Stephan
Ideal_Rock
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- Feb 13, 2003
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First of all, thanks a ton to the following people (they all know why):
Jonathan
Wink
Paul
and all the people at Whiteflash (especially Denise
).
Well, I received my Asscher today (see the link).
I asked Paul to have a look at it and he said:
"For me, this diamond is a J, not a K..."
Always nice to hear that !
The Asscher is breathtaking.
True. Not only the light return that makes it so bright, but also the fire with simple office lights.
Then Paul showed me 6 Princesses that just came back from AGS, for the new grading.
Wow. I must say that before that, I hated Princesses.
But now it's something else.
The IdealScope pattern of each one was different but always virtually perfect and symmetric.
And yes, these diamonds were full of life, not as Princesses I saw on the market.
Paul cut 6 Princesses following AGS's guidelines, but only 2 came out as AGS0, the others were AGS1.
For a first time, that's a nice score; funny to listen at Paul who says he's happy that AGS is so strict.
But I can understand why.
Now the most funny thing:
I prefered 3 diamonds : two AGS0 and one AGS1.
BUT the nicest one to my eyes was... the AGS1.
Then Paul showed me some round diamonds, and I know Paul's rounds.
Always perfect.
He even has some L-M-N colors.
And then it happens.
Oh my god.
You can laugh at me if you want, but...
Paul has 2 similar diamonds:
1.24ct M-VVS (1 or 2)
1.26ct N-VVS1
Don't ask me why, but the 1.26 was incredible.
The 2 were AGS0 with perfect H&A and IdealScope, but even my friend who doesn't know diamonds picked it out without the loupe.
I wanted to buy it, but Paul gave me the advice to wait.
My only concern is that I don't know where to put it.
Earring?
If you meet Paul, take a look at this N next to the M and try to explain me why and if you prefer the N too. It was screaming "buy me! buy me!"
Oh, and take a look at what I call a "new generation" of princesses.
Next step for my new step cut baby:
The Jeweler
- Hi, Mr XXX, how are you doing?
- Fine thanks and you?
- ...
- ...
- Here is my new diamond.
- Oh, that's a nice J, Mr XXX!
- Sorry, that's a K!
- Oh, really?
- Take a look at the certificate...
- I think you did a great bargain, Mr XXX. This Asscher is one of the best I saw.
Jonathan
Wink
Paul
and all the people at Whiteflash (especially Denise
Well, I received my Asscher today (see the link).
I asked Paul to have a look at it and he said:
"For me, this diamond is a J, not a K..."
Always nice to hear that !
The Asscher is breathtaking.
True. Not only the light return that makes it so bright, but also the fire with simple office lights.
Then Paul showed me 6 Princesses that just came back from AGS, for the new grading.
Wow. I must say that before that, I hated Princesses.
But now it's something else.
The IdealScope pattern of each one was different but always virtually perfect and symmetric.
And yes, these diamonds were full of life, not as Princesses I saw on the market.
Paul cut 6 Princesses following AGS's guidelines, but only 2 came out as AGS0, the others were AGS1.
For a first time, that's a nice score; funny to listen at Paul who says he's happy that AGS is so strict.
But I can understand why.
Now the most funny thing:
I prefered 3 diamonds : two AGS0 and one AGS1.
BUT the nicest one to my eyes was... the AGS1.
Then Paul showed me some round diamonds, and I know Paul's rounds.
Always perfect.
He even has some L-M-N colors.
And then it happens.
Oh my god.
You can laugh at me if you want, but...
Paul has 2 similar diamonds:
1.24ct M-VVS (1 or 2)
1.26ct N-VVS1
Don't ask me why, but the 1.26 was incredible.
The 2 were AGS0 with perfect H&A and IdealScope, but even my friend who doesn't know diamonds picked it out without the loupe.
I wanted to buy it, but Paul gave me the advice to wait.
My only concern is that I don't know where to put it.
Earring?
If you meet Paul, take a look at this N next to the M and try to explain me why and if you prefer the N too. It was screaming "buy me! buy me!"
Oh, and take a look at what I call a "new generation" of princesses.
Next step for my new step cut baby:
The Jeweler
- Hi, Mr XXX, how are you doing?
- Fine thanks and you?
- ...
- ...
- Here is my new diamond.
- Oh, that's a nice J, Mr XXX!
- Sorry, that's a K!
- Oh, really?
- Take a look at the certificate...
- I think you did a great bargain, Mr XXX. This Asscher is one of the best I saw.
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