Diamond Comparison for a first time buyer

[Brandont]

Which one is a better quality Princess Cut diamond? These are GIA certified diamonds from a reputable online company, around $3000 - $3600 range. I am a first time buyer so I am about to make a decision what to buy. First diamond has higher table percentage but the clarity is VS1 which has a smaller inclusion. Second one has SI1 clarity with slightly bigger inclusion. I have been reading all these articles on cut, clarity and color but I can''t decide which one is more significant. Besides, what is a better place to buy diamond from - Uniondiamond.com, Bluenile.com (seems to be a little pricey for a same quality diamond) and Ashford.com? Any thoughts, suggestions or advises would be appreciated.

1.
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Good
Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Depth %: 69.7%
Table %: 82%
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Very good
Girdle: Extremely thin to extremely thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium
Measurements: 5.92x5.38x3.75 mm
Length/width ratio: 1.10
2.
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Very Good
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Depth %: 71.9%
Table %: 75%
Symmetry: Very good
Polish: Good
Girdle: Extremely thin to very thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.72x5.34x3.84 mm
Length/width ratio: 1.07

 

[Jimbo34]

Here's another one to check out......


http://www.diamondsonweb.com/shopping_dd/ddetail.pl?inset=pridsg;shape=PR;cut=IdSg;cut=IdSgP;hascert=1;p_min=2000;p_max=4000&sortby=&sorto=&id=F5346&start=60


Jimbo34

 

[Jimbo34]

From what I have read these are the guidelines for a nice Princess Cut Diamond. Looks like the table is way to high on the first Diamond you listed.

Lab report: GIA
Shape: Square
Crown Height: 8% and over
Cut: Premium
Depth %: 65% - 75%
Table %: 65% - 76%
Polish: EX/VG/GD
Symmetry: EX/VG/GD
Fluorescence: None or Faint
Inscription: Yes
L/W Ratio: 1.00 - 1.05


HTH
Jimbo34

 

[Regular Guy]

I''ve learned here that it''s difficult to judge anything but rounds by numbers. A recent development in the search by cut database here, allows you to view idealscope images for assorted shapes, including this one, for example.

Not sure what other strategies will be helpful.

Best,

 

[AChiOAlumna]

After seeing this exact same posting on at least 9 threads, I'm beginning to think this is a spam email from a vendor...is this really necessary???

 

[Reisen]

Definitely spam, seems automated too.