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color vs clarity |
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| P: 11/3/2002 5:24:42 PM | |
colorvsclarity Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 11/4/2002 Member Since: 11/3/2002 |
I'm very confused. I have found two stones that I absolutely love. Both are radiant cut and in the 2 carat range and GIA Certified. One is an F SI2 and the other is an H VS2. My boyfriend and I have spent over a month searching for the perfect radiant cut and it was a search! There are a lot of poorly cut radiants out there. My dilemma is this. The F SI2 is a beautifully cut stone and the inclusions cannot be seen at all and as the F suggests, the color is fabulous! However, it is an SI2 and I'm having problems stomaching that. The other is an H VS2, that is also beautifully cut, but my boyfriend likes the F color better than the H. Unfortunately, these diamonds are at two different locations and I cannot compare them directly. Which one is the better diamond that I should choose? I have been told that radiants cuts tend to look more yellow easier? Why?
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| Posted: 11/3/2002 5:24:42 PM | |
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There are 4 replies to this message. There are 4 replies on this page. |
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| P: 11/3/2002 7:23:48 PM | |
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barry Cut Rock Total Posts: 440 Last Post: 12/1/2003 Member Since: 3/22/2001 |
Go with the F/ SI-2! You state that 1. both radiants are very well cut, 2. the SI-2 inclusions on the 'F' are not visible at all; the stone is "eye-clean". Be aware that although the 'H' is also a very good cut, in this color and shape, the stone may draw some color from the side, and depending on your setting, may be noticeable. I suspect that the reason the F/SI-2 is "eye-clean" is because of it's great cut. The fact is that an exquisitely cut diamond will tend to 'mask' internal inclusions. So, from your description, I would say you've got the best of all worlds: Great color, great cut, and an "eye-clean" stone at a SI-2 price! You're sure to get a ton of compliments. Go for it. Barry www.superbcert.com
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| Posted: 11/3/2002 7:23:48 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2002 8:59:35 PM | |
Tarams Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 12/21/2008 Member Since: 11/26/2001 |
If you love both stones, the best thing is a side by side comparison. Even though they're at different jewelers, I would find out which one has the best return policy & try to compare then together, under the same lighting. I say this because I was recently looking at a 2ct princess that looked beautiful to me. I couldn't tell until it was next to my E color stone that it was really a J-K color, and that made all the difference for me. You haven't mentioned the price difference between the 2 stones, that could be a determining factor also. Tara |
| Posted: 11/3/2002 8:59:35 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2002 11:14:25 AM | |
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colorvsclarity Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 11/4/2002 Member Since: 11/3/2002 |
Barry, Thanks so much for your advice. I feel much better about our decision now. Should we take the stone to an independent appraiser before it is set? |
| Posted: 11/4/2002 11:14:25 AM | |
| P: 11/4/2002 11:24:33 AM | |
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barry Cut Rock Total Posts: 440 Last Post: 12/1/2003 Member Since: 3/22/2001 |
I believe your heart has already answered the question. Use the "independent appraiser" money and put into a beautiful Platinum setting. Best wishes, Barry www.superbcert.com
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| Posted: 11/4/2002 11:24:33 AM | |
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