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Choosing an Emerald Cut - advice needed!

OK so in order of preference, here are the ones that meet your specs perfectly:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-319685 Checks every box of yours.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.97-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-304688

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.87-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-307196 Different, larger step faceting on this one. Not sure I love it, but I'll reserve judget for the ASET to see if the large facets come out red or blue. May also have a P3 issue, but I can't tell from the way it is resting on the facets.


Here are the 'honorable mentions" that don't meet your specs ( clarity) but I think will be eyeclean and you may want to give a chance to if you like any of them:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.91-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-318011 Strange numbers. But the crown looks fine and it's got potential, plus it's spready.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.97-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-246417 this is proprietary cut. Like a Crisscut or Tycoon. It's a good deal. Not sure how those facets under the table will ASET out. If it's red, the stone could be amazing. If it's blue, then it's a straight pass for me.
 
Hi,

Thanks for those recommendations.

I have now received ASET for some of them.

Let me know which one you prefer.

Thanks, your help is really appreciated!

301642.jpg

304688.jpg

319685.jpg
 
m_joh_nor|1407766683|3730187 said:
Hi,

Thanks for those recommendations.

I have now received ASET for some of them.

Let me know which one you prefer.

Thanks, your help is really appreciated!
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What are the specs for each please, size, colour and clarity?
 
Hi,

Thanks! Yes i like that one too. However, I have some room in my budget, and was thinking the ones I have posted ASETs of here could be good as well. What do you think?
 
The second one has a P3 issue. So number 1 of those.
 
Hey, what do you mean with a P3 issue. Do you see any inclusions?
 
Hi, thanks for posting that. So would you consider any of these diamonds as a good purchase then? Or do you think I should continue looking?

Thanks
 
Please post video/link to stone in the first ASET.
 
I'm torn between the other two. The first one has the better ASET. But the last one has a better video. Plus it's visually longer/larger.

Which did the gemologist prefer?
 
Gypsy|1407915920|3731367 said:
I'm torn between the other two. The first one has the better ASET. But the last one has a better video. Plus it's visually longer/larger.

Which did the gemologist prefer?
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He preferred the second one. Meaning this one: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.97-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-304688

JA wrote: the gemologist found the 0.97 carat-G-VVS2 (diamond 304688; $4,110) to be the liveliest performer. It has the perfect alternating patter of light dark that is very crisp and clean. The brilliance (white light return), fire (dispersion of color) and sparkle is well balanced and symmetrical. It is a true "G" in color (meaning that it faces up a beautiful white) and is completely "eye clean".
 
Gypsy|1408002104|3732117 said:
I meant, which of these two:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.91-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-301642
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-319685

The G has a P3 problem and is a disqualify for me. Not first time the gemologists at JA have failed to recognize the issue.

What were the rest of the comments? Usually they talk about all the stones.
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Here are the rest of the comments:
The 0.91 carat-F-VVS2 (diamond 301642; $4,820) is a close second. It too has a perfect alternating patternof light and dark; however, the gemologist was able to notice that wasn't as crisp as the 0.97 carat. It has a great amount of fire and sparkle as well and is also a great recommendation. The 0.90 carat-F-VVS2 (diamond 319685; $3,660) is a very beautiful option; with a great amunt of life; however, next to these two it is a third best. The two "F" color diamonds are true "F's" in color and are both a bright, "icy" white color.

When I asked about the P3 issue, the sales consultant said:
I am not sure what the facet angle is for these diamonds; however, I can assure you that there is no p3 angle issues with any of these diamonds. If there was any issue with light leakage or windowing; the gemologist would have let us know of those issues. Looking at the 360 image on the site, the ASET image, the GIA report and the review from the gemologist, we can rest assured that we are getting a great diamond by choosing 304688.

What do you think would be the best way to go? Should I ask them to do another evaluation of the G?
 
I need to make a decision by tonight, as they cant hold the diamond any longer then.

I got another reply from JA:
I completely understand and I did ask the gemologist to look over the diamond for us again and he does not see a p3 issue with the diamond. It may seem that way in the ASET or even the video; however, that does not change the gemologists opinion on the diamond when he has it in his hands and is viewing the diamond. He reassured me that it is a very beautiful option.

I think I might go for this diamond. Your thoughts?
 
Do it. They have a bullet proof return policy.
 
That is really gorgeous. Job well done!

Looking forward to hand shots!

:clap:
 
Gorgeous! I'm sure she'll love it :appl:
 
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