UPDATE: I just made a quick trip to secret shop the Dubai diamond market. Unfortunately, I found more of the same shenanigans you see in most diamond districts. I did find one great contact though. One company does a great job of sourcing legitimately certified diamonds directly from diamond manufacturers at excellent prices. Please contact …
What price range would you expect for: radiant cut 2.06cts, color F clarity vs2, polish and symmetry vg, table 68%, depth 70%, dimensions 8.63 x6.42 x 4.5 fluorescence: nil (or faint depending on which certificate you follow(!) thanks for your help I have checked for similar stones on an online industry wholesale trading site. I …
This question came from a reader of my article about Diamond Cut. that’s great, but what about fancy cuts? I am interested in a rectangular radiant cut diamond, and the amount of conflicting information on what angles and proportions are preferable is very confusing. Some sites say that to be a very good cut, the …
Ive just bought some earrings (multi stone GIA F/SI1 with very good cut/pol/symm) . I got f colour to match an uncertificated 5 stone ring thats been assessed (independently) as F/G SI1. I intend buying a pendant ( trilogy 0.33ct each or maybe graduated 1.5 ct total) and solitaire ring (1ct+) down the road. Do …
How about Dubai Gem Certification (DGS)? What do you think about certifcation from DGS? Unfortunately, the DGC lab really only came out just as I stopped traveling to Dubai. I have sent an inquiry to a former colleague still stationed in Dubai. When I have his answer, I will post it to the website and …
If IGI grades slight flourescence [sic] in a diamond of G color. Is it actually going to be medium or even strong by GIA criteria? How does slight floures affect the price of a diamond. It’s very possible that an IGI “slight” fluorescence diamond would be graded “medium” by the GIA. I would put the …
What price range could you give me for the following specs: emerald cut, Carat weight:1.03, Color grade: D, Clarity Grade: VS2, Polish: Very good, Symmetry: Good, Fluorescence: Medium yellow, no additional clouds. Measurements: 6.83 x 5.06 x 3.49, Depth: 69.0%, Table: 71%, Girdle: Medium to Very Thick. I did a quick check on a diamond …
The following exchange took place in April 2009. I was wondering if i wanted to buy uncertified diamonds in parcels, how and who can i contact? If you are untrained in buying diamonds, you can really get fleeced. Why don’t you tell me where you are located, and I’ll see if I have any trustworthy …
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