Message-ID: <23460390.1075849737469.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 14:56:00 -0700 (PDT) From: denny@dsourceva.com To: lcampbel@enron.com Subject: Diamond Source of Virginia - Round Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Denny Reinke X-To: Larry Campbell X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Larry_Campbell_Oct2001\Notes Folders\Diamonds X-Origin: CAMPBELL-L X-FileName: lcampbel.nsf Hi Larry, Thanks for completing the diamond information request form at http://www.DSOURCEVA.com I did a preliminary search and found the following diamonds for you to consider. There were many extremely nice diamonds at prices substantially below your budget so I have include a longer recommendation list than usual. This selection should help you determine what is the best value for you. We filter out the 80 to 90% of diamonds that are cut poorly and only present to our customers diamonds that have great cut because we know that cut is the primary factor in a diamond's beauty, especially sparkle and fire. With a round diamond, millimeter measurements are more important than the actual carat weight with regard to appearance. More carat weight does not necessarily mean more size. For example, diamonds with depth percentages less than 60% will generally have a larger diameter, for the same carat weight, than those with depth percentages greater than 60% even though both diamonds could be ideal cut. While we search for diamonds in the top cut classes, the preferred combination of depth and table percentages is a matter of personal taste and choice. The three measurement numbers are the longest diameter, shortest diameter, and depth in millimeters. The three letter codes after the measurement numbers are the Polish, Symmetry and Fluorescence ratings. Prices in parenthesis are cash discount prices for wire transfers that are 3% reduction from credit card prices. We need to check certification to assess specifications marked with ? below. Diamond #1 RD, 1.31 carat, AGS cert, F color, VS2 clarity, price $10,209 ($9903), depth 61.2%, table 57%, measurements 7.08 x 7.04 x 4.32 mm, ID ID Inert (Triple Ideal cut) Diamond #2 RD, 1.28 carat, GIA cert, F color, VS1 clarity, price $10,451 ($10,137), depth 58.6%, table 59%, measurements 7.14 x 7.12 x 4.18 mm, VG VG N Diamond #3 RD, 1.27 carat, AGS cert, F color, VS1 clarity, price $11,734 ($11,382), depth 60.9%, table 56%, measurements 7.00 x 7.03 x 4.27 mm, ID ID Inert (Triple Ideal Cut) [Stone is still at grading lab but should arrive at wholesaler's location this week] Diamond #4 RD, 1.39 carat, GIA cert, D color, VS2 clarity, price $12,225 ($11,858), depth 60.8%, table 58%, measurements 7.17 x 7.21 x 4.37 mm, VG VG F Diamond #5 RD, 1.34 carat, AGS cert, E color, VS2 clarity, price $12,308 ($11,938), depth 60.6%, table 56%, measurements 7.14 x 7.19 x 4.34 mm, ID ID Inert (Triple Ideal Cut) Diamond #6 RD, 1.26 carat, GIA cert, F color, VVS1 clarity, price $13,249 ($12,852), depth 61.0%, table 56%, measurements 6.95 x 6.98 x 4.25 mm, EX EX N Diamond #7 RD, 1.28 carat, AGS cert, F color, VVS1 clarity, price $13,344 ($12,944), depth 60.7%, table 56%, measurements 7.06 x 7.11 x 4.30 mm, ID ID Inert (Triple Ideal Cut) Diamond #8 RD, 1.40 carat, AGS cert, D color, VS2 clarity, price $13,682 ($13,272), depth 60.2%, table 57%, measurements 7.25 x 7.29 x 4.38 mm, ID ID Inert (Triple Ideal Cut) [Our favorite in terms of cut, size, quality and value] Diamond #9 RD, 1.37 carat, GIA cert, D color, VS1 clarity, price $13,845 ($13,430), depth 59.3%, table 60%, measurements 7.22 x 7.28 x 4.30 mm, VG VG F Diamond #10 RD, 1.37 carat, GIA cert, D color, VVS2 clarity, price $15,312 ($14,853), depth 61.1%, table 56%, measurements 7.17 x 7.21 x 4.39 mm, VG VG N Diamond #11 RD, 1.55 carat, GIA cert, F color, VS2 clarity, price $15,377 ($14,916), depth 62.2%, table 55%, measurements 7.43 x 7.48 x 4.64 mm, G VG N Diamond #12 RD, 1.51 carat, GIA cert, F color, VS1 clarity, price $15,706 ($15,235), depth 61.9%, table 55%, measurements 7.30 x 7.40 x 4.55 mm, VG G N I've given you a little variety to consider because you need to decide on what your priorities are for the right diamond for you. Which of these diamonds would you like us to order in for inspection? If none of these is what you are looking for, what is it that you would like to see different? The more feedback you can give us, the more effective we can be at finding the diamond of your dreams. Remember, since we don't own these stones, we are your personal diamonds consultants who will work to find the very best diamond for you at a great price. These diamonds were available as of Monday and we have copies of the certifications that we can share with you via email at your request. High quality, well cut diamonds like these do not stay on the market long. If you are interested in one of these diamonds, please let us know quickly so we can request the wholesaler put it on hold for us. If you are looking for a really spectacular mounting, check out our favorite manufacturer's online catalog at http://www.18karati.com where you can click on Catalog then click on Wedding Rings to see pictures of some of the best craftsmanship in the industry. This is a manufacturer's web site so there are no prices listed. If you see something you like, give us the item numbers and we will get price quotes that are a fraction of regular retail prices. Our customers have been thrilled with the quality and beauty of these mountings so we can highly recommend them to you. If you have any questions about diamonds or the diamond buying process please give Anne or me a call at the toll free number below or email us. We take calls until about 9:00 p.m. EST since we are dealing with customers and suppliers on the West Coast. We find that serious diamond buyers always want to call and visit with us so that we can better understand your needs and answer any of your questions. Email works great for shopping, but the telephone is the better way to conduct business for such an important purchase. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!