hello prosumers,
I am picking out my own engagement ring for my fiancé to purchase. I am struggling to decide between the 2 below. If anyone can offer his or her opinion to help out, I would be forever grateful. Thanks ahead for offering your help to someone new to diamond purchasing.
1. Brian Gavin blue J 1.665 VS2 - after couple code (ends Sept 30) $11,188
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.665-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104074030041
Measurements: 7.56 x 7.59 x 4.70
AGS Lab Cut Grade: Ideal
Light Performance: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table %: 56.1
Depth %: 61.9
Crown %: 15.1
Crown Angle: 34.5
Star %: 54.0
Pav Angle: 40.8
Pavillion %: 43.1
Lower Girdle %: 76.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Girdle: Thin To Medium Faceted
2. James Allen - 1.65 Carat J-SI1 True Hearts
I think it looks eye clean, but not sure? $10,874
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.65-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-330048
Certificate:GIA
Depth %:61.30
Girdle: Thin - Medium
Table %:56.00
Culet:None
Polish:Excellent
Crown ∠: 34.50
Symmetry:Excellent
Crown %:15.00
Fluorescence:Faint
Pavilion ∠:40.80
L/W/D (mm): 7.64*7.60*4.67
Pavilion %: 43.00
I wanted to buy the Brain Gavin blue until I found this James Allen one. It seems like this diamond is cut closer to ideal proportions and looks bigger even though carat weight is less. Also don't think I can benefit from the fluorescence in BG blue as I never go out in the sun so without exposure to UV light this feature won't matter. I also would like to save as much as possible although JA is only about $300 cheaper. Having said that BG blue is one grade higher in clarity. So I am really confused. PLS help!
thanks so much
I am picking out my own engagement ring for my fiancé to purchase. I am struggling to decide between the 2 below. If anyone can offer his or her opinion to help out, I would be forever grateful. Thanks ahead for offering your help to someone new to diamond purchasing.
1. Brian Gavin blue J 1.665 VS2 - after couple code (ends Sept 30) $11,188
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.665-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104074030041
Measurements: 7.56 x 7.59 x 4.70
AGS Lab Cut Grade: Ideal
Light Performance: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table %: 56.1
Depth %: 61.9
Crown %: 15.1
Crown Angle: 34.5
Star %: 54.0
Pav Angle: 40.8
Pavillion %: 43.1
Lower Girdle %: 76.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Girdle: Thin To Medium Faceted
2. James Allen - 1.65 Carat J-SI1 True Hearts
I think it looks eye clean, but not sure? $10,874
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.65-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-330048
Certificate:GIA
Depth %:61.30
Girdle: Thin - Medium
Table %:56.00
Culet:None
Polish:Excellent
Crown ∠: 34.50
Symmetry:Excellent
Crown %:15.00
Fluorescence:Faint
Pavilion ∠:40.80
L/W/D (mm): 7.64*7.60*4.67
Pavilion %: 43.00
I wanted to buy the Brain Gavin blue until I found this James Allen one. It seems like this diamond is cut closer to ideal proportions and looks bigger even though carat weight is less. Also don't think I can benefit from the fluorescence in BG blue as I never go out in the sun so without exposure to UV light this feature won't matter. I also would like to save as much as possible although JA is only about $300 cheaper. Having said that BG blue is one grade higher in clarity. So I am really confused. PLS help!
thanks so much