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neverenoughbags · Sep 1st, 2009, 11:15 AM

So I found this ring...here are the specs:

1.38 Ct centre stone round brilliant....with one small bagget on either side.

Stone is a firm I colour, SI1/SI2 border line.... Baggets are about 0.14 each with same colour, but VS2.

The cut is "medium".... I think it's a shallow cut...

It's set on platinum. It's an estate ring, selling for $4000 CAD...

It's pretty much ready to wear, all you need to do is get it re-polished.

I think this is a good deal? What do you girls think?

Japster · Sep 1st, 2009, 11:56 AM

$4000 CAD is equal to 3,630.02 USD ?

The difference between an SI1 and SI2 could be $600-800ish at that carat weight, does it have a cert with it?
If the cut is good, that would be a great price.

neverenoughbags · Sep 1st, 2009, 12:00 PM

Yup.... $3600ish is close enough.... It doesn't have a cert with it, just an appraisal by an independent jewler.....noting the specs above...... The cut is label on the appraisal as "medium" whatever that means? Worst case it's SI2.... is it still worth it?

Note: Seller said it was I to J, SI1, but when appraised by intependent store, it was noted as I colour and SI2.....

ahertz · Sep 1st, 2009, 12:15 PM

I personally wouldn't spend that much money on an uncertified diamond. But if it's something you really love, can you take it to an appraiser of your own before you commit to the purchase?

neverenoughbags · Sep 1st, 2009, 12:28 PM

Yup....we did just that and confirmed the specs.... appraisal came back at $16K, but the appraisals are always inflated.... so I guess its a good deal?

Japster · Sep 1st, 2009, 01:53 PM

neverenoughbags- Yep that is a very good price. Good for you for taking it to another appraiser.

The rap price difference between I-J is only a couple hundred at that carat weight and a J can easily face up much whiter (since diamonds are actually graded upside down or "face down").

The 'medium' probably refers to the girdle thickness.

guccikat · Sep 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM

I also think "medium" is refering to the girdle. You might want to find out the how the cut is on the stone as well. But judging by the initial specs and since it's set in Platinum, seems like a good deal.

neverenoughbags · Sep 1st, 2009, 03:03 PM

Hum...let me grab the document that the appraiser gave me and see what the medium refers to...I thought it was cut...but could be wrong..... will let you all know...

Edit: I just checked....it is refering to "CUT"..... does that mean it's bad..? It's really nice looking....

TylerDurden · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:34 PM

Good deal

papertiger · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:53 PM

I think it's fair. I don't think it's the bargain of the century but I think its not 'out of touch'.

I think what matters equally than value for C$ is if you like the setting/stones.

True you can always have the stones re-set but all in all I think even colour of diamonds can be personal (I don't mind 'greyish' but not 'yellowish' er I don't mean fancy colours obviously).

If you like the stones - most important. If you like the setting too - bonus.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Sep 1st, 2009, 06:01 PM

how does it look to you? I wouldn't probably bother investing in a "medium" cut to be honest. I'd rather go a little smaller and get a better cut.

Sep 1st, 2009, 11:15 AM	#1
neverenoughbags OP "Hello Lover..." Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 203	Diamond Ring - Pricing - Is it a steal? So I found this ring...here are the specs: 1.38 Ct centre stone round brilliant....with one small bagget on either side. Stone is a firm I colour, SI1/SI2 border line.... Baggets are about 0.14 each with same colour, but VS2. The cut is "medium".... I think it's a shallow cut... It's set on platinum. It's an estate ring, selling for $4000 CAD... It's pretty much ready to wear, all you need to do is get it re-polished. I think this is a good deal? What do you girls think?

Sep 1st, 2009, 11:56 AM	#2
Japster Plays with Balls Joined: May 2006 Location: WI Posts: 7,328	$4000 CAD is equal to 3,630.02 USD ? The difference between an SI1 and SI2 could be $600-800ish at that carat weight, does it have a cert with it? If the cut is good, that would be a great price.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 12:00 PM	#3
neverenoughbags OP "Hello Lover..." Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 203	Yup.... $3600ish is close enough.... It doesn't have a cert with it, just an appraisal by an independent jewler.....noting the specs above...... The cut is label on the appraisal as "medium" whatever that means? Worst case it's SI2.... is it still worth it? Note: Seller said it was I to J, SI1, but when appraised by intependent store, it was noted as I colour and SI2.....
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Sep 1st, 2009, 12:15 PM	#4
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,255	I personally wouldn't spend that much money on an uncertified diamond. But if it's something you really love, can you take it to an appraiser of your own before you commit to the purchase?
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Sep 1st, 2009, 01:53 PM	#6
Japster Plays with Balls Joined: May 2006 Location: WI Posts: 7,328	neverenoughbags- Yep that is a very good price. Good for you for taking it to another appraiser. The rap price difference between I-J is only a couple hundred at that carat weight and a J can easily face up much whiter (since diamonds are actually graded upside down or "face down"). The 'medium' probably refers to the girdle thickness.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 12:28 PM	#5
neverenoughbags OP "Hello Lover..." Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 203	Yup....we did just that and confirmed the specs.... appraisal came back at $16K, but the appraisals are always inflated.... so I guess its a good deal?

Sep 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM	#7
guccikat Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 203	I also think "medium" is refering to the girdle. You might want to find out the how the cut is on the stone as well. But judging by the initial specs and since it's set in Platinum, seems like a good deal.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 03:03 PM	#8
neverenoughbags OP "Hello Lover..." Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 203	Hum...let me grab the document that the appraiser gave me and see what the medium refers to...I thought it was cut...but could be wrong..... will let you all know... Edit: I just checked....it is refering to "CUT"..... does that mean it's bad..? It's really nice looking....
	Last edited by neverenoughbags; Sep 1st, 2009 at 03:14 PM.

Sep 1st, 2009, 05:34 PM	#9
TylerDurden Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 565	Good deal

Sep 1st, 2009, 05:53 PM	#10
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,687	I think it's fair. I don't think it's the bargain of the century but I think its not 'out of touch'. I think what matters equally than value for C$ is if you like the setting/stones. True you can always have the stones re-set but all in all I think even colour of diamonds can be personal (I don't mind 'greyish' but not 'yellowish' er I don't mean fancy colours obviously). If you like the stones - most important. If you like the setting too - bonus.

Sep 1st, 2009, 06:01 PM	#11
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,747	how does it look to you? I wouldn't probably bother investing in a "medium" cut to be honest. I'd rather go a little smaller and get a better cut.
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