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.91 vs. 1.01 size difference,please help!!! |
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| P: 8/4/2005 7:49:17 AM | |
bloodshot Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 9/1/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2005 |
Is there a noticable size difference between a .91 and 1.01 ct stone? Diameter of stones is 6.27 vs 6.47. Is that noticable???
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 7:49:17 AM | |
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There are 8 replies to this message. There are 8 replies on this page. |
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| P: 8/4/2005 8:02:34 AM | |
ko Rough Rock Total Posts: 6 Last Post: 8/4/2005 Member Since: 7/26/2005 |
Hi Bloodshot  No difference to the naked eye at all! The price difference is significant though.........
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 8:02:34 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 8:46:23 AM | |
Capitol Bill Cut Rock Total Posts: 187 Last Post: 9/16/2006 Member Since: 6/7/2005 |
It depends on the set of eyes looking at them. But it's been my experience that if you have diamonds of those sizes side-by-side most people can detect a difference. As the distance between the stones grows, fewer people can make the distinction. Bill Scherlag IceMine.com |
| Posted: 8/4/2005 8:46:23 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 8:58:38 AM | |
moremoremore Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,825 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2004 |
Assuming they are both of the same cut quality, I think that's definitely visible.
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 8:58:38 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 11:33:41 AM | |
JD_MD Rough Rock Total Posts: 57 Last Post: 9/14/2005 Member Since: 5/23/2005 |
A tenth of a millimeter is definitely visible between a .90 vs. 1.01, but so is the differnce between a 1.27 and a 1.37 or a 1.56 and a 1.66. The question is, what's the goal? If you want larger size for the same price, you can always go with with a lower color and/or clarity. If you don't mind paying $1500 more for the same color/clarity...go with the larger stone. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got from a vendor was the "two room test". My girlfriend and I were comparing 2 diamonds that were one color grade and 0.15 carats apart (2.27 and 2.42). When they were next to each other, we both swore we could tell the size and color difference if we looked closely at both stones. Once he randomly took each of the stones and placed each one in a separate room and had us look at them individually, neither of us had a clue which one was which. My point is...once the stones are apart from each other, you won't even notice. Go with the one that catches your eye.
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 11:33:41 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 12:04:00 PM | |
carrot Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 8/24/2005 Member Since: 6/8/2005 |
The difference in size between those two diamonds is not visually significant. But the price of a diamond just over a carat will be significantly greater than one just under a carat. Buying shy of diamond weight break points (like 1.0 ct.) can save you a considerable amount of money without a visible difference. Further, making size your lowest priority will increase your ability to buy an exceptionally beautiful diamond, if you take the time to educate yourself first. Beauty is in the cut of the holder! |
| Posted: 8/4/2005 12:04:00 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 12:14:45 PM | |
cute330xigrl Cut Rock Total Posts: 428 Last Post: 9/30/2005 Member Since: 8/31/2004 |
Date: 8/4/2005 11:33:41 AM Author: JD_MD A tenth of a millimeter is definitely visible between a .90 vs. 1.01, but so is the differnce between a 1.27 and a 1.37 or a 1.56 and a 1.66. The question is, what's the goal? If you want larger size for the same price, you can always go with with a lower color and/or clarity. If you don't mind paying $1500 more for the same color/clarity...go with the larger stone. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got from a vendor was the 'two room test'. My girlfriend and I were comparing 2 diamonds that were one color grade and 0.15 carats apart (2.27 and 2.42). When they were next to each other, we both swore we could tell the size and color difference if we looked closely at both stones. Once he randomly took each of the stones and placed each one in a separate room and had us look at them individually, neither of us had a clue which one was which. My point is...once the stones are apart from each other, you won't even notice. Go with the one that catches your eye. ditto to that!! I did the same test...couldnt tell.
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 12:14:45 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 12:21:59 PM | |
JROC Rough Rock Total Posts: 68 Last Post: 8/18/2005 Member Since: 7/30/2005 |
I was looking for a diamond around the same sizes, I picked out 2 one was 1.05ct and the other was .93ct, I could hardly tell the difference and I have very good eyesight. Once it is the setting it is even more difficult to tell. However, the price difference was significant. They were both the same clarity and cut (roughly, H&A) but the color was two lower (F vs D on the .93) and the 1.05 was just about $2,500 more. So I went with the .93 and couldn't be happier with my choice. If she can't tell the difference no one else will either, save yourself some money or put it into the setting, engagement vacation or the wedding/honeymoon. Good luck.
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 12:21:59 PM | |
| P: 8/5/2005 6:42:59 PM | |
sxn675 Cut Rock Total Posts: 456 Last Post: 4/5/2006 Member Since: 11/30/2003 |
As the owner of a .97 carat stone, I say to go with the slightly smaller stone (I'm guessing the price difference is significant) and put the extra money to good use elsewhere!
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| Posted: 8/5/2005 6:42:59 PM | |
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