Comments on: Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com Opening the Eyes of the Diamond Consumer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Emilyhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-68168 Emily Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:41:52 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-68168 I'm not actually that interested in diamonds outside of a geology perspective (I was a geology major and did some research on diamond formation) but you are a great writer and great at organizing information! Great site! I’m not actually that interested in diamonds outside of a geology perspective (I was a geology major and did some research on diamond formation) but you are a great writer and great at organizing information! Great site!

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-67511 Ira Weissman Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:48:15 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-67511 Not important at all. You would never be able to see a difference. Not important at all. You would never be able to see a difference.

]]> By: Richhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-67510 Rich Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:46:53 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-67510 Thanks Ira. How important is symmetry with regard to sparkle, specifically very good compared to excellent.? Thanks Thanks Ira. How important is symmetry with regard to sparkle, specifically very good compared to excellent.?
Thanks

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-67272 Ira Weissman Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:29:25 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-67272 Hi Rich. That's definitely a great looking stone, but I think this is a slightly better buy: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1419926.aspThe difference between G and F is not perceptible, but the $500 difference most definitely is. Hi Rich. That’s definitely a great looking stone, but I think this is a slightly better buy:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1419926.asp

The difference between G and F is not perceptible, but the $500 difference most definitely is.

]]> By: Richhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-67248 Rich Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:22:04 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-67248 Appreciate very much your insightful advice. Wondering if you can give me your opinion on this diamond? Want it to be eye clean with little to no color and uniformly "sparkly"....:)From James Allen (currently on hold for me):Specifications for Item #: 1433194 Shape: Princess Carat weight: 1.05 Cut: Ideal Color: F Clarity: VS2 Certificate: GIA Depth: 70.9% Table: 69.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Thin to medium Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 5.73*5.68*4.03 Ratio: 1.01 Price: about $5600The GIA certificate shows a fairly uniform pattern (not sure if that matters) and some what seem to be minor inclusions. Seems a little pricey but I want something that I won't regret later. Is there another .9-1.1 carat princess stone I should be looking at or should I go elsewhere - I'd prefer to stay with james allen as I purchased her bow-tie setting there. Thank you very much for your time.Regards,Rich Appreciate very much your insightful advice. Wondering if you can give me your opinion on this diamond? Want it to be eye clean with little to no color and uniformly “sparkly”….:)

From James Allen (currently on hold for me):

Specifications for Item #: 1433194

Shape: Princess
Carat weight: 1.05
Cut: Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 70.9%
Table: 69.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.73*5.68*4.03
Ratio: 1.01
Price: about $5600

The GIA certificate shows a fairly uniform pattern (not sure if that matters) and some what seem to be minor inclusions. Seems a little pricey but I want something that I won’t regret later. Is there another .9-1.1 carat princess stone I should be looking at or should I go elsewhere – I’d prefer to stay with james allen as I purchased her bow-tie setting there. Thank you very much for your time.

Regards,

Rich

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-67065 Ira Weissman Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:07:38 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-67065 Hi Nial. You have to use what's available to you. There are very few GIA stones in Dubai, and even the ones that do exist you can't really trust because GIA doesn't seal their stones. Hi Nial. You have to use what’s available to you. There are very few GIA stones in Dubai, and even the ones that do exist you can’t really trust because GIA doesn’t seal their stones.

]]> By: nialhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-66975 nial Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:25:00 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-66975 ira, the alternative to the above is an emerald cut, E, 1.07 ct, vs1. this is GIA cert however. would you go for this as opposed to the one above? the GIA cert stone is priced at $5.7. many thanks for your advice ira, the alternative to the above is an emerald cut, E, 1.07 ct, vs1. this is GIA cert however. would you go for this as opposed to the one above? the GIA cert stone is priced at $5.7. many thanks for your advice

]]> By: nialhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-66973 nial Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:14:27 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-66973 Hi Ira, i am looking at a 1.3ct. vvs2, E, emerald cut stone. buying for about $7,000. i like the stone but I am concerned that it is IGI cert, rather than GIA. I am buying it in Dubai. Should I be worried about the IGI cert? Niall, Thx Hi Ira, i am looking at a 1.3ct. vvs2, E, emerald cut stone. buying for about $7,000. i like the stone but I am concerned that it is IGI cert, rather than GIA. I am buying it in Dubai. Should I be worried about the IGI cert? Niall, Thx

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-64951 Ira Weissman Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:15:33 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-64951 They're nice, but do you realize that those rings aren't for sale? They’re nice, but do you realize that those rings aren’t for sale?

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-64948 Ira Weissman Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:08:41 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-64948 If you're aware of it, and it doesn't bother you, then there's nothing wrong with it. If you’re aware of it, and it doesn’t bother you, then there’s nothing wrong with it.

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