Comments on: Diamond Clarity Chart 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: Mikehttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-77816 Mike Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:16:33 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-77816 Hi Ally. Have you seen this diamond up close? An EGL J I1 is going to be a very included stone with a noticeable yellow tint. And yes, the price is very very high for what you described. Are you on the islands now on vacation (I'm guessing based on your IP address)? If yes, please please do not buy there. I get emails ALL THE TIME from people who've deeply regretted buying diamonds on the islands while on vacation. It's a complete scam the way they deal with people like you there.If you want to spend that much on a diamond, then please go home, take a week to get back into your normal life, and then get back in touch with me. You shouldn't spend this kind of money in a rush while you're on vacation. Hi Ally. Have you seen this diamond up close? An EGL J I1 is going to be a very included stone with a noticeable yellow tint. And yes, the price is very very high for what you described. Are you on the islands now on vacation (I’m guessing based on your IP address)? If yes, please please do not buy there. I get emails ALL THE TIME from people who’ve deeply regretted buying diamonds on the islands while on vacation. It’s a complete scam the way they deal with people like you there.

If you want to spend that much on a diamond, then please go home, take a week to get back into your normal life, and then get back in touch with me. You shouldn’t spend this kind of money in a rush while you’re on vacation.

]]> By: ally robinsonhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-77741 ally robinson Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:35:01 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-77741 I am considering buying a 10 carat cushion cut, Clarity I1, color J (Lab is EGL)and received a price of $125,000.00. I was told by a different Jeweler that the price would be fair if the clarity was a SI2, but because it is an I1, the price should be about $80,000.00. Is this correct? What would be the rough estimate of a fair price? Thank you. I am considering buying a 10 carat cushion cut, Clarity I1, color J (Lab is EGL)and received a price of $125,000.00. I was told by a different Jeweler that the price would be fair if the clarity was a SI2, but because it is an I1, the price should be about $80,000.00. Is this correct? What would be the rough estimate of a fair price? Thank you.

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-73958 Ira Weissman Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:01:12 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-73958 Not that I know of! But I'm really the wrong person to ask. I know very little about gold - my professional knowledge is limited to the loose diamond trade. Not that I know of! But I’m really the wrong person to ask. I know very little about gold – my professional knowledge is limited to the loose diamond trade.

]]> By: Annhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-73648 Ann Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:47:07 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-73648 Hi Ira,Thank you for your quick answer!Fair enough - I will find out tomorrow. Is there any way I could test the gold by sight or touch, or would I have to take it to a jeweler? Would replating it work (to protect the gold a bit; i know plating doesn't add to the strength of the gold),until I can afford to have it recast, or set in a new setting? Hi Ira,

Thank you for your quick answer!

Fair enough – I will find out tomorrow. Is there any way I could test the gold by sight or touch, or would I have to take it to a jeweler? Would replating it work (to protect the gold a bit; i know plating doesn’t add to the strength of the gold),until I can afford to have it recast, or set in a new setting?

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-73602 Ira Weissman Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:46:32 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-73602 If the diamond really is what it says it is, it could be a great deal. The only problem is that there's no way to really know. You also don't know what the cut quality is like. Plus, take into account that old gold gets very brittle. I made the mistake of getting my wife a real antique engagement ring and it broke after a couple of years and a few side stones fell out. If the diamond really is what it says it is, it could be a great deal. The only problem is that there’s no way to really know. You also don’t know what the cut quality is like. Plus, take into account that old gold gets very brittle. I made the mistake of getting my wife a real antique engagement ring and it broke after a couple of years and a few side stones fell out.

]]> By: Annhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-73438 Ann Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:40:30 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-73438 Hello,I've been reading your site for awhile. I was wondering if you think this is a good buy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86594237/diamond-vintage-wedding-set-1940sMy brother, who is a manager at an upscale jewelry store, says that it's a pretty decent deal. I realize I would have to get the prongs reset - maybe totally redone in platinum.I'm meeting the seller soon to gauge the set for myself before purchasing it. With our budget, this looks like the best deal I've found yet...and I've been searching for months.Thank you for your help :) Hello,

I’ve been reading your site for awhile. I was wondering if you think this is a good buy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86594237/diamond-vintage-wedding-set-1940s

My brother, who is a manager at an upscale jewelry store, says that it’s a pretty decent deal. I realize I would have to get the prongs reset – maybe totally redone in platinum.

I’m meeting the seller soon to gauge the set for myself before purchasing it. With our budget, this looks like the best deal I’ve found yet…and I’ve been searching for months.

Thank you for your help :)

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-67928 Ira Weissman Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:37:24 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-67928 Hi Caroline. No way to tell, but it sounds like that stone is expensive. See here for comparison: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1426543.asp Hi Caroline. No way to tell, but it sounds like that stone is expensive. See here for comparison:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1426543.asp

]]> By: Carolinehttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-67752 Caroline Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:51:30 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-67752 Hi Ira,I know this is an impossible question however I have been offered a GIA certified diamond for approx $29500 dollars (GG SI1, 2.18ct with excellent cut, symmetry and polish, no fluorescence, 60% table 60% depth. When I look at the GIA certificate online I see that most of the inclusions are directly on the table of the diamond. Will these be seen with a naked eye or would you avoid this? Hi Ira,

I know this is an impossible question however I have been offered a GIA certified diamond for approx $29500 dollars (GG SI1, 2.18ct with excellent cut, symmetry and polish, no fluorescence, 60% table 60% depth. When I look at the GIA certificate online I see that most of the inclusions are directly on the table of the diamond. Will these be seen with a naked eye or would you avoid this?

]]> By: Ira Weissmanhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-64364 Ira Weissman Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:59:51 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-64364 Hi Kevin. This isn't a good combination because the stones don't match. The table and depth %s need to be similar otherwise the stones will look different. Here's what I suggest: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/matching-pairs/view.asp?item1=1427683&item2=1436430 - that combo for the side stones http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1438983.asp - for the center stone Hi Kevin. This isn’t a good combination because the stones don’t match. The table and depth %s need to be similar otherwise the stones will look different. Here’s what I suggest:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/matching-pairs/view.asp?item1=1427683&item2=1436430 – that combo for the side stones
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1438983.asp – for the center stone

]]> By: Kevinhttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/diamond-clarity-chart/comment-page-1/#comment-64319 Kevin Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:00:56 +0000 http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?page_id=2219#comment-64319 Ira... how do you like this combination. Would you improve at the same/similar price?I'm wanting these to really shine.best! Kev.Setting: http://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-three-stone-ring/2-carat-white-gold-three-stone-diamond-ring.htmlCenter: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1431795.asp Left: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1424936.asp Right: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1380771.asp Ira… how do you like this combination. Would you improve at the same/similar price?

I’m wanting these to really shine.

best! Kev.

Setting: http://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-three-stone-ring/2-carat-white-gold-three-stone-diamond-ring.html

Center: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1431795.asp
Left: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1424936.asp
Right: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1380771.asp

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