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P: 9/12/2008 1:28:03 PM
porknbeanz Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 9/13/2008 Member Since: 9/8/2008	Hi Everybody, I've learned so much lurking on this site, so I've decided to ask my first question. I would like an opinion on two diamonds. Both are about the same price. Since I'm buying online, I can't visually inspect them. The first is a 1.90ct, G, VS1. GIA says it has excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, 7.85 x 7.91 x 4.95 with a med to slightly thick faceted girdle. 62.8 depth, 56 table, 36 crown, and 40.6 pavillion. This gives a HCA of 1.8 in the FIC range. Looking at the GIA report it almost looks like a VVS2. The second is a 2.01ct, G, VS2. GIA says it has an excellent cut, excellent polish and very good symmetry, 8.01 x 8.13 x 5.03 with a medium facted girdle. 62.1 depth, 54 table, 34.5 crown, and 40.6 pavellion. This gives it a HCA of 0.9 in the TIC range. The GIA report shows a large central crystal. My feeling is that the 2.01ct will be a more impressive stone in a solitare ring setting and that the VS2 crystal and very good symmetry won't negatively affect the look, but I'd like to hear other opinions. Thanks for your help!
Posted: 9/12/2008 1:28:03 PM

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P: 9/12/2008 1:54:59 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,238 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Welcome! Personally I like the second 2.01 ct diamond, it appears to be a very well cut and balanced diamond, the first FIC is cut deeper which can sometimes be the case with this type of diamond, but it is a matter of preference. However the second gets my vote. Can you check the diameter on the second diamond, it is fine but sometimes the diameter on well cut diamonds can be a little tighter. Very good symmetry shouldn't be an issue, it is said that good and above for polish and symmetry look the same to the naked untrained eye, concerning the crystal, check that the diamond is eyeclean to your standards. Are these diamonds with an online vendor? 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: 9/12/2008 1:54:59 PM

P: 9/12/2008 2:23:53 PM
porknbeanz Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 9/13/2008 Member Since: 9/8/2008	Hi, Yes, both of these stones are on Blue Nile: 1.90 G Vs1 http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-ideal-cut-g-color-vs1-clarity_LD01308590 2.01 G VS2 http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-g-color-vs2-clarity_LD01108691
Posted: 9/12/2008 2:23:53 PM

P: 9/12/2008 2:26:28 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,238 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 9/12/2008 2:23:53 PM Author: porknbeanz Hi, Yes, both of these stones are on Blue Nile: 1.90 G Vs1 http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-ideal-cut-g-color-vs1-clarity_LD01308590 2.01 G VS2 http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-ideal-cut-g-color-vs2-clarity_LD01108691 Ok, the diameter is actually 8.08 - 8.13, thats better! My pick would still be for the second diamond, an Idealscope image is always nice if available, but BN don't offer them, however this diamond has excellent proportions and they do have a 30 day return policy so plenty of time to make sure you like the diamond you buy. 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: 9/12/2008 2:26:28 PM

P: 9/13/2008 2:19:30 PM
porknbeanz Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 9/13/2008 Member Since: 9/8/2008	Thanks for the opinion. I've taken your advice and ordered the 2.01ct ring. I should receive it on Thursday!
Posted: 9/13/2008 2:19:30 PM

P: 9/13/2008 2:26:12 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,238 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 9/13/2008 2:19:30 PM Author: porknbeanz Thanks for the opinion. I've taken your advice and ordered the 2.01ct ring. I should receive it on Thursday! I think that will be a stunning diamond - congrats!!! I would love to see some pics when you get it please! 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: 9/13/2008 2:26:12 PM

P: 9/13/2008 3:28:04 PM
edl Cut Rock Total Posts: 150 Last Post: 4/8/2009 Member Since: 8/27/2008	Good choice! I would've also went with the 2.01. Let us know how it turns out! Date: 9/13/2008 2:19:30 PM Author: porknbeanz Thanks for the opinion. I've taken your advice and ordered the 2.01ct ring. I should receive it on Thursday!
Posted: 9/13/2008 3:28:04 PM

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