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[wyndy31]

How much would a Wesselton Diamond be worth with 13.71ct weight ..cleaness -lF Shape- Round ?

[denverappraiser]

Wesselton is the name of a particular mine in Africa. It had a reputation for producing lovely stones and the name came into common usage as a descriptor for high quality diamonds. In the 1950's a new language for describing diamonds was developed by GIA and it is now commonly used throughout the trade. The 'IF' term that you use is from that GIA system. There are currently very few customers who are willing to pay a premium for the product of particular mines although the Canadian mining companies are making a valiant attempt at it. Unless it’s identified as such at the point of mining and then tracked through the processes, it’s currently not possible to identify what mine produced an individual diamond.

Currently diamonds are valued based on several attributes including weight, clarity, color, cut, location, marketplace, provenance (ownership history) and many other variables that make it impossible to give an accurate answer to your question in an internet forum. The stone you describe is probably quite valuable and if you are considering either buying or selling such an item, it would be worth your money and the trouble to seek professional assistance.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA

[wyndy31]

Thanks for the information i wasn't sure what wesselton was.. I am thinking about buying a diamond such as this .. I was just curious about the value even if it was not in tip to top condition ( worst of the worst) so to speak.
Thanks so much.