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[WindyCity]

After looking at many different jewelers, I have settled on one jeweler in downtown Chicago - Reuven Gitter. They are good people with an excellent selection of quality diamonds at great prices.

That being said, I was looking at two diamonds and need some advice from the experts. The following specifications are directly from the GIA Reports that they faxed to me. Thanks in advance.

Diamond 1
Price: $9,000
Date Report Issued: November 15, 2004

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 7.2 - 7.24 x 4.54 mm
Carat Weight: 1.50
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI2

Depth: 62.9%
Table: 61%
Girdle: Medium to Thick, Faceted
Culet: None

Polish: Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None

Comments: Clouds are not shown. Crown angles are greater than 35 degrees.

Diamond 2
Price: $6460
Date Report Issued: March 8, 2006

Round Brilliant

Measurements: 6.97 - 7.03 x 4.17mm
Carat Weight: 1.24
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI2
Cut Grade: Very Good

Depth: 59.6%
Table: 59%
Crown Angle: 34
Crown Height: 14
Pavillion Angle: 40.6
Pavillion Depth: 42.5
Star Length: 55%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Very Thin to Thin, Faceted
Culet: None

Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: Faint

[WindyCity]

After doing some thinking, I have eliminated diamond #1. I am considering diamond #2, but am concerned about its girdle thickness. How likely is it that a diamond will chip with a very thin to thin girdle?

[denverappraiser]

If this is to be worn daily in a ring, I would not buy a stone with very thin to thin girdle without very careful inspection by a pro. I suppose it becomes the insurance companies problem in the end but the whole issue of an insurance claim is painful enough that you don't want to get into it if it can be avoided.

Neil

[WindyCity]

denverappraiser, on Tuesday, Dec 5 2006, 10:31 PM, said:

If this is to be worn daily in a ring, I would not buy a stone with very thin to thin girdle without very careful inspection by a pro.  I suppose it becomes the insurance companies problem in the end but the whole issue of an insurance claim is painful enough that you don't want to get into it if it can be avoided.

Neil

Thanks for the advice. I have a few questions.

1. How prone to chipping are diamonds with very thin - thin girdle thickness?

2. What is the ideal girdle thickness? Thin to medium?

3. Aside from the girdle thickness of diamond #2, how would you rate it overall for the price? Keep in mind that I would rather do business in person than over the internet, although I've heard it's a great source.