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Help, I have buyers remorse. Are the proportions okay? I might have rushed into this purchase.

Yes, please go ahead and contact JA to cancel your order rather than proceeding with the plan of returning it afterwards. I’m sure they would far rather you cancel it now or switch to a different diamond and have to go through the whole process of setting the ring and then accepting a return.
 
lovedogs said:
I'm not a fan of the stone you bought. I'll try to find alternatives. There are much better choices out there
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Thanks for all your help, but out of curiosity what is it about the stone that makes you not a fan. I understand that the cut proportions are not super ideal compared to the ones your recommended, but to the average person's eye would it be noticeable? Are these things only noticeable under microscope? Would the original stone be less sparkly and brilliant?
 
JloS said:
Thanks for all your help, but out of curiosity what is it about the stone that makes you not a fan. I understand that the cut proportions are not super ideal compared to the ones your recommended, but to the average person's eye would it be noticeable? Are these things only noticeable under microscope? Would the original stone be less sparkly and brilliant?
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It's "splintery" with the arrows and seems to have leakage and/or obstruction (random black places where it shouldn't be).

Will it be obvious to you? I don't know. I woild notice it, but everyone is different
 
If compare the stone that you originally purchased to one that is better proportioned side-by-side, you would notice a difference in the amount of sparkle, the patterning would be more precise and interesting in a better cut stone, and overall a better cut stone would be livelier and catch other people‘s attention more. These aren’t things you only notice with a microscope. Well cut stones are obvious to the naked eye.
 
I have been here for a while, but I have never really gotten into the science/nuances of angles, crown heights, etc. I have mainly just hit the "Easy" button and purchased super ideals when it comes to diamonds.

That being said, I do have a few pieces that have diamonds that are not super ideals, and I can tell the difference. My husband can tell the difference. There is a precision to super ideals that is noticeable, even to our aging eyes.

Is it worth it to spend the extra money? Only you can answer that question. But I do think that if you compared them side by side, yes, you would see a difference.
 
Heathcat24 said:
I have been here for a while, but I have never really gotten into the science/nuances of angles, crown heights, etc. I have mainly just hit the "Easy" button and purchased super ideals when it comes to diamonds.

That being said, I do have a few pieces that have diamonds that are not super ideals, and I can tell the difference. My husband can tell the difference. There is a precision to super ideals that is noticeable, even to our aging eyes.

Is it worth it to spend the extra money? Only you can answer that question. But I do think that if you compared them side by side, yes, you would see a difference.
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Thanks for your input! For some reason I can not post links into my messages, so I will list the SKU numbers for the diamonds in discussion, both are from James Allen.

What would you pick between these two, both are super ideal cuts "True Hearts":
2.06 I VVS1, no fluo, GIA cert $16,100 sku 23315048
1.71 G VS2, no fluo, GIA cert $12,360 sku 15873572

Would you sacrifice that much ct weight for two color jumps? Why the huge $$ difference? Just trying to learn what a skilled eye looks for and what to prioritize.

Thanks to anyone who respond.
 
JloS said:
Thanks for your input! For some reason I can not post links into my messages, so I will list the SKU numbers for the diamonds in discussion, both are from James Allen.

What would you pick between these two, both are super ideal cuts "True Hearts":
2.06 I VVS1, no fluo, GIA cert $16,100 sku 23315048
1.71 G VS2, no fluo, GIA cert $12,360 sku 15873572

Would you sacrifice that much ct weight for two color jumps? Why the huge $$ difference? Just trying to learn what a skilled eye looks for and what to prioritize.

Thanks to anyone who respond.
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I can't see the first one at all. the search goes nowhere.
 
lovedogs said:
I can't see the first one at all. the search goes nowhere.
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Go to any diamond page and plug in the sku numbers in place of the other sku numbers in the address bar.

It's b/c it's no longer avail, I bought it
 
JloS said:
Go to any diamond page and plug in the sku numbers in place of the other sku numbers in the address bar.

It's b/c it's no longer avail, I bought it
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if you bought it, then I won't be able to see it via search. I would need a direct link
 
lovedogs said:
if you bought it, then I won't be able to see it via search. I would need a direct link
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You can still view the diamond, just go to any diamond page where you are able to view the individual diamond where the specs and the GIA report link is there. Look in the address bar and at the end of the address are the SKU number for that diamond....Just replace those SKU numbers with 23315048

I'd place a link here but it won't post b/c a message says that it waiting for a moderator's approval and the message is invisible to others
 
it's the one where you said in conversation last night

"This one? It's awesome. I didn't see it because i had the price capped at 18,000

Id reserve that asap."
 
2.06 I VVS link....

the G has a black crystal on the table - i think it's more prominant than the one on the Med FL 2.09 F Si1 stone i like.... bit of obstruction too on 1.71 G VS2

the crystal you probably would not see in real life but they are charging a VS2 price....should be an Si1

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Correct freddyboston. That is it.
 
JloS said:
Thanks for your input! For some reason I can not post links into my messages, so I will list the SKU numbers for the diamonds in discussion, both are from James Allen.

What would you pick between these two, both are super ideal cuts "True Hearts":
2.06 I VVS1, no fluo, GIA cert $16,100 sku 23315048
1.71 G VS2, no fluo, GIA cert $12,360 sku 15873572

Would you sacrifice that much ct weight for two color jumps? Why the huge $$ difference? Just trying to learn what a skilled eye looks for and what to prioritize.

Thanks to anyone who respond.
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The huge dollar difference is due to size, color and clarity. Large $$ difference between two clarity grades and G to I color. However, going over the two carat mark really boosts the price too.
Cut is king - first and foremost. If you are looking to focus in on one aspect, let it be cut. A top performing cut will always be noticeable IMO. Color and clarity sensitivities can vary from person to person. Have you viewed different color diamonds in person? I liked the 2.06 that I further read you ordered. I think the additional 600+ dollars you paid for it will be well worth it.
 
MissGotRocks said:
The huge dollar difference is due to size, color and clarity. Large $$ difference between two clarity grades and G to I color. However, going over the two carat mark really boosts the price too.
Cut is king - first and foremost. If you are looking to focus in on one aspect, let it be cut. A top performing cut will always be noticeable IMO. Color and clarity sensitivities can vary from person to person. Have you viewed different color diamonds in person? I liked the 2.06 that I further read you ordered. I think the additional 600+ dollars you paid for it will be well worth it.
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I prefer the 2.06
 
Who is the moderator for this forum? I can not reply to any message that has a link on it, nor can I send links or attachments. I still have messages from yesterday that say
" This message is awaiting moderator approval, and is invisible to normal visitors."
 
JloS said:
Who is the moderator for this forum? I can not reply to any message that has a link on it, nor can I send links or attachments
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You can hit 'report concern' at the bottom of your messages. You have recently joined and there might be a waiting period for new members to be able to post content. There have been spammers hitting the site so this might be the reason for the delay. The administrators will answer your report concern question.
 
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MissGotRocks said:
You can hit 'report concern' at the bottom of your messages. You have recently joined and there might be a waiting period for new members to be able to post content. There have been spammers hitting the sight so this might be the reason for the delay. The administrators will answer your report concern question.
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Thank you!
 
you mentioned color in a post above; that is always 'subjective'. Some folks can tell the difference between D and F; other can't distinguish which is F and which is H. But there is a difference in price, just as there is a difference in clarity and also a difference in ct wt.

All the above make prices 'fluctuate' (and sometimes quite a lot!)

And then there is fluorescence another thing that disturbs prices between what might seem to be identical stones, The 'best' cut stones will always cost more than the 'good' stones (which truly aren't very good).

So comparing two stones isn't like comparing apples to apples; it like comparing a Red Delicious apple to a Granny Smith apple to a Gala apple.
 
MissGotRocks said:
The huge dollar difference is due to size, color and clarity. Large $$ difference between two clarity grades and G to I color. However, going over the two carat mark really boosts the price too.
Cut is king - first and foremost. If you are looking to focus in on one aspect, let it be cut. A top performing cut will always be noticeable IMO. Color and clarity sensitivities can vary from person to person. Have you viewed different color diamonds in person? I liked the 2.06 that I further read you ordered. I think the additional 600+ dollars you paid for it will be well worth it.
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Also, I was able to find that 2.06 diamond from another vendor for almost 2k less. Same diamond, same GIA number.
 
lovedogs said:
Yup, adiamor is a valid place to buy. Also some places will price match. Sp if you see a lower price on adiamor vs james Allen you can tell James Allen and they will match (usually(
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Do any of the GIA reports tell you if the diamond has a brown, grey, milky warmth to it? Or any report? When I am looking at super ideal cuts and see a few diamonds priced oddly lower but have closely the same specs in the 4 c's and ex's, does that potentially mean that the diamond could have a greyish, milky or brownish hue to it?
 
JloS said:
Do any of the GIA reports tell you if the diamond has a brown, grey, milky warmth to it? Or any report? When I am looking at super ideal cuts and see a few diamonds priced oddly lower but have closely the same specs in the 4 c's and ex's, does that potentially mean that the diamond could have a greyish, milky or brownish hue to it?
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No, the reports don't state that. Diamonds of close specs can be priced differently depending on when the vendor purchased them and what they paid for them. Whiteflash owns their ACA inventory, can pull the diamond and send you pics and videos. They can answer any question you might have about the diamond. Most of the other vendors don't have the diamonds in hand to view. Not sure where you are viewing the super ideal cut diamonds?
 
I’m just following along! I also have the same question that two people have asked - did you try to cancel your original order? Bc it would be less of a hassle if you could.
 
MissGotRocks said:
No, the reports don't state that. Diamonds of close specs can be priced differently depending on when the vendor purchased them and what they paid for them. Whiteflash owns their ACA inventory, can pull the diamond and send you pics and videos. They can answer any question you might have about the diamond. Most of the other vendors don't have the diamonds in hand to view. Not sure where you are viewing the super ideal cut diamonds?
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I have been looking at the JA site and narrowing down my search with only "true hearts" which I assumed are supper ideal cuts. Also, I have been looking on Blue Nile, and some of Whiteflash
 
Mreader said:
I’m just following along! I also have the same question that two people have asked - did you try to cancel your original order? Bc it would be less of a hassle if you could.
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Well, I canceled the ring setting on the order and asked for just the diamond. I am going to receive both diamonds and look at them together and decide on one. Then return the other.
 
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