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Color or Carat? |
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| P: 10/27/2003 3:09:27 PM | |
jorgep Rough Rock Total Posts: 32 Last Post: 11/7/2003 Member Since: 9/9/2003 |
Assuming (yes, big assumption) 2 identical round ideal cut H&A stones, VS2, ideal symmetry and polish, same price, etc... Which stone would you recommend? Carat 1.18, Color D Carat 1.30, Color G Thanks, JorgeP
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 3:09:27 PM | |
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| P: 10/27/2003 3:21:14 PM | |
aljdewey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,236 Last Post: 2/11/2008 Member Since: 11/25/2002 |
---------------- Providing they were both graded by reputable labs (AGS, GIA, etc.)....I'd go with the G *all day long*! Why pay a premium (and sacrifice size) for something that your unaided eye won't see? _____________________ |
| Posted: 10/27/2003 3:21:14 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 3:44:05 PM | |
Josh@JA Cut Rock Total Posts: 366 Last Post: 2/18/2008 Member Since: 9/11/2003 |
I fully agree with what aljdewey said. 
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 3:44:05 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 3:46:59 PM | |
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003 |
Hi Jorge! I'm, as usual, with Al. If the cut is *really* excellent on both, I'd get the 1.30ct one. In fact, I may even consider a nice H&A 1.50 H-I/SI 1. With a great cut (and maybe slight fluorescence) it will appear just as white as most G's. 
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 3:46:59 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 3:56:41 PM | |
magna2 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 2/9/2004 Member Since: 9/22/2003 |
Assuming all else being equal - go with size.
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 3:56:41 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 4:25:05 PM | |
bling Cut Rock Total Posts: 487 Last Post: 5/17/2005 Member Since: 4/17/2003 |
I agree with the others..go with the G. i used to think colorless range as well, until i learned about the importance of cut from the good folks here on this forum...with the well cut G..you have nothing to worry about... yeah to the larger size too.. good luck!  
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 4:25:05 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 6:11:35 PM | |
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002 |
Seems like there should be a a larger spread of carat weight between the D & G color. I suppose the 1.25 mark drives this stone up substantial. I'd opt for something shy of 1.5 in the H range. And, going against my usual thought process - I'd seriously consider the D. Or go less expensive w/ a 1.18 G.
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 6:11:35 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 7:34:37 PM | |
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,680 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003 |
The G.
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 7:34:37 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 8:12:51 PM | |
lop Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,651 Last Post: 9/7/2009 Member Since: 6/14/2003 |
You'll be paying a good premium for the D, for something that you can't see -- it's just more rare. Go with the G, or if you are relly color sensitive, keep looking for e-f stones. You should be albe to increase you bang for your buck size-wise, and still have a colorless looking stone.
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 8:12:51 PM | |
| P: 10/27/2003 9:26:38 PM | |
ccuheartnurse Ideal Rock Total Posts: 709 Last Post: 11/27/2007 Member Since: 5/22/2002 |
G hands down. Some say you might not notice any difference between the 1.18 & the 1.30, but I'm telling you from a female perspective, you CAN.  Judy :-)
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| Posted: 10/27/2003 9:26:38 PM | |
| P: 10/28/2003 12:06:26 AM | |
Mikesgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 348 Last Post: 12/9/2003 Member Since: 8/30/2003 |
I'm with the crew on this one - go with the G, or go to H and go bigger.
"Where ever you go, there you are." |
| Posted: 10/28/2003 12:06:26 AM | |
| P: 10/28/2003 3:00:43 AM | |
Caratz Cut Rock Total Posts: 222 Last Post: 6/21/2008 Member Since: 6/4/2002 |
The D, hands down Diameter of the 1.18 should be about about 6.95. Diameter of the 1.30 should be about about 7.10. Area of the 1.18 = (pi)(r)(r) = 37.92 sq mm Area of the 1.30 = 39.57 sq mm Visually, the 1.30 will look only 4.35% larger. Go with the D. You'll have a premium cut and a premium color. |
| Posted: 10/28/2003 3:00:43 AM | |
| P: 10/28/2003 10:17:12 AM | |
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,848 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003 |
I'd probably recommend the G since most people can't tell the difference, BUT, if my husband was letting me decide, I'd go with the D. I have one of each and my D is just too gorgeous for words At any rate, I'm really tiny and wouldn't want a 1.3 carat diamond. Too big and flashy for my taste. Michelle
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| Posted: 10/28/2003 10:17:12 AM | |
| P: 10/28/2003 10:21:36 AM | |
canadiangrrl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 787 Last Post: 3/19/2008 Member Since: 6/10/2003 |
I'd probably go for the D.
Sursum Corda! |
| Posted: 10/28/2003 10:21:36 AM | |
| P: 10/28/2003 1:53:51 PM | |
StevL Ideal Rock Total Posts: 591 Last Post: 12/11/2007 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
I love color (or lack of), so I would buy the D. On the other hand my wife would pick the G so quick I wouldn't be able to voice my 2 cents
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| Posted: 10/28/2003 1:53:51 PM | |
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