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Aug 31st, 2009, 02:53 PM
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Diamond pricing 1.75 carat, J, Si2
My local consignment shop has a really pretty and sparkly diamond for sale $6100 plus tax (9% which sucks) Specs on it: 1.75 carat, Color J, grade Si2. It looks really beautiful but I know the specs are not the best. Is this a good deal or should I pass on it?
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Aug 31st, 2009, 04:49 PM
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Is this price reasonable?
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Aug 31st, 2009, 05:23 PM
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no way of knowing w/o a reliable certification.
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Aug 31st, 2009, 05:51 PM
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needs to know the very detail. compare it at bluenile then you'll know...
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Aug 31st, 2009, 06:06 PM
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what kind of certification should I ask to see? I did check out bluenile and they are pricing the same stone at $8000++
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Aug 31st, 2009, 06:16 PM
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if u go to bluenile you should see that it comes w/ certification - i think thats what swanky meant.
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Aug 31st, 2009, 06:20 PM
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going to bluenile won't help. W/o a certification from GIA or other there's no way to even compare it to another stone w/ same color/clarity/weight.
The CUT is what you need to know about 
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Aug 31st, 2009, 09:23 PM
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Even if it's an excellent or ideal cut, for an J color SI2 I think the price might be a little high. Unless it comes with a setting...
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Sep 1st, 2009, 05:08 AM
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Diamond prices are totally different depending on the area you live.
This is how I look at it... Do you have the money? Do you absolutely LOVE it? If so, then go for it! :) |
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Sep 1st, 2009, 05:15 AM
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a loose 1.7ct, J Colour, Si2, Very Good cut cost approx 8000 on Bluenile.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 05:55 AM
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If it was truly an SI2, firm J color with a good cut that price would be very good. Hope that helps. |
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Sep 1st, 2009, 02:12 PM
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Without the certification, would the consignment shop be allowed to lower the price? If you love it, then it's worth it to see if they can bring the price down. Given those specs, it sounds like a generous size and a warm looking diamond...
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Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:31 AM
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^^ She did have it independently appraised but I would recommend for anyone that they can always ask if the diamond can be shipped to a lab like GIA and have the sale be dependent on confirmation from the lab-- you would cover the expense of the report.
I also recommend PGS lab out of Chicago-- I know the owners (The Tashey's) and they grade as strict as GIA. I am a GIA alumni and of course love GIA but still would also recommend PGS as a quicker, less expensive alternative. |
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