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How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone?

Re: How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone

JulieN|1400380221|3675257 said:
If you also like the G IF, then that one, the H VVS2 and the G VS1 make 3. you can ask James Allen for ASETs and evaluations for up to three stones. Sure, you'd be paying for more clarity than you need or want, but with fancies you don't always get to choose what color and clarity comes with better cut stones.


That is such an important point, with fancy shapes there are so many variables in how they look and perform, sometimes you have to prioritize some wants over others to get as close as you can to what you are looking for.
 
Re: How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone

Hi Everyone,
Hope you are all having a great weekend and thanks so much again for all the great advice and information. I think I am in pretty good shape to start talking to a vendor. I plan on reaching out tomorrow :-). Julie, before I reach out to GOG, are there any particular reasons why you would consider the other vendors that you mentioned? The reason GOG stood out to me is that as you all mentioned, they seem to understand how cut can impact the overall appearance, which will likely be important for me if I decide to go the larger stone route.

I totally get what you all mean by not being especially picky regarding specs (such as the IF rating). I'll see what these guys can find for me and then start narrowing down from there.

Thanks so much again... can't tell you how much I appreciate all the help and feedback.
 
Re: How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone

Good luck with your search! You will be in great hands with Good Old Gold!
 
Re: How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone

It's okay to sacrifice 2 grades in color and clarity.
Sacrificing more is wrong.
This applies to everyone.

:twisted: :lol:
 
Re: How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone

kenny|1400442300|3675589 said:
It's okay to sacrifice 2 grades in color and clarity.
Sacrificing more is wrong.
This applies to everyone.

:twisted: :lol:



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Re: How much color/clarity can I sacrifice for largest stone

Hi All,
Just wanted to post an update. I reached out to GOG shortly after discussing on this thread, and they are looking into a custom cut radiant for me. I went to a local vendor who I know personally, and we found a slightly rectangular cushion brilliant that we liked. I wanted to see if I can get your opinions of the stone based on the specs/iphone pictures I was able to take at the store. The carat weight was smaller than I was hoping for, but it seems to size up very well with stones in the mid 2s and has great color. Thanks so much!!!

Here is my post about it:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/thoughts-on-cushion-cut.202362/#post-3680362#p3680362']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/thoughts-on-cushion-cut.202362/#post-3680362#p3680362[/URL]
 
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