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[smittywrestler]

I am going to purchase a 1.5 carat princess cut diamond with I color VS1 clarity very very good cut and the ring has eight princess cut diamonds in the band that equal 1.25 carats. Their color is probably an I-J and Clarity is around VS2-SI1 all for 10,500. Thanks in advance for any opinions or suggestions.

[highfly]

Hi Smitty, first of all congratulations!!

The ring you described sounds gorgeous, and the price tag you mentioned sounds well within ballpark. I think if you post a picture of the ring and/or more details on the stone we'll be able to give you more thoughts.

Again, congrats on your upcoming engagement!

[jan]

I don't think anyone can rendor you an educated opinion on your possible ring purchase without seeing more details and maybe even the ring itself.

I would say to make sure that you get a center stone with a GIA lab report to start with. You would need to know much more about the cut of the diamond to tell if it is a good deal or not. It also wouldn't hurt to get a light performance analysis on the center stone too because you can't just go by a few numbers to tell you how bright a stone is without *seeing* it. Also the quality of the stones in the mounting and setting quality can make a big difference in the price of the total ring too.

You might want to check out some diamond tutuorials before your purchase as well. Happy shopping.



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[jolene18]

Gosh Smitty it sounds like a great stone. where did you find it? I'm still looking and I'm discouraged with the prices i'm finding. Also, has anyone ever heard of a jeweler showing a COPY of a GIA cert?? Why won't they let me see the original? They said I could get it appraised but I'd have to pay. Why should I get it appraised again if it supposedly already has a GIA cert? Sorry about rambling....

--Jolene

[smittywrestler]

Thanks for all of the support. I will post a pic of the ring after it is made. THey had to customize the ring . But it is GIA certed and when I get the cert from the jeweller I will post all of the info.

[highfly]

Smitty, any updates on that ring?

[jan]

To answer your question Jolene. GIA only does a lab report with the color and clarity and plot of the stone as well as a few dimensions. You will notice that you won't see a price on a GIA lab report. Also most insurance companies won't insure a loose stone so you will more than likey get it mounted. So your appraiser will figure a price for the stone based on the 4 C's and also the mounting.

Make sure your appraiser has the proper credentials such as being a Gemologist and has taken appraisal training.

These organizations are ASA, ISA, NAJA.




Jan
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