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[tntback2me]

Hi all!

I'm looking at a marquise ring for my girlfriend, and want to get as much value as I can for the money I'm spending. I've found this stone that I think is very nice and have the chance to buy it. Here's what it looks like:

Carat Weight: 1.02
Cut: Very Good
Color Grade: D
Clarity: VVS1
Depth %: 60.1%
Table %: 56%
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Very Good
Girdle: Slightly Thick to Very Thick, with facets
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None

It's barely a carat but it also seems a little expensive. It's just over $12,000. I can afford that much but am wondering if there's anything I should be looking at to get better value? I guess I'm wondering if I can sacrifice one of the above characteristics for a slightly bigger stone? Or if I should?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[jan]

Did you actually see the stone in person? If you wanted something larger you could go even with something as low as a SI1 or VS2 in clarity and G-H in color. That way the size would be maximized. D VVS1 is a very rare grade and you will pay much more for something that you might not be able to tell the difference with the eye.



Jan
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[TheRock]

If you can post your approximate budget, we could really give you some good advice on where to start. You don't need a D VVS1, and you don’t need to be in debt for the rest of your life for you to find a beautiful diamond.

[tntback2me]

Okay now I'm intrigued Yes I did see the stone and I liked it. But you guys are saying I can do better? I've looked at a few SI1's and even one or two VS1's but so far I don't like what I see through the loop. They have spots. My budget can handle the $12,000 hit, I just want to make sure I get the most for it. And I feel like I want the whitest diamond I can afford. But like I mentioned earlier, if I can find something that is real close and a little bigger, is that the way to go?

Thanks for your help!

[TheRock]

Do a search using the price research here and look for something similar. Look for a D color VVS1 and keep the depth between 59.5 & 61.5, the table between 53 & 57. Look for very good or better polish and symmetry. Try to avoid the very thick girdle. Do you have measurements or a copy of the certificate for the stone you've seen?

I think it's a fair price, but I think you can improve slightly on the cut.

[tntback2me]

Thanks for the tips. I will do a search. I'll let you know what I come up with.