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losttiff

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Hi guys, please help again. I have been trying to find a 1.3ct with 3EX cut in my city but it''s been more than a month and I haven''t had any luck. My jeweller found this stone for me which is the closest to my specs. my question is if there is a big difference between excellent and very good polish? Is it worth $11500? HCA score is a bit high but this is the best i can find so far.
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i am seriously considering this stone as I need to buy one within 3 weeks time. Please let me know your thoughts. Many thanks in advance.

1.3ct, E, VS2
Symm Ex, Cut Ex, Polish Vg
Measurements 7.01 x 7.05
Table :56%
Depth: 61.7%
Crown: 35%
pavilion: 41%
girdle: medium faceted
Culet: none
Fluoresence: none
HCA: 2.2

 
Do you have images for it? That''s the only way I would consider it. Any reason you have to buy it locally? I''m all for buying locally if they can provide you what you want, but if they can''t...
 
Date: 11/26/2008 10:07:51 PM
Author: neatfreak
Do you have images for it? That''s the only way I would consider it. Any reason you have to buy it locally? I''m all for buying locally if they can provide you what you want, but if they can''t...
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Hi, thanks for your quick reply. I don''t have any images. I have to buy locally because i am not in America.tax is really high if i buy online. I am in the biggest city of my country so there is no point going to other cities.
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My jeweller said the stone is with his broker in America. he will only bring it in if I want it. they faxed the certificate but the quality is too bad to read. It''s really difficult to find a stone within my parameters. This is the best came cross so far and i have very limited time so I have no choie.
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I guess you wouldn''t pay that much for this stone? I wish i am in America.
 
Date: 11/26/2008 10:32:16 PM
Author: losttiff
Date: 11/26/2008 10:24:12 PM

Author: Mrs W

If you are not opposed to buying an SI1, you can get everything you want in this stone here:


http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4966/
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Thanks for finding the link for me but i am not in America. tax would cost a fortune.
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What country are you in? Most people find that American vendors are often their best bet even with taxes...
 
Date: 11/26/2008 10:40:53 PM
Author: neatfreak

Date: 11/26/2008 10:32:16 PM
Author: losttiff

Date: 11/26/2008 10:24:12 PM

Author: Mrs W

If you are not opposed to buying an SI1, you can get everything you want in this stone here:


http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4966/
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Thanks for finding the link for me but i am not in America. tax would cost a fortune.
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What country are you in? Most people find that American vendors are often their best bet even with taxes...
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i am from New Zealand. I remember tax for diamonds is 25%!

is there a big difference between excellent and very good polish?
 
Date: 11/26/2008 10:59:13 PM
Author: losttiff
Date: 11/26/2008 10:40:53 PM

Author: neatfreak


Date: 11/26/2008 10:32:16 PM

Author: losttiff


Date: 11/26/2008 10:24:12 PM


Author: Mrs W


If you are not opposed to buying an SI1, you can get everything you want in this stone here:



http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4966/
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Thanks for finding the link for me but i am not in America. tax would cost a fortune.
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What country are you in? Most people find that American vendors are often their best bet even with taxes...
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i am from New Zealand. I remember tax for diamonds is 25%!


is there a big difference between excellent and very good polish?
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Why is it 25%? I thought GST was only 12.5%? Are there other import taxes for diamonds specifically?

And polish at that level usually isn''t a big deal.
 
Oops, this is my bf''s account. using his computer now.
 
Date: 11/27/2008 12:26:00 AM
Author: BSM88
Date: 11/26/2008 11:06:56 PM

Author: neatfreak

I found this which says 18% for jewelry but no specific rate for diamonds...


http://www.customs.govt.nz/importers/Private+Importers/Customs+Charges.htm
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I haven''t searched diamond tax myself. my bf told me it''s 25%. i will double check. Thanks for the information!
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Hmm...I am certainly no expert but I googled a bit and found nothing that said 25%. What it appears is that everything is 12.5% unless it''s noted otherwise...so jewelry is 18% but a diamond I would think would also be 12.5% if bought separately...

I would be willing to bet you could call customs and ask.
 
Date: 11/27/2008 9:16:06 AM
Author: neatfreak

Date: 11/27/2008 12:26:00 AM
Author: BSM88

Date: 11/26/2008 11:06:56 PM

Author: neatfreak

I found this which says 18% for jewelry but no specific rate for diamonds...


http://www.customs.govt.nz/importers/Private+Importers/Customs+Charges.htm
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I haven''t searched diamond tax myself. my bf told me it''s 25%. i will double check. Thanks for the information!
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Hmm...I am certainly no expert but I googled a bit and found nothing that said 25%. What it appears is that everything is 12.5% unless it''s noted otherwise...so jewelry is 18% but a diamond I would think would also be 12.5% if bought separately...

I would be willing to bet you could call customs and ask.
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Yeah, that''s a good idea. 12.5% tax is not too bad. I will call up.
 
good luck losttiff! I hope it is good news regarding the tax being lower than you thought!
 
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