need advise

[saej72]

I currently have a .61ct princess cut, E color, SI1 clarity. measurements 4.80x4.81x3.17

but i has a chip off the corner so the jewler is going to replace it, but so far the only one that they have found that comes close is:

.61 ct, G color, VS1 measures 4.80x4.82x3.37


What are your opinions on it.. would you settle for less color but better clarity?

Thanks .Sara

[Mervyn L. Cohn ASA]

Sara, you most likely won't be able to see the difference. Nor would I after 50+ yrs in the trade. Everything else looks just fine; especially if you like the replacement as well as the original. Go for it and wear it in good health and be happy.

Merv Cohn ASA

P. S. you could ask the jeweler to hold them side by side against a dull white background and see it you can tell which is which color wise.

[saej72]

thanks for your advise.
My husband's concern is that we are getting ripped off cause we are downgrading in color (even though the clarity is higher on the replacement diamond)
the price tags/repl cost on them are very comparable. on the diamond cert.. it says the repl cost for our current diamond is $3750 the tag on the new one says $3999... but i guess what it boils down to is whether we want a better color or better clarity.

[Mervyn L. Cohn ASA]

Since I've already given you my two cents worth, I take this opportunity to send the other three cents worth:
When considering Retail markups you must kind of close your eyes and not try too hard to understand the motivation since there are no rules as to what markup a retailer should take. When I was very young and new to the business the base Rule was "Keystone" which was understood to mean double cost or 200%. Now wholesale catalogs are published listing prices at Triple Key or 300%. So as you might guess, trying to be too scientific will only give you/your husband a headache. As I said if you place the two stones side by side on a piece of dull white paper un mounted, you probably won't be able to tell which is which.

[Mervyn L. Cohn ASA]

Since I've already given you my two cents worth, I take this opportunity to send the other three cents worth:
When considering Retail markups you must kind of close your eyes and not try too hard to understand the motivation since there are no rules as to what markup a retailer should take. When I was very young and new to the business the base Rule was "Keystone" which was understood to mean double cost or 200%. Now wholesale catalogs are published listing prices at Triple Key or 300%. So as you might guess, trying to be too scientific will only give you/your husband a headache. As I said if you place the two stones side by side on a piece of dull white paper un mounted, you probably won't be able to tell which is which.