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If ideal cuts, rather have 1.55-G-VS2 or 1.75-I-VS2?

P: 1/28/2009 1:24:01 PM
AmicusDye Rough Rock Total Posts: 15 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 1/24/2009	Assuming both stones are ideal in cut, which do you prefer? Just curious as to what other people like. Thanks!
Posted: 1/28/2009 1:24:01 PM

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P: 1/28/2009 1:25:35 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,228 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 1/28/2009 1:24:01 PM Author:AmicusDye Assuming both stones are ideal in cut, which do you prefer? Just curious as to what other people like. Thanks! Assuming by ideal cut we are discussing true top make cuts with GIA or AGS reports, then I would choose the I VS2 as I always prefer size. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 1/28/2009 1:25:35 PM

P: 1/28/2009 1:41:57 PM
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	Ditto! 1.75 for sure
Posted: 1/28/2009 1:41:57 PM

P: 1/28/2009 1:58:06 PM
Wink Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,032 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 5/4/2001	Date: 1/28/2009 1:24:01 PM Author:AmicusDye Assuming both stones are ideal in cut, which do you prefer? Just curious as to what other people like. Thanks! No idea which you would like, but 9 out of 10 in house clients would choose the larger stone, especially if they are shown the diamonds without being told which is the "better" diamond on paper. (assuming cut is equal as you stated!) Wink Wink Jones GG Winfield's/High Performance Diamonds
Posted: 1/28/2009 1:58:06 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:03:26 PM
Sizzle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 551 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/4/2007	I'd want the biggun too! ***************************** I'm sorry, we're you saying something, I was distracted by the Sparklie! -Sizzle
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:03:26 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:05:18 PM
coatimundi_org Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,312 Last Post: 6/7/2009 Member Since: 12/9/2007	Date: 1/28/2009 2:03:26 PM Author: Sizzle I'd want the biggun too! Gimme! Coati, G.G.
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:05:18 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:05:31 PM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	Bigger, always.
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:05:31 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:06:52 PM
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,581 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008	bigger!
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:06:52 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:11:22 PM
vespergirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,924 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/29/2007	I would go for the slightly smaller G color.
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:11:22 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:39:10 PM
kindred Cut Rock Total Posts: 140 Last Post: 10/10/2009 Member Since: 12/3/2008	Usually I would go for the bigger one, but I think 1.5 ct. is such a nice size and I don't know if I would want to go bigger for everyday.
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:39:10 PM

P: 1/28/2009 2:42:43 PM
Porridge Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,612 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008	Bigger! I definitely wouldn't be able to tell colour difference between G and I, especially with ideal cuts, and I'm partial to the "warmer" colours anyway.
Posted: 1/28/2009 2:42:43 PM

P: 1/28/2009 6:07:21 PM
AmicusDye Rough Rock Total Posts: 15 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 1/24/2009	Thanks, everybody! Actually, I was a little surprised by the responses in that I expected most of the expert eyes on this board to select the whiter stone over the bigger stone. Shows you what I know. The truth is, as much I would like to say that the only people I want to be impressed with the diamond are my fiance-to-be and myself, I can't help but wonder what others will think (or say) to my wonderful girlfriend if they can detect the lower color grade. thanks again!
Posted: 1/28/2009 6:07:21 PM

P: 1/28/2009 6:50:43 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,224 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	i'll take the G VS2 it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 1/28/2009 6:50:43 PM

P: 1/28/2009 6:56:48 PM
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,365 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002	It's unlikely that they'll be able to tell, assuming it's really well cut. It's harder to see color differences in diamonds once they're in settings, especially if they're not right next to each other. Only obsessive diamond nuts with sensitive eyes are likely to notice. Still, if you're worried what others might think, you could choose a larger, eye-clean SI1 or SI2 in a higher color.
Posted: 1/28/2009 6:56:48 PM

P: 1/28/2009 10:55:49 PM
lewis25 Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 1/28/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2008	I would go with the G. I like whiter stones and I color isn't white enough for me.
Posted: 1/28/2009 10:55:49 PM

P: 1/28/2009 11:18:25 PM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	Date: 1/28/2009 6:07:21 PM Author: AmicusDye Thanks, everybody! Actually, I was a little surprised by the responses in that I expected most of the expert eyes on this board to select the whiter stone over the bigger stone. Shows you what I know. The truth is, as much I would like to say that the only people I want to be impressed with the diamond are my fiance-to-be and myself, I can't help but wonder what others will think (or say) to my wonderful girlfriend if they can detect the lower color grade. thanks again! Go for the absolute best ideal cut possible, and I doubt anyone would ever be able to guess the colour of the I stone. Like others have suggested, you could easily go down a bit in clarity, stay up in colour and again, no one would be the wiser but you, if the cut is ideal. I see lots of people who go for top colour first and then clarity and then carat weight decides what they can afford. That's all backwards. It should always be cut first, then you can fiddle with colour and clarity and your budget decides carat for you. With the best cut stone, it will definitely be a great sparkling performer, and that's what other people do notice.
Posted: 1/28/2009 11:18:25 PM

P: 1/28/2009 11:57:00 PM
jsm Ideal Rock Total Posts: 530 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 3/17/2008	I'd also take the 1.75. I'm going to echo many of the others and say an I won't look yellow at all assuming GIA/AGS ideal cut. Don't forget that Tiffany's sells I colored diamonds! They are beautiful! You may see a difference if placed directly next to a colorless stone, but it wouldn't bother me one bit. ** April 3, 2009 *
Posted: 1/28/2009 11:57:00 PM

P: 1/29/2009 1:42:25 AM
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,093 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007	Date: 1/28/2009 2:11:22 PM Author: vespergirl I would go for the slightly smaller G color. Ditto but I am strange like that ;) __________________________________________________________ Sometimes if your really lucky all your dreams do come true ...............
Posted: 1/29/2009 1:42:25 AM

P: 1/29/2009 2:10:15 AM
waxing lyrical Cut Rock Total Posts: 163 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2008	I'd go with the I. With metta, B
Posted: 1/29/2009 2:10:15 AM

P: 1/29/2009 3:07:23 AM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Bigger here too. As long as it's under 2 carats.
Posted: 1/29/2009 3:07:23 AM

P: 1/29/2009 6:48:45 AM
Phoenix Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,028 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/5/2006	Actually, I surprised myself with my initial first thought: G VS2. Assuming it's for a ring, I think I'd rather have the whiter stone. The difference in size is not enough for a jump of two colours for me, I think!! (but then I am fickle like that, he he).
Posted: 1/29/2009 6:48:45 AM

P: 1/29/2009 9:24:37 AM
soocool Ideal Rock Total Posts: 772 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/10/2009	So, if I chose the I color and put that in a halo surrounded by F/G stones, would I be able to tell that the center stone was off by 2 to 3 colors? Could I still tell if the halo stones were G/H?? or should all stones be the same color??? soocool
Posted: 1/29/2009 9:24:37 AM

P: 1/29/2009 4:27:27 PM
AmicusDye Rough Rock Total Posts: 15 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 1/24/2009	Interesting update: i just got off the phone with the manager at the retailer who is selling these diamonds. Basicially, the discussion came down to the following three: (All are ideal cut, symm, and polish with HCAs of less than 2) #1) 1.75 - I - VS2 (Least expensive) #2) 1.75 - G - SI1 ($1600 more than #1) #3) 1.55 - G - VS2 ($2000 more than #1) He was very informative (and spent quite a bit of time on the phone with me) but in the end said that the best stone to purchase was #1. He said that bigger is always better so rule out #3 and the jump from G to I is not as significant as VS2 to SI1 in terms of customer satisfaction. He said he never gets I stones back for color but does get SI1 stones returned for clarity issues. Interesting stuff...especially because the stone he is recommending is the least expensive of the three. -Amicus
Posted: 1/29/2009 4:27:27 PM

P: 1/29/2009 6:25:45 PM
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005	I agree with your vendor - an I is actually my favorite color in person in an ideal cut stone, and I wish I had gone larger and gotten an I for my e-ring rather than the G I ended up with. The stone sounds lovely - can't wait to see pictures
Posted: 1/29/2009 6:25:45 PM

P: 1/29/2009 6:36:25 PM
NeverEndingUpgrade Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,537 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007	Bigger.
Posted: 1/29/2009 6:36:25 PM

P: 1/29/2009 6:43:45 PM
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,365 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002	He sounds like he's giving you his honest opinion, which is confidence-inspiring. I'd feel good about taking his advice.
Posted: 1/29/2009 6:43:45 PM

P: 1/29/2009 7:02:06 PM
tdha Rough Rock Total Posts: 50 Last Post: 2/6/2009 Member Since: 12/15/2008	personally I would choose the G can you take your gf to a jeweler and see if she cares about color?
Posted: 1/29/2009 7:02:06 PM

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