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[theguzz10]

Hi i am planning on getting engaged and need help this is all i have and any help would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance

1 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.50 Color: E Clarity: SI1 Cut: Excellent Depth: 59.60% Table: 57.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Thin Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.19 Photograph: View Comments: feather on table, star and bezel, twinning wisp in table

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2 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.50 Color: F Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent Depth: 61.60% Table: 57.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Medium Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.11 Photograph: View Comments: Tiny feathers on table, star and bezel

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3 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.50 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut: Excellent Depth: 61.90% Table: 57.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Medium Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.12 Photograph: View Comments: Crystals, clouds and feather in table, crystals in star and upper girdle, cloud in upper girdle

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4 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.51 Color: F Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent Depth: 61.30% Table: 57.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Medium Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.14 Photograph: View Comments: clouds and needles in table

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5 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.51 Color: F Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent Depth: 62.20% Table: 56.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Medium Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.13 Photograph: View Comments: Feathers on upper girdle

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6 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.52 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut: Excellent Depth: 62.30% Table: 55.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Medium Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.16 Photograph: View Comments: Clouds in table and crown, crystals in bezel

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7 Certification: AGS Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.51 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut: Ideal Depth: 62.10% Table: 56.10% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Thin Polish: Ideal Symmetry: Ideal Dimensions: 5.12 Photograph: View Comments: Crystal in table

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8 Certification: GIA Shape: ROUND Weight: 0.51 Color: E Clarity: SI1 Cut: Excellent Depth: 62.00% Table: 56.00% Fluorescence: NONE Girdle: Medium Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Dimensions: 5.13 Photograph: View Comments: crystal in table

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Edited by theguzz10, 10 June 2010 - 01:53 PM.

[davidelevi]

Given the similarity on paper, and one single photograph each (in not particularly revealing lighting conditions), there is not much anyone can say. If it's any use, no-one will be able to tell an 0.50 E from an F once they are set.

While the vendor is trying to provide info by describing type and location of the inclusions, this is not particularly useful to someone deciding whether to "compromise" on clarity to get something else, since it does not tell you at all whether the inclusions are visible or not (nor does the picture), so we can't even discriminate based on this.

[denverappraiser]

You're asking for assistance in choosing blind between several very similar stones, which is a fundamental problem in the diamond business. Even when people can see and play with the stones it's remarkably difficult. The solution is one that it looks like you've already started. Choose your dealer carefully. I'm going to guess by the similarity of the photo techniques and the descriptions that these are all being offered by the same outfit and I'm going to presume that you chose these folks at least in part because you vetted them and count them as trustworthy. Good. Ask them for their advice about their inventory. If you haven't already considered whether these are folks you want to do business with, do it now. The fact that they've got photos is decent (although not conclusive) evidence that they've actually got the stones and this means you can use their advice in choosing one over another. Talk to them. This is part of what you're paying them for so you might as well take advantage of it. They can't answer your questions if you don't ask.

Neil

Edited by denverappraiser, 11 June 2010 - 08:04 PM.

[Britani17]

Well, I don't think the jeweler has those diamonds in stock unless you are dealing straight with the manufacturer which would be difficult but not uncommon these days. We can get any one of these stones as well. We have a 100% upgrade policy on all of our diamonds and can give you light performance analysis on the stone of your choice too. Contact info@dbof.com for competitive prices.