08-19-2009, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by impactX
SI1 and SI2 actually don't look bad depending on where the include is, an amatuer may not even be able to spot the flaw with 10x magnification while you could easily spot the flaw in I1 and I2 clarity diamonds, again, depending on where the include is. However, the price difference between VVS1, VS1 and SI2 could be quite big (assuming the Cut, Color and Carat are the same). Also, price jumps dramatically when you get over .50, .70 and 1.00 carats.
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Originally Posted by impactX
The important thing is the GIA certification, and make sure you match the serial number inscribed on the diamond to the serial number on the certification 1) when you first bought the diamond and 2) when you take delivery of the diamond ring (the jewellers should know better than to hide the inscribed serial number with the prongs of the ring that hold the diamond). If you don't know much about diamonds and you don't plan to get a GIA certified diamond, you may as well throw your money away.
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While GIA is good, AGS is better. EGL's grading is quite "loose" so you might want a 2nd opinion from a certified gemmologist. Same with other small independent labs; Gemscan and IGI. HRD would fall somewhere inbetween GIA and EGL.
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