consumer guidance. we do not sell jewelry.

Jump to content

View New Content      Forum Rules                            New here? Quick site intro

Si3 I1

Started by jaj131, Jun 09 2010 02:31 PM

1 reply to this topic

#1 jaj131

    Newbie

  • Member
  • Pip
  • 1 posts

Posted 09 June 2010 - 02:31 PM

Should I buy a 4 ct tennis bracelet with 40 si3 i1 clarity diamonds for $2600 (14ct gold). I read that Si3 does not exist. But will it matter in 40 samll stones in a bracelet? Is this a good price? Jim

#2 denverappraiser

    Ideal Diamond

  • A-List Appraiser
  • 4,953 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Denver Colorado, USA

Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:01 PM

SI3 is not a GIA grade. SI3-I1 isn't even an EGL grade. Assume that they are AT BEST I1 and shop accordingly. Whether or not this is a problem for you depends on your own taste for such things. I1 (and I2 for that matter) is not a defect, it's just a descriptor. With low end tennis bracelets, the craftsmanship on the gold is often as an important an issue as the grading of the stones. Have you seen the bracelet? Do you like it?

Neil
Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA

There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile.
Professional Appraisals in Denver
Back to The Rock · Next Unread Topic →