Comparing two 3+ carat diamonds - thoughts?

[superfluous]

I'm going in to see both and although I'm guessing both will be great, I'd like to get some thoughts on them.

3 carat I SI1
AGS Ideal 0
Light Performance 0
Polish 0
Symmetry 0

Depth % 61.9
Table % 56.0
Crown Angle 34.4
Star 50.0
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Crown % 15.1
Lower Girdle % 80.0
Measurements 9.22x9.26x5.72
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Slightly Thick










3.8 carat J VS2
AGS Ideal 0
Light Performance 0
Polish 0
Symmetry 0

Depth % 62.3
Table % 55.9
Crown Angle 34.6
Pavilion Angle 41.1
Measurements 10.00x10.02x6.23
Fluorescence None
Girdle Thin - Medium

 

[kb1gra]

All things being equal I prefer #2.

 

[superfluous]

What's the difference between the Green in the middle of the diamond and not having the green in the middle of the diamond for the ASET image?

 

[pfunk]

That is the table reflection. Some good reading for you here:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ags-aset-40-768-pavilion-on-the-ledge.29977/

 

[Sundial]

They both look nice, but it is good that you are seeing them in person. In stones that large I would want to make sure that the first one is completely eye clean and that the second one doesn't show too much tint.

 

[superfluous]

That is the table reflection. Some good reading for you here:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ags-aset-40-768-pavilion-on-the-ledge.29977/

Interesting, thanks. And that aligns with the numbers on the pavilion angle for each diamond as well.

 

[superfluous]

Ended up going with the 3.8. Thank you to Liza at Whiteflash.

Here's a pic if anyone is interested to see.

 

[JulieN]

Nice.

 

[pfunk]

That is one big rock! Very nice.

 

[Sundial]

That is a gorgeous stone and HUGE! Nice choice.

 

[Lookinagain]

How do you plan to set it?

 

[msop04]

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[Circe]

Excellent choice - I like #2 very much.

 

[superfluous]

Thank you everyone. I think she likes it and will like it even more when it's set and on her hand.

How do you plan to set it?

Fairly simple. Double claw with V shaped basket. Single row of pave. I'll post the CADs when they arrive.

 

[superfluous]

Another note...

I do really like the Whiteflash store/business model. They provide a ton of information on the diamonds on a very good website that allows you to easily search, filter, save, etc., which ultimately allows you to spend as much time as you need narrowing down your choices from your own living room. I think not only is it easier to do from their website than in the store, but you're also not taking up their employees' time simply browsing and narrowing down your list. Then once you've narrowed down your list of diamonds via your research on their website, you can simply schedule an appointment to see them all in their store. This model saves you time and trips to the store by being able to do most of the browsing and organizing from home, and it saves Whiteflash money by not paying for a large retail storefront with additional overhead, which in turn, also saves the buyer money with better prices. I think it works well.

 

[superfluous]

Here are the CADs. Any issues? I'm looking for the shoulders to possibly be reduced to standard width and the prongs to be tapered as it gets closer to the base (but this might be done during the finishing). It will be finished as double claws.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Beautiful on all accounts! I would make sure they set the stone as low as they can. Looks like some wiggle room for lowering it down a bit. Its going to be big no doubt, but how high do you want it or how high do you think your fiancé would want it? Ideally, just high enough a wedding band will slide flush with the setting. Ask them about that. Ask them to lower it as far as the band will fit flush. Most, not all women, would prefer a wedding band to be flush with the e-ring. I helped my brother buy his wife's set & I told him to buy the complete set at the same time so that when the vendor set the diamond that they would set it with the wedding band flush. He did so & gave his wife the wedding band as her Christmas gift. She didnt have to worry about her ring 1st off & didnt have to send it away to get flush fit. An idea to think about.

Congratulations.

Judy

 

[superfluous]

Beautiful on all accounts! I would make sure they set the stone as low as they can. Looks like some wiggle room for lowering it down a bit. Its going to be big no doubt, but how high do you want it or how high do you think your fiancé would want it? Ideally, just high enough a wedding band will slide flush with the setting. Ask them about that. Ask them to lower it as far as the band will fit flush. Most, not all women, would prefer a wedding band to be flush with the e-ring. I helped my brother buy his wife's set & I told him to buy the complete set at the same time so that when the vendor set the diamond that they would set it with the wedding band flush. He did so & gave his wife the wedding band as her Christmas gift. She didnt have to worry about her ring 1st off & didnt have to send it away to get flush fit. An idea to think about.

Congratulations.

Judy

Thanks, yes we did consider this and I'm unsure. She says she doesn't care if it's not flush, but a concern may be that the prongs on the wedding band may rub on the main diamond's prongs and wear them down. Is that a possibility? They are creating both at the same time so hopefully they take this into account. Regarding making it as low as possible while still sitting flush... at its current height, there's already a donut at the bottom to support the prongs, so it would have to go up to allow the wedding band to sit flush. While I think it could be lower, she is okay with the current height.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

If they are making the wedding band at the same time as the e-ring, then I'm sure they will pay attention to the gap. But, if your girl is ok with a gap..then perfect. Either way it comes out, is a win - win.