Emerald Cut Diamond - Reviews Needed

[rustylarue]

I''m in the final stages of purchasing a diamond, trying to get it in time for Valentine''s Day. I''ve attached some photographs and other information before I make the big purchase. I''d appreciate any and all help you can offer me. Thanks in advance. Also, I''m posting each file on a separately, if there''s a better way to do this, forgive me.

 

[rustylarue]

Idealscope

 

[rustylarue]

ASET

 

[rustylarue]

40X

 

[bgray]

wow! stunning.

 

[rustylarue]

Forgot the price, $10,886. Is it worth it? Please be honest.

 

[bgray]

what color and clarity is the stone?

 

[yssie]

I love the faceting

 

[rustylarue]

Hi Bgray,

Here''s the info:

Carat: 1.61
Color: E
Clarity: VVS2

 

[rustylarue]

Thanks yssie. Any problems pop out at you? To me it looks good, but I''m not a pro.

 

[Karl_K]

Images look good.
Crown height is marginal.
Ask for an opinion on the fire of the stone.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Pics are pretty, but karl is the expert... please let us know what they say!

 

[bgray]

I think it looks great. most people prefer a crown height of over 10 but its a nominal difference and everything else looks terrific. I love the shape (L to W ratio) --perfect. the price is very right on the button --

 

[Laila619]

Love it! The 40x mag pic is stunning.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/8/2010 9:52:59 PM
Author: Karl_K
Images look good.
Crown height is marginal.
Ask for an opinion on the fire of the stone.

Ditto. An opinion on the fire would be useful due to the table size/ crown height combo. The faceting looks a little tilted to me but check this again with WF to see if this is visible in reality.

 

[rustylarue]

Lorelei & Karl ,

Thanks for your input. I sent them a message this AM re: fire. I''ll let you know how it goes.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/9/2010 8:35:02 AM
Author: rustylarue
Lorelei & Karl ,

Thanks for your input. I sent them a message this AM re: fire. I''ll let you know how it goes.

Thanks Rusty, we will keep an eye out for updates

 

[rustylarue]

So I talked to them. The gemologist told me the crown height doesn''t do anything to adversely affect the diamond, and he said it was one of the best emerald cuts he''d seen. So my next question, is this BS or can we usually take Whiteflash''s word?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/9/2010 11:21:33 AM
Author: rustylarue
So I talked to them. The gemologist told me the crown height doesn''t do anything to adversely affect the diamond, and he said it was one of the best emerald cuts he''d seen. So my next question, is this BS or can we usually take Whiteflash''s word?

Thanks for the help!

WF are honest in their descriptions, what did they say about fire? Did they say if this diamond shows a good or reasonable display of fire/ coloured light?

 

[rustylarue]

Said there is a reasonable amount of fire, but with emerald cuts, there won''t be too much fire in most cases.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/9/2010 11:54:13 AM
Author: rustylarue
Said there is a reasonable amount of fire, but with emerald cuts, there won''t be too much fire in most cases.

Did he say this diamond shows a comparable amount of fire to other EC''s he has seen?

 

[rustylarue]

Yes, he says there is just as much if not more than others.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/9/2010 12:57:48 PM
Author: rustylarue
Yes, he says there is just as much if not more than others.

Ok that sounds fine. The next step would be to view it in person to see what you think.

 

[Karl_K]

Date: 2/9/2010 1:06:09 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 2/9/2010 12:57:48 PM

Author: rustylarue

Yes, he says there is just as much if not more than others.

Ok that sounds fine. The next step would be to view it in person to see what you think.

ditto

 

[bgray]

rusty -i bought my EC from Whiteflash a few years ago. They brought it in and on their assessment I bought it. I have had high high end jewelers tell me its one of the best EC''s they have ever seen..

 

[rustylarue]

Great! Thanks bgray & Karl for providing your advice. It''s much appreciated. The diamond should be coming my way soon.

 

[bgray]

its funny -this stone you are considering has virtually the same l:w ratio as mine and the shoulders are very similar as well. I love these classic emerald cuts! i hope it pleases you in person.

 

[JulieN]

Looks very nice.

 

[marcy]

I am no expert but it looks lovely to me and I can''t wait to see more pictures of it.

 

[rustylarue]

Want to thank everyone again for their help and assurance. Here''s a photo of the diamond. I''m going to pick it up today, and I plan to use it Sunday.