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GIA VS1 but a bruise and a cavity? Would that be a no go?

Do they have a website? There should be a return policy for their store there. You should be able to negotiate price better if you are dealing directly with them, but under no circumstances would I do it without a long enough return period to have an appraiser look at it. I think it has promise, too, but I can't tell enough from these pictures to say it's worth buying especially without having an expert check out the clarity issues.
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
Do they have a website? There should be a return policy for their store there. You should be able to negotiate price better if you are dealing directly with them, but under no circumstances would I do it without a long enough return period to have an appraiser look at it. I think it has promise, too, but I can't tell enough from these pictures to say it's worth buying especially without having an expert check out the clarity issues.
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They do have a website but it is a bit clunky and it's one where when you look at their items it says "view on ebay".
 
Mreader said:
Did you get to see it in person? I guess my question is if the proportions are ideal, does that automatically mean that the facet pattern should be crisp? That’s what concerns me. I will inquire about returns with them.
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I did not see it in person, but I believe the facet patterns will be crisp.
 
I think the stone has good potential. But, I agree, the photos are not great and the ring looks maybe dirty. What would you do with the sides if you just want a solitaire though? Is this more cost effective than a non three stone?
 
Hmm. It is irritating that it’s dirty. They should at least be able to provide a reasonable video?

I’m in Chicago. Not sure who the vendor is, though. The only storefront + eBay duo I know of is Ivy & Rose…

If it’s in the city proper maybe I could inspect in person this Sunday? If it’s the burbs, I don’t think I could. Not sure if that’s helpful…

But if you can return, I’d want to see this in person for myself!
 
Cerulean said:
Hmm. It is irritating that it’s dirty. They should at least be able to provide a reasonable video?

I’m in Chicago. Not sure who the vendor is, though. The only storefront + eBay duo I know of is Ivy & Rose…

If it’s in the city proper maybe I could inspect in person this Sunday? If it’s the burbs, I don’t think I could. Not sure if that’s helpful…

But if you can return, I’d want to see this in person for myself!
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It’s in Palatine, IL so not in Chicago proper. Exquisite Jewelers. At first I didn’t want to say the name for fear of lurkers, but as I don’t think I’m nearing pulling the trigger or anything I figured why not.
 
Mreader said:
It’s in Palatine, IL so not in Chicago proper. Exquisite Jewelers. At first I didn’t want to say the name for fear of lurkers, but as I don’t think I’m nearing pulling the trigger or anything I figured why not.
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Oh bummer, that’s quite far from me! Sorry (I don’t drive, hence the impossibility!)

I do agree with others that I think this diamond looks like it could be gorgeous in real life. I think it’s dirty, and they aren’t taking the most helpful photos. If they have good returns, might be nice to at least look
 
elizat said:
I think the stone has good potential. But, I agree, the photos are not great and the ring looks maybe dirty. What would you do with the sides if you just want a solitaire though? Is this more cost effective than a non three stone?
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The price point seems pretty good to me and is competitive with solitaires of similar size. But again can’t see the faceting. I would probably hoard the sides for a future project haha.
 
Cerulean said:
Oh bummer, that’s quite far from me! Sorry (I don’t drive, hence the impossibility!)

I do agree with others that I think this diamond looks like it could be gorgeous in real life. I think it’s dirty, and they aren’t taking the most helpful photos. If they have good returns, might be nice to at least look
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No worries and it is a kind offer even if it were in the city!
 
I used to live in palatine! All my local friends have since moved though. It looks like a beautiful stone. Any luck yet?
 
blingmeupscotty said:
I used to live in palatine! All my local friends have since moved though. It looks like a beautiful stone. Any luck yet?
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No luck yet. I feel really hesitant to pay 16 + for a ring just to look at it even if they have returns. It just feels weird to me. The fact that I cannot clearly see the pattern is a bummer. I find that I am attracted to facet patterns that have more of a blocky look, kind of like this one:

Handcrafted Cori Old European Cut Diamond Ring by Single Stone at 1stDibs | cori diamond

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - 2.34ctw Q-R/VVS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18k yellow gold mounting. Ring is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
www.1stdibs.com www.1stdibs.com

But I can't tell from this stone. In any case I need to just be more patient than I normally am. I had planned to pull the trigger on a ring that got away, so that is why I have been looking for something with similar specs.
 
Mreader said:
No luck yet. I feel really hesitant to pay 16 + for a ring just to look at it even if they have returns. It just feels weird to me. The fact that I cannot clearly see the pattern is a bummer. I find that I am attracted to facet patterns that have more of a blocky look, kind of like this one:

Handcrafted Cori Old European Cut Diamond Ring by Single Stone at 1stDibs | cori diamond

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - 2.34ctw Q-R/VVS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18k yellow gold mounting. Ring is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
www.1stdibs.com www.1stdibs.com

But I can't tell from this stone. In any case I need to just be more patient than I normally am. I had planned to pull the trigger on a ring that got away, so that is why I have been looking for something with similar specs.
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The stone in the center of the 3-stone has totally different character than the stone you linked on 1st Dibs. The 1st Dibs one isn’t an OEC, as it has a 56% table. That makes it a transitional (and it seems to have a ton of leakage under the table).
 
Tourmaline said:
The stone in the center of the 3-stone has totally different character than the stone you linked on 1st Dibs. The 1st Dibs one isn’t an OEC, as it has a 56% table. That makes it a transitional (and it seems to have a ton of leakage under the table).
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Yes I see it is more of a transitional. I like the pattern but I also still really love the pattern of your stone, as well as Missy’s for example. Even though they are not transitionals the faceting is very “tight” for lack of a better word (I should brush up on my terminology). I’ve seen some OECs that have a very disorganized look to the faceting. Sorry if I sound a bit all over the place!!
 
Mreader said:
Yes I see it is more of a transitional. I like the pattern but I also still really love the pattern of your stone, as well as Missy’s for example. Even though they are not transitionals the faceting is very “tight” for lack of a better word (I should brush up on my terminology). I’ve seen some OECs that have a very disorganized look to the faceting. Sorry if I sound a bit all over the place!!
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The word “transitional” is often thrown around haphazardly to describe a badly cut OEC or modern stone, but there are lovely transitionals, too. They have a larger table and lower depth percentage than OECs. I do not agree that there are more badly cut OECs than badly cut transitionals. It’s a good idea to figure out what look you like, and search for that look.

I hesitate to say this, but the diamond you linked on 1st Dibs is *not* a well-cut diamond. Between intense leakage and terrible lack of symmetry, it’s a mess.
 
Agree with @Tourmaline.

The other photos in the three-stone listing point to a bright and attractive stone. I’m not thrilled with the seller’s followup photos, but I personally wouldn’t be averse to having it shipped out *if* there is a return guarantee. OECs really need to be seen to be chosen!
The 1stDibs stone is a hot mess.
 
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No worries @Tourmaline that is what PS is for. Though I never said there were more badly cut oecs than trannys :)
 
yssie said:
Agree with @Tourmaline.

The other photos in the three-stone listing point to a bright and attractive stone. I’m not thrilled with the seller’s photos, but I personally wouldn’t be averse to having it shipped out *if* there is a return guarantee. OECs really need to be seen to be chosen!
The 1stDibs stone is a hot mess.
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Gah I am pretty embarrassed. I guess I was saying that the checkered pattern is something I am typically drawn to. Once I am 100% sure that the ring that got away is officially gone (I am waiting just to make sure the transaction went through and buyer isn’t wanting to return etc) I will post that one. I am 99.9% sure it is gone but want to be 100.
 
Mreader said:
Gah I am pretty embarrassed. I guess I was saying that the checkered pattern is something I am typically drawn to. Once I am 100% sure that the ring that got away is officially gone (I am waiting just to make sure the transaction went through and buyer isn’t wanting to return etc) I will post that one. I am 99.9% sure it is gone but want to be 100.
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Gotcha - an example of faceting not a stone of interest.

So… The one that got away… Sometimes things have a way of working out. Maybe not immediately, but eventually!!
But I really don’t advise buying any stone if your heart belongs to another, it will never be wholly mind-clean for you. Ask me how I know :???:
 
Spring Day said:
Hi @Mreader I found this while looking up VS1 and cavities. I bought this ring!
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I just now saw this reply! I don't know why I didn't see it before. Anyway as I mentioned I am so excited for you :)
 
Skymonkey2000 said:
Haha, now I bought it!! But am a little concerned everyone passed it up…. Hopefully it is as beautiful as @Tourmaline thinks it will be! Should be here Monday !
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Well I passed bc as I mentioned in the thread I had just missed out on a ring I had my heart set on and so I was indecisive- plus as you see I couldn’t get good photos from the seller!!! @Spring Day ’s pics were WAY better. Both of us ended up w larger stones :). The diamond in this piece is gorgeous I think you’re going to love it.
 
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