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It's kind of weird.  Very pretty coloring but it almost looks a little milky.  Why is that?

Mikla

It was normal room lighting......


In person, as you may see in the video, there's no milkiness- what you're seeing the the fluorescence.

I can definitely see the blue and a less intense purple in some of the facets.  Needless to say, I've never seen anything like this.  It reminds me of a rhinestone reflecting whatever is behind the glass. 

I like the setting and the cut of the diamond, but as far as buying this for the inventory, I have no reccommendations.  I'm very conservative in my choices; it would have to be 'dirt cheap' for me to purchase anything that 'weird'.  Although, I would have great fun wearing it!

BTW is that a Daussi?

Thanks for sharing, David.

HaHaHaHa!  A 'dirt cheap' 3.05 carat diamond!    (Must be the cortisone talking...)

Hey Sparkly-OCD, care to spread a little knowledge?  How or What makes it a Daussi?  I've seen that term, but not really wired in to what it means. 

That is a very different stone.  Love the setting, tho.  The only thing I ever met that was too blue was a synthetic sapphire.  I'm thinking this beauty would require an in-person visit to really get a good feel for her.

http://coloreddiamon...hp/topic,2070.0.html

ah2bqat,

In the above thread, David shows some Henri Daussi rings and makes the following comment:

"We have a very strong relationship with the company that produces the Henri Daussi line, and carry a lot of their stones.
Unlike some of the designer lines, which are solely selling semi mounts, the company that owns Daussi is very strong in the world market as a cutter of unique diamonds."

Eventhough DBL manufactures almost everything on the website, David carries a few Daussi rings in his inventory.  I think the Daussi's that David has stocked, all have a particular/unique look.

Now that I've seen the video, this one has really grown on me.

For one thing, it must face up HUGE for a 3 ct. stone, plus the halo-- woo-wee! 

For another, I LOVE this setting.

What color do YOU think it is?  Or is it impossible to tell, since I'm guessing you've only seen it since it's been set?

What's the price on this baby?

HI Everyone!

This one was just too nice to pass up...
Here's the listing page


We got the EGL USA report with the ring.
For once I can agree with the grade given.
Of course I can only estimate as the diamond is set, and I have not seen it loose.
ITEM #: R2823
Platinum Diamond Ring

CENTER STONE:
  WEIGHT: 3.05ct
  SHAPE: Cushion Cut
  COLOR: M
  CLARITY: SI1
  MEASUREMENTS: 11.65 x 8.24 x 3.49 mm
  TOTAL DEPTH: 42.4%
  TABLE SIZE: 64%
  POLISH: VG
  SYMMETRY: G
  FLUORESCENCE: STRONG BLUE
  EGL-USA REPORT #: US51080013D

SIDE STONES:
  TOTAL WEIGHT: 0.65cts
  QUANTITY: 95
  SHAPE: Round Brilliant
  COLOR: G
  CLARITY: VS

MOUNTING:
  Platinum

Currently sized at: 6.5
We will ship the ring in your size.

It is listed on our site for $13995.
If anyone reading this wants to buy her, we're going to offer a "secret special" price of $13,000
( bank wire price) for forum members and readers.
If a reader or member wants to use a credit card the price would be $13,650.

Please check back this week- we'll get some hand shots!

That stone is special....in the good way.  The video pushed me over the edge...that's fantastic. 

HI All!

Zoey- I would not say that fluorescence is seen as a negative- that's too broad a statement.
For example, a J or K color with blue fluorescence can look just like an H.
In such a case, the fluorescence is a positive thing- although it probably would not make the stone more expensive.
It is true that in higher colors- and more expensive stones- that fluorescence will reduce the price marginally- but that's more a market preference- it does not really have anything to do with the actual characteristic.

In fancy Colored diamonds it's similar. If a Vivid Yellow has fluorescence it will affect the price.
It can also have a large impact on the look of a fancy colored diamond.

With incredibly rare stones- such as a blue, it's really case by case situation.....