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#34
ame said:
If it's an EGL-USA cert, it should be pretty safe, the color might be overrated by a grade and the clarity might be UNDERrated by a grade. But they're trying to compete with the GIA and AGS and they are getting MUCH stricter.

The two big ones you want to look for are GIA and AGS(L) because they are industry-standard.
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Thanks ame!

I've been checking out diamondpriceguru.com and have found a lot of diamonds for not too much (I think). For example:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: from 0.94
Cut:Ideal
Color: G
Clarity:VS2

Certificate:EGL
Polish:Excellent
Symmetry:Excellent
Depth (%):62.8
Table (%):57.0
Fluorescence:None
Culet:–
Girdle:MED
Measurements:6.18×6.24×3.90L/W
Ratio:1.01

for a little over $3400.

How would this stack against a H&A in terms of quality and price?

Thanks!
 
#35
crisp said:
Thanks ame!

I've been checking out diamondpriceguru.com and have found a lot of diamonds for not too much (I think). For example:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: from 0.94
Cut:Ideal
Color: G
Clarity:VS2

Certificate:EGL
Polish:Excellent
Symmetry:Excellent
Depth (%):62.8
Table (%):57.0
Fluorescence:None
Culet:–
Girdle:MED
Measurements:6.18×6.24×3.90L/W
Ratio:1.01

for a little over $3400.

How would this stack against a H&A in terms of quality and price?

Thanks!
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This diamond looks ok on paper however, I would never purchase sight-unseen.

In my opinion, the price seems a bit low.......but again, you'd have to "see" it

As far as H & A diamonds are concerned, we have a few experts here......Risingsun being one. Perhaps they can weigh in!
 
#36
Thanks Contessa.

Buying 'sight-unseen' maybe something I have to do, as I would like to have the ring ready to go when we arrive in NY, or shipped out to me before hand. I will call Jonathan from GOG tomorrow to talk this over.

All opinions and advice on H&A is most welcome! I think that they look lovely!

With regards to settings, I am thinking a solitaire, but more advice on this is also welcome!

Thanks to all again for all the help. You are helping to educate this novice in the ways of diamonds :D
 
#38
For .94 ct, based on below, is it going to face up smaller than it should be?

Certificate:EGL
Polish:Excellent
Symmetry:Excellent
Depth (%):62.8
Table (%):57.0
Fluorescence:None
Culet:–
Girdle:MED
Measurements:6.18×6.24×3.90L/W
Ratio:1.01
 
#40
crisp said:
Thanks ame!

I've been checking out diamondpriceguru.com and have found a lot of diamonds for not too much (I think). For example:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: from 0.94
Cut:Ideal
Color: G
Clarity:VS2

Certificate:EGL
Polish:Excellent
Symmetry:Excellent
Depth (%):62.8
Table (%):57.0
Fluorescence:None
Culet:–
Girdle:MED
Measurements:6.18×6.24×3.90L/W
Ratio:1.01

for a little over $3400.

How would this stack against a H&A in terms of quality and price?

Thanks!
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The face up on that seems pretty small for it's weight.

That said, I have never heard of that site, so I would avoid that.

I would see what Jon and Sarah say (Sarah is his daughter, who works with him) before I do anything else. I didn't think about this but they are closed on Monday.

Also, are you in the UK? Another option more locally may be Indira Marchant, who sells Round and Princess Infinity cut stones. Just an option.
 
#41
ame said:
Also, are you in the UK? Another option more locally may be Indira Marchant, who sells Round and Princess Infinity cut stones. Just an option.
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Thanks ame, I called Indira Marchant and directed to their website. Currently they don't have any available, and she politely suggested that my budget for H&A might be too small.

I will call GOG later today and chat with Jonathan.
 
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