size could possibly be an issue. JA''s upgrade policy is for double the original purchase price, so just a heads up. WF and GOG have extremely lenient policies.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/26/2008 10:50:27 AM
Author: Ellen
One other note, since size could possibly be an issue. JA's upgrade policy is for double the original purchase price, so just a heads up. WF and GOG have extremely lenient policies.

Good point, just something to consider Doc in case your GF might want to go larger still in the future, but that diamond could well be an excellent choice !

Here are the terms for upgrade - http://www.jamesallen.com/about-us/upgrade-policies.asp

 

[doctork]

Hey I did notice that. Thanks for bringing that up, it''s a big thing to consider for sure.

 

[doctork]

How do these look:

2.5 carat
Measurements: 8.70 x 8.76 x 5.33 mm
Color: I
Clarity: SI2
Depth %: 60.9
Table %: 53.5
Crown: 35.1°
Pavilion: 39.8°
Girdle: think to slightly thick, faceted
Cutlet: pointed

2.7 carats
Measurements: 8.93 x 8.98 x 5.49 mm
Color: J
Clarity: SI1
Depth %: 61.3
Table %: 56
Crown: 34°
Pavilion: 40.8°

 

[Ellen]

Are you sure you typed the PA correctly on the first one?


Anyway, I like everything about the second one so far. An idealscope pic would be nice. I'm assuming it's an AGS?

Also, can you post the rest of the info please?

 

[doctork]

Date: 6/26/2008 12:00:04 PM
Author: Ellen
Are you sure you typed the PA correctly on the first one?



Anyway, I like everything about the second one so far. An idealscope pic would be nice. I''m assuming it''s an AGS?


Also, can you post the rest of the info please?

I believe that''s the correct information. What makes you think it''s off?

I''ll try to get idealscopes.

 

[doctork]

I am having WhiteFlash bring the 2.7 stone in to examine it, take images, ideal scope, etc. If it checks out and is completely eye-clean chances are it will be mine. Any care to guess a price?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/26/2008 3:52:54 PM
Author: doctork
I am having WhiteFlash bring the 2.7 stone in to examine it, take images, ideal scope, etc. If it checks out and is completely eye-clean chances are it will be mine. Any care to guess a price?

LOL! I don''t do price guessing, but this diamond looks very promising, I hope it passes muster!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/26/2008 1:46:07 PM
Author: doctork

Date: 6/26/2008 12:00:04 PM
Author: Ellen
Are you sure you typed the PA correctly on the first one?



Anyway, I like everything about the second one so far. An idealscope pic would be nice. I'm assuming it's an AGS?


Also, can you post the rest of the info please?

I believe that's the correct information. What makes you think it's off?

I'll try to get idealscopes.

Well, normally I would expect it to be at least around 40.4, usually more like 40.5-4.6. You just don't see them below 40, at least I haven't. But I suppose it could be right, in which case it's a big PASS. Not a good angle.

I'm really hoping the 2.7 is all we want it to be. As far as price, I'd hate to guess. But if you made me, somewhere between 18-21,000 range would not be out of the question. We aren't in the habit of pricing stones of this size much though.

 

[doctork]

Date: 6/26/2008 4:55:09 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 6/26/2008 1:46:07 PM

Author: doctork

Date: 6/26/2008 12:00:04 PM

Author: Ellen

Are you sure you typed the PA correctly on the first one?




Anyway, I like everything about the second one so far. An idealscope pic would be nice. I''m assuming it''s an AGS?



Also, can you post the rest of the info please?

I believe that''s the correct information. What makes you think it''s off?


I''ll try to get idealscopes.

Well, normally I would expect it to be at least around 40.4, usually more like 40.5-4.6. You just don''t see them below 40, at least I haven''t. But I suppose it could be right, in which case it''s a big PASS. Not a good angle.


I''m really hoping the 2.7 is all we want it to be. As far as price, I''d hate to guess. But if you made me, somewhere between 18-21,000 range would not be out of the question. We aren''t in the habit of pricing stones of this size much though.

Thanks for that insight into the pavilion angle. The 2.7 should be in tomorrow, and I should get a sarin report, idealscope, and 40x images. Let''s keep our fingers crossed!

PS; Good guess on the price!

 

[Ellen]

You''re welcome! I''ll be looking for your info. *fingers crossed*