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P: 1/8/2008 11:32:11 PM
sparklegrrl Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/22/2008 Member Since: 12/16/2007	So after much agony & hassle in my diamond buying process I have found 3 diamonds that I can't seem to choose between. Any input/advice would be really great!! The diamonds are all within a $50 difference between the lowest & highest price. Here are the specs from the AGS Website: Diamond #1 AGS#: 8660701 Shape and Style: Round Brilliant Measurements: 5.24 - 5.27 x 3.22 mm Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0 Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F) Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1) Carat Weight: 0.545 Fluorescence: Negligible Comments: Table: 55.7% Crown Angle: 34.3 Crown Height: 15.1% Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 4.0% (thin-Med.) Pavilion Angle: 40.7 Pavilion Depth: 42.8% Star Length: 54% Lower Girdle Length: 75% Total Depth: 61.4% Culet: Pointed Diamond #2 AGS#: 8653209 Shape and Style: Round Brilliant Measurements: 5.12 - 5.15 x 3.18 mm Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0 Color Grade: AGS 0.5 (E) Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1) Carat Weight: 0.516 Fluorescence: Negligible Comments: "AGSL 8653209 H&A" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond. Table: 55.5% Crown Angle: 35.0 Crown Height: 15.6% Girdle: Faceted, 1.6% to 4.0% (thin-sl.thick) Pavilion Angle: 40.7 Pavilion Depth: 42.9% Star Length: 57% Lower Girdle Length: 79% Total Depth: 62.1% Culet: Pointed Diamond #3 AGS#: 9262701 Shape and Style: Round Brilliant Measurements: 5.21 - 5.25 x 3.22 mm Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0 Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F) Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1) Carat Weight: 0.542 Fluorescence: Negligible Comments: Table: 56.3% Crown Angle: 34.4 Crown Height: 15.0% Girdle: Faceted, 1.9% to 4.0% (Sl.thick-thick) Pavilion Angle: 40.8 Pavilion Depth: 43.0% Star Length: 57% Lower Girdle Length: 77% Total Depth: 61.6% Culet: Pointed
Posted: 1/8/2008 11:32:11 PM

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P: 1/9/2008 5:27:12 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	They all look superb and really there isn't much to choose between them, unless you want an E colour with the second. I prefer 1 and 3 for the depths, but I think you could pick any of them and be happy! If pressured to choose for myself, I would choose number 1 for the girdle and numbers, and also as it is an F SI1, but they are all very fine stones. You could see if there are any Idealscope images to narrow down further. 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: 1/9/2008 5:27:12 AM

P: 1/9/2008 12:51:37 PM
sparklegrrl Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 1/22/2008 Member Since: 12/16/2007	Thanks! I wasn't sure how much the girdle thickness would affect the stone. I forgot to mention it is for my fiance's wedding band so it will be rather exposed and he is not particularly easy on his jewelry. Would having a thicker girdle be better?
Posted: 1/9/2008 12:51:37 PM

P: 1/10/2008 5:40:15 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 1/9/2008 12:51:37 PM Author: sparklegrrl Thanks! I wasn't sure how much the girdle thickness would affect the stone. I forgot to mention it is for my fiance's wedding band so it will be rather exposed and he is not particularly easy on his jewelry. Would having a thicker girdle be better? I think the slight differences in girdle thickness wouldn't make too much difference if he is hard on his jewellery! However chipping and damage is rare, although all diamonds need to be worn with a certain amount of care. What type of setting would it be in with his wedding band? You might find he suddenly becomes more careful once he is sporting one of those beauties! 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: 1/10/2008 5:40:15 AM

P: 1/10/2008 8:21:42 AM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,303 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	All 3 are great choices. If pressed, I'll pick #1 because F SI1 is a great combo and the girdle is even at thin to medium. Just curious, are there any idealscope pictures provided?
Posted: 1/10/2008 8:21:42 AM

P: 1/10/2008 10:32:22 AM
nerf14 Rough Rock Total Posts: 70 Last Post: 4/16/2008 Member Since: 11/13/2007	Hi sparklegrrl, I have a question for you - I am shopping as well and I noticed all your diamonds are the same carat weight I am looking at as well as SI1 quality which is something I have been considering.... DO you know if there is a major difference between and SI1 and a VS? just interested to hear your opinion as I am looking at diamonds with good colour lower clairty and ideal cuts - MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE
Posted: 1/10/2008 10:32:22 AM

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